Region : Himachal Pradesh- Ladakh
Activity: Motorcycle tourSeason : June to SeptemberDuration : 10 Days (Manali to Manali), 9 days rideGrade : Moderate to hard
Activity: Motorcycle tour
Today’s most extensively desirable location for every age group is our crown territory of India, India’s Private Paradise, Leh-Ladakh. Where there is a combination of snow-capped & barren mountains in the same zone, Fluctuation in the mood of weather every twinkling as you inhale, The soothing voice of Zangskar river in warm months & frozen in winter ready for chadar trek, Meditative Pangong Tso lake, massive monasteries, & Dangerous roads may drive you crazy. Not only for trekkers but Leh-Ladakh is a dream for every nature & adventure lover.
Leh is the massive city & capital of the union territory of Ladakh. Also, the historical capital of the Himalayan kingdom – Leh Palace is the footprint of that. World widely one of the most elevated Motorable topography – Khardung-la pass is the gateway to the Nubra & Shyok Valley. You will know all mysteries by Witnessing the sky full of stars & Serenity in the air.
Day 01: Arrive Manali and ride around Manali – checking your bike. Test Ride-1
Day 08: Return ride Leh to Jispa, 340km / 9-10hrs Ride- 8
Day 09: Jispa to Manali via Rohtang-la (3900m),120km / 4-5hrs Ride- 9
Day 10: Programme end, Departure
The dream ride to Leh-Ladakh
Highlights of ride
- Riding over one of the world’s highest motorable road.
- Crossing high altitude passes including Khardungla being the highest one
- Visiting high altitude cold desert of Ladakh at Hundar (Nubra valley), and famous Pangong Lake.
- Binding up and down through curvy road from one pass to another.
- Fascinating narrow deep valleys and high mountains elevating above 6000m.
- Stunning beauty of diverse landscapes from lush green to rugged and arid valleys.
- Vast plateau and huge salt water lakes of Changthang.
- Explore Indus valley which once was an important halt for caravans of old silk route.
- Visiting Tibetan monasteries containing precious Thangkas, Wall painting and stucco images of different Buddhist deities.
- Diversities of culture & interaction with locals.
- Unforgettable experience to explore Ladakh Himalay on two wheel.
Available date
24 June to 3 July : Available
1 July to 10 July: Available
15 July to 24 July : Available
15 July to 24 July : Available
- customize on your date : Contact us for your group
Cost
₹ 44599/- Per Person
Individual Bike + double sharing room
₹ 34599/- Per Person
Double sharing bike + triple sharing room
INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation Twin/ Triple sharing guesthouse / homestay / hotel.
- Breakfast and dinner.
- Motorcycle 350cc / 500cc model
- Fuel
- Road Captain on motorcycle throughout the ride
- Mechanic with all necessary spare parts
- Backup van to carry luggage and spare parts
- Pickup & Drop at Manali Bus stand
- Ladakh Inner line permits for restricted area
- Medical kit with Oxygen Cylinder
EXCLUSIONS
- Lunch
- Meals: Breakfast on day 1, Lunch & Dinner on last day
- Mineral water
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Any damage to the motorcycle must be covered by the rider in full
- Cost occurred due to change in program due to unforeseen circumstance like: road blocks, restriction
- Any kind of entry fee, still or video camera fee at monastery, Nubra valley, Pangong region
- Any kind of regular, special or emergency service charges
- Any transport support required due to any reason during the safatri/tour plan mentioned in above itinerary
- Cost arising due to unforeseen incidents like bad weather, medical evacuation, road blocks etc
- Anything that not mention in 'Cost include'
- Anything that not mention in 'Cost include'
- 5% GST
Things to Carry
- RTO valid Motorcycle License*
- Padded / armored bike jacket *
- Riding pants (with knee pads) *
- Bike gloves *
- Bike boots (Touring / Dual sport / MX) *
- Water resistant jacket / Rainsuit *
- Helmet (optional)
- Kidney belt (especially for the mountain trips)
- Sunglasses / goggles
- Snood / Buff / Dust mask to protect against dust and the elements
- Water resistant backpack (day pack size) or a Camelback/Hydrobak Hydration pack with space for essentials such as wallets and passports
- Bungee cords / ROK straps / Cargo net
- Clothing (casual clothes)
- Sun hat / cap
Warm clothes
(*required)
Other Details
Personal medication
- All your regular/ daily medication/ supplements (consult with your physician) Prescription
Deposit
- ₹10,000 Deposit must be made on arrival in Manali. You are responsible for any damage to your bike during the trip, the repair charges will be deducted from this deposit and the balance will be reimbursed once the trip is over.
Accommodation
- Accommodation is based on Twin / Double/ Triple sharing in guesthouse / homestays / camps / hotels will be provided. Single room will be with a supplement charge. Indian and partly Tibetan (Ladakhi) vegetarian meals is served.
Backup
- You will be accompanying by a backup vehicle to assist you throughout the tour, mechanic is there with necessary spare parts.
Route
- You will be crossing several high passes; different type of road condition will be encountered vary from wet and humid in lower altitude to dry and garble road in higher altitude of Lahaul and Ladakh. You will not have any options except crossing the icy rivulets. You can face land slide not only cause of rainfall but also by higher melting rate of Snow and Ice (glacier) due to perpetual summer heat. You can be blocked for hours, day or more, you may miss the places expected to visit or will visit the unexpected places, to regulate the situation the team at the spot will do the best possible at the moment.
During the trip it’s possible that back up vehicle and bike can get break down or road block can cause the delay, in that case guide on the spot will do the best possible to monitor the situation. In such circumstance’s patience, trust and co-operation is required.
Quick look
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Manali and ride around Manali – checking your bike. Test Ride-1
Arrive Manali, Transfer to Guest house / hotel. Short briefing on the Motorcycle Tour. After a quick rundown of road safety precautions and check of personal equipment, we will start out on the narrow adjacent road of villages into the mountains. This is your chance to get acquainted with your bike and get to know the roads.
Day 2: Manali to Sarchu, 135kms / 6-7 hrs. Ride-2
We start early after an early breakfast taking newly opened ATAL Tunnel bypassing Rohtang to lahaul Valley. We ride passing Sissu, Lahaul & Jispa. After short ride quick stop at the police check post & and then we follow windings road until Baralachla. We cross one of the toughest passes of the journey: the Baralachala, lies at 4,890 meters and catch stunning views” Then we descend to “Bharatpur” and little further till Sarchu.
Day 3: Sarchu to Leh 180 kms / 7-8hrs over (Nakee la 4950m, Lachung la 5090m & Tanglang la 5332m. Ride-3
After a short ride we stop at the police check post. The road goes through Sarchu plain, following Tserap river for a while and then take hair pin road to the top of Nakee la (4850m) and to the Lachung la (5050 m), gradual descend toward gorge of Kangla Jal. Keeping an eye out for Tibetan Nomads, we will ascend quickly again and emerge into an amazing high altitude valley.
After check-post at pang, take a little ascend to join the Edge of immense plateau of Changthang “locally called More Plain”. Riding continuously 40km on More plain and climb up to the second highest pass “Tanglang la”. Descend to next check post at Upshi and nice tar road leading you to Leh.
Day 4: Leh to Nubra valley, 120km / 3-4hrs Ride- 4
Today we ride to nubra valley across Khardung la. Kharadung la is said to be one of the world’s highest motorable road the at a thrilling 5560 meters 39 km from Leh. Spending and clicking pictures at the top we descend to the other side of the pass to the shyok valley to enter Nubra. Nubra is known for its high altitude cold desert of Ladakh and double hump camels.
Day 5: Nubra valley to Pangong 240km / 6-7hrs Ride – 5
Another charm of the ride is to ride to very famous Pangong lake. We ride along shyok river and take the road leading you to Pangong Lake. Enjoy the beauty of Pristine blue lake.
Day 6: Pangong to Leh 222kms 6/7hrs Ride – 6
After breakfast we ride back to Leh, arrive in the noon. Spend the evening exploring the town at leisure. Night at hotel followed with dinner
Day 7: Leh sightseeing: Magnetic hill, Sangam Ride- 7
Today we do a little sightseeing. We ride and visit: magnetic hills, Sangam – Confluence of Zanskar and Sindhu/Indus river at Nimo and back to Leh to spend time shopping/ at leisure/ rest.
**Return ride to Manali start**
Day 8: Leh to Jispa 340km / 9-10hrs Ride- 8
Today’s gonna be the longest ride of the tour. We’ll ride back.
After an early breakfast we ride back through all the high passes and plateau all the way till Jispa.
Day 9: Jispa to Manali 120km / 4-5hrs via Rohtang-la (3900m), Ride- 9
Today is the last day of the ride and we’ll ride back to Manali over Rohtang Pass. Arrive Manali and deposit bikes back and spend the evening sharing your memories of the ride.
Day 10: Departure from Manali.