MANALI – LADAKH BIKE TOUR
Duration: 08 Nights | 09 Days
Highlights: Manali, Rohtang Pass, Keylong, Baralacha la, Sarchu,Tanglang La Pass, Leh, Monasteries, Sham Valley, Pangong Lake, Khardungla Top & Nubra Valley
Starting Point:Manali| Ending Point: Leh
Departure Dates: 21-Jun | 09-Jul | 12-Jul | 27-Jul | 14-Aug | 17-Aug | 01-Sep
The Adventure Begins Now!
Day 01: Arrive Manali
Upon arrival at Manali you’ll met by our representative and transfer to Hotel. Post breakfast Check and verify your bikes before starting expedition to Ladakh… Evening at Leisure & Overnight at Hotel
DAY 02: Manali to Keylong (115 Kms)
We will make an early start towards Keylong our next night halt. The abundance of greenery and trees Dramatically disappears into arid landscapes as we ascend the steep mountains over Rohtang Pass. We can expect a few muddy tracks at times. Overnight camp at Keylong.
Day 03: Keylong to Sarchu (110 kms 6 hrs)
Post breakfast we check out from the hotel and ride north on the Manali-Leh Highway. You get to see some of the most breath taking landscapes that the Western Himalayas can offer. The scenery gets more stark and barren as we climb up to the 16,500 ft high Baralacha La the second mountain pass on our journey. From the pass beautiful views of meadows and snow-capped mountains can be seen. By early evening we reach the small hamlet of Sarchu with set on a large plateau. Upon arrival in Sarchu we check into camp. Evening at leisure & overnight stay at the camp
Day 04: Sarchu to Leh (255 Kms)
Leave for Leh by early morning, through Nakeela and Lachangla Pass 16,617 ft. Lunch at Pang. After Lunch drive to Leh passing through Skyangchu Thang (Biggest and Highest Plateau on Earth on Stretch of 42 Kms), Tanglang La Pass 17,585ft and Indus Valley. Upon arrival in leh you’ll met by our representative and check in at our Hotel
Day 05: Leh
Today is a well-deserved rest day for the man and the machine. It is essential at this altitude to acclimatize. Afternoon we we ride towards Sham Valley starting our tour with Hall Of Fame (Museum Constructed by India Army) near Leh is worth a visit for every Indian, and proceed further to Gurudwara Patthar Sahib at an altitude of 3600 Mtrs about 22 Kms from Leh was constructed in memory of Guru Nanak Dev ji Nestled deep in the Himalayas, A ride of another 4 km took us to Magnetic Hill which defies the law of gravity.
As you move ahead from Magnetic Hills, just before Nimmu Village, there comes a famous Confluence Of Two Rivers Indus River coming from Tibet (left) and Zanskar River coming from Zanskar Valley (right). Zanskar River is known for its famous Chadar Trek. Later we ride back to Leh. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh.
Day 06: Leh to Nubra Valley (120 Kms)
Today is the day we all came on this ride - to be on Top of the World - the Khardung La (5602M) The Highest Motorable Road in The World, around 39 Kms from Leh!!! The initial smooth going track becomes tougher as we ascend, full of boulders and stones - but it is certainly worth the ride.
From the pass, one can see all the way south over the Indus valley to seemingly endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range, and north to the giants of the Saser massif. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldumra or the valley of flowers. It is situated in the north of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. The average altitude of the valley is 10,000 Ft. above sea level.
Upon arrival in Nubra we check in at our Camp / Hotel in Hunder for Overnight stay. In the evening you can walk around the tiny villages to see how the locals live in this part of the world. A visit to a Ladakhi home can be arranged. Overnight Stay at the Camp or Hotel.
Day 07: Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake (170 Kms)
Post breakfast we ride to Pangong Tso via Agham & Shyok Valley. Some of the road patches in areas are extremely tough (towards nubra side) in terms of road conditions but no doubt the journey is very scenic! Later after crossing this adventurous part we drive further towards Durbuk & Tangtse for Pangong you pass through few small villages of Changthang and finally you can have a sudden view of the Pangong lake situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 133 Kms long with half of its running the other side of the "Indo China Border". One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. After the success of 3 Idiots, this beautiful natural location has attracted more tourists from all over the world. Upon arrival we check in at our Camp Near Pangong lake. Dinner & Overnight at the Camp.
Day 08: Pangong Lake to Leh Via Changla (140 Kms)
Morning at leisure to explore the beauty of lake and later we ride back to Leh via Changla Pass 5486 Mtrs enroute visiting Thiksey an impressive complex rising tier upon tier on a hill above the village and another 5 Kms driving through a picturesque landscape we reach to Shey Palace, The ancient capital of Ladakh & 3 Idiots Rancho School. Ride further to Leh and check in at our hotel for Overnight
Day 09: Depart Leh
Tour concludes with thanks you for your patronage and ensures a punctual transfer to Domestic Airport to catch the flight for your onward Destination.
INCLUSIONS
- 08 Nights Accommodation as per itinerary in Hotels | Camps | Guest Houses on double / triple sharing basis
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- Experienced Trip Leader & Professional bike mechanic along for the trip
- Services of back up vehicle along with the spare parts for the following itinerary for any breakdown by health or any other issues (during the entire tour) for a group of more than 10 motorbikes
- First Aid kit and Oxygen cylinder at dispersal with the trip leader
- The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council fee (Ladakh entry fee)
- Wildlife fee for Pangong area
- Royal Enfield (350CC OR 500CC Enfield) for the above Itinerary With Helmet as per the itinerary
- Motorbike Fuel for the complete trip as per the itinerary
- Helmet for both rider and pillion
EXCLUSIONS
- In case of major mechanical damage, participant will have to pay for replaced parts and for servicing done by the local shop & accident damage will have to be paid by the rider.
- Cost incurred to transfer or tow the motorbike in case it is dropped on the way.
- Accessories for bikes (Available on direct cost)
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls
- Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
- Soft or hard drinks, starters.
- Additional costs due to flight cancellation, road blocks etc
- Medical & Travel insurance
- Any Airfare
- Security deposit per motorbike of Rs. 10,000/- . As per the deposit policy (This is refundable at the end of the trip if there is no damage or spare parts used.)
- Additional accommodation / food cost incurred due to any delay
- Riding Gears for rider which can be hired
- 5% GST