Manali Leh Manali Bike Tour

Detailed Itinerary :

Day 01: Delhi to Manali:
You will be given the tickets for your Volvo bus from Delhi to Manali. You have to reach the bus stop, where a coordinator from our team will help getting your seats. Over Night Journey from Delhi to Manali by Volvo (Tickets provided by Himalaya Destination). All of you group members will be in the same bus, so the long 10-12 hour journey will not let you feel alone there.

Day 02: Arrival Manali
We will give you the address of our Manali hotel. You have to reach that destination where our Himalaya Destination team will be waiting for you all. Upon arrival, welcome followed by introduction with the Tour leader, followed by allotment of rooms. Followed by a safety & rescue session by our professionals. In Evening a tour briefing by the group leader and group discussion followed by dinner.

Tips: This day you need a complete rest for acclimatization as from the next day you will be going on an adventure like never before.

Day 03: Manali to Sarchu

Travel time: - Approx. 7 hours or depends on the group average speed or road condition.
Travel Distance: - Approx. 140 KM
High mountain pass and sightseeing
•Baralacha-lA
•Deepak Tal
Ride Grade:- Moderate
Maximum Altitude   of    this    day:-Baralachala Pass, approx 16000Ft.
Tips:- This is the first day of your ride so always try to drive along with the group in queue. This day you might ride in dirt and sleepy roads so be careful while riding an
Note: You can’t stop more than 10 minutes on Baraclach-la Top. As it effects the group timing and also it may cause your health issues for staying long on a high altitude.

Altitude of start and end point of your ride
Starting point Manali: -6,398 ft.  Above from the sea level
Night stay In Sarchu: - 15,000 ft. above from the sea level

Day 4 : Sarchu to Leh:

Travel time: - Approx. 10 To 11 hours or depends on the group Average speed and road conditions.
Travel Distance: - Approx. 228 KM
High mountain pass and sightseeing
•Gata loops (21 hair pin bands)
•Lungalacha-la (16,598ft)
•Nakila passes (16,600ft)
•Pang (15,400ft)
•More plains (15600ft)
•Tanglang la
•Upshi
•Karu
Ride Grade:- Moderate
Maximum Altitude of this day:- Naki-la-LA 15500 ft. from the sea level
Average Altitude:- 14000 ft. and above
You should drink at least 4 to 5 liter water every day it will help you to reduce chances of AMS. This day you have to climb three high mountain passes. If you are really an Adventure lover then this day it’s your day. This day you will be having smoothest ride of your whole trip. Every Person need to follow very carefully the guidelines given by our group Leaders as it is testing time for your riding skills and team work today.
If you feel any health problem i.e. headache or vomiting so ask your support team to check your oxygen, they will be giving you every possible medical support you need.
Altitude of start and end point of your ride:-
Starting point Sarchu: - 14,074ft from the sea level
Night stay in Leh: - 11,562ft from the sea level

Day 05 : Leh to Nubra :
Travel time: - Approx. 05 To 06 hours or depends on the group Average speed and road conditions.
Travel Distance :- Approx. 130 KM
High mountain pass and sightseeing
•Khardung-La
•Diskit Monastry
•Sandunes
•Double hump camels (on client cost)
Ride Grade:- Moderate
Maximum Altitude of this day:- 17982 ft.
Average Altitude:- 14800ft and above
You should drink at least 4 to 5 liter water every day it will help you to reduce chances of AMS. Don’t tay more than 5 minutes on the khardung-la top, it can cause you severe headache and illness
Starting point Leh: -11,480 ft. from the sea level
Night stay in Nubra: - 10,000 ft. from the sea level

Day 6: Hunder (Nubra Valley)-Turtuk-Hunder (170 kms):

Wake up and travel to Turtuk village. Turtuk is located on the banks of Shyok River. Turtuk was under Pakistan's control until 197 1, after which India gained control of this strategic area. The place is culturally, linguistically and historically different from what you’ve seen till now in your Ladakh trip as it falls under the Gilgit-Baltistan region. 
Even the landscape is different with dramatic narrow valleys and steep mountains, unlike Central Ladakh and Nubra. Comparatively, situated at a lower altitude than Leh, you’ll see green pastures here that yield fresh produce like apricots and apples. Return to Diskit/Hunder by evening.

Day 07 : Nubra Valley to Pangong:
Travel time: - Approx. 06 To 07 hours or depends on the group Average speed and road conditions.
Travel Distance :- Approx. 170 KM
High mountain pass and sightseeing
•Shyok River
•Sandunes
•Double Hump Camels ( Client cost )
•Shyok Route
•3 Idiot movie point.

Ride Grade:- Moderate
Maximum Altitude of this day:-14,300 ft. Above from the sea level
Average Altitude: - 12500 ft. above from the sea level
You should drink at least 4 to 5 liter water every day it will help you to reduce chances of AMS. Altitude of start and end point of your ride:-
•Starting point Hunder:- 12,000 Ft. approx. from the sea level
•Night stay in Pangong Tso:- 14,270 Ft. approx. from the sea level
 

Day 08 : Pangong To Leh :

Travel time: - Approx. 05 To 06 hours or depends on the group Average speed and road conditions.
Travel Distance: - Approx. 230 KM
High mountain pass and sightseeing
•Chumathang Spring
Ride Grade:- Moderate
Maximum Altitude of this day:- 14800 ft.
 Average Altitude:- 14000ft and above You should drink at least 4 to 5 liter water every day it will help you to reduce chances of AMS.
•Starting point Pangong Tso:-13,940 ft. from the sea level
•Night stay in Leh:- 11,480 ft.from the sea level

Day 09 : Leh to Sarchu

Tour Details & Sightseeing
Travel time:- Approx. 7-8 hours or depends on the group average speed and road conditions.
Travel Distance: - Approx. 230 KM

High mountain pass and sightseeing Baralacha-LA Deepak Tal
Ride Grade: - Moderate
Maximum Altitude of this day:-Baralacha-lA Altitude 16043 ft from the sea level
Tips: - This day you are going to climb Baralacha-La high mountain pass so make sure you should not stop at Baralacha-La more than 5 min or as per instruction given by group leader this day. Also you have to cross some major water streaming on Patseo and Zingzing bar before climbing Baralacha-La so you should check properly things to carry list it will help you in your shopping for bike trip expedition.
You should drink at least 4 to 5 litter water every day it will help you to reduce chances of AMS. Please avoid eating oily food in lunch, it may cause you digestion problem at this altitude. Altitude of start and end point of your ride.
Starting point Sarchu: - 14074ft above from the sea
Night stay in Manali: - 6,398ft above from the sea level

Day 10: Sarchu to Manali:

Tour Details & Sightseeing
Travel time:- Approx. 7-8 hours or depends on the group average speed and road conditions.
Travel Distance: - Approx. 230 KM

High mountain pass and sightseeing Baralacha-LA Deepak Tal
Ride Grade: - Moderate
Maximum Altitude of this day:-Baralacha-lA Altitude 16043 ft from the sea level
Tips: - This day you are going to climb Baralacha-La high mountain pass so make sure you should not stop at Baralacha-La more than 5 min or as per instruction given by group leader this day. Also you have to cross some major water streaming on Patseo and Zingzing bar before climbing Baralacha-La so you should check properly things to carry list it will help you in your shopping for bike trip expedition.
You should drink at least 4 to 5 litter water every day it will help you to reduce chances of AMS. Please avoid eating oily food in lunch, it may cause you digestion problem at this altitude. Altitude of start and end point of your ride.
Starting point Sarchu: - 14074ft above from the sea
Night stay in Manali: - 6,398ft above from the sea level

Day 11 : Manali to Delhi

Nomadic caravan will bid farewell to the Himalayas and travel to their further destinations.It’s time for final chat with the fellow nomads and bid adieu to this trip. Saying goodbye is always hard but we promise we will meet back for more such journeys and living in your memories for life. After breakfast check out from the hotel at 10:00 AM. You can keep your luggage at cloak room.Rest full day you can take local tour of Manali.You will be transferred to Delhi via Volvo Semi sleeper bus in the night.

Booking Policy:-

1. Rider / Pillion / Traveller has to pay Rs.5,000/- as a Booking Amount.
2. Remaining Amount must be paid 5 days prior to the start of the tour.

When to book:
It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. However, if you want a good deal on your domestic/international flight, we recommend organizing your trip at least five months in advance. (Please contact us if you require a late booking)

TERMS & CONDITIONS:-

1. In case of any unforeseen events during the course of the tour, at the decision of the Road Captain, required changes would be made, riders and pillions are requested to corporate at such given situations, if any.
2. The sequence of day tour schedules may change depending on traffic schedule / restrictions on some roads and other travel-related conditions, or due to any natural calamities.
3. If there is an unprecedented increase in the cost of transportation (including fuel surcharge) or accommodation, there will be an additional cost charged to the traveller.
4. The Services of Back up Vehicle is not included on leisure days & post finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Itinerary.
5. In case of any damage to the bike by the rider or pillion knowingly or unknowingly or due to accident, the damage cost will be charged to the respective individual as decided by the mechanical team / Road Captain.
6. Only Backpack and rucksacks are allowed, travellers carrying any other luggage like suitcase or trolley bags will be asked to leave the same behind.
7. Himalaya Destination reserves the right to change the itinerary at any given point and the same shall be applicable and conveyed to travellers accordingly.

Important note:-

1. The below mentioned rates are valid for Indian citizens only, rates for foreign nationals will be decided on trip basis.
2. The team can provide a photo / video shoot at an additional cost of INR 2500 / – per person / couple, to capture the beautiful memories of the tour.
3. In some areas, hotels or camps are not well equipped to fit a large number of groups for stay, hence we will have to divide the groups in different hotels / camps depending on the availability.
4. Since we will be riding mostly on mountainous terrain, travellers are requested to ensure having taken thick fur jackets or something similar along with thermal wears to keep themselves warm.
5. The surface of the road is paved, but includes some gravel sections. Avalanches, heavy snowfall and landslides can occur anytime and can sometimes block some sections of the road, being extremely dangerous due to frequent patches of ice.
6. Travellers having health issues specially asthma are requested to declare while booking so necessary arrangements can be taken care of.
7. We will have a one night stay at Sarchu which is located 14,500 ft above sea level, our team is well equipped to take care of such an altitude atmosphere, however in case any Traveller faces severe altitude sickness please do inform the team for necessary arrangements.
8. In case of bad weather conditions, if the ride won't be able to move forward, we will continue the tour on SUV / Traveller or may have to return back from the place. (No refund will be initiated in such cases).
9. Pick up and drop from Delhi to Manali and vice versa will be provided in Semi - sleeper volvo bus which will leave in the evening from the respective cities
10. Upon your arrival at Manali, you will be taken to your respective hotels to freshen up and head for breakfast, post which there will be a briefing session by the Road Captain on the current routes and climatic conditions, riding tips and guidelines to be followed during the entire trip. Post lunch, travellers will be allotted bikes and will be taken for a small test ride so the traveller is comfortable with the bike and can report in case of any issue.
11. In case any Traveller wishes to end his journey at Leh, they may feel free to do so and can plan their return flight from Leh airport which would be within a distance of 5 kms. Please confirm this at the time of booking since we will have to make arrangements for the bikes to return to Manali.
12. If the traveller wishes to end his trip at Leh on the 9th day, we will not be able to provide accommodation at Leh beyond the 9th day, travellers will have to arrange his own accomodation in case they wish to extend their stay at Leh.
13. We will be providing one day stay at Manali and Leh respectively for the traveller to explore the place on their own or be at leisure as they wish.
14. Riders are compulsorily requested to carry their driving licence.
15. Riders & Pillions are compulsorily requested to wear face masks at all times for their own safety and that of others.

Cancellation Policy:

• Paying the Trek/ Adventure activity fee:
• The fee can be paid by online transfer/check deposit/ demand draft. Instruction for payment will be forwarded along with your confirmation email.
• When your transfer is done, please e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can follow up your reservation efficiently.

Refund Policy:
In the event of cancellation of trek/adventure activity services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reasons, we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows:

Cancellation charges:

• 30 days or more before departure – No Charge
• 15-29 days before departure - 25% of total
• 7-14 days before departure - 50% of total
• Less than 7 days before departure - No Refund
• In a case of rough weather, we (Himalaya Destination) have the full discretion, whether to go ahead with the trip/expedition or not. In the case of cancellation due to rough weather, we will provide you with an alternate trip. The dates and the cost of the trip may vary. In such cases, the following will apply:

a. The cost of alternate trip & Cost of booked trip: Customer has to pay extra difference in
cost.
b. The cost of alternate trip &l Cost of booked trip: Customer will be paid back the extra
difference in cost.
c. In case we (Himalaya Destination) are unable to find a replacement for the trip, the
customer will get the full refund.