Top 9 Must-See Places on the Way to Leh-Ladakh

By Priyanka Roshan | Sept 16, 2024

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Manali

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Rohtang Pass

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Keylong

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Baralacha La Pass

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Sarchu

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Nakee La Pass

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Pang

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Tanglang La Pass

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Karu

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