Manali – Leh Ladakh – Srinagar Motorbike Tour

ITINERARY

1. Day 01 Morning Arrive at Manali (The gateway of High Mountains Passes)

   Arrive Manali and check-in into the booked hotel. After refreshment it’s time to gather at the hotel. (After lunch) lobby for a brief introduction about the upcoming epic adventure journey.
   After briefing, now the turn to get familiarized with your Motorbike (The Royal Enfield). Then an hour test ride & we will return back to the hotel. In the evening you are free to go shopping in Manali market (The Mall Road) before entering the unoccupied land.

   Activity: Test ride
   Elevation: 6725 ft. above sea level
   Overnight at: Hotel / Meals: Dinner & Breakfast

2. Day 02 Manali – Sarchu via Baralach La (Approx 200 Kms/05 – 06 Hrs)

   We will move towards Sarchu via Atal Tunnel going through Pir Panjal mountain range of Himalayas at an 10000 ft. above sea level (world longest tunnel >9.5 km< above 3000 mt. altitude), further tunnel experience witness the Snow covered mountains of Lahaul Valley. Continue ride to Sarchu, , over the giant Baralacha La Pass (4850m), en-route crossing high altitude picturesque villages Darcha & Jispa. Apart from the high passes, we’re also passing by Suraj Tal and Deepak Tal, both of these lakes are worthy of taking a halt at and getting photographed as backdrops. Upon arrival check in the camps, Free for breath-taking photography surrounding your campsite.

   Difficulty Level: Moderate
   Max. Elevation of the day: (15915 ft. Baralacha La pass) above sea level
   Overnight at: Wooden Huts / Meals: Dinner & Breakfast

3. Day 03 Sarchu /Pang/Tsokar Lake/ Tso Moriri (Approx 210 Kms / 07 – 08 Hrs)

   Have a nice breakfast and start riding towards Tsomoriri, stop for tea at Pang and then continue the ride to Tso Moriri en-route you can see Tso Khar lake. Evening free to walk around Karzok village situated on the banks of lake, visit Karzok monastery. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.

   Difficulty Level: Advance
   Max. Elevation of the day: (14,836 ft. Tso Moriri) above sea level
   Overnight at: Camp / Meals: Dinner & Breakfast

4. Day 04 Tso Moriri to Hanley (Approx 150 Kms / 05 – 06 Hrs)

   After breakfast, we start our ride to the Hanley (remote location) with the occupancy of 200 families. The village has recently been opened for tourists and travelers. We see the landscapes change throughout the ride. We will pass by “Puga” gives us beautiful views of hot water springs, making one realize the untouched beauty of nature. We will also see the world's second-largest observatory. The night sky view from Hanley can be visible with almost naked eyes.

   Difficulty Level: Advance
   Max. Elevation of the day: (11,575 ft. Tso Moriri) above sea level
   Overnight at: Hotel / Meals: Dinner & Breakfast

5. Day 05 Hanle to Pangong Tso via Tsaga La (approx 220 Kms / 05-06 Hrs ride)

   After an early Breakfast, we started our ride to visit the Pangong lake. The journey is a heaven for an adventure lover with off roading riding. We will be crossing the Tsaga La, 1962 Indo-China War Memorial to pay homage to the Martyrs and continue our ride. For the last 30 Kms. Afternoon reach at Pangong Camp-site. Post refreshment, you will be free to ride/roam around the world famous Pangong lake located at an altitude of 14300 ft. from sea level, sharing the borders of two countries India & China.

   Difficulty Level: Advance
   Highest Elevation of the Trip: (11,575 ft. Tso Moriri) above sea level
   Overnight at: Deluxe Camp / Meals: Dinner & Breakfast

6. Day 06 Pangong Tso to Nubra Valley Via Shayok River (approx 180 Kms / 06-07 Hrs ride)

   The breakfast ride will start from Pangong lake to Nubra Valley along with enjoying the beauty and the captivating views. Today’s ride will be challenging but with panoramic view of Himalayan high mountains, via stopover at the bank of Shyok river for photography, en route visit the biggest statue of Buddha at Diskit (Hunder Valley). This route is famous for its waterfalls, and the beautiful scenic view. You can also take a ride on the Double humped camels in the valley. Today, we will be staying in a Campsite amidst the Beautiful Mountains.

   Difficulty Level: Advance
   Max. Elevation of the day: (14,300 ft. Pangong) above sea level
   Overnight at: Deluxe Camp / Meals: Dinner & Breakfast

7. Day 07 Nubra Valley – Khardung la – Leh (Approx 159 Kms/05 – 06 Hrs)

   After breakfast ride will start from Nubra Valley to Leh passing by the world highest motor-able pass Khardung la (5602m). After a photo stop at Khardung la downhill rides towards Nubra valley (The land of Mongolian camels). Evening free at leisure.

   Difficulty Level: Moderate+
   Highest Elevation of the Trip: (18,380 ft. Khardung la) above sea level
   Overnight at: Deluxe Camp / Meals: Dinner & Breakfast

8. Day 08 Leh Sightseeing

   After breakfast, day free at leisure to relax for shopping activities. Today we will check the motorbike and do the services. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.

9. Day 09 Leh – Magnetic hill – Sangam – Kargil (Approx 217 Kms/05-06 Hrs)

   After breakfast at the hotel, we will move towards Kargil, en route stop at Magnetic hill & Gurudwara Patthar Sahib and confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers, before reaching the historical town of Kargil. Today’s ride is going to be comparatively more comfortable as the roads between Kargil and Leh are relatively decent. We will cross over picturesque mountain passes of Namikla pass (3718m) above the sea level & Fotula pass (4109m) above the sea level.

   Difficulty Level: Easy
   Max. Elevation of the day: (13,479 ft. Fotu la) above sea level
   Overnight at: Hotel / Meals: Dinner & Breakfast

10. Day 10 Kargil – Zojila – Sonmarg – Srinagar (Approx 200 Kms / 04 – 05 Hrs)

    Post breakfast ride starts from Kargil to Srinagr, en-route visit to Kargil war memorial and Sonmarg. This memorial is dedicated to the martyred soldiers who gave their lives for our tomorrow in Kargil War(3 May – 26 July 1999). After the visit, our ride continues to Sonmarg en route Drass (02nd Coldest Inhabited place in the world), Zoji-la pass (3550m) above the sea level. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

    Difficulty Level: Moderate
    Max. Elevation of the day: (11,949 ft. Zoji la) above sea level
    Overnight at: Hotel / Meals: Dinner & Breakfast

11. Day 11 Leave to Srinagar airport

    Post breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Srinagar (Venice of the East) airport.