Trip Description
About the Tour:
Get ready to make your dream of riding in Ladakh come true in the action-packed bike trip where one would be experiencing the fusion of thrill, as you show off your riding skills on the most adventurous and thrilling routes in India. Ride your bike via beautiful valleys in Himachal, to the most thrilling routes of Ladakh. Starting from Delhi, this Ladakh bike trip takes you to amazing destinations like Manali, Jispa, Sarchu, Leh, and many more. Drive through the highest motorable passes while enjoying the beauty of snow-capped mountains, lakes, amazing experiences, and much more.
Quick Info:
Route: Delhi – Manali – Jispa – Sarchu – Leh-Nubra via Khardung La Pass – Pangong Lake – Leh
Duration: 10 Days & 9 Night
Start point: Delhi
Endpoint: Leh
Passes covered: Khardung-la (18,000 ft), Chang-la (17,688 ft), Rohtang Pass (16,051 ft), Lachung La(16,600 ft), and Baralacha la ( 16,000 ft)
Itinerary
Day 01 :
Arrival at Delhi and Transfer to Manali | Set-off on a Journey to the Himalayan Highlands
- Get ready to start your action-packed journey as you reach the reporting spot in Delhi.
- Board the Volvo in Delhi from the reporting point.
- The overnight journey takes you through some of the most scenic views as you travel to the majestic Himalayas to reach Manali the next morning.
- This will be around a 12-hour journey.
Day 02 :
Arrival in Manali | Paradise for Nature Lovers & Adventure Enthusiasts
- Reach Manali where you can directly head to your pre-booked hotel.
- Have breakfast in the hotel, while witnessing the beauty of the valley.
- The rest of the day is at leisure, wherein you can choose to explore Manali as per your choice and at your own expense.
- In the evening attend a short briefing session and collect your bikes.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Manali.
Day 03 :
Manali To Jispa | Ride Via Atal Tunnel to Enter A Different World
- Wake up to a beautiful morning in the mountains.
- Have a lip-smacking breakfast before you start your journey towards Jispa.
- On the way to Jispa, you will travel through the famous Atal Tunnel, one of the longest underground highways in the world.
- Move ahead for Sissu and Keylong – the laid-back region where natural beauty remains untouched in its most pristine form.
- Here you can explore the beautiful Sissu Lake and Sissu Waterfall.
- Explore the lush green Bhaga valley, and then head over to Jispa.
- Reach Jispa, which is truly rich in fascinating trails and lush green jungles.
- Check in to the camp in Jispa and enjoy evening tea with snacks.
- Overnight stay at camps in Jispa.
Day 04 :
Jispa To Sarchu Via Baralacha-la | A Night Under Starlit Sky
- Wake up in the morning and have a healthy breakfast before you start your journey to Sarchu.
- En route, visit Deepak Tal which acts as a mirror, reflecting the calm surroundings of the snow-capped peaks.
- You can take a short stopover at the Zingzing Bar – one of the highest roadside bars in the world.
- Stop by the Suraj Tal which literally translates to 'the lake of sun god' and seems like a green emerald set in the barren Himalayas drenched in mystery as well as splendour.
- Your next stop is Baralacha La Pass, a picturesque mountain pass standing at 16000 feet, offering you some stunning vistas of the confluence of the 3 valleys.
- Enjoy your lunch at Bharatpur tent colony or nearby area.
- Reach Sarchu in the afternoon and rest for some time.
- Later in the evening, enjoy the beautiful brown mountains and the amazing sunset right from your campsite.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the camps in Sarchu.
Day 05 :
Sarchu to Leh | Ride Through Gata Loops, 21 Hairpin Bends
- After having your breakfast in the morning, start your journey towards Leh.
- En route, enjoy the ride through Gata Loops which is a series of 21 hairpin bends that leads to the top of one of the highest motorable passes in the Ladakh region, Nakee La Pass.
- Your next stopover would be Lachung La Pass, yet another high mountain pass in the region.
- Take a photo stop on the More Plains where a large stretch of green land is bordered by the mighty Himalayas on all sides.
- Have lunch at Pang or the nearby area.
Day 06 :
Leh to Sham Valley | Exploring Borders of Leh
- Wake up to a beautiful morning in the mountains and have a hearty breakfast.
- Get ready for an adventurous ride to 'Sham Valley', which is beautifully nestled around the Srinagar - Leh highway.
- Start off the sightseeing by paying homage to the martyrs of the Indo-Pak War at the Hall of Fame.
- Visit the Spituk Gompa which also has a museum on the premises housing ancient masks, weapons and Thangkas (Buddhist Paintings).
- Enjoy delicious langar at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and know the story behind the construction of this Gurudwara by the army.
- Another interesting place to visit today is Magnetic Hill, a small stretch of the road that defies the law of gravity.
Day 07 :
Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung-La Pass | A ride to the World’s Highest Motorable Road (18000 ft.)
- After having a healthy breakfast in the morning, get ready for the ultimate adventure.
- This journey will take you through some of the highest passes in the world and will greet you with the ever-changing views of the barren land.
- Take a stopover at the cafe on Khardung-La Pass, the world's highest all-season motorable road and soak in the views as you will feel like on top of the world.
- As you descend from Khardung-la, experience a change in landscape from the barren cold desert to the white sand desert as you enter the Nubra Valley full of Nubra Sand Dunes.
- If time permits, visit the oldest and the largest monastery of Ladakh, the Diskit Monastery, which also houses a large Buddha statue.
- Enjoy the exquisite double-humped Bactrian Camel Ride, exclusively found in this region, as this region was a part of the famous silk route.
Day 08 :
Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake | Recreate The Famous Bollywood Moments
- Wake up in the morning in the beautiful Nubra Valley and have a scrumptious breakfast.
- Get ready for the most awaited day as you will be visiting Pangong Lake on the Indo-China border.
- One of the highest altitude saline water lakes, Pangong Tso will greet you with its changing colours from shades of blue to green to red.
- Spend the rest of the day exploring the surroundings of the Pangong Lake with the view of the Shyok river on one side and the mountains on another side.
- You can also recreate some of the moments from your favourite Bollywood movies like 3-idiots and Jab Tak Hai Jaan and enjoy the place in Bollywood style.
Day 09 :
Pangong Lake to Leh | Excursion to Rancho School
- Wake up in the morning in the beautiful Nubra Valley and have a scrumptious breakfast.
- Get ready for the most awaited day as you will be visiting Pangong Lake on the Indo-China border.
- One of the highest altitude saline water lakes, Pangong Tso will greet you with its changing colours from shades of blue to green to red.
- Spend the rest of the day exploring the surroundings of the Pangong Lake with the view of the Shyok river on one side and the mountains on another side.
- You can also recreate some of the moments from your favourite Bollywood movies like 3-idiots and Jab Tak Hai Jaan and enjoy the place in Bollywood style.
- Overnight stay and dinner at a campsite near Pangong Lake.
Day 10 :
Departure | It's Time to Say Goodbye to the Mountains
