Manali to Srinagar Bike Tour Package 11 Days 10 Nights

Duration: 11 Days

Passes covered:

KhardungLa – 18,000 ft

ChangLa – 17,688 ft

Rohtang Pass (16,051 ft)

Lachung La(16,600 ft)

Baralacha la ( 16,000 ft)

Zojila pass (11,500ft)

Tour Difficulty on scale of 1 to 10: 5

Suitable For: Couples, Families, Friends, Kids (7+)

Experience: Earlier Biking Experience recommended, first time bikers with knowledge of the vehicle can also apply, anyone can opt for a seat in a SUV.

Nearest Airport: Kullu-Manali airport ( KUU ) in Bhuntar in Manali. Sheikh ul Alam Airport (SXR) in Srinagar.

Best Season to visit:

Summer – May, June

Autumn – Aug, September, October

Stay: Hotels/Homestays/Camps

Regions covered: Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir

Duration: 10 Nights 11 Days

Approx Kilometres: 1500

Who can participate:

Families, Friends, Solo travellers.

People with good stamina and fitness level who can adjust to changing atmosphere’s.

Manali to Srinagar Bike Tour Package 11 Days 10 Nights

Overview

Your dream trip to Ladakh is finally coming true with this circuit exploring some of the world’s highest motorable passes, mighty snow capped mountains, deep valleys, serene lakes and the Tibetan culture of the place. Ride through the spectacular beauty of destinations like Solang Valley, Gata Loops, Zojila pass, Turtuk, Pangong, Sangam, Drass, Dal Lake and much more.

Brief Itinerary
Day 01: AArrival in Manali, a loved hill station for mountain lover

Upon arrival in Manali, check-in the hotel and rest for a while. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the beautiful town of Manali. You can stroll around the mall road, shop souvenirs or go cafe hopping. In the evening, gather for a short briefing by the trip captain regarding various safety measures, riding tips, and more. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02: Manali to Sarchu, via Atal Tunnel

After a hearty breakfast, we kickstart the dream ride with Sarchu. Travel through the famous Atal Tunnel, one of the longest underground highways in the world. ‘At the end of the tunnel’ witness the quaint towns of Sissu and Keylong. As we move ahead, you will be mesmerised with the beauty of Deepak Tal, a reflecting mirror for the nearby mountains. Followed by the Suraj Tal, meaning the sun of god. Next stop will be the Baralacha Pass at 16,000ft. Offering a combined view of 3 valleys. Post a series of hairpin bends, we reach Sarchu. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite. Stay hydrated!

Day 03: Sarchu to Leh, the barren beauty

After a delicious breakfast, we start our ride to Leh with the views of barren land. Enjoy the adventurous ride through 21 hairpin bends also known as the Gata Loops, that takes you to one of highest motorable passes in the Ladakh region - NakeeLa Pass. Follows another high mountain pass, Lachung La Pass. Stopover at More Plains for some picturesque views. Upon reaching Leh, rest for sometime. Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.

Day 04: Leh local sightseeing, exploring the best of Ladakh

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and gear up to explore Leh on your bikes. Today we have a day excursion exploring Shanti Stupa, built to promote peace and prosperity marking 2500 years of Buddhism,and Leh palace, built in the 17th century that will give you an insight about the golden era of Leh. Both of them are situated at wonderful locations giving a ravishing view of the Leh city.
In the evening you can explore the Leh market that has a variety of things to offer to shop from - souvenirs, clothes, dry fruits and more. Later, head back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05: Leh to Nubra, via Khardungla, A ride to world’s highest motorable road at 18,380ft.

After breakfast, checkout from our Leh Hotel and gear up as today, we ride past the highest accessible motorable pass in the world - Khardungla at 18,380 ft to Nubra Valley. On your way witness the change of landscape from deep valleys, flowing rivers and white sand desert as we proceed on this route. A short stopover at the enchanting Diskit Monastery followed by exploring the white sand dunes of Nubra or a short camel ride here on the double humped Bactrian camel, found exclusively in Ladakh. Later, head to the campsite to enjoy a bonfire under the stars.

Day 06: Day visit to Turtuk, last village of India

Get ready to explore the unexplored, post breakfast, as we ride our bikes towards Turtuk. Turtuk, the last village before the LOC ( Line Of Control ). Turtuk was under Pakistani control until 1971 after which India gained control of this area. On the way, we witness the very beautiful Shyok Valley. After exploring the best of Turtuk we ride back towards Nubra. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite in Nubra

Day 07: Nubra to Pangong via Shyok

After a hearty breakfast, we checkout from the campsite as we head for Pangong lake. The world’s highest saline water lake, spending some quality time at the Pangong lake, will feel like a Bollywood moment. We take the unexplored and untouched Shyok village route. famous for its waterfalls, and the beautiful scenic view. Upon spending some tranquil moments at the lake, and capturing memories, we head to campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 08: Pangong to Leh via Changla Pass at 17,688 ft.

Soak in the view of the beautiful Pangong lake, as we ride back to Leh post breakfast crossing the Changla Pass at 17,350 ft (third Highest Motorable road in the world). The ride will leave you mesmerised with the amazing views and mind-blowing landscapes. Visit the Thiksey monastery on the way, the largest gompa in Central Ladakh. We head to our hotel in Leh for a delicious dinner and overnight stay.

Day 09: Leh to Kargil through the Sham Valley

After breakfast, leave for Kargil. Today’s day is packed with exploring one of the most famous sightseeings in this region. Starting with the Sham Valley, covering the following:
● Hall of Fame to learn everything about Indo-Pak wars and martyrs
● Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, to enjoy a delicious langar while coming back to Leh.
● Magnetic Hill to witness a unique phenomena of vehicles sliding uphill
● Zanskar, the confluence of rivers, also the world’s highest river rafting point.
As we move ahead towards Alchi, visit Lamayuru, one of the oldest Monasteries of Ladakh and enjoy the view of Moon Landscape. On our way towards Kargil, see the Mulbekh, a giant Buddha sculpture on a rock mountain. After covering everything, we reach Kargil. Rest of the day at leisure to spend time at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Kargil.

Day 10: Kargil to Sonamarg via one of the coldest inhabited place in the world, Drass

To proceed towards Sonmarg, post breakfast. This stretch would be the last day for riding the bike across these mountains, make the most of it. Enroute, we will cross the famous Drass village (2nd coldest inhabited place in the world) to witness the magnificent view of some of the peaks from Kargil war (Tiger, Tololing). We take a small stopover at the Kargil War memorial to pay homage to the martyrs of the war. Passing through the beautiful Zojila pass we reach Sonamarg by evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Kargil.

Day 11: Sonamarg to Srinagar for departure with loads of memories

We bid farewell to this wonderful trip while we proceed towards the Srinagar airport ( SXR ) via a bus/cab. A great end to your dream bike trip, with views of the lush green Kashmir valley and the famous Dal Lake. Plus a bag full of happy memories and stories for a lifetime!

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.

Inclusions
Exclusions
Cancellation Policy

● 30 days before the date of travel: 25% of the total package cost will be charged towards cancellation fees.
● 15 to 30 days before the date of travel: 50% of the total package cost will be charged towards cancellation fees.
● 0 to 15 days before the date of travel: 100% of the total package cost will be charged towards cancellation fees.

Rescheduling Policy
Any rescheduling of trip dates, postpone or prepone due to any valid reason can be done only 15 days or more prior to the tour date confirmed at the time of booking.

No rescheduling will be considered if a confirmed tour starts in less than 15 days.

Child Policy
Children below 5 years of age are not allowed on the trip due to high risk in this region.

General Policy
In case of changes in itinerary:
● Cost to be borne by the client directly in case of change in itinerary/hotels or guests due to natural calamity, road blocks, or any other valid reason beyond our control .
● Change in itinerary due to reasons out of our control like - political disturbances, natural phenomenon, change in flight/train/bus schedules, cancellation of flights,trains/bus will not be adjusted in the package cost. No bill will be reimbursed for the same for any missed service/facility.
● No refund if due to a natural or personal reason, the tour or a particular activity is missed,
● We reserved the right to change the itinerary due to any unforeseen circumstance - weather /political condition etc without compromising on the service.
● Vehicle for airport pick and drop subject to availability
● Covid Guidelines ( including RTPCR test ) to be followed as per respective Government guidelines.
● All hotels/campsites are subject to availability. In case of unavailability, similar category property will be provided.
● If due to any reason, a traveller wants to leave the trip midway, all the related expenses to be borne by the traveller itself. We will not be responsible for any such decisions or refund.

Food Provided:
Hotels/Campsites at every location provide Indian vegetarian food where meals will usually consist of Indian bread, vegetable, lentils, salad, and rice. Non vegetarian/ eggs only as per discretion of the hotel/campsite as per availability.

Active mobile network:
Only postpaid ( Jio, Airtel, BSNL ) around this region

Baggage limit:
1 bag ( rucksack ) per member not more than 15 kgs.

Medical
Suggested to take ample time to get acclimated due to high altitude in the region
Do consult a physician before your tour and it is advisable to carry basic medicines and first aid kit during the tour.

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    When to come?

    Ladakh is open for tourists throughout the year, while the best period for the cultural tour is between April and October ending. For adventure tours June to October is the suitable period. Most of the trekking routes are closed after November due to snow at high passes except the Liker to Khaltsey trek. The best period for Chadar-trek (frozen river trek) to Zanskar is from January to mid-March.

    The festivals of Stok, Matho and New Year take place in winter and it is possible to visit monasteries in winters. There are few hotels and guest houses with heating facilities in Leh that provide accommodation in winter.

    Getting Acquainted: Ladakh is spread over an area of 97,000 Sq. Kms and lies on an average of 3500 meters above the sea level. Ladakh has a population of around 1,70,000.

    Climate: Temperature in summer (June to September) can touch 35 c and minus 30 c in late December and January. Annual rainfall is 6’’

    Visa and Permit: Tourist can reach Leh with normal Indian tourist visa and does not require any special visa or permit. However, the foreign tourists are required to register themselves at Drass, Rumtse and Sarchu if they are travelling by road. Those travelling by air get themselves registered at the airport. The tourist, both foreign and domestic are required to get permit for restricted areas like Tsomoriri, Tsokar, Pangong Lakes, Dhahanu and Nubra Valley, Which can obtained through registered travel agencies.

    Currency, Money Exchange & credit Card: The local currency is Indian Rupees. There are authorized agencies for money exchange for USD or Euro traveler cheque and cash. You should insist for a receipt, which will help you in reconverting the money whenever you desire. Credit Cards are accepted by major Travel Agents, hotels and antique shops on paying 2.5% service charge.

    Time difference: The Indian Standard time (IST) is as per the calculation done in the Allahabad city. IST is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London, 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Paris and about 10 hours and 30 minutes behind the New York City.

    How to Reach?

    The Air india, Jet airways, go air, vistra etc operate New Delhi to Leh,Srinagar to Leh, Jammu to Leh, Chandigarh to Leh and also Mumbai to Leh.

    Road: The Srinagar Leh road remains open from early April to December. And the Manali-Leh road remains open from early June to mid–November

    What To Bring

    Clothing: The temperature in mid summer is pleasant requiring T-shirt and shorts in the daytime but in evening temperature drips and you need jacket or pullover. While trekking above 4000m, you need warm cloths. Sometimes there is rain or snow in early June and August. Therefore, you need wind sheeter or raincoat.

    Shoes: Good waterproof shoes are needed while trekking and extra Pair of shoes or slippers is useful while crossing the rivers.

    Ruck Sack:Two ruck sacks are needed. One small handbag for your camera, water bottle, pack lunch and a space for jacket. Bigger one to carrying clothes with extra layer to be safe from rain and dust. Sleeping Bag: Summer sleeping bag is enough if you are travelling between mid June to mid September and warm winter sleeping bag is required if you are travelling between mid September to mid June. You can also rent very good sleeping bags from trekking companies in Leh.

    Avoid Acute Mountain Sickness: Acute mountain sickness can occur to any one at an altitude above 10,000 ft. above sea level, therefore, make it sure to take complete rest on the day of arrival.

    Accommodation: There are hundreds of family run hotel and Guest Houses in Leh to suit every pocket.

    Food: All the hotel and restaurants serve Local Ladakhi, Tibetan, Indian, Chinese, Italian and continental cuisines.

    Street Hawkers: Generally there are no street hawkers in Leh Town, but at time you might come across people in the street trying to lure you to their shops. You should discourage such practices, it may cause inconvenience to you later.

    Telecommunication facility: Telephone & Fax facilities are available in Leh, Padum, Kargil and Nubra Valley.

    Postal Service: Foreign airmail rate is Rs 15 for a letter,which is not exceeding 20 grams in weight for Australia,Japan,Europe and America .For aerogramme Rs 8.50 and Post Card Rs 8/-.

    Internet Service: Internet and e-mail services are available in the Leh town.

    Clicking portraits of interesting people: it would be advisable to ask before clicking a picture of individual or even group of people. However, a tourist should refuse to give money if asked for.

    Drinking Water: It would be convenient to carry a water purification set with you on a trek. It is even safe to use boiled fresh water during the trek.The Dzomsa Laundry in the main market sell high pressure boiled water for Rs 7 per liter. You can bring your water bottle or container to get it filled with the chemical-free safe drinking water at the Dzomsa Laundry.

    Plastic Bags: Ladakh is perhaps the only region in India where the use of plastic bag is officially banned. So, the plastic carry bags that you see in other parts of India are not seen in Leh. However, market goods in readymade plastics packages are there. A trekker should ensure that the biodegradable camping wastes are buried properly and burn the non biodegradable ones before they move further.

    National Park: All the trekking routes fall under the sensitive wildlife habitat area including the Hemis National Park. In fact Ladakh is a place where villages are part of the vast wilderness that harbours rich but sparse wildlife. Some of the species are even endangered ones. Therefore, one should be extremely careful about not causing any disturbance to the vulnerable wildlife habitat while on trek.

    Hiring Taxi from outside Leh: Hired taxis from outside Ladakh are not allowed to be used for local sightseeing and jeep-safari. You can book the non-local taxis only to drop you at Leh or for your return trip while leaving Ladakh. You have to hire local taxis for local sightseeing and jeep safaris. However, there is no restriction for those traveling in their own private cars.

    Ladakh experiences considerable fluctuations in the day and night temperatures, even during the summer. While the days are pretty warm, sometimes even hot due to the effect of the rugged topography, the evenings can become chilly, requiring additional clothing. It is, therefore, advisable to keep a pullover and / or an anorak or jacket handy. Sturdy walking shoes with strong rubber / synthetic soles for grip, cotton socks (woolen for late autumn tours besides and trekking trips are some of the other items required for the trip.

    Following is a list of some recommendations for your Ladakh visit (you can download here the Ladakh Trip Advisory for your ready reference):

    Dress / Equipment

    Comfortable trousers, preferably of warm material (cotton or wool mix) and / or Jeans.

    Thermal undergarments & sweat shirts / warm shirts for trips during April - May & from Mid September onwards).

    A full-sleeved pullover as well as a half sleeved sweeter (for use during warm days).

    Wind proof outer wear / jacket / parka, sun hat and a pair of good quality sunglasses with sufficient filter-factor to check the sun's ultraviolet rays.

    A cap or balaclava (for use when the weather turns bad especially for trips to the higher places such as Pangong Lake, Tsomo-riri, Khadongla and the Manali-Leh road journeys.

    Comfortable walking shoes/sneakers with thick cotton socks (avoid fancy shoes/sandals).

    For ladies : Trousers or Shalwar suite (worn over thermal inner or tights during April through May & from September onwards only), woolen sweaters / cardigans, a windproof jacket or a shawl, walking shoes with comfortable soles / sneakers. (Avoid Saris & Sandals).

    It is also suggested to carry a flashlight on the tour, especially for those spending nights outside Leh town such as Pangong Lake, Tsomoriri Lake, Nubra Valley and on trekking trips.

    Miscellaneous

    All essential medicines, including those prescribed by personal physician (if any)

    Sun screen, lip- salve, moisturizers, antiseptic creams, etc.

    Medicines for altitude sickness, if required.

    Acclimatization

    If you are traveling to Leh by air, you must take complete rest for a day for adjustment to the high altitude and low oxygen level of Ladakh. High altitude sickness or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a risky condition faced by tourists who do not allow sufficient time for acclimatization upon reaching Leh.

    The most common symptoms of altitude sickness are breathlessness, coughing, disturbed sleep, headache, inability to concentrate; lassitude, loss of appetite, nausea etc. Following precautions are recommended to avoid being affected by high altitude problems:

    Take complete rest at least for a day after arrival;

    Move about slowly and breathe deeply till your body becomes used to the high altitude and low level of oxygen.

    Take plenty of fluid.

    Important – It's generally suggested that one Diamox tablet per day should be taken for 2- 3 days prior to your departure for Leh by air, and continue it within Ladakh for a day or two, if required, to overcome the effect of high altitude.

    However, you MUST consult your doctor and confirm if you can take diuretic medicines like Diamox.

    Remember : You might feel ‘ normal ' upon landing at Leh, but that's an illusion which needs to be ignored because the effect of the altitude and low oxygen level hits you slowly. It is important that you do not exert yourself on the first couple of days after reaching Leh, as your body needs time to acclimatize. Visa and Permit : Foreign Tourists can visit Ladakh on a normal Indian tourist visa and no special visa or permit is required to visit Ladakh. However, all tourists to Ladakh, whether domestic or foreigner, are required to obtain Protected Area Permit / Inner-line Permit from the Deputy Commissioner Leh's office for visiting the restricted areas like Tsomoriri, Tsokar, Pangong Lakes, Dah-Hanou and the Nubra Valley. The services of a registered travel agency should be taken to get these permits.

    Credit Card / Cash : For purchase of commodities or services or souvenirs cash is generally sought as Credit Card charging is not common and is uncertain due to frequent connectivity problems.

    ATM : State Bank of India & J&K Bank has ATM points in Leh & Kargil town. Punjab National Bank operates an ATM point in Leh. These remain mostly crowded with long queues. Sometimes they even run out of cash.

    Mobile Phone Service : Mobile phones with post-paid connection of BSNL are operational in most parts of Ladakh. In Leh Town area postpaid connections of Airtel & Vodafone Networks also work fairly well.

    ID Card / ID Proof : Remember to carry a valid photo ID Card with you. This will be useful for a variety of purposes – identification at checkpoint, getting Restricted/ Protected Area Permits, Check-in at airports / hotels etc.

    Useful Tips : In Ladakh, you will find a culture in rapid transition, yet one in which the traditional values are still largely intact. In order to make your visit to Ladakh more pleasant, both for yourself and for the host community, following steps / precautions may be helpful.

    Dress Code : Please avoid wearing shorts and sleeveless shirts, blouses, tops, undershirts etc. in public and especially in monasteries, mosques, temples, gurudhwaras, and churches. The same holds true on the trekking routes. While short clothing is acceptable in camp-sites away from human habitation, they should be changed for trousers, slacks and blouses in villages where you might stop. Under no event should swimwear (and for women bikini tops) be worn in public as these may be taken as sexually provocative and be a cause of possible harassment.

    Behaviour Code : Please keep your affection for your partner as a private matter and confined to your own rooms or tents, but not for public display, on the street, in religious buildings, in restaurants or at public events.

    Photography : Please do not take photographs of local people without seeking permission, nor of, or within, any religious building and of any religious ceremony, without permission of the official in-charge of the concerned religious place. Remember that the intense light of flash photography is damaging to ancient wall paintings and tapestries placed in the monasteries.

    Back pack (50-60 ltr) with rain cover, comfortable and adjustable shoulder straps.

    1 ltr refillable water bottle for enough hydration throughout the trip/ At least one thermos flask is recommended.

    1 personal medical kit after consultation with your doctor.

    Energy bars, healthy snacks, dry fruits, electral/ORS. Clothes

    2 full sleeves non cotton t-shirts

    1 fleece t-shirt

    1 fleece jacket or a woollen sweater

    1 down feather jacket

    1 pair thermal inners (upper and lower)

    1 pair waterproof gloves

    1 pair woollen gloves

    Personal Utilities

    SPF 50 Sunscreen

    Moisturising cream

    Toilet paper/wipes

    Mosquito and insect repellent

    SPF 30 Lip Balm

    Hand Sanitizer + disposable masks

    Toothbrush and Toothpaste

    Towel (Quick Dry)

    1 Cap

    Head Gears

    1 head torch

    1 woollen cap

    1 normal cap

    UV protective sunglasses/ contact lenses and photochromic glasses with people who wear spectacles. Foot Gears

    1 pair trekking shoes (waterproof, high ankle with good grip)

    1 pair comfortable shoes of your choice (floaters, flip-flops)

    Cotton socks (4-5 pairs or more) according to the duration of your trip

    Woollen socks (2-3 pairs or more) according to the duration of your trip

    Documents

    A copy of Driving License/VoterID/Aadhar Card

    Any one original document

    2 passport size photos

    Note: (Driving licence mandatory if you are driving/riding on the tour)

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