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Embark on an unforgettable bike ride trip through the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas with this amazing itinerary. Your journey kicks off with an overnight bus ride from Delhi to Manali, where you’ll explore the “Valley of Gods.” From visiting the iconic Hidimba Temple to unwinding at Mall Road, day one promises a delightful start. As the adventure unfolds, you'll cross the Atal Tunnel, witness serene lakes like Suraj Tal, and ride through the majestic Baralacha-La. The journey from Sarchu to Karzok takes you through the famous Gata Loops, Moore Plains, and the beautiful Tso Kar. On the way, you will explore the peaceful beauty of Tso Moriri, where the reflection of towering peaks dances on the lake’s surface. Witness the charm of untouched lakes like Kyagar Tso and Yaya Tso before arriving at the mesmerizing Pangong Lake.The trip gets even better as you explore Nubra Valley, ride along the Shyok River, and visit Diskit Monastery and Hunder Sand Dunes. Crossing Khardung La and exploring Leh’s bustling streets add to the adventure.From Leh to Kargil and onward to Srinagar, you’ll ride through iconic spots like Magnetic Hill, Lamayuru, and Zojila, soaking in stunning views. Finally, your journey ends with happy memories as you fly back home from Srinagar.
Itinerary
- Start your exciting journey by boarding your bus from Delhi in the evening.
- Enjoy the journey through the winding roads to reach Manali.
- Overnight bus journey.
- Reach Manali - the “Valley of Gods” in the morning and head to your hotel.
- Check in to your cozy hotel rooms and recharge yourself for the adventurous trip.
- You can then rest for some time and have a delicious breakfast at your hotel.
- As soon as you finish your breakfast, gear up for a fun-filled day exploring Manali's charming attractions on your own.
- You can start your sightseeing by visiting the famous Hidimba Temple, which is dedicated to the wife of Bheem.
- Next, you can take a short hike to the Jogni Waterfall - one of the most beautiful spots in Manali.
- Further, you can relax in the natural hot springs of Vashisht Temple which is dedicated to sage Vashisht, teacher of Lord Ram.
- After exploring various attractions, you can shop and eat around the famous Mall Road.
- Head back to your hotel, once you are done for the day.
- End your day with a briefing of the upcoming itinerary, and get ready to sleep in your comfortable hotel bed.
- Overnight stay in Manali.
- Wake up and get ready for an exciting journey from Manali in shared transfers to explore the majestic snow-capped peaks of the western Himalayas.
- Today, we will cover around 175 km via the Leh-Manali Highway, which will give you a glimpse of breathtaking scenery.
- While riding on the highway, we will enter the Atal Tunnel to reach Lahaul Valley.
- Continue the journey to Keylong, the district headquarters of Lahaul & Spiti.
- In the Lahaul Valley, get mesmerized by the stunning Chandra River and the towering peaks that surround it.
- We will continue our journey through Darcha, Patsio, and Zingzing Bar along the way.
- From this pass, we will stop at the Deepak Tal is shaped like a "Diya," which is the reason for its name according to the Locals, while the other reason is Maharishi Deepak meditated here.
- Next, we will spend some time admiring the stunning Suraj Tal which is the source of the Bhaga River.
- We will then make a quick stop at Baralacha-La at an altitude of 4,892 meters before we resume our journey to reach the Sarchu.
- Spend your night in your camp along with a delicious dinner.
- Overnight stay in Sarchu.
- Wake up and get ready in your Swiss camps for an adventurous journey from Sarchu to Karzok after a fulfilling breakfast.
- Collect your bike and get ready to begin the journey to Karzok.
- On this journey, we will experience the thrill of conquering the famous Gata Loops that feature 21 hairpin bends at an elevation of 4669m.
- Take a short break at the Pang before covering the rest of the thrilling journey.
- After these challenging loops, we can relax as we will cross the Moore Plains which is a straight road at an altitude of around 15,500 feet.
- Next, we will stop to admire the beauty of Tso Kar which is part of Wetland Complex and surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
- Continuing our journey, we will next reach Puga Valley.
- On reaching Puga Valley, we can relax at the natural hot springs while soaking in the majestic views of the valley.
- Further, we will stop at Kyagar Tso, where you will see majestic views of the salt particles shining like diamonds at the edge of this salt lake.
- Next, we will head towards Tso Moriri, which is located at an altitude of 15,075 ft, making it one of the highest lakes in India.
- After this, we will reach our stay, check-in at the property and have a tasty dinner.
- Overnight stay near Tso Moriri.
- Wake up at your property and have a delicious breakfast with the best view of Tso Moriri.
- After breakfast, we will ride towards Pangong.
- On this day we will cover more untouched lakes of Ladakh - Yaya Tso & Mirpal Tso.
- Next, we will proceed to the Yaya Tso at which you can spot many different birds.
- Following, it's time to conquer the Kaksang La, a challenging route at an altitude of 17851 feet covered with rugged terrain.
- After crossing this pass, we will reach Mirpal Tso, where you will see peaceful scenic views and doesn’t have any sign of human habitation or tourists.
- Continue the adventurous ride until we are greeted with the majestic views of the famous Pangong Lake, also known as the "Highest Saltwater Lake in India”.
- Pangong Lake is about 4 km wide on average and at least 136 Km long and is located at an altitude of 4300 meters above sea level.
- Spend some time around the lake, where you can admire the reflection of the surrounding mountains in the stunning blue lake.
- You can also click pictures at the famous 3-idiots set here.
- We will then head to check in at our campsite near the lake and have a delicious dinner here.
- Overnight stay near Pangong Lake..
- Get ready to start the day as you wake up early to witness a breathtaking sunrise from your camp.
- We will then enjoy a delicious breakfast near the lake, before making our way to Nubra Valley.
- We will drive along the Shyok River, admiring the breathtaking landscapes of this remote region.
- Next, we will head to the Diskit village where will visit the famous Diskit monastery - known for its giant Buddha Statue.
- Here, you can explore this cold desert by spending some time at the Hunder Sand Dunes, which will leave you in awe.
- You can also take a unique Bactrian camel safari (self-paid) and explore the beauty of the place.
- Overnight stay at Hunder.
- Wake up in your Swiss camps and have a delicious breakfast.
- We will then get you ready for the exciting journey on one of the highest motorable roads.
- On the way back to Leh, we will stop at the iconic Khardung-La - one of the highest motorable passes in the world.
- Reach Leh by evening and check-in at the hotel.
- We will then head out to explore the local market and cafes in Leh.
- After a day of exploration and adventure, we will return to our hotel.
- Enjoy a delicious dinner, and then get some well-deserved rest.
- Overnight stay in Leh.
- Wake up to a pleasant morning in Leh and have your breakfast at the hotel.
- Get ready for another exciting day as we depart for the scenic town of Kargil.
- As you ride towards Kargil, we will explore the Hall of Fame, a museum/ war memorial built in memory of the martyrs of the Indo-Pak War that showcases various aspects of high-altitude warfare.
- Furthermore, we will visit the Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, dedicated to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, and houses a sacred boulder with his imprints.
- Next, we will also witness the rare phenomenon at the Magnetic Hill where the natural surroundings create an optical illusion that makes it look like vehicles are rolling uphill.
- Next, we will stop at the Sangam viewpoint where the Zanskar and Indus rivers meet to flow together.
- Continue the ride from Lamayuru to Kargil via Namika La [3700m], Fotu La [4108m] and Mulbek.
- Reach Kargil by evening, check in to your hotel and relax after a day of travel and adventure.
- Enjoy a delicious dinner and then settle in for the night.
- Overnight stay in Kargil.
- Get out of bed in Kargil’s hotel room and have a hearty breakfast before we start our journey toward the charming city of Srinagar.
- As we ride towards Srinagar, get ready to be awed by the stunning natural beauty of the region.
- We will first stop at the famous Drass village, often referred to as the Gateway to Ladakh and also known as the coldest inhabited place in India.
- Next, it's time to conquer the Zoji La, one of the most challenging and breathtaking mountain passes in India.
- Further, we will cross the rugged landscape to reach Sonmarg, a scenic meadow which was part of the ancient Silk Road.
- Finally, as you reach Srinagar by evening, it's time to relax and check in to your hotel.
- Enjoy the delicious dinner and call it a day.
- Overnight stay at Srinagar.
- Wake up to the beautiful morning amidst the scenic views in Srinagar.
- Have your breakfast at the hotel and pack your bags.
- Your thrilling Ladakh Bike Trip concludes as you head to the Srinagar airport for your onward journey.
- Come back home with adventurous memories which you will cherish for a lifetime.
NOTE: 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 wellbeing.
NOTE: The age limit of our group departures is 18 to 40 years due to the power packed itineraries that we provide to our travellers. We can customise trips for travellers beyond the mentioned age bracket.
NOTE: The mode of transportation from Delhi is primarily operated by private entities (third party vendor's), except in cases where the group size exceeds 35 individuals.
NOTE: Extra Mattress will be provided for triple sharing occupancy.
NOTE: You will be travelling to High Altitude cold desert places of India. It's advisable to consult your personal doctors for any sort of medical awareness before travelling. There are very few medical facilities/hospitals available at such remote locations and WanderOn shall not be responsible for any such of Medical emergency thus occurred. However any kind of support with respect to arranging logistics will be arranged if required and the expenses shall be borne by the clients. Please consult your personal doctor and we advise you to be physically fit and healthy before travelling. Do mention any sort of prior health issues before travelling so that we can advise you correctly.
Inclusions
- Volvo transfer from Delhi to Manali ( Not included for self bike option).
- Bike Rent for 6 days Sarchu to Srinagar from Day 3 to Day 8. (For Biking Option).
- Fuel for the bike(Sarchu to Srinagar).
- Entire travel from Manali to Srinagar by tempo traveler/cab (For Tempo Traveler Option)
- Stay for 8 nights – 1 night each in hotel at Srinagar, Kargil, Leh & Manali, 1 nights in Swiss camps at Sarchu, 1 night in Hotel at Nubra, 1 night in cottages at Pangong Tso & 1 night in homestay in Tso moriri.
- A total of 15 meals – 1 meal Day 1(B) + 1 meal Day 2 (D) + 2 meals Day 3 (B+D) + 2 meals Day 4 (B+D) + 2 meals Day 5 (B+D) + 2 meals Day 6 (B+D) + 2 meals Day 7 (B+D) + 2 meals Day 8 (B+D) + 1 meal Day 9 (B)
- Riding Gears – Helmet (Standard Size 58 - 60 cms), Riding Gloves (only for riders), Riding Jackets, Knee Pads (Though it is recommended you carry your own helmet for comfort)
- Team Captain throughout the trip.
- Mechanical Backup. Daily bike check up.
- All inner line permits for the trip.
- Driver Night Charges, Toll Tax, Parking Charges, etc.
- Medical Kit & An Oxygen Cylinder 24X7 in the car in case of emergency
Exclusions
- GST (5%) is applicable extra.
- Any other Food and Beverage charge that is not included in the package.
- Any personal expenses like a tip to the drivers, entry to monuments/monasteries, camera/video camera charges, camel safari, river rafting, laundry, telephone bills, tips, etc
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks etc. (to be borne directly by the customer on the spot)
- Any other expense not mentioned in the inclusion column.
- Any damage to the bike except engine damage must be borne by the client.
- In case of any damage to the riding gears the customer is liable to pay for the damage.
- Any medical or evacuation expenses.
- Volvo Transfers are not included for Self Bike option
- Airport pick-up and drop not inlcuded
Other Info
Must Carry
- Authentic Government ID Card
- Comfortable warm clothing
- Sunscreen & lip balm
- Personal Medicines (if any)
Travel Essentials
gears
- A rucksack bag and a day pack
- 3-litre water bladder or water bottle
clothes
- One cotton long sleeves and 2 short sleeve t-shirt
- 1 pair of gloves
- At least 2 long pants (trek pants and cargo pants are favourable)
- 4 sets of undergarments
- 2 pair of socks
- A small towel
- A rain jacket or a poncho
footwear
- Above-the-ankle waterproof and breathable hiking boots with good grip
- Flip flops/sandals
medication
- Glucose powder
- Medicines for headaches, diarrhoea, motion sickness
- Dettol
- Bandages
- Cotton
personal accessories
- Toothpaste, toothbrush
- Paper soap, or sanitizer
- Sunscreen minimum of spf40 , lip balm, cold creams
- Body spray
- LED torch light
