Manali Leh Srinagar Bike Trip
Itinerary
Day 1 - Departure from Delhi to Manali (approx. 530 KM, 13 hrs)
Report to the Volvo pickup point in the evening.
Board the bus and 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 2 - Manali; Explore the stunning landscapes of Manali
Upon arrival in Manali, get transferred from the bus stand to the hotel.
Check-in to the hotels and gear up for exploring the beautiful town of Manali with your bikes.
You can head out to places like Hidimba Devi Temple, Manu Devi Temple, Vashisht Village, Manali Mall Road, and many more.
In the evening our local tour caption 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 bonfire time.
Relish delicious dinner and have an overnight stay at the hotel in Manali.
Day 3 - Manali to Jispa; Ride through the first pass of trip - Rohtang La (approx. 92 KM, 3 hrs)
After relishing a delicious breakfast its time to onboard a thrilling Ladakh bike trip journey.
Ride across the first pass - the Rohtang Pass at 13,058 ft. as you continue the journey towards Jispa
You will be riding along the vicinity that the Chandra River soaking in the muddy terrains and natural settings.
Reach Jispa in the later evening check-in the swiss camps.
Relish a scrumptious dinner as you stargaze.
Overnight stay at the campsite in Jispa.
Day 4 - Jispa To Sarchu; Ride along crisscross roads of Baralacha La (approx. 80 KM, 5 hrs)
Wake up to the astonishing views of Jispa Town and have a delicious breakfast.
Gear up for the day and start the journey towards Sarchu.
En-route Sarchu visit Suraj Tal and Deepak Tal - two divine lakes surrounded by breathtaking valleys and splendid mountains.
You will also cross the famous Baralacha Pass located at 16,616 ft. which connects Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh.
Upon arrival, you would settle down in our campsite taking in the beauty of our starting point in Ladakh.
Relish delightful dinner around the bonfire.
Overnight stay at the campsite.
Day 5 - Sarchu to Leh; Cross three mighty passes - Tanglang La, Naki La, and Lachung La (approx. 250 KM, 10 hrs)
Places covered today: Tanglang La, Naki La, Lachung La, Moore Plains and Gata Loops.
Get geared up for an action-packed day today as you will start the ride towards Leh.
Post an appetizing breakfast get on your bikes and begin the journey.
The route will grant mesmerizing views of the landscape of this beautiful cold desert which leaves one spellbound.
Cross the three legendary passes - Tanglang La (17,480 ft.), Naki La (15,647 ft), and Lachung La (16,616 ft).
You shall be also riding across the famous Moore Plains and Gata Loops - a series of 21 hairpin bends.
Upon arrival in Leh, you settle down in the hotel and the evening is for leisure and to explore the Leh Mall Road.
Have a delightful dinner as you laze around the bonfire with your bike-mates.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
Day 6 - Arrival at Leh; Enjoy a panoramic view of Leh from Shanti Stupa
Get welcomed traditionally as you arrive at 'Land of high passes - Leh' by our local representative.
Today is your day to get acclimatized to the cold desert surrounding.
Relish lunch and rest into your cosy blankets admiring the views of the giant chocolate brown mountains.
Later in the evening its time to meet your bikes and your experienced tour captain who will guide you throughout the tour.
Gear up and head out for a mini ride to the Shanti Stupa and gaze at the beautiful sunset with a pictorial view of the city, and then, head towards the Leh Palace.
Come back to Leh Mall Road for shopping and having some local cuisines.
Get back to the hotel for savouring hot-piping dinner.
Snuggle up in your beds and you have an action-packed day tomorrow.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Leh.
Day 7 - Leh to Nubra Valley; Ride to highest motorable pass - Khardung La (approx 160 KM; 5 hrs)
Places covered today: Khardung La, Hunder White Sand Dunes, and Deskit Monastery.
Brace yourself for the ultimate adventure of your life and ride on the highest motorable road in the world - Khardung La.
Visit the white sand dunes in Hunder and enjoy a ride of one of its kind the double-humped camel.
Check-in at your Swiss camp and if time permits, visit Deskit monastery in the evening.
Savour a delicious dinner accompanied by a discussion session around the bonfire.
Overnight in Nubra Valley camps under the starlit sky.
Day 8 - Nubra to Pangong; Admire views of colour-changing Pangong Lake (approx. 280 KM; 8 hrs)
Places covered today: Shyol River and Pangong Lake
This morning after a lovely breakfast ride to Pangong Lake on the Indo-China border.
The route takes the visitor past the striking villages of Shey and Thiksey and turns off the Indus valley by the side valley of Chemrey and Shakti.
Click some amazing instagrammable pictures with the famous '3-idiots scooter' and 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan's Bullet' which is just next to the lake.
Relish hot-piping dinner around the bonfire and stargaze as you rest in your camps.
Overnight in Pangong Lake camps under the starlit sky.
Day 9 - Pangong to Leh; Ride third-highest motorable pass - Chang La (approx 260; 6 hrs)
Places covered today: Chang La, Thiksey Gompa, Shey Gompa, Potala Palace
As it's your last day in the Ladakh wake up early to have a scrumptious breakfast and embark on your journey back to Leh.
Ride back through the same route passing Chang La pass and visit Thiksey Gompa and Shey Gompa en-route.
The Thiksey Monastery is one of the largest and architecturally most impressive Gompas in Ladakh and is inspired by Potala Palace in Lhasa.
Rest for a while and later savour a lip-smacking dinner.
Overnight at your hotel in Leh.
Day 10 - Leh to Kargil; Visit the oldest monastery in Ladakh - Lamayuru (216 KM, 5 hrs)
Places covered today: Lamayuru Monastery, Basgo Palace, and Giant Buddha.
After having a delightful breakfast, you will start riding towards Lamayuru - the oldest monastery in Ladakh catering almost 160 monks.
Also, visit the Basgo Palace that comprises a dark red base and sky-high temples on the steep trails.
Starting on the Ladakh- Srinagar highway, ride to Kargil, and visit the Giant Buddha at Mulbek en-route.
Arrive in Kargil and check in to the hotel.
Relish tempting dinner as you stargaze around the bonfire.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Kargil.
Day 11 - Kargil to Srinagar; Ride across most treacherous Zoji La Pass in the world
Places covered today: Kargil War Memorial, Tiger Hill, Zoji La, Srinagar
After having breakfast, get ready to start riding towards 'Srinagar - heaven on earth'.
En-route, we will be passing the second coldest inhabited place in the world, Drass Village.
Soak in amazing views of Kargil, Tiger Hill and other famous peaks from the Kargil War.
Ride across the mighty Zoji La Pass and arrive in Srinagar by the evening.
Check-in the hotel at Srinagar and the evening is free for your leisure.
Come back to have a delicious dinner at the hotel.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Srinagar.
Day 12 - Deparure from Srinagar
Post breakfast, depart from Srinagar for your onward journey.
The cab will drop you at the airport.
End your Leh Ladakh bike tour package with a bag full of memories.