Discover Ladakh by Bike Tour

On your arrival in Manali, you check-in to the hotel and relax till lunch. Post lunch, your Royal Enfield awaits you in the parking lot. Further, a detailed session about the bike and biking skills is organized. You then leave for a short tour to the Kullu Valley and get acquainted with the mechanics of the bike. By late evening, you get back to the hotel for early dinner and stay overnight.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

In early morning, after breakfast you leave for Jispa. This day, you face the first and most challenging route, Rohtang Pass. Even the name, Ruh-tang says, soul-tortured. The landscape is strewn with scree all around and hails enthusiastic bikers. There are many villages which would fall en route. Upon reaching Keylong(Jispa), you retire in your room, eat dinner and stay overnight.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

The day is going to be equally amazing. Start your bike journey to Sarchu, the next beautiful destination. As you drive past Jispa, you enter the Greater Himalayan landscape. Notice that size of the mountains has become bigger than the previous roads. Treat your eyes to the wonderful views as you are driving on Baralachha Pass (5000 m). Continue your ride till you reach Sarchu, a village that forms the border line between Himachal and Kashmir. Arrive at the Sarchu camp. The rest of the day is for relaxing. Make sure that you consume a lot of fluids.

Night stay in camp.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

The journey today is going to be a challenging as you are going to ride your bike via flatlands and entering into mountainous range horizon. Keep driving on the world's highest mountain pass, Tanglang-La Pass (5300 m). As you cross the pass, you enter into the mountainous roads of Leh. On the way visit the very popular monasteries of Leh- Thiksey and Shey, made on hilltops. On the borders of Changspa, check into a hotel. The evening is at leisure. Savor local delicacies and get an insight into the culture of Ladakh.

Overnight stay.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

On the 5th day of the tour, get onto your bike to visit the very popular Khardungla Pass. Lying at an altitude of 18360 feet above the sea level, it is one of the world's highest mountain passes. Afternoon is scheduled for sightseeing in Leh, housing a mixed population of Buddhists and Muslims. While driving at the central street, stop at any of the eating joints to enjoy finger-licking local dishes. Explore Leh on foot, visiting the Old Fort and the other attractions. Plan a memorable evening at any of the garden restaurants.

Stay overnight.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

The day is scheduled for visiting one of the most popular lakes in Leh, Pangong Lake. It is the largest brackish lake in Asia. The lake sprawls in India as well as China. Two-third area of the lake falls in China. The surroundings of the lake are breathtaking. The lake water is known to be changing colors during the day. Later, continue your drive and cross Chang La. Keep driving till the army checkpoint of Tangse. The journey ends here. Check-in at a resort.

Overnight stay.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After an early morning breakfast, start driving back to Leh. This is going to be your last day in Leh. Spend the day in exploring the wonderful attractions of Leh. Visit the symbol of peace, the white-colored Shanti Stupa. Indulge in shopping at the local bazaars of Leh. Witness the beautiful views of the Zanskar range and the Indus Valley.

Overnight stay in Leh.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Today, start driving backwards on the path from where you arrived in Leh. On the way, you drive past Pang and Sarchu. Sarchu is known to be the middle point of Manali and Leh. As you arrive in Sarchu, settle in the camps. The rest of the day is free.

Overnight stay in camps.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

On day 9 of the tour, start your bike through the plains of Sarchu. Till noon, you arrive at the Baralaccha plains. Now continue the comfortable journey through smooth rides up to the Lahaul ranges. Arrive at Rohtang pass on which you have to drive carefully. In the night you get to Manali. Complete the check-in formalities at the hotel.

Overnight stay in Manali.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Today is the last of the bike tour. Depart for your home destinations.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys