14 Days - Manali – Ladakh - Kashmir Enfield Bike Tour
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Route : Delhi- Chandigarh-Keylong-Sarchu-Leh-Khardungla-Nubra-Pangong Lake-Uletokpo-Kargil-Srinagar-Delhi
Motor Bike tours in Himachal and Ladakh are more popular as trekking and mountaineering. For motor biking tour, You must be a very good biker, because you have to cross high passes and road is not good but supporting car will remain with you and car carries your luggage, food, staff and camping infrastructure so you can enjoy the nature. The best destination of mountain biking exploration among the Indian higher regions is Himachal and Ladakh . The journey from Manali to Leh, 475 km is one of the ultimate challenges for the mountain bikers. Beginning at Manali, the tour will take you to Rohtang Pass, Baralachala Pass (4,892 m), Lachalangla Pass (5,065m) and the highest pass on this circuit, the 5,360m high Tanglangla Pass. After a stopover at Leh, you will proceed to the Khardungla Pass(5602 mts.) which is the world’s highest motorable pass. And another unforgettable route starts from Shimla and tour will take you to Kinnaur valley , Spiti valley, Lahaul valley and ends at Manali which crosses two high beautiful pass Kunzum Pass(4551 mts.) and Rohtang Pass(3978 mts.). Adventure People India provide some amazing Biking tour in Himachal and Ladakh.
Name of Tour : Manali – Ladakh –Kashmir Enfield Bike Tour
Highest Altitude : 5600 Mts.(Khardungla Pass)
Best Season : Mid June to Sep End
Duration of the Tour : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Outline Itinerary :
Day 01) Manali Local Sight seeing tour on Bike
Day 02) Manali – Keylong- Jispa (3142 mts.) / 132Km/ 07 hrs Ride / o/n hotel
Day 03) Jispa – Sarchu (4273 mts.) / 90 Km / 04 hrs Ride / o/n Camp
Day 04) Sarchu – Leh(3505 mts.)/ 245 Km / 09 hrs Ride
Day 05) Full day visit of Hemis, Shey and Thiksey monastery on bike
Day 06) Leh – Nubra Valley via Khardungla Top / 125 Km / 05-06 hrs Ride
Day 07) Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake / 145 Km / 06 hrs Ride
Day 08) Pangong Lake - Leh / 145 Km / 06 hrs Ride
Day 09) Leh – Spituk – Phyang – Magnetic Hill -Sangam - Alchi - Uletokpo / 75 Km / 02 hrs Ride
Day 10) Uletokpo – Ridzong - Lamayuru and Kargil / 160 Km / 06 hrs Ride
Day 11) Kargil – Drass – Zojila Pass – Sonmarg – Srinagar / 205 Km / 08-09 hrs Ride
Day 12) Local Sightseeing in Srinagar
Day 13) Srinagar - Gulmarg – Srinagar on Bike
Day 14) Srinagar- Delhi Flight
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QUOTATION INCLUDES:
- Above rates are based on per person basis
- Accommodation in mentioned or similar category hotels on double/twin sharing basis
- All breakfasts and Dinners
- Enfield Bike 350 / 500 CC with fuel
- Mechanic
- All transport by air conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
- All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances
QUOTATION EXCLUDES:
- Airfare/Train fare/Bus fare
- Any other meals
- Any expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar or drinks during meals, tips to driver, guide, helper, etc.
- Any kind of Insurance and medical evacuation
- Any Hotel before starts and after tour ends
- Guides and Monuments Fees
- Bike Spare/repair parts
- All other than those listed in inclusive
- GST
We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends
Detail Itinerary :
Day 01) Manali Local Sight seeing tour on Bike / Overnight at Hotel
Hadimba Temple/Doongri Temple: The temple is dedicated to the local deity Hadimba built in 1553 AD, and having four-tiered pagoda shaped roof and a front doorway carved with figures and symbols. Legend has it that the ruler who built this temple did not wish its carving to replicated, so he had the right hand of the artiest. It is believed that here Bhim, the great Pandava of the Mahabharata Epic killed the strong and cruel demon, Hadimb and married his sister Hadimba. Hadimba expurgated her all sins by performing a great Tapa, and consequently began to be worshipped as a goddess. A major festival is held here in the month of May.
Vashisth Hot Water Sulphur Spring: This is 3 km away from Manali and known for its pyramidal temple dedicated to Vashishta Muni, and natural hot water sulphur springs with two separate bathing tanks for gents and ladies.
Old Manali/Manu Temple: This is an original settlement with few old houses made of wood having slate roofs. There is also the Manu Maharishi Temple, dedicated to Manu, who was the creator of human race on the earth.
Day 02) Manali – Keylong- Jispa (3142 mts.) / 132Km/ 07 hrs Ride / Overnight at Hotel
Ride to Jispa.
Manali to Jispa 132 Kms. Begins the spectacular drive to Leh crossing the Rohtang Pass (3978Mts.) to enter the Lahoul Valley and driving further the beautiful settlements of Keylong. Lahoul, the open valley of very hard working tribe that claim for the highest per capita income and maximum top administrative posts, is a real mixture of Hindu and Buddhist culture and religion under similar roofs. Free flowing Chandra and Bhaga rivers from Lahoul assure the prosperity of Pakistan where it finally reaches. Different costumes, innocent faces, lamas and monasteries of Lahoul and a wonderful landscape is worth visiting. Keylong is the headquarter for the district, a quaint village once one of the important stops on the erstwhile trade route between India and China/Tibet. Later drive further to Jispa
Day 03) Jispa – Sarchu (4273 mts.) / 90 Km / 04 hrs Ride / Overnight at Camp
Jispa to Sarchu ride. The road moves flat till Darcha, from Darcha the road again begins a steady climb to the Baralacha Pass (4830 Mt). A steep climb to a spur on the hillside brings you face to face with picturesquely situated Darcha- Sumdo village, across the Bhaga River. At the top of Baralacha La, there are lakes and ponds, where migratory Siberian birds alight on way to and from sanctuaries in India. The landscape changes dramatically from green mountain slopes to bare mountainsides, beige and brown.
Day 04) Sarchu – Leh(3505 mts.)/ 245 Km / 09 hrs Ride / Overnight at Hotel
Early morning drive to Leh gives you a feeling of being in the high Tibetan Plateau. One climbs a series of Galta loops consisting of 32 hairpin bends on the way up from Sarchu and come out in Pang valley. It is here that one can divert to the right and visit the huge high altitude lakes of Tsokar and Tsomoriri. Cross to the other side of the Pang, Tzanspo River to continue drive up to yet another plateau for a long traverse on the legendary Moore plains. The highest of the Tibetan Plateau at 4200 Mts. Continue driving Tangling La (5360 Mts.) the second highest motorable pass in the world that commands breath taking views of the Zanskar range. A pleasant drive about 20 Kms brings you to the Ladakhi hamlet, Gya, heralded by prayer flags. After crossing few more villages one reaches the great Indus River. Further drive to Leh town,
WELCOME TO LEH LADAKH:
The mountain of Ladakh is not spectacular. As even the valleys are at an altitude of 3,500 mt. the summits are only 3,000 mt. higher. Because it is desert there is little snow on them and they look like big brown hills. They are dry and dusty, with clusters of willows and desert roses along the streams, yet Ladakh is a completely magical palace, remote with delightful, gentle, un-grasping people.
Land : 4 mountain ranges cross Ladakh – Gt. Himalaya Zanskar, Ladakh and Karakoram – as do the Indus and its tributaries, Zanskar, Shingo and Shyok. Ladakh also has the world’s largest glaciers outside the Polar Regions, and the large and beautiful lake Pangong Tso, 150 kms long and 4 kms wide at a height of 4,000 mt.
People: There are four main groups: the Mons, nomads of Aryan stock, are usually professional entertainers, often musician; the Dards are found along the Indus valley, many converted to Islam, though some remained Buddhist; Tibetan from the bulk of the population in Central and Eastern Ladakh, though they have assumed the Ladakhi identity over generations; the Baltis with Central Asian Saka origins, mostly live in the Kargil region.
Day 05) Full day visit of Hemis, Shey and Thiksey monastery on bike / Overnight at Hotel
Hemis : The position of Hemis monastery lying in a small isolated valley south of the Indus, belies its importance. As headquarters of the Drukpa (Old Buddhist) order, it administers monasteries throughout the whole Ladakh - from the Indus to the Zanskar valley and from the Markha to the Sumdah valley. Hemis was established at the behest of Senge Namgyal in the early 17th century and since than has enjoyed the patronage of the royal family of Ladakh. It provides monks as caretaker for royal monasteries at the Basgo, Leh and Shey palaces.
Shey : Shey is the former palace of upper Ladakh before Leh was established, this site commanded an important vantage over the Indus valley. Since 1834 however, after the royal family moved to Stokh, much of the palace and fort fell into disrepair; even the marshland immediately below was once a clear lake.
Thiksey : This is one of the most imposing monasteries in the Indus valley, Thiksey was part of the original Delgupta order in the 15th century. The monk’s quarter’s stretch right the way along the hillside beneath the main assembly hall. The library at Thiksy is supposedly one of the finest in Ladakh and a multi - denominations Gompa has recently been constructed - proof indeed of the continuing vitality of Buddhism in Ladakh.
Leh Palace: The Leh Palace, known as “Lhachen Palkhar” was built by Singey Namgyal in 1600 AD. It has 9 storeys. It was the home of the royal family until they were exiled to Stok in the 1830s. There are Buddhist wall paintings, centuries old 'tankas' or painted scrolls in the palace.
Shanti Stupa: Shanti Stupa at Changspa on the hilltop built by Japanese who harboured the ambition of spreading Buddhism across the world, in 1985 and was inaugurated by Dalai Lama in 1985.
Day 06) Leh – Nubra Valley via Khardungla Top(5600 Mts.) / 125 Km / 05-06 hrs Ride / Overnight at Hotel
After delicious breakfast at the hotel drive to Nubra Valley (125 kms) via Khardungla Pass which is situated at a height of 18360 ft and is considered as the highest motorable pass of the world.Once you arrive at Khalsar drive on the left towards Diskit Visit Statue of Mytriya Buddha in Diskit. Close to the Monastery lies an impressive statue of Jampa Buddha. This Statue has become one of the prime attractions for tourists and is deeply appreciated for its architecture. Facing the Shyok River, the statue sits tall with a height of 32 meters.
Drive to Hunder Sand Dunes to enjoy Camel Safari (OPTIONAL) on the shabby double -humped Bactrian camels. Hunder is a small village where the Shyok River meets Nubra River. Hunder lies on the ancient silk rout. Hunder is most popular for the camel rides.
Day 07) Nubra Valley – Pangong Lake(4250 mts.) / 145 Km / 06 hrs Ride / Overnight at Camp
Morning drive to Pangong Lake through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. While ascending Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. Enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the villages below the pass. After crossing the pass halt for picnic lunch at Tsoltak, the summer pastureland of the yaks. Arrive Durbuk and from there a short drive takes you to Lukung at the western shore of the lake and drive along the Pangong Lake upto Spangmik (8 Kms) the last point allowed for tourists. Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wide and over 144 Kms long with half of its running the other side of the "INDO CHINA BORDER". One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable.
Day 08) Pangong Lake - Leh / 220 Km / 06 hrs Ride / Overnight at Hotel
Drive back to Leh
Day 09) Leh – Spituk – Phyang – Magnetic Hill -Sangam - Alchi - Uletokpo / 75 Km / 02 hrs Ride / Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast your day will begin with Spituk Monastery and Phyang monastery. The next stop is Magnetic Hill. Placed on Leh-Kargil-Srinagar Highway, at an altitude of 11,000 feet above the sea level, it is also known as Gravity hill. You will be visiting Sangam Point or the confluence point of Zanskar and Indus rivers.
WHITE WATER RIVER RAFTING CAN BE DONE HERE (from Chilling to Nimo ON DIRECT PAYMENT BASIS)
Continue drive to Alchi, one of the oldest monasteries and have scriptures dated as old as 10th century. The village Alchi differentiates itself from other villages of Ladakh by being so lush green. Then drive to Uletokpo.
Day 10) Uletokpo – Ridzong – Lamayuru- Kargil / 160 Km / 06 hrs Ride / Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast early morning drive to Ridzong (a small monastery for Nuns) then drive to Lamayuru which is 50 kms from Uletokpo. The day is going to be full of action. Your first visit is to region with lunar landscapes- an area that is similar to the land condition of Moon. After this, you visit Lamayuru Monastery- one of the largest and oldest monasteries in Ladakh, it houses wall paintings, thangkas, murals, old scriptures and various statues of different forms of Buddha as well as other deities. Drive further to kargil
Today you have to ascend two passes. This day will be tiresome but panoramic too. First stop at 1st highest Pass on Srinagar – Leh road (Fotu la 13749 ft.). Then drive to thru Namika la Pass (3700 mts) 2nd heighest pass. Finally stop at Mulbekh Buddhist village, visit the ancient rock cut statue of Maitreya Buddha.
Day 11) Kargil – Drass – Zojila Pass – Sonmarg – Srinagar / 205 Km / 08-09 hrs Ride/ Overnight at Hotel or Houseboat
After an early morning breakfast drive to Srinagar (the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir) passing through Drass (famous as the second coldest inhabited place in the world) and crossing the Zoji-la Pass (11,500-ft. / 3,505 m) to reach Sonamarg from where it’s a smooth 2-hour drive to Srinagar through the beautiful Kashmir countryside.
Day 12) Local Sightseeing in Srinagar/ Overnight at Hotel or Houseboat
After breakfast visit to famous Mughal Gardens and old City of Srinagar on Bike
Nishat Bagh: also known as the garden of joy, is a terraced garden sprawled along the eastern side of the Dal Lake, with the towering Zabarwan hills as its backdrop.
Shalimar Bagh: is considered to be the finest Mughal-style hill garden and was made by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1619 for his beloved wife, Noorjahan. The Shalimar Bagh was built as the summer residence of the Mughals.
Day 13) Srinagar - Gulmarg – Srinagar on Bike/ Overnight at Hotel or Houseboat
After breakfast drive to Gulmarg a hill station, a popular skiing destination. Gulmarg is situated in Pirpanjal range in western Himalayas. Gulmarg literally means the meadow of flowers. Gulmarg is situated at an altitude of 2730 meters above sea level and has a gently sloping topography. Gulmarg attracts various tourists due to its natural beauty. Gulmarg offer world's highest Cable Car (optional) that reach upto 14000 ft. and other activities like trekking, Horse Riding, ATV Ride, Sledge Ride. Gulmarg can be visited throughout the year. Evening drive back to Srinagar
Day 14) Srinagar- Delhi Flight
Departure transfer to Srinagar Airport and board your flight to Delhi
Tour Ends but Memories Remains – Always
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