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The new season for Leh – Ladakh travel is about to begin in 2022 and as expected by this time of the year, the Ladakh taxi union has published the Leh – Ladakh Taxi Rates 2022 – 23. In this article today, I am going to share with you the latest taxi rates of the year 2022 – 23 for all the routes in Leh – Ladakh.
Tourism in Leh Ladakh is on the rise year after year. Thousands of tourists who visit Ladakh every year opt for local taxis in Leh instead of driving their own cars. A lot of them travel to Ladakh by road from Manali and Srinagar.
However, the cost of taxis in Ladakh has always been a topic of debate among the tourists, travelers, and the locals of Leh Ladakh. Let us look at how deep a hole these Leh taxi rates will put in your pocket when you plan a road trip to Ladakh in 2022 – 23.
Let's quickly dive into the details:
Unlike the last couple of years of negligible increment in Ladakh taxi union rates, there has been a 10% increase in the Leh taxi rates for the year 2022. Till 2020, Inner routes in Ladakh have seen a steady hike including traveling to Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, and Tso Moriri. On a similar ground, the long routes of Leh Manali Highway and Srinagar Leh Highway have seen an increment of almost 10-12%. Then covid hit and Leh Ladakh taxi union decided to not increase any rates.
However, this year in 2022 the Ladakh taxi union decided to make an increment in the rates of taxis by 10-12%. They will continue to follow these rates as of 2022.
This means that the trip to Leh Ladakh will cost you much more when you travel by taxi as compared to last year. However, given the terrain, I expect it to increase by 8-10% every year, and the Ladakh Union has done a great job in maintaining it in the last few years. I believe it is an unavoidable move from Leh – Ladakh taxi union, and it will be interesting to see how the tourists approach the road trip to Ladakh in 2022.
People going first time to Leh – Ladakh must say or feel that rates of the Ladakh taxis are very high. With a 10-12% increment in prices in 2022, some of them will still feel much more pain. However, there are always good reasons to choose a local taxi in Leh – Ladakh over an outside state taxi or drive, which anyways are not allowed for sightseeing within Ladakh.
The taxi rates in Leh – Ladakh are designated or divided as per the basis of the model and make of the taxis. In Leh – Ladakh, you can get XUV, Scorpio, Xylo, Aria, and Innovas. I am sharing the update on taxi rates with the published rate chart in the article below:
Please note that at times while going from Srinagar to Leh, you might need to work out few things if there have been some tensions in the taxi unions of Kargil and Leh. To settle it out, what they do is that they make a transit point just before Fotu La while going to Leh from Kargil. All Leh taxis stop there and Kargil taxis too. They exchange passengers and move back in respective directions. Leh taxis take passengers to Leh coming from Srinagar/Kargil, and Kargil guys take passengers to Srinagar/Kargil coming from Leh. But, that happens only when there is an issue.
The Leh – Ladakh taxi rates list below covers Ladakh sightseeing including trips to Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, and Tso Moriri. It also covers the taxi rates for Manali – Leh Highway and Srinagar – Leh Highway routes. I am also enlisting below some of the most frequently visited trips in Ladakh and the applicable taxi rates for those routes. This will help you quickly get a rough idea of your budget for a taxi in Leh – Ladakh.
| Popular Tourist Route in Ladakh | Taxi Rate (XUV/Innova) | Tempo Traveler (Approx) |
| Srinagar – Leh in 2 days | Rs 22264 | Rs 25500 |
| Leh Local Sightseeing | Rs 3000-3500 | Rs 4000-5000 |
| Leh – Nubra Valley in 2 Days (Diskit, Hunder) | Rs 11807 | Rs 13000 |
| Leh – Nubra Valley in 2 Days (Diskit, Hunder, Sumur, Panamik) | Rs 14062 | Rs 15000 |
| Leh – Nubra – Pangong Lake via Shyok in 3 Days | Rs 22410 | Rs 27000 |
| Leh – Pangong Tso (Spangmik) in 2 Days | Rs 12464 | Rs 15000 |
| Leh – Tso Moriri via Mahe Bridge in 2 Days | Rs 14276 | Rs 17000 |
| Leh – Tso Moriri – Tso Kar – Taglang La – Leh in 2 Days | Rs 17282 | Rs 20500 |
| Leh – Tso Moriri – Tso Kar – Sarchu – Manali in 3 Days | Rs 34498 | Rs 42000 |
| Leh – Sarchu – Manali in 2 Days | Rs 26122 | Rs 31000 |
| Leh – Pangong Tso 1 Day | Rs 10470 | Rs 12000 |
| Leh – Nubra Valley 1 Day | Rs 9744 | Rs 11500 |
You should always carry your water bottle and refill it as many times as you need water. It will not only keep you hydrated always, but you will also help in saving the Himalayas from plastic garbage. Remember, every tiny step counts and your step in this direction can help save the Himalayas too !! 🙂 🙂
I am sharing below the images of Leh taxi rates 2022 shared with me by our driver friends from Ladakh. Some of these reliable taxi drivers are also listed below in this article. I am thankful to them for their good services to the tourists and glad to understand that Devil On Wheels travel platform has made a real difference in the lives of the local people of Ladakh in the Himalayas.
Please note when you book a taxi by directly calling these local taxi drivers in Leh Ladakh listed below, not only do you get a discount, but you also help these locals earn direct cash. It helps them in their livelihood compared to mediators who keep the credit of their money for the whole season and sometimes flee away with their income after the season. I am glad that with your support, this website has helped 1000s of locals get what they deserve 🙂
Here is the rate card for Leh Ladakh taxis in the 2022 – 2023 season.
Given below is the 2019 rate card of Tempo Travelers / Maxi Cab, which is suited for a group of 6 or more people. There is no rate hike in the tempo travelers rate as well. The taxi union has asked to follow the same old 2019 taxi card rate for this 2021 season.
In general, the rates of the tempo traveler are about 25-30% higher than the rates of regular taxis (Innova). Hence, they always are cheaper as compared to hiring two taxis for a larger group. However, you do compromise the speed and comfort of tempo travelers as compared to regular cars such as Innova.
I am trying to even get a copy of the Leh Ladakh Tempo Traveler 2022 Rates booklet and will update the below pictures as soon as I have them.
You should note that using white number plate cars as taxis or private cars as taxis in Ladakh is not allowed by ARTO Leh. Such vehicles might be checked, and hence, you must avoid renting such cars for taxi purposes in Leh. You can take your private car with you for sightseeing in Ladakh. Such private vehicles are not banned and do not have any issues.
The following are the contacts of some very reliable taxi drivers within Leh – Ladakh. You can get about 12-15% of discount by directly getting in touch with these local drivers and of course, talking in person rather than on the phone always help in bargaining more. If you involve any travel agent, there is a likelihood of giving away these direct discounts given by the local drivers when you connect with them directly 🙂
For a more updated & comprehensive list of taxi drivers for Ladakh – Srinagar – Leh – Manali routes, check the link: Updated List of Taxi Drivers for Ladakh – Srinagar – Leh – Manali
I am not aware of any company that provides cars for self-drive in Leh – Ladakh. No such self-drive car rentals exist in Manali / Himachal or Srinagar / Kashmir as well. So, the only option is to hire a local Ladakh taxi and request the driver to self-drive it on some sections of the tour 🙂 …
Otherwise, you can rent a self-drive car from Delhi or Chandigarh and travel
Unfortunately, you can only use the self-drive rented cars with black number plates and yellow number plates, just to enter Leh and exit Leh from Srinagar – Leh Highway or Manali – Leh Highway. However, you cannot use them for any kind of sightseeing within Leh – Ladakh to places like Nubra Valley, Tso Moriri, and Pangong Tso. For sightseeing within Ladakh, you will need to hire a Ladakh-based taxi.
Pro Tip: If you are doing a self-drive trip to Leh – Ladakh, then make sure to read my article on 40 Must-Have Things to Carry on a Self Drive Trip to the Himalayas
Self-drive rented cars and taxis outside Ladakh are not allowed to do any sightseeing within Leh – Ladakh. You can use them for getting to Leh and getting out from Leh but not for any kind of sightseeing within Leh – Ladakh.
So, the self-drive cars you are taking must have a private number plate, mostly should be under your name, your wife’s name, or your father’s name otherwise you will have to again hire a taxi within Ladakh and double pay for your local taxi without using it. You can also read Rented Self Drive Cars in Leh – Ladakh Banned “FORCIBLY”.
You are alone/couple and private taxis are very costly in Leh but you will be able to find the shared taxi without much fuss at all. There are lots of flyers that people put at cafes, dine-ins, restaurants, travel agent desks/shops/whiteboards wanting to share the taxis for different trips within Ladakh.
Even travel agents organize such a shared taxis trip as well but charge a little higher about Rs 200-300 more than it would ideally cost. So, in the worst case, you can always go back to them and book a seat for yourself.
Gelling up with people in Ladakh is more or less easy because many people travel solo and look forward to meeting new people and sharing cultural thoughts and values over the trip. Nowhere else in the world you will find more smiling and helpful people as Ladakhis are 🙂
It will be much better if you check the DoW Travel Calendar from the link in the Main Menu of the website. There had been about 800+ entries of the people planning their trips in the last few seasons, which helped them have better visibility for finding out travel partners online.
You can filter entries based on the preferences you have and increase the chances of visibility. Hence, kindly explore DoW Travel Calendar and also post your entry too. I will help you find other fellow travelers looking for a company and increase the probability of finding your post by others too.
I understand that the costs of a taxi in Leh – Ladakh are pretty high but considering the region, wear and tear, maintenance, the difficulty in driving, and a short tourist season, you start feeling them justified. Always remember that you can count on most of these drivers to get you good accommodation in Ladakh, too, even in case you have not booked it.
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Most of them are not those kinds of commission agents that will take you to the hotel of their interest only. So, you can mostly count on them to stay options too in case you have not done the pre-bookings. They can genuinely help you as well as locals of the region who may provide you with authentic Ladakhi stays. I hope the above information will be useful for your upcoming trip to Leh – Ladakh.
If you know your friends or family are planning a trip to Ladakh, do share this article with them to help them make a memorable Ladakh trip.
In the end, if you have been to Leh – Ladakh before, kindly share your thoughts and self-drive information you might feel is worth sharing with other fellow travelers and help them.
This post was last modified on Jun 27, 2022 18:54
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