Manali – Leh Himalayan Biking Expedition 2020

On arrival at Manali, Check in to the hotel. Fresh up & Relax. After a short breifing from the Road Captain get a hold of bikes. Go for Test drives/ Local sightseeing’s. Get  acquainted with your Bkes. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.

Early morning departure for Keylong/Jispa Via Rohtang passes. Depending upon the weather condition we will ride till Keylong or Jispa. So along with our way, you will enjoy the scenic beauty of these Valleys and Chandra & Bhaga Rivers. Jispa (12000ft) located 20 km north of Keylong whose riverside and Himalayan mountain backdrop is sure to leave anyone breathless. Arriving at Jispa will be all for the first day of our trip from Manali. Stay will be overnight at Jispa in camps directly under the sky and magnificent stars with refreshing Campfire.

We will start our journey a little bit late, acclimatizing in the altitude of Keylong/Jispa. We would then proceed to Sarchu via Baralacha LA (16500 ft). Sarchu is at such Altitude where altitude is not fatal but it’s not easy to cope up.On the way passing by two marvellous lakes Deepak Taal & Suraj Taal. Deepak Tal is a small manmade lake near Patseo having its own charm whereas Suraj Taal Lake (third highest lake in India and 21st highest lake in the world) is the origin of Bhaga River, a tributary of the Chenab River. The Chandra River originates from moon shaped lake; Chandra Lake. The feeling of passing through this particular pass has a feeling of its own kind and you also will experience that by yourself. Sarchu, is where you really start to see those unique looking soil formations on the mountains and special colours of Ladakh. Arriving at Sarchu, the overnight stay will be in camp.

Today is a long day so we shall hit the road early. Have an early Breakfast and  start riding from Sarchu towards Leh crossing 22 Gata loops (Gata Loops just before climbing Nakedla – a series of 22 hairpin bends) and 45 km Pang ground. Tanglangla Pass is nestled at an altitude of 17480 ft above the sea level, in the Zanskar range, which is the second highest mountain pass in Ladakh. On arrival, check-in at the hotel for an overnight stay.

Today is the day when we can take some rest, recheck our Bikes and roam in the beautiful Leh City. We can visit Local Market, Tibetan Market, Monasteries, Gompas, Shanti Stupa, Hall Of Fame, Leh Palace and delicious local food. Overnight at Leh Hotel.

Today its time to turn on the adventure mode with our ride to Khardungla (also popularly known as K-top) the doorway to Shyok and Nubra valleys and the world’s topmost motorable pass. The ‘Khardungla’ is located on the Ladakh range which is 40 km from Leh and It is positioned at an altitude of 18,380 ft., it is also known as the ‘Pass of Lower Castle’. The place offers amazing picturesque and attractive views of valleys. In addition, Tibetan prayer flags add numerous colours to scenic beauty. Khardungla is a very significant Historical place of major caravan route from Leh to Kashgar. Bikers from all over the world visit this mountain pass on their motorcycles and do mountain biking which is a refreshing and remarkable experience for a lifetime. Further, we will ride towards Nubra Valley, arriving at Nubra overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Chang La is worlds third highest Motorable pass. Driving this pass is tougher than the world’s highest pass as gradient is tougher. Roads excepts near pass are in much better condition that what we encounter daily around our cities/home town. We stay right next to Pangong lake.

We are here at Pangong Tso Lake, climax scene of phunsuk wangdu! (Three Idiots Movie). Pangong-Tso (Pangong Lake) is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas and one of the largest brackish lakes in Asia; Situated at a height of 14000 feet, the lake is 130 km long, 45 km of which lies in India while the remaining stay in China. It is Shaded from an ink blue to turquoise to an aquamarine to a purple to other brilliant colours, you have to see it to believe it. The Lake is 5 km wide at its broadest point and during winter the lake freezes completely despite being saline water. In the evening return back to Leh and the overnight stay will be at a hotel.

Starting our return journey riding toward Jispa even heart is still denying. By evening, we reach to Jispa and check in at camp and Overnight with one last great campfire that would never fade away from your memories of Leh.

Early morning after having breakfast, we start riding back toward Manali. On arrival, time to say goodbye to your best companion throughout the entire adventurous trip. By late Evening, we will board our Volvo for Delhi.

Overnight journey will be in a Volvo Bus. By morning at around 10 o’clock, we will reach Delhi. This will be the end of motorbiking tour.