Manali Leh Srinagar Road Trip

ROUTE PLAN:-

Manali - Jispa - Sarchu - Pang - Moore plains - Leh - Khardungla Pass - Nubra Valley - Shyok Pass - Pangong Lake - Leh - Kargil - Zojila Pass - Srinagar

ITINERARY:-

Day 0: Arrival in Delhi

• We will start our journey to Manali around 6:00 pm in the evening from Majnu Ka Tila bus stand in AC Volvo Semi Sleeper bus.

Day 1: Arrive at Manali - Explore Old Manali, Cafes, Mall Road & Temples

• The travelers will be picked up at Manali Bus Stand/ Airport and will be transferred to the assigned hotel or home-stay as per the availability.
• After check in to the hotel, freshen up & have breakfast with the view of mountains in the background.
• Today is a relax day to acclimatize and 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 Manali hotel, the travelers will get onto their motorbikes to start the first day of the Leh journey.
• This is one of the longest rides of our journey. En-route you will enjoy the beauty of Moore Plains and the Pang landscapes.
• The route is slightly rough, so this day we shall try and cover the maximum distance with minimum stopovers.
• We arrive in Sarchu by the evening.
• Dinner will be served around 7 pm and the night will be spent in the tents either in Sarchu( Himalayan Midway ).

Day 3: Sarchu to TSO Moriri via Tso Kar

• Get freshen up & have breakfast.
• After breakfast, we start our ride towards TSO Moriri.
• It is a breathtaking journey on a trail that is literally a ‘no man's land'.
• The nomadic people, also known as Changpass, are the unique points of this area. 
• We would be spending the night in the camps ( Golden Mark Camps ).

Day 4: Tso Moriri to Leh

• After breakfast we will start our ride towards the beautiful city of Leh .
• It will take us about 6 hours to enter the city we all have been waiting to reach.
• Overnight stay in the Hotel Silk Way at Leh.

Day 5: 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 in the Hotel Silkway

Day 6: 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 the whole damn world 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 (Swiss Cottage/Camps) in Nubra valley and this experience will be out of this world.

Day 7: 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 with the time.
• This route is also known for the enchanting waterfalls.
• Night will be spend in the Himalayan Wooden Cottage.

Day 8: 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.
• Overnight stay at Leh in Hotel Silkway.

Day 9: Leh to Kargil ( 220 Kms | 5 Hrs ride )

• After Breakfast, we start our journey towards Kargil.
• Reach Kargil by the evening hours.
• Overnight stay at Kargil will be in Hotel Green Land.

Day 10: Kargil to Srinagar ( 200 Kms | 6 Hrs ride )

• After breakfast, leave for Srinagar from Kargil crossing the famous Zoji La, Drass Village (2nd Coldest Inhabitated place in the World).
• En-route have magnificent views of Kargil war Famous Peaks (Tiger, Tololing) from Vijay war memorial hall site.
• We arrive in Srinagar by the evening, followed by hand over of the bikes and gear. Later, we all celebrate the completion of our epic road journey.
• Overnight stay in Hotel Al - Azra at Srinagar.

Day 11: Srinagar to Home

• This would be last day of our trip after breakfast and we will checkout from hotel. We will drop you at Srinagar Airport.

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 10 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:

• 4 - 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.