MOTORCYCLE OVERLANDING LADAKH
SRINAGAR - LEH - MANALI | 10 NIGHTS / 11 DAYS
Overview
With this beautiful Road trip, explore three most beautiful regions: Himachal, Ladakh and Kashmir in a single tour Visit pangong lake; world’s highest saltwater lake that changes its color from shades of blue to green to red Let the adrenaline rush pump through your veins as you drive through the world’s highest motorable passes like Khardung la and lachung la, rohtang la, and Baralacha la. Enjoy a bird's eye view of the surreal valley with paragliding at Solang valley Experience Himalyan region with utmost safety and comfort in well sanitised accommodation and vehicles.
Day Wise Itinerary
We welcome you at the Srinagar Airport. Our tour manager will pick you up from the airport, from where we proceed to our hotel via shuttle cabs, followed by allotment of the rooms. In the evening, you’ll be briefed about the tour followed by dinner. Get a good night’s sleep and charge yourself up for an adventure of a lifetime!
Distance : 102 Km
Approx. Duration : 3-4 Hours
Day 2 – Sonmarg to Kargil
After breakfast, we proceed towards Kargil. Enroute, we will cross the famous Zojila pass, Drass village (2nd coldest inhabited place in the world), and have a magnificent view of the famous peaks of the Kargil war (Tiger, Tololing) from the Vijay war memorial Hall. We should reach Kargil by evening. Overnight stay at Kargil.
- Distance : 124 Km
- Approx. Ride Duration : 4-5 Hours
Day 3 – Kargil to Leh
Post breakfast, we will start our ride to Leh. We will visit Lamayuru, one of the oldest Monastery of Ladakh, on the way and enjoy the view of the Moon Landscape. Other pitstops would include a visit to the Magnetic Hill, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, and Hall of Fame museum. Reach Leh by Evening and overnight stay at Leh
- Distance : 220 Km
- Approx. Ride Duration : 5-6 Hours
DAY 4 – Leh to Nubra Valley
Today, we will ride past the highest accessible motorable pass in the world – Khardung-La La at 18,380 ft. We would witness the change of landscape as we keep proceeding on this route. We will be visiting the Diskit Monastery. You can also take a ride on the Double Humped camels in the valley. Today, we will be staying in a Campsite amidst the Beautiful Mountains.
- Distance : 180 Km
- Approx. Ride Duration : 6-7 Hours
DAY 5 – Hunder – Turtuk – Nubra
We will take you to Khardungla pass which is the world’s highest motorable pass and then Diskit, headquarters of Nubra Valley. Its attraction is that of an ancient monastery which was built in the 14th century and is one of the oldest monasteries in Nubra Valley. After a memorable day in Nubra Valley, it’s time to relax and end your day with tempting dinner and overnight stay
- Distance: 75 kms.
- Driving Time: 2-3 hrs.
- Altitude of Turtuk: 3048 mts.
DAY 6 – Nubra Valley To Pangong Tso
We begin our ride towards the spellbinding Pangong Tso post breakfast taking the unexplored and untouched Shyok village route.This route is famous for its waterfalls, and the beautiful scenic view. The first view of the lake will leave you in a state of awe and as we breathe that in, we continue towards our campsite near the lake. A sumptuous dinner with a chit-chat session would bring an end to the day.
- Distance: 274.2 kms.
- Driving Time: 8 hrs.
- Altitude of Turtuk: 3048 mts.
DAY 7 – Pangong – Leh via Chang La Pass
After breakfast, check-out and drive back to Leh. Enroute, visit Shey and Thiksey Monastery. Also visit, Druk Padma School (aka Rancho School). As you reach Leh, wander around the beauty that Leh exhibits. The last night would be completed with dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
• Distance: 160 kms.
• Driving Time: 6 hrs.
• Altitude of Leh : 3524 mts.
DAY 8 – Leh – Sarchu via Tanglang La Pass
With the energy revamped and the heart ready to take in more, we begin our day amidst the beautiful mountains and fill up on the breakfast. The journey from Leh to Sarchu will challenge us, amaze us, and leave us asking for more.. We will also be crossing Naki la (15,647 ft), and Lachung la (16,616 ft) and ride across the famous More plains and Gata Loops! Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.
• Distance: 220 kms.
• Driving Time: 8 hrs.
• Altitude of Sarchu: 4290 mts.
DAY 9 – Sarchu to Jispa via Baralacha La Pass
Gear up for the day and start the journey towards Jispa post breakfast. Enroute, we will visit Suraj Tal and Deepak Tal. We will also cross the famous Baralacha Pass located at
16,616ft. which connects Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh. Upon arrival, we would settle down in our campsite taking in the beauty of our ending point in Ladakh and revamp for our ride tomorrow. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.
• Distance: 90 kms.
• Driving Time: 4-5 hrs.
• Altitude of Jispa: 3050 mts.
DAY 10 – Jispa to M anali via Rohtang Pass
This is the final leg of our ritual road trip. We start our day early as we leave for Manali. The route is slightly rough, so this day we shall try and cover the maximum distance with minimum stopovers. Later, we all celebrate the completion of our epic road journey. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
• Distance: 140 kms.
• Driving Time: 6-7 hrs.
• Altitude of Manali: 2050 mts.
DAY 11 – Departure: M anali to Delhi
With a heavy heart, your journey to mother nature ends here. After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to the airport for your onward journey. Depart with memories galore!
INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation on Double/Triple sharing basis as per the itinerary
- Breakfast and Dinner Daily (Staring from Day 1 Dinner to Day 11 Breakfast)
- Royal enfield 500cc/Similar
- Fuel for the entire journey (As per itinerary)
- Dedicated Tour Captain verified by Travel-oholic.
- Dedicated Bike Marshal
- Back up Vehicle for luggage
- Mechanic for assistance
- Helmets for the Rider and the Pillion
- Manali to Delhi Transfer By Volvo
- First-Aid Kit
- All sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary
EXCLUSIONS
- Meals not mentioned under inclusions
- Inner Line Permit Fee
- Any Travel expenses to Delhi and Back
- Any personal expenses like laundry, telephone bills, tips etc
- Biking gears (Gloves, knee guard, elbow guard etc)
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks to be borne by the client directly on the spot
- Any entrance fee to the monastery and monuments
- Travel Insurance
- An Oxygen Cylinder 24X7 in case of emergency
- Any other item which is not specified under cost inclusions
- GST 5%