Manali Leh Manali


12 DAYS.

INTRODUCTION

Ladakh Bike Tour is counted among the best adventure experiences in the Land of High Passes. The adventure of riding your bike through Ladakh calls for tourists from around the globe. The 10 Day and 9 Night bike tour is truly one of the lifetime opportunities. Get ready to experience unforgettable memories with this well-planned itinerary. The highlight of this tour is riding through the tough roads and High Mountain passes on your bike. Experience Ladakhi culture, a visit to Khardung La Pass, the highest motorable pass in the world along with visit to Pangong Tso, one of the most famous and breathtaking lakes in the world.

SKETCH ITINERARY MANALI LEH MANALI BIKE TOUR:
Day 01: Delhi-Manali-overnight
DAY 02: Arrival Manali
Day 03: Manali - Jispa (150 km).
Day 04:Jispa – Sarchu (120 km).
Day 05: Sarchu - Leh (ride 215 km).
Day 06: Khardungla Pass (Leh).
Day 07: Leh - Pangong Lake (ride 149 km).
Day 08: Pangong - Leh (ride 149 km).
Day 09: Leh -Sarchu (ride 150 km).
Day 10: Sarchu –jipa.
Day 11: jispa - Manali (ride 150 km).
Day 12:Manali (Departure) .

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • Enjoy bike rides on the tricky roads of Leh Ladakh.
  • Relish delicious Ladakhi cuisines .
  • Drive across, Rohtang Pass, Baralacha Pass Chang la, nakI la and Tanglang La .
  • Visit Shey, Thiksey and other Leh monasteries .
  • Explore Jispa, Sarchu and Pang villages .
  • Shopping and sightseeing in Leh .
  • A day at Pangong Lake.

EXPEDITION DETAIL

Day 1Delhi - Manali (560 km)

Arive Delhi Volvo Station at 04 pm and bord bus for manali. Over night in Volvo bus.

Day 2 Arrive in Manali (By Bus)

Morning meet on arrival with EXPLORE MANALI Representative and transfer to hotel. (check in time 12 noon/early check in subjest to availability of room). Today you will start motorbiking of your Ladakh bike trip. Afternoon you will be introduced to your motorcycles. You will enjoy a short ride and have guided motorbike tour of Manali. Dinner at hotel. Overnight at hotel

Day 3 Manali - Jispa (150 km)

Wake up early this morning and begin your adventure. Start your ride to Rohtang Pass (3978 meters). The beautiful mountain pass is the gateway of your bike tour. This first leg of your journey is your first challenge as the roads are really bad and the weather conditions are also uncertain. Overcome your first test, after which you will pass through the Lahaul Valley. Lahaul introduces you to the mountains capped with snow all around. Proceed to Jispa, which is your halt for the day. Enjoy a delicious dinner of the mountains. Steamed momos and thukpa are famous traditional Himalayan items for dinner. Fill your stomachs and be off to your well-deserved rest.

Day 4Jispa – Sarchu (120 km)

Today you drive to Sarchu. As you leave Jispa behind, enter the Greater Himalayan landscape. This highway route, takes you into the heart of the mountains. Enjoy the splendid view as you pass through the Baralachha Pass (5000 meters above sea level). Keep driving towards Sarchu which is the border line between Kashmir and Himachal. From there, get to the Sarchu camp. Relax for the rest of day and keep a high intake on fluids to keep away AMS (acute mountain sickness).

Day 5Sarchu - Leh (ride 215 km)

The day starts with a lot of challenges. Today you will have to ride your motorbike through flatlands and get into the mountain horizon. Drive through the Tanglang-La Pass which is the second-highest motorable mountain pass in the world at the height of 5300 meters. After crossing this pass, you will ride through well-maintained roads all the way to Leh. En-route, get to see the monasteries of Thiksey and Shey. These ancient monasteries are set on the top of a hill and are attractions of your tour. Check-in at the hotel in the borders of Changspa in Leh. Spned your time exploring the local places. Rest for the night.

Day 6Khardungla Pass (Leh)

Today your day covers a visit to Khardungla Pass at 18360 ft, one of the world's highest motorable pass. In the afternoon, leave for a local city tour of Leh. Explore the attractions of Leh city. The Old Fort which overlooks the city is quite a breathtaking beauty. There are many eating joints at the central street which serve a wide variety of cuisines. Spend the evening at any of the garden restaurants which are popular in this place. Return to your hotel for the night.

Day 7Leh - Pangong Lake (ride 149 km)

The sixth day of your tour covers a visit to the Pangong Lake. The largest brackish water lake in Asia is one of the best attraction of Ladakh. 2/3rd portion of the lake lies in China. The waters are crystal clear blessed with so many intriguing shades of blue. After a halt at the lake, proceed towards Chang La (5500 meters above sea level) and go forward to the army checkpoint at Tangse. Check-in at the resort and have a comfortable stay for the night.

Day 8Pangong - Leh (ride 149 km)

Have your breakfast early in the morning and get ready to head towards Leh. Explore Leh the whole day. Shop at bazaars and visit the Shanti Stupa, the Buddhist white-dome huge structure which overlooks Changspa. Enjoy a great view of the Indus Valley and the Zanskar range. Enjoy the comforts of your hotel.

Day 9Leh -Sarchu (ride 150 km).

Bid adieu to Leh and begin your ride. En-route, you will see Pang, a scenic spot in Ladakh's landscape. Halt at Srachu. Sarchu lies in the middle of the two beautiful destinations, Manali and Leh. Have a comfortable stay in the camp..

Day 10 Sarchu –jipa

Morning Start riding from shoja to Manali crossing Tirthan valley crossing village like Larji Dam, Kullu Town. on arrival. End of Motor biking .

Day 11jispa - Manali (ride 150 km)

Enjoy the beauty crossing through Lahaul ranges and reach Rohtang pass. Rohtang pass will challenge you with mini-rivers of mud. Ride through the obstacles to reach Manali. Have a comfortable stay at the hotel in Manali..

Day 12Manali (Departure) .

Morning free to visit Manali on your own. Evening transfer to Manali Volvo stand to board Volvo bus for Delhi. Overnight at Volvo bus This is the last day of the adventurous bike tour. We bid you adieu with fond memories of your adventure in Ladakh.

Fixed Date Batch Table (2017)

Group No. Batch Date (2017) Seat Availables(2017)
01 18 June open
02 30 June open
03 10 July open
04 21 July open
05 5 August open
06 18 August open
07 1 September open

PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • Tour leader and tour guide.
  • Luggage racks and bungee cords for strapping on soft luggage .
  • Backup pickup Tempo or Balero pickup and mechanic .
  • First aid kit and oxygen cylinder & Helmets .
  • All Hotels & camps with breakfast & dinner .
  • 01 backup tempo or balero pickup and mechanic for more then 06 Riders. .
  • Enfield motorbike with fuel pe rider and as per the above itinerary from day 02 to day 10.
  • Tour Leader from day 02 to day 10.
  • Two plastic cans to carry fuel.
  • All taxes/ tolls.
  • Bone fire (Once during camping. depend on weather condition).
  • Life time memories and many good friends.

Any damage in bike and Helmet during tour would be payable by guest directly

PACKAGE EXCLUDES

  • Tour leaders will collect a kitty to pay for all these expenses.
  • Alcohol and other beverages.
  • Any other meal than mentiones in itinerary
  • Petrol - all riders will be expected to pay their own fuel bills at petrol stations. The kitty will pay for spare fuel that we carry in the back-up truck – we will need to top up tanks in Pang and Sarchu and there are no petrol pumps in this area. Petrol cost Minimum INR 3000 & Maximum INR 4000 approximately.
  • Gloves, jackets, boots, strap.