Starting From : 40500
TRANSFERS: Royal Enfield HIMALAYAN BS6
The group will meet at the muster point in Delhi in time to board the Volvo to Manali. Usually the
buses start in the evening by 4 pm onwards. Please carry your water bottles and eat light before
the ride starts. The overnight ride will take us about 13 hours from Delhi to Manali and will drop us
in Manali in the wee hours of the morning.
On your arrival in Manali transfer to the hotel in Omni or similar cans. Wash up and
have breakfast at the hotel and relax for the day. In the evening orientation session
at the hotel lobby for the trip. Get to know your bikes, crew and understand the
next day program and challenges.
Start early from Manali, traversing the picturesque Atal tunnel to reach Jispa.
Enjoy the stunning vistas along the way and settle in for an overnight stay at a
campsite.
After an early breakfast we will start our ride through captivating landscapes,
passing the Baralacha Pass en route to Serchu. Serchu is the mid point of our
journey to Leh and is at an altitude of 4201 m, which is higher than Leh. Drink
ample of water and don’t exert here. Your body is taking time to acclimatise to the
altitude. Overnight stay in campsite.
Today we will cover the lat leg of our journey towards Leh, the heart of Ladakh,
passing through high mountain passes like Lachung La and Tanglang La. the drive
will take us through many small stream scooting and water spillage on the road.
We will have to drive as a unit and uplift the adventure spirit of anyone stuck on
the way. On reaching leh check in hotel and rest for the night.
Today we will ride 120 km towards Nubra valley through the iconic Khardung La
Pass. The day’s ride will take us through beautiful meadows and pastures and tiny
villages on the other side of Khardungla pass. We will be crossing the Shayok tiber
today and thereon entering the nightly Karakoram ranges. Explore the sand dunes
and opt for a camel safari before settling into a camp or guesthouse for the night.
Today we will ride through the dunes of Nubra valley and head towards the
breathtaking Pangong Lake, crossing the Shyok River and witnessing the changing
landscapes. Once we cross over to the Changthang plateau we will stop in Durbuk
for lunch and drive ahead to Pangong. Spend the night in cottages near the lake's
shores.
Start early from Pangong lake and drive by the bank of the beautiful lake towards
Tsagala and into the serene village of Hanle, known for its peaceful ambiance and
Hanle Monastery. The days ride will be in absolute wilderness and apart from a few
army posts we will not encounter any human settlements for hours through the
ride. Enjoy the tranquility and stay overnight in a guesthouse or homestay.
Today we will start early and ride towards the new found riders love to
Umlingla pass, the world’s highest motor able road. From there we will
continue our journey to the stunning Tsomoriri Lake, surrounded by the
Changthang plateau's beauty. Settle into a camp for the night and soak in
the pristine scenery.
We will drive to Serchu today hitting the same road as we have crossed at the
beginning of our trip. The ride will take us through the famous Phuga hot springs
and Tsokar lake. On reaching Serchu check in camp and relax at the campsite.
Like they say all good things must come to an end. As we embark on
our last day of the ride through the beautiful landscapes of Himachal, we have a lot
to be proud of. We will ride for 220 kms towards Manali and cross beautiful
Kelyong valley and Solang valley. On reaching rest for the evening at the hotel and
enjoy the final dinner with bonfire and music.
Will depart from Manali towards Delhi
MANALI: Hotel Hilltop Manali / Similar
JISPA: Jispa Journeys
SARCHU: Red rock camp
TSOMORIRI: Nomadic Life camp
HANLE: Ruth guest house
LEH: Showline Ladakh
NUBRA VALLEY: Latsas Eco lodge
PANGONG LAKE: Alpine cottages