Itinerary

Day 1 |  Manali – Jispa (3,142 meters), 147 kilometers / 92 miles (7 to 8-hour drive)
Start your overland journey and drive to Jispa. This high altitude road beyond the great Himalayan range connects the densely fertile and green Kullu Valley to the stark barren region of Ladakh. The drive starts at Manali and is slowly winding up to mountain roads until Rohtang Pass at 3,950 meters which connects the Kullu to the Lahaul valley.

When entering the Lahaul valley, you will see a distinct change with the Hindu influence being replaced with the Buddhist religion. Continue to drive to Jispa via Keylong. Packed lunch will be given en route and overnight in tents with Dinner.

Day 2 | Jispa – Sarchu (4,253 meters), 75 kilometers / 47 miles (6-hour drive)
Drive leisurely over the scenic Bara-lacha la pass (4,880 meters). Have plenty of stops to capture the scenic grandeur of this majestic landscape dotted with snow-capped peaks and high altitude lakes. After crossing the pass, drop down to the vast Sarchu plains. Have dinner and overnight in tents with American Plan basis.

Day 3 | Sarchu – Tsokar – Leh, 230 kilometers / 143 miles
You will leave the vast Sarchu plateau, to head up in a curvy drive until you reach Namika La (4,950 meters / 16,240 feet), where you can experience the spectacular views of rugged rocks and its unique geological formation. Then, you go over Lachu Lang La (5,090 meters / 16,699 feet) before descending to the gorge of the cliffy Gangaajal to Pang. Overnight at a hotel in Leh.

Day 4 | Local site sightseeing (Shey, Thiksey, Hemis, etc.)
After breakfast, drive up to the scenic Indus Valley. En route, stop over to visit the famous Shey, Thiksey, and Hemis monasteries. Have a packed lunch en route. Overnight with Continental Plan basis.

Day 5 | Leh – Pangong Tso, 190 kilometers / 119 miles
After breakfast, leave for Pangong Tso (14,500 feet) through Chang La pass (17,350 feet). It is the third highest motorable road in the world. Arrive in Pangong Tso which is the highest saltwater lake in the world shared by two countries, India and China. Enjoy the beauty of the lake. Overnight in a camp.

Day 6 | Pangong Tso – Nubra via Wari La pass or Shyok Village route, 290 kilometers / 181 miles
After breakfast, you will ride to Nubra and cross some new routes which few riders or people have covered. On the way, you get an excellent view of great Karakoram range. Lunch en route and overnight at Nubra Valley in green farm camps.

Day 7 |  Nubra – Khardung La pass – Leh (18,300 feet), 100 kilometers / 63 miles
Drive to Khardung La pass, the highest motorable pass in the world (18,300 feet) which part of the road goes over the glacier on top.

Day 8 | Leh – Sarchu,or Fly back Delhi / Home 255 kilometers / 159 miles
After breakfast, you will check out of the guest house and proceed towards Sarchu, en route stopping at Taglang La pass, the second highest motorable pass in the world at 5,350 meters. Overnight stopover at Sarchu (4,253 meters), bordering the states of Himachal Pradesh (Lahaul), and Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh). Upon arrival in Sarchu, you check in at the tented campsite for the overnight stay.

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Besides that, on this day, you can choose to fly back to Delhi / Mumbai, drop bike for transportation with GATI.

Day 9: Sarchu – Manali, 230 kilometers / 143 miles
After breakfast, you will ride from Sarchu to Manali over Bara-lacha la pass (4,800 meters) and cross Darcha, Jispa, Gemur, and Keylong. From Sissu to Manali, cross the Rohtang Pass (4,050 meters) and descend to Marhi, Gulaba, Kothi, and finally reaching Manali. The journey ends with beautiful memories.

Day 10: Manali – Kullu-Manali Airport (KUU)
You will be dropped off at the airport and this is your departure day.

Thing to do extra

– Authentic Local Food
– Hiking in the mountains
– Meditation and yoga
– Visit Buddhist Monetary
– Photography
– River rafting in Manali / Leh & Nubra Valley
– ATV ride in Leh & Nubra valley
– Camel safari in Nubra Valley
– Hiking
– Paragliding in Manali
– Cultural visits to Monastery

For our tours we use Royal Enfield Himalayan or Classic 550 bikes only.  All bikes are checked and serviced before the start of the tour to make sure that only good bikes are used for the tour.

-Notes
Minor repairs like brake shoe, spark plug, clutch plate, tubes, cable (1 set only), and engine oil are included in the cost. However, if more breakages happen due to rough handling, accidents, theft, etc., the clients will have to bear the cost.

Food and Meal

The Trip includes all meals and beverages, like water and tea, during this tour, are included. You will be served daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner at either the hotel or while on the road. Every day, you’ll get the best food with local Indian taste and flavor for all hotels and resorts, and camps.

At places the lunch is served on the way at running Ladakhi and local food joints with local Ladakhi and Tibetan taste. Dinners will be at the hotel and resort or camp where you stay. In some places, Plane Way Round can plan to visit the best city restaurant to taste local food.

Type of stay

Accommodations is provided in a Mix of Hotels / Guesthouses and Homestays for the duration of the tour.

Getting there

Intermediate
*can ride for 3-4 hours
*average riding experience
*little assistance required
*comfortable with extreme curves and leans
*average experience with unsurfaced roads
*steep ascents and descents

Including the package cost

1. 09 nights accommodations
2. All meals and beverages like water and tea, except lunches at Leh
3. Care of a guide and good company
4. Royal Enfield 500 cc or Himalayan 410cc
5. Support car in which tools, additional fuel, and your luggage will be carried
6. Border permits, ILP permit with all entry fee
7. Access tickets to all sights en route
8. Oxygen bottles and basic medication backup for AMS
9. Motorbike insurance
10. Leh Airport pick up and drop off
11. Minor repairs like break shoe, spark plug, clutch plate, tubes, cable (1 set only), and engine oil

Not including the cost

1. Stay for extra days if any ( we can make bookings for you )
2. Flights to the destination.
3. Fuel for the Bike for duration of tour.
4. Bike Transfer Cost If any
5. Bike rental deposit
6. Bike Damage /fine/ Insurance
7. Extra luggage Jeep ( If any )
8. Extra food Like Starters /Lunch /Dinner all over Pay & Eat ( if Any outside the venue) .
9. Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals, starters (Alcoholic, Mineral, Soft Drinks, Aerated) etc.
10. Extra guide fee, Camera & Video fee ,Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone
11. Any activity apart from mentioned ones.
12. Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances like damage accruing from land blocks, bad weather etc.
13. Any medical expenses incurred during the trip or travel insurance
14. Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances like damage accruing from land blocks, bad weather etc.
15. Anything not mentioned in inclusions
16. GST EXTRA ON BILLING