Manali Leh Manali Bike Tour.

Detailed Itinerary :

Day 0 | Delhi - Manali(Naggar)
Upon arrival at Delhi airport/railway station, you will have to reach the Volvo pick up point at Majnu ka Tilla. Semi-sleeper Volvo pick up will be between 5:30-6:00 pm and you will have an overnight journey to Manali which is 537 kms.

Day 1 | Manali(Naggar):-
Upon your arrival at Patlikuhl stop near Manali, the team will take you by tempo traveller to your respective hotels to freshen up and rest a while.In the afternoon,we will have our first briefing session by the Road Marshall who will brief the team about the road conditions and ridding techniques.Post lunch the team will be allotted bikes and will be taken for a test ride till Jana waterfalls. Post the test ride the team can confirm if any issues with the bikes they have been allotted. Naggar is an ancient town situated on the left bank of river Beas at an altitude of 1,800 meters. Jana Falls is a beautiful natural waterfall inside a small village known as Jana 10kms away from Naggar. The Jana Falls is surrounded by deodar trees, pine trees, apple orchards and mountain peaks; this fall is a charming picnic spot. The first sight of the falls is quite hidden and will be a surprise for the visitor as the water unexpectedly rushes from a cluster of rocks overlooking a wooden bridge. The road towards Jana waterfalls is breathtakingly beautiful.

Day 2 | Manali(Naggar) - Keylong/Jispa:-
Today we begin our journey towards our 1st stop at Keylong which is 137 kms. We will start our day early by 7am since we will have to enroute Rohtang pass which faces heavy traffic during morning hours due to high volume of tourists.Upon our arrival at Keylong/Jispa,the evening will be at rest with dinner and night stay in Hotel/camps. Rohtang Pass: Elevation 3,978 m 13,050 ft It is a high mountain pass on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas around 51 km from Manali. It connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh, India. Keylong is the administrative centre of Lahaul and Spiti district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, 126 km north of Manali and 120 km from the Indo-Tibetan border. Jispa is a village in Lahaul, in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Jispa is located 20 km north of Keylong and 7 km south of Darcha, along the Manali-Leh Highway and the Bhaga river. There are approximately 20 villages between Jispa and Keylong.

Day 3 & 4 | Keylong/Jispa - Leh
Today post breakfast we will continue our journey to our 2nd stop at leh enroute Jispa which is 335kms.Upon our arrival at Leh, the evening will be at rest with dinner and night stay in Hotels. Bara-lacha-la: Elevation 4,890 m or 16,040 ft Also known as Bara-lacha Pass, or Bārā Lācha La, is a high mountain pass in Zanskar range, connecting Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Leh district in Ladakh, situated along the Leh–Manali Highway. Sarchu is a major halt point with tented accommodation in the Himalayas on the Leh-Manali Highway, on the boundary between Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh in India. It is situated between Baralacha La to the south and Lachulung La to the north, at an altitude of 4,290 m and 14500 ft above sea level. Nakee La: Elevation of 4.769m or 15,647ft Nakeela is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.769m (15,647ft) above sea level, located in the Ladakh region of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.The pass is traversed by the Manali-Leh-Highway, on the way to Manali from Taglang La. Nakeela Pass is the third of the five passes to be crossed while traveling from Manali to Leh. It is between Sarchu and Pang. You've got to be really careful with the wheels because of pathetic road conditions that could test the patience of even the most seasoned drivers. But you really deserve a medal if you've driven on the road.The ascent to the pass is called 21 'Gata loops'. It’s 23km ascent from 4250m to 4980m to the Nakee-la, with 21 hairpin bends. The road is said to be haunted by the ghost of a tourist who was buried here. People offer cigarettes and mineral water on the spot and then carry on with their journey. Lachulung La: Elevation 5,059 m or 16,600 ft Lāchālūng La or Lungalacha La, is a mountain pass along the Leh–Manali Highway. It is located some 54 km from Sarchu and 24 km from Pang on the Leh–Manali Highway. This is one of the easier 16,000 ft passes and it can be traversed cross-country by moving along the nala on both sides. Taglang La or Tanglang La: Elevation 5,328 metres 17,480 ft Tanglang La Is a high altitude mountain pass in the Indian union territory of Ladakh. As of September 2018, the Leh–Manali Highway leading south from Upshi to Tanglang La is paved, with the exception of a very short unpaved section just north of the pass. Leh, a high-desert city in the Himalayas, is the capital of the Leh region in northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir state. Originally a stop for trading caravans, Leh is now known for its Buddhist sites and nearby trekking areas. Massive 17th-century Leh Palace, modeled on the Dalai Lama’s former home (Tibet’s Potala Palace), overlooks the old town’s bazaar and mazelike lanes. Ladakh is a region administered by India as a union territory. Until 2019, Ladakh was a region of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. In August 2019, the Parliament of India passed an act by which Ladakh became a union territory on 31 October 2019.The largest town in Ladakh is Leh, followed by Kargil.The Leh district contains the Indus, Shyok and Nubra river valleys. The Kargil district contains the Suru, Dras and Zanskar river valleys. The main populated regions are the river valleys, but Ladakh is one of the most sparsely populated regions in India and its culture and history are closely related to that of Tibet. It is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and culture.

Day 5 | Leh
The day is at leisure and sightseeing. Post breakfast we will head for sightseeing at Leh within 100 kms.Upon our arrival at Leh, the evening will be at rest with dinner and night stay in hotel. Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist white-domed stupa (chorten) on a hilltop in Chanspa. It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu, Gyomyo Nakamura and part of the Peace Pagoda mission. The Shanti Stupa holds the relics of the Buddha at its base, enshrined by the 14th Dalai Lama.Located approximately 4 km from Leh on the Leh-Kargil Road, the Hall of Fame is a museum which was built in memory of the brave soldiers who lost their lives fighting for India at the Indo-Pakistan war. Leh Palace The Leh Palace, also known as 'Lichen Palghar' is one of the most historically rich edifices that can be found in the country and is located in the breathtakingly beautiful town of Leh. This grand structure was built in the 17th century by King Sengge Namgyal as a royal palace, overlooking the town of Leh and the King and his family were the former residents of the majestic mansion. The Leh Palace is also one of the tallest buildings of its time with nine stories in all, and offers marvellous panoramic views of the entire town of Leh, as well as of the Stok Kangri and Zanskar mountains of the mighty Himalayan ranges, thereby giving the palace a strategic position.The palace was abandoned when Dogra forces took control of Ladakh in the mid-19th century and forced the royal family to move to Stok Palace. Magnet Hill is a "Cyclops hill" located near Leh. The layout of the area and surrounding slopes create the optical illusion of a hill. The hill road is actually a downhill road. Objects and cars on the hill road may appear to roll uphill in defiance of gravity when they are, in fact, rolling downhill. Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is a highly revered gem located 25 miles away from Leh town on Kargil Leh Highway. Devoted to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikh Religion, the sacred place beautifully commemorates his visit to Ladakh. Dating back to 1517, the Gurudwara houses a boulder with imprints of the head, shoulders and backside of Shree Guru Nanak Dev. Leh Market & Mall Road The main market of Leh is a Street market with many lanes and bylanes, all of which have small shops selling a variety of products. One can find everything here from shoes to clothes and woolen wear as well as jewelry. Also, carpets, shawls, and souvenirs are available here. The Tibetan Refugee Market is also set up here which sells locks with unique carvings, artifacts, and souvenirs. The market also sells sonorous bowls prepared by a combination of nine metals like cymbals, decorative brass and copper trumpets. One can also find a few old ladies selling jewelry and handicrafts in the Leh Main Market.

Day 6 | Leh - Nubra Valley
Post breakfast our journey continues towards our 4th stop at Nubra Valley which is 154kms. Upon our arrival at Nubra valley,the evening will be at rest with dinner and night stay in camps.Bonfire with a musical night will be organised at the camp. Khardung La: Elevation of 5602 meters 18379 ft Khardungla Pass Is a mountain pass in the Leh district of the Indian union territory of Ladakh. The local pronunciation is "Khardung La" or "Khardung La" but, as with most names in Ladakh, the romanised spelling varies. The pass on the Ladakh Range is north of Leh and is the gateway to the Shyok and Nubra valleys. Nubra Valley is a tri-armed valley located to the north east of Ladakh valley, in Indian-administered Kashmir. Local scholars say that its original name was Ldumra (the valley of flowers). The Shyok River meets the Nubra or Siachan River to form a large valley that separates the Ladakh and Karakoram Ranges. The Shyok river is a tributary of the Indus river. The average altitude of the valley is about 10,000 ft. i.e. 3048 metres above sea level. The common way to access this valley is to travel over the Khardung La pass from Leh town.

Day 7 | Nubra Valley - Pangong Lake
Post breakfast early in the morning we continue to head towards Pangong which is our 5th and last stop which is 200kms.Upon our arrival at Pangong, the evening will be at rest with dinner and night stay in camps. Pangong Lake Pangong Tso, Tibetan name for "high grassland lake", also referred to as Pangong Lake, is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas situated at a height of about 4,350 m. It is 134 km long and extends from India to the Tibetan Autonomous Region, China.This is one of the famous lakes shown in the 3 idiots movie and you can take some similar photos with proms available at the lake.

Day 8 | Pangong Lake - Leh
We will begin our return journey today post breakfast by heading back towards Leh which will be 225kms.Upon our arrival at Leh, the evening will be at rest with dinner and night stay in hotel / Camps. Chang La: Elevation 5,360 m or 17,590 ft The Chang La is a high mountain pass in Ladakh, India. It is claimed to be the second highest motor-able road in the world. Chang La is approached from Leh via Kharu and Sakti village by an asphalt road. The climb is very steep and requires a careful drive.

Day 9 |Leh - Sarchu
We begin early morning post breakfast for Sarchu which is 250 kms.Upon our arrival at Sarchu, the evening will be at rest with dinner and night stay in camps.

Day 10|Sarchu - Manali
Post breakfast we head back towards our final destination at Manali which is 225 kms.Upon our arrival at Manali, the evening will be at rest with dinner and night stay in hotel.

Day 11|Manali - Delhi
The day is free for local sightseeing and shopping.The Semi-sleeper Volvo to Delhi will be in the evening between 6:00-7:00 Overnight journey to Delhi in Volvo which will be 537 kms.

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.