Manali Leh Srinagar Motorbike Expedition

BEST SEASON: JUNE TO SEPTEMBER

CATEGORY: MOTORBIKE TOUR

REGION: LADAKH , HIMACHAL

PARENT RANGE: PIR PANJAL -ZANGSKAR

BASE VILLAGE: MANALI

GRADE: CHALLENGING

MAX ALTITUDE: 17,480 FT

FIXED DEPARTURED: NOT AVAILABLE

Manali Leh Srinagar Motorbike Expedition

Overview

This expedition over a motorbike from Manali to Srinagar and then back is going to give you an experience of a lifetime. The trip gives you a feeling of contentment and you are precisely going to recall it for the rest of your life. Highroads towards Srinagar from Manali comprises of the best scenery and roads throughout the expedition. These peaks for most of the time are covered with snow which is surrounded by the Cyprus trees, the streams and rivers moving along the way and those high-altitude scenes gives it a perfect picturesque look. The distance that needs to be covered overall is 546 km from Manali to Srinagar. Both the places are blessed with divine beauty of peaks and greenery.

Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Manali

As you board the convenience according to your suitability towards Manali, get going to the hotel that has been assigned to you. Get well acquainted with the climatic conditions of the Manali city. Reserve this day for taking rest so that you feel more energetic and enthusiastic for the later part of the trip.

Day 02: Assimilation day at Manali

Post breakfast you are going to meet your fellow mates for the motorbike trip. On this day you need to get assimilated into the weather situations of Manali. You can stroll through the heartbeat of Manali-Mall Road and purchase a gift of art too for your loved ones. You can wander around the old town and the other sites such as Hadimba Temple, The Great Himalayan National Park, the dreamy landscape of Kullu, Manu Temple, Manali Sanctuary are among the list of attractions. If you are an adventurist, you can go for an unusual and exciting experience like Skiing or Paragliding within the landscape of Manali. By evening you will be introduced to your motorbikes and you can take a short ride around the city of Manali. Overnight stay in your hotels and get mentally prepared for the motorbike expedition for the following day.

Day 03: Manali- Jispa (10,860 ft) via Rohtang Pass (13,060 ft)

Kickstart, your trail from Manali post breakfast. The day is going to be among the memorable moments of your life as your trip is going to be filled with a lot of happenings. On this day you need to cover up around 240km moving past Rohtang La pass and thus descending into Marhi at an elevated height of 10,800 ft you are going to witness some of the most charming valleys of the trip. The roads assembling into the landscape of Jispa are broad and brilliant. Gramphu (10,500 ft), Kokhsar, Sissu(10,270 ft), Tandi(8,430 ft), Keylong(10,100 ft) are the sites which need to be crossed to reach Jispa having a helipad, a post office and a monastery in its vicinity. Just before Jispa, Keylong is the place that attracts many tourists which halt in this landscape. Jispa, the desired destination for the day offers you the perfect picturesque of what an ideal valley should be like. Overnight stay in the hotel/camp and then move ahead the next day.

Day 04: Jispa- Sarchu via Baralacha La Pass

After you are done with your breakfast, proceed towards Sarchu which is at an elevation of 14,100 ft above the sea level. The total road trip for the day concludes after the completion of 190 km. From Jispa you need to ride your bike towards Darcha which is at an altimeter of 11,020. The highroad leading towards Darcha is a blend of off-road and decent ones. At Darcha you need to register yourself to ride ahead on this motorbike expedition. Moving from Darcha you need to ride upwards to the elevated height of 14,010 ft reaching Zingzingbar. You need to take a steep ride and arrive at 16,500 ft thus mark yourself safe at the Baralachala Pass, an upland that is situated in between the Himalayan Range and the Pir Panjal range. Moving past Baralachala Pass, you are going to take a steady ride towards Bharatpur. As you are descending towards Sarchu, you need to take permission from the check post here as this being the last area of Himachal Pradesh. Ahead of Sarchu, you move into Ladakh region of J&K.

Day 05: Sarchu- Leh (11,483 ft) via Tanglang La Pass (17,480 ft)

You need to reach Leh which stands at an altitude of 11,483 ft above the sea level. You must finish the day's trip within 10 hours covering about 250 km. On this day you must cross the world's second largest motorbike pass viz Tanglang La Pass, at an altimeter of 17,480 ft. You are going to witness some of the notified places viz Gata loops having 21 hairpin curves, and 45 km long Pang ground. After you are through Nakee La pass and Lachulung La pass, move ahead and reach pang and then on to infamous Tanglang pass grounded at 17,480 ft. As you get through Tanglang La you move into the valley of Upshi, situated just along the shores of Indus river. This valley provides you with a perfect picture of what a lowland valley should comprise of. There also happens to be a helipad at Upshi and the roads descending towards Leh are excellent. As soon as you reach an elevation of 11,483 ft, cherish the city of Leh. The night stay takes place in the hotel/guest room.

Day 06: Leh- Pangong Lake (14,270 ft)

This day you are going to witness one of the most beautiful and ideal sites of Leh i.e Pangong Lake. This site has been filmed for movies many times and people have even felt awe-struck when they catch the first glimpse of such hypnotized site. The tourists tend to feel lost in the captivating beauty of this Lake that looks bluish green in nature. Pangong lake is situated at an altimeter of 14,270 ft. This lake has gathered so many admirers around the globe due to its praiseworthy beauty. Pangong lake is situated at an altimeter of 14,270 ft. Overnight stay takes place in the landscape of Pangong Lake.

Day 07: Pangong Lake- Leh

After a great day of sightseeing yesterday, you need to revert from the charismatic Pangong Lake after you freshen up and are done with your meals. Quick start the journey for the day covering about 150 km. The time needed to cover up this distance is about 5 hours to be precise. On your way back, you can visit some of the monuments, for instance, the majestic Thiksey Monastery. As you arrive in the city, head towards your hotel and stay overnight in the warm and cozy room.

Day 08: Leh-Nubra valley via Khardungla Pass

Once you are done with the morning meals, start up your motorbike and head on the trail descending into the valley of Nubra. Nubra valley was once the popular route for trading that took place between India and China. This valley has acquired its fame due to its overall splendid look. Its beauty is distinguished from the rest of the valleys that are grounded in Leh. In this valley, the river Shyok meets Siachen river thus forming a large lowland which separates Ladakh and Karakoram Ranges. Maitreya Buddha statue is the prominent sight of Nubra Valley which is maintained by the Diskit Monastery. The main access to the Nubra Valley is though Khardung La pass. This road is open throughout the year. This pass is the second highest motorable road in the world standing at an altimeter of 17,582 ft. Stay overnight in this valley and get ready for the next level adventure for the following day.

Day 09: Nubra Valley- Leh

As soon as you are up, get going towards the Capital and do some sightseeing. It's all up to you what you want to do for a day at Leh. You can take a glance at the places you missed on the very first day of the expedition. Sightseeing at Leh has always been fascinating due to its lovely and royal monasteries, palaces and the typical showrooms of the central markets. Stroll through the bazaars and take rest at your hotel room by the time its dusk.

Day 10: Leh- Kargil

Post your brunch, kickstart your travel and reach the second largest town of Ladakh- Kargil. This town is 234 km from Leh which takes a maximum of 8 hours to cover up the distance from Leh to Kargil. Ride through the longest National Highway, NH-1 to reach the desired destination. Green mountains snow-capped all over the range, the clouds encircling the Cyprus trees that are placed over the peaks and the rocky terrains is what the journey would be all about. You are even going to see the marvelous rivers through the trip- Zanskar and Indus along with the infamous Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pather Sahib, and Lamayuran Moon Land. You can even visit Basgo Palace and Lamayuru monastery which is one of the ancient monasteries of Ladakh on the way. Another popular site among the tourists is the Giant Buddha at Mulbek. Once you reach Kargil, take a look at the landscape by the evening and as its night have a stay in the hotel at Kargil.

Day 11: Kargil- Srinagar via Zojila pass

After finishing your breakfast in the morning hours of the day, get on your bikes and head towards Srinagar. The traveling distance from Kargil sector to Srinagar is about 294 km which concludes by the end of 6 hours. You are going to move past Zojila pass which is at an altitude of 11,574 ft. This pass is the second highest point on Leh- Srinagar artery. You are going to witness the beautiful landscape of Ladakh during the trail over the Grand Trunk Road. As you arrive in the summer capital of the state get into your hotels and take rest for the remaining part of the day.

Day 12: Departure from Srinagar

The concluding day of this motorbike safari ends on this day. You are probably going to do some sightseeing in the capital in the former part of the day and head back towards your hometown through your suitable services by the time its evening. This expedition will surely get into your golden memories and you will recall it every time someone talks about an adventure in a life.

In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled or change of dates might happen, and in such cases the operator will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However no refund will be provided for the same.

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It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. However, if you want a good deal on your domestic/international flight, we recommend organizing your trip at least three months in advance. Please contact us for more information. Payment for booking your experience: The fee can be paid by Online Bank Transfer(NEFT)/Cheque deposit/ Demand draft. Instruction for payment will be forwarded along with your booking confirmation details via email. When your transfer is done, please e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can secure your reservation efficiently and make further arrangements to logistics. In the event of cancellation of your booking due to any avoidable / unavoidable circumstances at your end, we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive the advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows: -

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    The old saying “there’s beauty everywhere, all you have to do is just look around” is true to the core when it comes to the mesmerizing Leh Ladakh travel. Offering scenic vistas of one of the best landscapes in India, a trip to Leh Ladakh India is all about the feel of snow-clad mountains, rugged landscape, soaring peaks, dangerous routes, and roaring bike engines. In short, going on a Ladakh bike tour is all about the good vibes and the undying spirit of a rider.

    BEST TIME TO VISIT LEH LADAKH ON A BIKE TRIP

    The best time to go on a bike trip to Leh Ladakh is from the months of June to September. These months enable the bikers to enjoy the best of Ladakh, as much as they enjoy their bike trip to Lahaul & Spiti. However, most of the riders love to kick-start their new year with this crazy bike trip as Ladakh offers magical vistas which can be cherished round the year except for monsoon season.

    IDEAL DURATION FOR A BIKE TRIP

    Depending on a lot of factors like the route you’ve taken, your entire schedule, and mainly the weather conditions, an ideal duration for a Leh Ladakh bike tour would span over a period of 15 days or more. Also, this duration is apt when one opts for Manali to Leh bike trip from Delhi.

    LEH LADAKH TRIP COST

    A lot depends on the vehicle you are selecting for your journey and the Leh Ladakh road trip cost would also vary on the accommodation and kind of food you choose to eat. Still, an average budget can be arrived upon considering basic factors such as accommodation, meals, and fuel. Hence, under normal circumstances, you will end up spending approximately INR 35000 for a trip to Leh Ladakh on bike for 15-days. This also includes the cost of permits and miscellaneous expenses for the Leh Ladakh bike trip.

    BEST ROUTES FOR A ROUND TRIP

    Considering Delhi as a base for the Ladakh trip by bike, Srinagar to Leh and Manali to Leh are the two main routes that offer the best road conditions and picturesque views. While the first route doesn’t overlap and forms a complete circle from end to end, the second route encircles the rugged mountainous landscapes, offers better views, increases the level of difficulty, and the level of danger.

    .Srinagar to Leh and Back
    .Manali to Leh and Back
    .Leh Ladakh Bike Trip

    BEST ROUTES FOR A ROUND TRIP
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    .Namgyal Tesmo Gompa
    .Zanskar Valley

    The advisable maximum size of baggage that you should be carrying is 60 liters. Remember that you have to carry your luggage to the backup vehicle and into the accommodation .Any damage caused to the bike because of mishandling on the riders part is to be borne by the traveler .In case of change of permit fees, the difference will be payable by the traveler at the beginning of the trip .Permit Cost for Hanle cost 600 PP is not included in the deal
    .Taxes are applicable to the package cost
    .All entry tickets for stupas, monasteries, sightseeing, state and entry fees are not included in the package
    .Lunch throughout the tour & meals during the Bus journey will be on the traveler
    .The traveler will have to take care of all International / Domestic airfare, visa fees, airport tax or any kind of insurance cover
    .Items of personal nature like drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips, camera fees etc & any other item not specifically mentioned above as ‘INCLUDED’ will be an exclusion from the package
    .Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like changes in flight and train schedule; cancellation of flights/trains, political disturbances, natural phenomenon, etc will not be accommodated in the package cost
    .A couple of departures were operated in the month of June 2018, but due to government restrictions, the permits are now not available, so the tour is currently not operational.
    .No bill will be reimbursed for any missed service/facility.

    Experience of any high altitude trek at least 1 trek

    · The climber must be fit and have sufficient stamina to cover 5 km of distance in 45minutes without a stress.
    · The climber should be able to carry a 10 kg backpack.
    · Heart problem, high blood pressure, asthma, and epilepsy cannot be reconciled on this mission. The climber must not have the conditions mentioned above.

    Shirts / T-shirts, Trousers / Track Pants
    .Windproof jacket, Raincoat / Poncho
    .Thermal inner wear (upper and lower)
    .Woolen cap, Woolen gloves, Woolen socks along with extra pairs
    .Scarf
    .Comfortable Riding shoes, gear and Helmet
    .Towel
    .Water bottle
    .Cap / Hat, Sunglasses
    .Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm
    .Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
    .Personal medication
    .Personal toiletries

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