The Ladakh tour is a 9 Days 8 Nights starting from Manali. This is the minimum number of days in which you can explore the place by taking the Manali route.
The tour starts from Leh and you will explore the most gorgeous places like the Nubra valley, Khardungla Pass which is the highest motorable road in the world whose height is 18,380 ft., and Pangong Lake where the shooting of various Bollywood movies have been done.
This tour comprises of simple travelling, going on road trips at the bumpy roads, exploring the local culture and the food, doing sight-seeing, staying leisurely at the hotels, enjoying OTT camping moments at the chilly atmosphere, trekking, and a lot more.
ROUTE:
The starting route of this journey will be from Delhi. The route of the journey goes like:- Delhi - Manali - Jispa - Sarchu - Leh - Khardungla Pass - Nubra Valley - Pangong Lake - Leh - Sarchu - Jispa - Manali - Delhi
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrive at Manali - Explore Old Manali, Cafes, Mall Road & Temples
- All travelers will start from Delhi at around 07:00 PM (Day 0) and will reach Manali by next day morning.
- After check in to the hotel, freshen up & have breakfast.
- After breakfast, You can go for local sightseeing of Manali, visit Hidimba Temple, Jogni Waterfall, Vashisht Temple & Mall Road.
- Come back to the hotel by evening.
- Tour briefing will be provided by the Team Captain about safety measures, riding tips and gear checkups
- Travelers will get a chance to interact with fellow riders during the Dinner time.
Day 2: Manali to Sarchu via Rohtang Pass ( 220 Kms | 8 Hrs ride )
- After having an early morning breakfast at the hotel, the travelers will get onto their motorbikes to start the first day of the Leh journey.
- The travelers will be driving over the gorgeous Rohtang Pass to Lahaul Valley, along the Chandra river to Keylong on the first day.
- Drive through Darcha, Patsio, Zingzing Bar & over Baralacha-La pass which is one of the most challenging pass on the way to Leh.
- Dinner will be served around 7 pm and the night will be spent in the camps at Sarchu
Day 3: Sarchu to Leh ( 250 Kms | 5 Hrs ride )
- Get freshen up & have breakfast.
- Post breakfast we will head towards Leh.
- Once you start, you will instantly be greeted with Gata Loops (21 hairpin bends) at 4669 m. En route cross Nakee-La (4739 m) and then Lachung-La (5065m) just above Brandy bridge.
- After a quick lunch at Pang, drive through the Moore Plains, which is a completely flattened straight road extending over 30 km.
- After crossing Tanglang-La, continue your journey through Upshi, Karu and then finally Leh.
- Refreshments and the dinner will be served in Leh and the night stay will be at Hotel Silkway or Similar
Day 4: In Leh - Visit Shanti Stupa, Monasteries, Leh Palace, Magnetic Hill, local market
- Wake up early in the morning, get freshen up & have breakfast.
- Post breakfast head for the local sightseeing fo Leh.
- Leh Ladakh is famous for its monasteries and if you do not explore the monasteries, you have probably done nothing.
- Thiksey monastery, Hemis monastery, Namgyal Tsemo monastery, and Jama Masjid are other places to explore.
- In the evening explore the local Leh Market & some cafes around.
- The night will be spent at the Hotel Silkway or Similar .
Day 5: Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardungla Pass ( 120 Kms | 4 Hrs ride )
- Yes, you will be reaching the highest point which is Khardungla Pass. This is the highest motorable road in India, so reaching this place is an achievement of its own.
- By afternoon explore Diskit, Nubra and Hunder Village and enjoy Camel safari at the Sand Dunes between Diskit & Hunder.
- Nubra and Hunder will give you the most amazing views ever.
- Night stay will be in the camps at Nubra valley and this experience is out of the world.
Day 6: Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake via Shyok ( 275 Kms | 5 Hrs ride )
- Another breathtaking view is at the Pangong Lake. The lake is so incredibly beautiful and serene that you would not want to leave the place.
- You will see the colours of the sky and water change as the clock tickles.
- Today you will be staying in Swiss camps.
Day 7: Return from Pangong Lake to Leh ( 225 Kms | 6 Hrs ride )
- You will be enjoying the view of the lake during the sunrise time which is magical to the core.
- Then after breakfast, you will be moving to Leh and experience the road trip which is again adventurous
- The night will be spent at Leh in Hotel Silkway or Similar.
Day 8: Journey Commences Backwards to Manali from Leh
- Today we will leave back for Manali following the Sarchu route. You can still enjoy some Ladakh special food until you leave the place.
- The night stay and the dinner will be at Sarchu.
Day 9: Move towards Manali from Sarchu
- The next morning the travelers will be having their breakfast at the tents in Sarchu. After breakfast, they move towards Manali covering the same route.
- The group reaches Manali by the evening and will hand over bikes along with gears before proceeding for the return journey to Delhi
Day 10: The Journey Ends Today
- The next morning we will be reaching Delhi back via the Volvo and the trip officially ends with the memories of the lifetime.
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INCLUSIONS:
- Delhi to Manali transfer by Volvo.
- Accommodation on Double/Triple sharing basis as per the itinerary in hotels/camps/guest houses mentioned or similar (Double sharing specifically for couples)
- Inner Line Permit fees while exploring certain places in and around Ladakh.
- Meals from Day 1 Dinner to Day 9 Breakfast(except Lunches).
- Helmet for both rider and pillion.
- The first aid basic kit is available for the riders along with the portable oxygen.
- Petrol for the vehicle, Backup Vehicle & Mechanic are also included on all our fixed departures.
EXCLUSIONS:
- Any type of insurance-Medical, Accidental, theft.
- Cost incurred to transfer or tow the motorbike in case it is dropped on the way.
- Additional accommodation / food cost incurred due to any delay.
- Cost of any spare part which will be used due to the accidental damage incurred when the motorbike is in rider’s possession.
- Riding Gears for rider which can be hired (Knee pads and Elbow guards - Rs. 700/- for the whole trip)
- Any cost incurred due to extension,change of itinerary due to natural calamities,road, blocks,vehicle breakdown, union issues and factors beyond our control.
- Anything that is not mentioned in the Inclusion sections.
THINGS TO CARRY:
- Passport size photographs.
- Original Photo ID (voter card/ passport/PAN card/ Aadhar card).
- Driving Licence – Original
- If bringing your own bike, all documents related to your bike should be submitted along with insurance papers.
- Backpack with all your necessities to manage and cope with the Ladakh atmosphere.
- A rain cover because you cannot predict the Ladakh's temperature.
- Snacks like the energy bars and the protein bars which would give you instant energy during the Ladakh trip.
- Personal Medical Kit with all the necessary first aid items and medicines which you feel you will need. It is always advisable to take medicines for dizziness, upset stomach, headache, and cold and cough while being in Himalayan camps.
NOTE:
- INR 5,000/- needs to be submitted as security for the bike before the start of the trip. Any damage to the bike, except engine damage, has to be borne directly by the client.
- Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of participants, etc. May cause itinerary change. We reserve the rights to change any schedule in the interest of safety, comfort and general well-being. In such cases, The traveler has to bear the expenses incurred.
