NEW ROUTE: Padum - Nerak - Chilling - Nimmu - Leh | NPD Road (Nimmu–Padum–Darcha) Travel Guide 2025

Are you planning a road trip from Leh to Padum or Padum to Leh via Nerak - Chilling - Nimmu and looking for the shortest and most scenic route to Zanskar or shortest route to reach Leh from Manali? In this video, I take you through the newest road from Padum to Leh via Nerak and Chilling, popularly known as the NPD Road – Nimmu Padum Darcha Route.

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This route is now becoming the most preferred way to reach Padum in Zanskar from Leh and is already a game-changer for travelers seeking offbeat and adventurous drives in Ladakh. Whether you’re traveling by bike, car, or SUV – this video covers everything you need to know to plan your trip through this exciting new route.

What You’ll Discover in This Video:

✅ Complete distance breakdown of the Leh → Nimmu → Chilling → Nerak → Padum route
✅ Road conditions on the NPD road as of 2025
✅ Where to stop, refuel, and find food and accommodation
✅ Best vehicles suitable for the route – car, bike, SUV
✅ Mobile network availability & facilities en route
✅ Tips for high-altitude travel and safety
✅ Comparison with older routes via Kargil , Singe La, Sirsirla, Shinkula and Darcha

This Padum-Nerak–Chilling–Leh road not only reduces travel time between Leh and Zanskar but also opens access to hidden valleys, lesser-known passes, and breathtaking Himalayan views. If you’re an explorer looking to escape the usual tourist circuits, this is the road you MUST experience in 2025!

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Important Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:06 All Zanskar Valley Routes
2:30 NPD - Nimmu Padum Darcha Route Details
5:17 Padum - Zangla - Lingshed Junction Road Conditions
6:21 Lingshed Junction - Nerak - Chilling Road Conditions
8:31 Chilling - Nimmu - Leh Road Conditions
9:59 How much time it takes Padum to Leh?
10:46 Best time to visit / travel NPD road
12:39 Which car or bike to take?
14:46 Manali Rental Bikes to Zanskar Valley
15:33 Manali Padum Leh Public Transport
15:54 Day by Day Plan / Itinerary
17:28 Where to stay and eat from Padum to Leh via Nerak
18:33 Mobile Connectivity Padum - Nerak - Nimmu - Leh
19:25 Petrol Availability on NPD Route
20:09 Medical Facilities & Mechanic Shops

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