MOTORCYCLE OVERLANDING LADAKH
MANALI - LEH - SRINAGAR | 10 NIGHTS / 11 DAYS
Overview
With this beautiful Road trip, explore three most beautiful regions: Himachal, Ladakh and Kashmir in a single tour Visit pangong lake; world’s highest saltwater lake that changes its color from shades of blue to green to red Let the adrenaline rush pump through your veins as you drive through the world’s highest motorable passes like Khardung la and lachung la, rohtang la, and Baralacha la. Enjoy a bird's eye view of the surreal valley with paragliding at Solang valley Experience Himalyan region with utmost safety and comfort in well sanitised accommodation and vehicles.
Day Wise Itinerary
Day 0 – Arrival at Delhi
Today, we start our dream trip! You’ll be meeting our representative in Delhi at the bus pickup point. We travel overnight in an AC Volvo from Delhi to Manali. Tomorrow, you’ll wake up to the fresh lush greens and mesmerizing mountains in the Land of Gods – Himachal Pradesh.
Day 1 – Stay in Manali
Upon arrival in Manali, we check in to our hotels and gear up for exploring the beautiful city! In the evening, our tour manager will brief you about the various safety measures, riding tips, and gear checkups. The group would have an opportunity to get acquainted with the fellow riders at dinner time. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 – Manali To Jispa
After Breakfast, we will start our Ladakh bike trip journey! We will ride across our first pass – the Rohtang Pass at 13,058ft. as we continue our journey towards Jispa. We will ride for an approximate 140 Kms via Chandra Valley before we reach our destination. Overnight stay at our campsite in Jispa.
- Distance : 92.9 Km
- Approx. Ride Duration : 2 hr 27 min
Day 3 – Jispa To Sarchu
Today’s ride will be a short one comprising of only 80 km. Enroute Sarchu, we will visit Suraj Tal and Deepak Tal. We will also cross the famous Baralacha Pass located at 16,616ft. which connects Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh in Jammu & Kashmir. Upon arrival, we would settle down in our campsite taking in the beauty of our starting point in Ladakh and revamp for our long ride tomorrow.
- Distance : 80 Km
- Approx. Ride Duration : 1 hr 36 min
DAY 4 – Sarchu to Leh via Tanglang La Pass
After breakfast, we will start our journey towards Leh. This route will give you a mesmerizing view of the landscape of this beautiful cold desert which leaves one spellbound. Upon arrival, we settled down in the Hotel and the evening is left free up to our own disposal to explore the local market. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Distance: 335 kms.
Driving Time: 8-9 hrs.
Altitude of Leh : 3524 mts.
DAY 5 – Leh- Nubra Valley via Khardungla
We will take you to Khardungla pass which is the world’s highest motorable pass and then Diskit, headquarters of Nubra Valley. Its attraction is that of an ancient monastery which was built in the 14th century and is one of the oldest monasteries in Nubra Valley. After a memorable day in Nubra Valley, it’s time to relax and end your day with tempting dinner and overnight stay
- Distance: 130 kms.
- Driving Time: 5 hrs.
- Altitude of Nubra : 3048 mts.
DAY 6 – Hunder – Turtuk – Nubra
After breakfast at the hotel, we will take you to Turtuk through Hunder village, located on the India-Pakistan border, it is a small village on the banks of the Shyok River with unparalleled natural beauty. Spend your time by walking around the picturesque view with your peers, and be ready to leave and reach back to Nubra for dinner and overnight stay.
- Distance: 75 kms.
- Driving Time: 2-3 hrs.
- Altitude of Turtuk: 3048 mts.
DAY 7 – Nubra – Pangong Tso
and Gompa. We would reach the lake a little before the sun sets, where you could spend time and soak in the breathtaking view of the crystal clear water and majestic mountains. After a relaxing evening, we would all sit for dinner and spend the night at the campsite at Pangong.
• Distance: 180 kms.
• Driving Time: 6 hrs.
• Altitude of Pangong : 4250 mts.
DAY 8 – Pangong – Leh via Chang La Pas
After breakfast, check-out and drive back to Leh. Enroute, visit Shey and Thiksey Monastery. Also visit, Druk Padma School (aka Rancho School). As you reach Leh, wander around the beauty that Leh exhibits. The last night would be completed with dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
• Distance: 160 kms.
• Driving Time: 6 hrs.
• Altitude of Leh : 3524 mts.
DAY 9 – Leh – Kargil via Fotu La Pass
After Breakfast, we leave for Kargil. We will be left in awe of nature as we ride past the Moon Landscape near Lamayuru Monastery, enjoying the magnificent view. We also witness Sangam – the confluence of the Zanskar and Indus River on our way. Enroute, we visit the famous Magnetic Hill, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, and the Hall of Fame museum.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
• Distance: 220 kms.
• Driving Time: 6-7 hrs.
• Altitude of Kargil: 2676 mts.
DAY 10 – Kargil – Sonam arg via Zoji La Pass
After breakfast, the day starts by travelling for Sonamarg, where you’d be visiting the Kargil War Memorial on the way. Furthermore, we’ll be stopping at Mulbekh Monastery, where the statue “Chamba” is a remarkable piece carved over “Maitreya Buddha”. The night ends after you are served dinner on arrival at the hotel.
• Distance: 124 kms.
• Driving Time: 5 hrs.
• Altitude of Sonamarg: 2800 mts.
DAY 11 – Departure
With a heavy heart, your journey to mother nature ends here. After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to the airport for your onward journey. Depart with memories galore!
INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation on Double/Triple sharing basis as per the itinerary
- Breakfast and Dinner Daily (Staring from Day 2 Dinner to Day 12 Breakfast)
- Royal Enfield 500CC Bike
- Fuel for the entire journey (As per itinerary)
- Dedicated Tour Captain verified by Travel-oholic.
- Dedicated Bike Marshal
- Back up Vehicle for luggage
- Mechanic for assistance
- Helmets for the Rider and the Pillion
- Delhi to Manali Transfer By Volvo
- First-Aid Kit
- All sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary
EXCLUSIONS
- Meals not mentioned under inclusions
- Inner Line Permit Fee (INR 800)
- Any Travel expenses to Delhi and Back
- Any personal expenses like laundry, telephone bills, tips etc
- Biking gears (Gloves, knee guard, elbow guard etc)
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks to be borne by the client directly on the spot
- Any entrance fee to the monastery and monuments
- An Oxygen Cylinder 24X7 in case of emergency
- Travel Insurance
- Any other item which is not specified under cost inclusions
- GST @ 5%