Itinerary Details
Day 1: Arrival in Manali (By bus)
Your tour starts as you arrive in Manali by bus. Meet with our tour representative, who will assist you with a swift transfer to one of our listed hotels. Complete check-in formalities and unwind. Have lunch at the hotel (not mentioned in inclusions) and prepare for your much-awaited motorbike trip. Then, get your wheels rolling on the winding roads of Kullu Valley. The joy ride is coupled with the scenery of the mighty Himalayas on one side and untamed River Beas. But be watchful of the tricky roads.
After an exciting day, return to the hotel for dinner and sleep peacefully.
Day 2: Manali - Jispa (92 km / 3 hours)
Wake up early, savor breakfast, and checkout from the hotel. Get ready for an adventurous day as it will take you to the famed Rohtang Pass. Then, drive through Lahaul, the home to monasteries and monks.
Later, proceed to Tandi – a small village above the union of Bhaga and Chandra Rivers. Up next, you will be moving to Keylong. Get your motorbike serviced here, if required. Then, meandering through the snowy peaks, you will reach Jispa. From here on, you will find smooth roads. Finally, check in to the hotel and refuel yourself with a filling dinner.
Afterward, slip into your cozy beds and sleep.
Day 3: Jispa - Sarchu (78 km / 2.5 hours)
Arise for a nutritious breakfast and checkout from the hotel. As you set on to discover Ladakh by bike tour, drive to Sarchu. You have to beat the first challenge of the route - Bara-Lacha La (4890 m). You will experience Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) effects with the increasing altitude. But stay strong as you have to conquer more, especially at the Bara-Lacha La peak.
Then, drive downhill and be cautious as it will be rough till Bharatpur. From there, as you proceed to Sarchu, road conditions get better. Finally, arrive at Sarchu camp, and relax after the strenuous drive. Later, have dinner and sleep restfully at the camp.
Note: Consume lots of fluids while driving to stay dehydrated.
Day 4: Sarchu - Leh (259 km / 7-8 hours)
On day 4 of your Ladakh bike trip 2023, check out and gear up for a challenging drive to the Gata Loops ascent. A series of 21 hairpin bends takes you to Nakee La (4769 m) – the 3rd highest mountain pass on the Leh-Manali route. Next, Drive-up Lachulung La (5059 m), and from here, you will reach Pang - a temporary tent settlement.
Next, you have to go up Taglang La (5328 m) – the fifth and last high mountain pass route. Halt en route and visit Thiksey and Shey monasteries. Then, riding through the challenging roads and soaking in the serenity around, you will reach Changspa where you will check in to the hotel and make the most of the leisurely evening, just the way you want.
Later, have a hearty dinner at the hotel, followed by a sound sleep.
Day 5: Leh – Nubra (116 km / 4 hours)
Post breakfast, checkout from the hotel. On this day of your Ladakh bike tour, you will be heading to Nubra Valley via Khardung La. Your next halt will be North Pullu. Relax and regain your strength here while munching on some snacks. And then, resume your journey. En route, seek blessings at Diskit Monastery. On arrival at Nubra Valley, check in to the camp. After some rest, enjoy riding a double-hump camel.
Return to the camp and dig into a delectable dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Nubra - Pangong Lake (274 km / 8 hours)
Wake up and have a filling breakfast. Then, checkout from the camps and ride to Pangong Lake via Shyok. This blue lake displays a striking contrast to the arid mountains around. En route, cross Chang La – one of the world’s highest motorable roads. When you reach Pangong, check into the camp. Relax and soak in the lake’s ethereal beauty.
When the night falls, savor a sumptuous dinner and sleep comfortably.
Day 7: Pangong - Leh (229 km / 6 hours)
Distance from Pangong to Leh: 216 km
Travel Time: 13 hours (approx.)
Kick start your day with a wholesome breakfast and checkout from the hotel. From today onwards, your journey back home commences. Ride to Leh. On arrival, check in to the camp and rest. Next, visit Shanti Stupa, a spectacular white structure. Then, go shopping to buy home souvenirs from Leh. Also, soak in the scenery of Indus Valley and the Zanskar Range.
Once the day is over, return to the camp for dinner and sleep.
Day 8: Leh - Sarchu (259 km / 7-8 hours)
Distance from Leh to Sarchu: 259 km
Travel Time: 7 hours (approx.)
Begin your day 8 of the bike tour in Ladakh with a hearty breakfast and checkout from the camps. Then, tread your wheels back to Sarchu while crossing Pang. Your arrival in Sarchu is marked by check-in to the hotel. The remaining day is at your leisure. Enjoy it just as you want. Later, have dinner and have a comfortable stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Sarchu - Manali (210 km / 6 hours)
After a healthy breakfast, checkout from the hotel. Drive to Manali. Reach Bara-Lacha La till noon followed by a smooth drive to Lahaul. Your drive proceeds to Rohtang Pass and you reach Manali at night. Check-in to the hotel, have dinner, and have a comforting sleep.
Day 10: Manali (Departure)
Today, your Ladakh bike trip package ends. So, after breakfast, checkout from the hotel. Leave Manali with a heartful of memories, a camera loaded with pictures and videos, and an experience of a lifetime.
