Manali Leh Highway Status 2022 – 2023

The current Manali Leh highway status for the year 2022 is open. Civilian traffic was allowed to cross Baralacha Pass from the Manali side last week and travel to Leh. Only bikes and cars are being allowed for now. It is still closed for heavy vehicles like trucks, buses, tempo travelers, etc.

You can also follow me on Instagram and chat with me live there or subscribe to my YouTube channel and ask a question there to get the latest status on the road.

For other details on visiting Ladakh, please take a look at How to Plan a Trip to Leh Ladakh – A Complete Travel Guide. This post contains each and every piece of information that you will need to know before traveling to Ladakh.

Manali Leh Highway Status 2022 = OPEN

Planning a Trip to Leh Ladakh?

If you are planning a trip to Ladakh this year, then I would strongly recommend you to take a look at  How to Plan a Trip to Leh Ladakh – A Complete Travel Guide.

In this post, I have covered in detail each and every aspect of how you can manage your entire trip in a safe and hassle-free manner. Reading this, you will have information on things you must carry; clothes you should pack; planning your itinerary; things you must see, and where you can stay.

You will also have to apprise yourself with other information like the condition of the road, your accommodation choices, mode of transport, the best way to travel, etc.

If you were traveling by your own vehicle, either a car or motorcycle, then please do take a look at Manali to Leh Road Route Map to familiarize yourself with the region. If you want to read a more detailed version of the map, then please take a look at Manali Leh Highway Guide: Map and route explanation.

One of the most frequent questions I get asked is what are some of the must-visit places as you travel from Manali to Leh. Well, the answer is that there are plenty of tourist attractions on the way and I have provided complete information on it in Tourist Places on Manali Leh Highway.

Helpful Reads

Below is some other information that can be of help while planning to travel on the Manali Leh Highway.

When will Manali Leh Highway Open in 2022?

There is really no set or definite Manali Leh highway opening date as it all depends on the weather and how fast BRO is able to clear the snow. Historically, the road is declared open sometime towards the end of May or early June.

There have been instances when it was declared open even sooner. Like in 2018, when it snowed very little throughout the region, the entire road was freed of snow by April end but the chances of that happening are a bit less.

To be on the safer side, assume the first week of June as Manali to Leh road open date. BRO starts working on clearing the snow from Rohtang Pass in April. After that, they start working towards Baralacha La.

The snow is cleared by May end. Authorities take another week or two for maintenance before the road gets open for civilian movement.

Rohtang Pass Status

The current status of Rohtang Pass as of now is closed. The pass received a heavy amount of snow throughout the month of October and was closed several times for both the tourists and the locals.

Baralacha La Road Status

Baralacha La pass status as of now is closed. It is the first pass to receive snow on the Manali Leh route and the last one to get open. The pass gets buried under snow by October end and becomes impossible to cross.

Best time to travel on Manali Leh Highway?

A lot of people rush to complete the journey as soon as the road is declared open. I will strongly advise against that for two reasons.

First is that immediately after the Manali Leh highway opening, the road remains very unstable. It can be closed again temporarily for maintenance; which will result in you getting stranded on the route.

The second reason is of Manali to Leh road condition. It will be bad and broken in the initial days. You should give at least 2-3 weeks after the official Manali Leh highway opening time before you plan your own journey.

For a more detailed version of the information above, I will recommend reading When is the Best Time to Travel from Manali to Leh.

Is Manali Leh highway open in May?

Chances of the route remaining in the month of May are very few. I think it is safe to assume that it will definitely not be open before the 20th of May. So if you must travel in May, then keep your plans towards the end of the Month.

Is Manali Leh Highway Open in October?

Yes, Manali Leh Highway remains open in October. But it is safe to travel only before the 10th of the month. There are 5 high-altitude passes on the route and all of them start to receive snow in October.

So after the 10th and until the Manali Leh highway closing date, a journey on this road is both risky and dangerous.

Road Status from Manali to Leh

Last year, the road was a mix of good, bad and ugly. Majorly it was just average with some very bad stretches in between.

How it will be in 2022 is something that we will know after it opens. I will continue posting updates on the condition of the road in this thread as the season progresses.

Manali Leh Highway Closing Time

The road will remain open until the month of October; and will get closed towards the end of the month in 2022.

Is Manali Leh Highway Open Now?

No, the road is not open right now.

Manali Leh Highway Permit Online

The only permit that you need for traveling from Manali to Leh is for Rohtang Pass. To know how you can get this permit either in person or online, please read How to Obtain a Permit for Rohtang Pass?

Current Manali Leh Highway Status Today

The current status of Manali Leh Highway today is closed.

When will the Manali Leh highway open?

The estimated date of opening of Manali Leh Highway is May 15th to June 1st.

 Manali Leh Highway Status 2022

I hope the information above on Manali Leh Highway Status 2022 was of help. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments section below and I will be happy to answer. You can also follow me on Instagram and chat with me live there. Or you can subscribe to my YouTube channel and ask a question there.