Manali Leh Manali Bike Expedition With Hanle And Tsomoriri

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure from Delhi to Manali (approx. 530 KM, 13 hours)

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 of Himachal Pradesh.

Day 2 - Manali; Explore the stunning landscapes of Manali

Places covered today: Hadimba Devi Temple and Manali Mall Road

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 across the Mighty Rohtang La (approx. 92 KM, 3 hours)

Places covered today: Rohtang Pass and Jispa

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 hours)

Places covered today: Suraj Tal, Deepak Tal, Baralacha Pass and Sarchu

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 the campsite taking in the beauty of the 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 hours)

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 - 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 7 - 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 8 - Pangong Tso to Hanle; Stargaze from the world's highest observatory (approx.160 KM, 8 hrs)

Places covered: Hanle Village, Rezang-La, Indian Astronomical Observatory

After breakfast, start the ride to the remote location of Hanle that inhabits a mere 200 families.

The village has recently been opened for tourists and travellers.

For the first 30 KM, you would ride along the blue waters of the Pangong Tso.

The journey is heaven for an adventure junkie with all the offroading journey that would take us through Maan, Merak, and Chushul.

Cross the Rezang-La, 1962 Indo-China War Memorial to paying homage to the Martyrs and continue the ride.

Also, visit the world's second-largest observatory - Indian Astronomical Observatory.

The night sky view in Hanle seems almost unreal as one can see the galaxy with naked eyes.

This sums up the day after a hearty meal.

Overnight stay at the homestay in Hanle.

Day 9 - Hanle To Tso Moriri, Admire the crystal clear lake - Tso Moriri (approx. 160 KM, 7 hours)

Places covered today: Puga Sumdo and Tso Moriri

Post breakfast, you will retrace the ride till Puga Sumdo which grants beautiful views of the hot water springs there, making one realize the untapped beauty of mother nature.

And continue the journey towards Tso Moriri - the lake which has sprawling crystal clear waters.

See the landscapes change throughout the ride before reaching the lake.

Relish delicious dinner at your campsite in Tso Moriri admiring the lake view.

Overnight stay in the campsite at Tso Moriri.

Day 10 - Tso Moriri to Sarchu; Ride the thrilling Gata Loops with 21 hairpin bends (approx. 220 KM, 10 hours)

Places covered today: Naki La, Lachung La, Moore Plains, Gata Loops, Tso Kar and Sarchu

With the energy revamped and the heart ready to take in more, begin your day amidst the beautiful mountains and fill up on breakfast.

The journey from Tsomoriri to Sarchu will challenge us, amaze us, and leave us asking for more.

Visit the Tso Kar lake bordered by lofty mountains that are home to the elusive snow leopard.

Cross Naki la (15,647 ft), and Lachung la (16,616 ft) and ride across the famous More Plains and Gata Loops to reach Sarchu.

Savour delicious dinner at your campsite in Sarchu.

Overnight stay at the campsite in Sarchu.

Day 11 - Sarchu to Manali; Cross the mighty Rohtang La once again (approx. 225 KM, 7 hours)

Begin the day to head towards Manali after an early breakfast, to get ready for the last day of this memorable bike trip.

Enjoying every bit of it, we once again ride across the beautiful Rohtang La.

Conclude your trip to Manali where you will drop off your bikes at the hotel and venture out to visit the local places and cafes.

Relish delicious dinner at your hotel in Manali and share your experiences gathering around the bonfire.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Manali.

Day 12 - Departure for Delhi

After savouring the last breakfast of your bike trip check out of the hotel at 10:00 am

Explore the nearby cafes with our fellow riders, reliving and relishing the beautiful journey that was once a dream and how it has become not just an achievement, but a chronicle.

Leave for Delhi in the evening via an overnight Volvo bus, taking with us memories worth a lifetime and friendships to cherish forever!