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Manali- Leh- Manali Motorcycle Tour
A Ride to the land of High passes
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Duration

Region
Region
  • Himachal
  • Ladakh
Activity
Activity

Motorcycle Tours

Season
Season

Jul – Sep

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Description

This ride takes you on one of the highest Motorable road in the world, to explore the magnificent mountain beauty, and the vast and arid terrain, which are only accessible by high mountain passes. The ride takes you from Lush green valley of Manali- Kullu to cold desert mountain of Lahaul & Ladakh region. This includes the famous Nubra Valley where you get the sight of Bactrian camels or Two Humps camels on cold desert of Hundar followed by the most famous Pangong lake, of which 45% part lies in India & rest in Tibet.

Before routing back on the same way you get to explore the Magical town of Ladakh, "Leh Town" amidst the barren land. Indulge in the colours that if offers before we take the same road back to Manali where the Journey Ends with lifelong memory and a tick on your bucket-list.


Itinerary

Itinerary

Arrive Manali, Transfer to Hotel, breakfast and a short briefing on the Motorcycle Tour. After a quick rundown of road safety precautions and check of personal equipment, we will start out on the narrow adjacent road of villages into the mountains. This is your chance to get acquainted with your bike and get to know the roads. In evening we get back to hotel to have dinner and rest and relax. night in hotel

We start early after an early breakfast taking newly opened ATAL Tunnel bypassing Rohtang to lahaul Valley. We ride passing Sissu, Lahaul & Jispa. After short ride quick stop at the police check post & and then we follow windings road until Baralachla. We cross one of the toughest passes of the journey: the Baralachala, lies at 4,890 meters and catch stunning views” Then we descend to “Bharatpur” and little further till Sarchu.

After a short ride we stop at the police check post. The road goes through Sarchu plain, following Tserap river for a while and then take hair pin road to the top of Namkila (4850m) and to the Lachungla (5050 m), gradual descend toward gorge of Ganglajal. Keeping an eye out for Tibetan Nomads, we will ascend quickly again and emerge into an amazing high altitude valley. After check-post at pang, take a little ascend to join the Edge of immense plateau of Changthang plateau “locally called More Plain”. Riding continuously 40km on More plain and climb up to the second highest pass “Tanglangla Pass”. Descend to next check post at Upshi and good tar road leading you to Leh. Night in Hotel.

Today we ride to nubra valley across Khardung pass. Kharadung-la is said to be the world’s highest motor-able road – the Khardung pass at a thrilling 5560 meters 39 km from Leh. Spending and clicking pictures at the top we descend to the other side of the pass to the shyok valley to enter Nubra. Nubra is known for its cold desert and double humps camels. Explore the valley and its charm after check-in. we stay the night at nubra (hundar).

Another charm of the ride is to ride to very famous Pangong lake. We ride along shyok river and take the road leading you to Pangong Lake. In between we cross Chang-la (5360m) pass and ride further until you’re at Pangong. Spend the evening exploring the lake and surrounding. Night at camp

After breakfast we ride back to Leh, arrive in the noon. Spend the evening exploring the town at leisure. Night at hotel followed with dinner

Today we do a little sightseeing. We ride and visit: magnetic hills, Confluence of Zanskar and Indus river at Nimo. We can ride further more on kargil road towards Lamayuru or return back to Leh to spend time shopping/ at leisure/ rest.

Today’s gonna be the longest ride of the tour. We’ll ride back. After an early breakfast we ride back through all the high passes and plateau all the way till Jispa. Overnight at hotel in Jispa.

Today is the last day of the ride and we’ll ride back to manali over Rohtang Pass. Arrive manali and deposite bikes back and spend the evening sharing your memories of the ride. Evening at leisure and night at hotel in manali.

Today you have nothing to do, you can rest or visit the town till the departure time. A car will drop you at the bus stand in the evening.
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Inclusions

checkAccommodation (Twin/ Triple sharing) neat & clean.

checkAll Meals, breakfast and dinner in Hotel, Lunch in Local restaurant/ DhabaÂ

checkMotorcycle 500cc model and fuel.

checkRoad Captain on motorcycle throughout the Ride.

checkMechanic with all necessary spare parts.

checkBackup van to carry luggage and spare parts.

checkPickup & Drop at Manali Bus stand

checkSpecial Inner line permits for restricted area.

checkMedical kit with Oxygen Cylinder.

Exclusions

closeMeals

closeBreakfast on day 1

closeLunch & Dinner on last day

closeLunch

closeMineral water

closeTravel Insurance

closePersonal expenses

closeTipping

closeAlcohol drinks.

closeAny damage to the motorcycle must be covered by the rider in full

closeCost occurred due to change in program due to unforeseen circumstance like: road blocks, restriction

close5% GST

Highlights

  • Riding over one of the world’s highest motorable road
  • Crossing high altitude passes including Khardungla being the highest one
  • Visiting Cold Desert at Hundar (Nubra), and famous Pangong Lake.
  • Binding up and down through curvy road from one pass to another
  • Fascinating narrow deep valleys and high mountains elevating above 6000m
  • Stunning beauty of diverse landscapes from lush green to rugged and arid valleys
  • Vast plateau and huge salt water lakes of Changthang
  • Explore Indus valley which once was an important halt for caravans of old silk route
  • Visiting Tibetan monasteries containing precious Thangkas, Wall painting and stucco images of different Buddhist deities
  • Diversities of culture & interaction with locals

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  • A valid Motorcycle Licence
  • Padded / armoured bike jacket *
  • Riding pants (with knee pads) *
  • Bike gloves *
  • Bike boots (Touring / Dualsport / MX) *
  • Helmet (optional)
  • Kidney belt (especially for the mountain trips)
  • Sunglasses / goggles
  • Snood / Buff / Dust mask to potect against dust and the elements
  • Water resistant backpack (day pack size) or a Camelback/Hydrobak Hydration pack with space for essentials such as wallets and passports
  • Bungee cords / ROK straps / Cargo net


  • Clothing (casual clothes) (*required)
  • Water resistant jacket / Rainsuit *
  • Sun hat / cap
  • Warm clothes 

All your regular/ daily medication/ supplements (consult with your physician) Prescription glasses / spectacles Travel towel / Quick drying towel Alarm watch / wrist watch Money belt Adaptor Camera / lenses Memory stick(s), SD cards and SD card reader Battery pack / power bank to recharge devices, Torch light / Head torch Basic first aid kit including Band-Aids, although we do carry a big first aid kit in the backup van All your regular toiletries – soap, shampoo, toothpaste etc.


Rs. 10,000 Deposit Must be made to on arrival in Manali. You are responsible for any damage to your bike during the trip, the repair charges will be deducted from this deposit and the balance will be reimbursed once the trip is over.


Accommodation is based on Twin / Double/ Triple sharing in neat and clean hotels, Fixed camps or guest houses will be provided where choices are limited. Single room will be with a supplement charges. Indian and partly Tibetan (Ladakhi) vegetarian meals is served.


You will be accompanying by a backup vehicle to assist you throughout the tour, mechanic is there with necessary spare parts. If you have special requirement for the pillion who wish to take comfortable journey time, in that case extra vehicle can be arranged in advance sub extra Expenses.


You will be crossing several high passes, different type of road condition will be encountered vary from wet and humid in lower altitude to dry and garble road in higher altitude of Lahoul and Ladakh. You will not have any options except crossing the icy rivulets. You can face land slide not only cause of rainfall but also by higher melting rate of Snow and Ice (glacier) due to perpetual summer heat. You can be blocked for hours, day or more, you may miss the places expected to visit or will visit the unexpected places, to regulate the situation the team at the spot will do the best possible at the moment. 

During the trip it’s possible that back up vehicle and bike can get break down or road block can cause the delay, in that case guide on the spot will do the best possible to monitor the situation. In such circumstances patience and co-operation is required.


  • 40% of total programme cost should be deposited in advance for booking.
  • Balance payment should be made at least 7 days before the tour begins. 
  • The amount paid once is not transferable to any other programme /tour or to any other individual(s)/group or for any other service.
  • No refund shall be made if participant(s) drop/terminate from program at any point due to any reason. 
  • One has to take care of his/her individual luggage. In case of loss or damage customer will be responsible for the same. 
  • The organizers or any individual connected with the tour shall not be held responsible of any accident or any unforeseen natural calamity. • Bank charges have to be paid by the Client.

    The Company cannot be made liable for the consequences of weather condition, flight cancellations, war or threat of civil war, strikes, industrial action, political unrest or any other force majeure, unusual or unforeseen circumstance. The company reserves the right to use alternate transport, or vary the itinerary if breakdown, sickness or any other force major. Any additional that result, such as extra hotel accommodation, flight or road transport will be on your charge and must be paid directly at the spot. Please understand, there are certain hazards involved in your adventurous and culture holidays which you must accept at your own risk. The company will not be liable for any illness major or minor injury, death sustained during neither the trip, nor it will be liable for any uninsured losses of your property and other losses during the trip.

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