DAY 1: RIDING AROUND TOWN / ARRIVE MANALI / ACCLIMATIZATION RIDE :
Arrive at Manali & check into the tents / guesthouse / hotel ,In the afternoon Ride to Naggar and Roerich art Gallery ,Evening at leisure and Overnight stay in the tents /guesthouse / hotel
DAY 2: MANALI - MARHI (UPHILL TO CAMP AT MARHI 35 KM, 5-6 HR, ELEVATION GAIN 1250M)
Today we set off for an exciting full day of cycling, We climb through flower –filled valleys , forests & pass through villages From the last village Kothi we cycle the hairpin bends till Rohalla Falls
We will then ascend to our camp at Marhi and Overnight stay in the tents / guesthouse / hotel
DAY 3: MARHI - SISSU (THE FIRST PASS ROHTANG, MARHI SISSU 53KMS, 5-6 HOURS, ELEVATION GAIN 1600M)
Today we follow the zig-zag roads to Rohtang La (3978m), After reaching the pass, we continue cycling downhill to Khoksar village,Thereafter we take a short detour and finally descend to Sissu
Overnight stay in the tents / guesthouse / hotel at Sissu
DAY 4: SISSU - JISPA ('LAHAUL' 64 KM, 6-7 HR, ELEVATION GAIN 600M)
Today we start off cycling from Lahaul Valley to Tandi (confluence of Chandra & Baga)
From Tandi we climb uptill Keylong ,Further we start descending to Jispa and Overnight stay in the tents /guesthouse/hotel in JispaDAY 5: JISPA - PATSEO (ENTERING THE HIGHER GROUND JISPA PATSEO 32 KM, 3-4 HR, ELEVATION GAIN 500M)
Another fairly easy day for acclimatization ,We cycle through beautiful green pastureland to Darcha (3235m) .At Darcha, we halt for a while to enjoy a cup of tea ,From here we continue climbing, until we reach Patseo (3650m) On arrival, we stay overnight in the tents /guesthouse/hotel at Patseo
DAY 6: PATSEO - SARCHU (THE SECOND PASS PATSEO SARCHU PLAINS 60 KM, 6-7 HR, ELEVATION GAIN 1400M):
A hectic day today as we cross the Himalayas to Sarchu. Today we climb up to the legendry Baralacha La Pass (4892m),On reaching, we get to witness the captivating views of snow-covered Barashigri, Chandrabhaga & Mulkila Peaks. From the pass we cycle past Kiling Serai to reach Sarchu. and Overnight stay in tents /guesthouse/ hotel at Sarchu
DAY 7: SARCHU - PANG (A HARD DAY'S RIDE SARCHU - PANG 84 KM, 8-9 HR, ELEVATION GAIN 1200M) :
We start off early as today will be a hectic day ,We climb across Brandy Nallah & Whisky Nallah towards Gata Loops, Today we also climb to reach the Nakli La (4800m) & Lachalung La Pass (5100m) Thereafter we cross the Zanskar Range & will also witness the captivating views
From Lachalung La Pass we enjoy an easy ride down till pang and Overnight stay in tents /guesthouse/ hotel at pang
DAY 8: PANG - TSO-KAR (INTO THIN AIR PANG TSO - KAR 57 KM, 4-5 HR, ELEVATION GAIN 400M) :
We start with a short ascent to the Mori Plains (4700m).Today we pass through Rupshu the waterless high altitude desert. We turn off the main road and cycle along a sandy track to Tsokar Lake ,We camp for the night near Pongunagu and Overnight stay in tents /guesthouse/ hotel at TsoKar
DAY 9: TSO-KAR - RUMPTSE (THE BIG ASCENT TSO KAR - RUMPTSE 80 KM, 6-7 HR, ELEVATION GAIN 900M)
Another thrilling day as we cross the last pass Taglang La (5,328m)
We climb to the top of Taglang La & witness the wonderful views of Himalayas and the Karakorum Range , After a while we follow a long zig zag descent to reach Rumptse and Overnight stay in tents /guesthouse/hotel at Rumpste
DAY 10: RUMPTSE - LEH (LEH 82 KM, 7-8 HR, ELEVATION GAIN 450M)
Today we cycle besides the Kyamnar River down to Upshi .We detour to visit Hemis, the largest & richest Ladakhi monasteries. Also visit ancient temples & Buddha statues ,We start to cycle beside the Indus River & pass through Karu, Tikse & ruins of Shey Palace ,At the final stage we leave Indus & enter Leh ,Arrive in Leh & check into the hotel and Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 11: LEH - KHARDUNG LA - LEH (THE BIG CLIMB KHARDUNGLA PASS 80KMS, ELEVATION GAIN 2100M)
A challenging day today, as we ride to Khardung La (5602m) one of the highest motorable passes Cycle from Leh till the top of the pass & witness magnificent views of Karakorums , Ladakh and Zanskar mountains .After halting for a while, enjoy a fantastic downhill ride back to Leh and Overnight stay at the hotel
DAY 12: LEH - DELHI Post breakfast depart for onward destinations
Trip ends!
• 9 Night's Accommodation in Tents , Or Similar (Standard Tents)
• 2 Night's Accommodation in hotel, Leh or Similar (Standard Room )
• 4N Accommodation provided as well maintained rooms
• Daily Breakfast, lunch and dinner at respective place of stay
• All the sightseeing and transfers includes as per the itinerary
• All the expenses related to the vehicle
• Professional Guide
• Forest entry charges (if Any)
• Bonfire in the night
• First aid kit (our guides are certified in handling first aid situations
• Good Quality Of Camping Arrangements
• Good quality of alpine tents
• Fresh and clean Sleeping bags of good quality
• Comfortable camping mattresses
• Two Nutrition halts during the cycling course everyday
• Support Vehicle
• Mechanic support
• An equipped vehicle with oxygen cylinder, high altitude first aid kit.
• A well marked route
• A Map with day to day elevation profiles.
• GST @ 5%
• Guide & Entrance Fees
• Excluding Surcharges, if Applicable
• Rates are not applicable during Exhibition and Peak Periods.
• Hotels and Rooms rates are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, telephone &etc Standard Hotel Check- in: 1400 and Standard Hotel check out: 12:00
• Peak Season & Festival Season Surcharges are Applicable; It will be changed based on the Destination
