Itinerary Details
Day 1: Manali: Arrival and Sightseeing
On arrival at Manali airport/railway station, our representative will greet you and escort you to your hotel. Upon arriving, check in to the hotel, and relax for a while. After getting refreshed, get ready to explore the local markets of Manali and enjoy shopping. You can buy any additional gear for your onward trip if you wish. Around 4:30 pm, the motorbike team will start allotting the bike to riders. After completing the process, go for a test drive. Once over, return to the hotel at night, enjoy your dinner and restore your energy with a sound sleep.
Note: Gears and other items at your own cost.
Day 2: Manali - Sarchu via Atal Tunnel
Distance from Manali to Sarchu: 210 km
Travel Time: 6 hours (approx.)
Enjoy an early morning breakfast at the hotel and get ready to start your Himalayan expedition around 7.30 am. First, say goodbye to Manali and drive towards Jispa via Atal Tunnel, the World’s Longest Highway Tunnel. Then, continue your ride towards Sarchu via Baralacha la, one of the highest motorable passes in India. On arrival, check in to the camp and relax. Later, enjoy dinner and get over the journey fatigue with a refreshing sleep.
Day 3: Sarchu – Tsomoriri Lake via Tsokar Lake
Distance from Sarchu to Tso Moriri Lake: 228 km
Travel Time: 7 hours (approx.)
Arise for a nutritious breakfast and then drive towards Tso Moriri via Tsokar Lake. Tso Moriri Lake is the largest high-altitude freshwater lake and is home to several animals, including Tibetan Ass, Great Tibetan Sheep, Tibetan Gazelle (Antelope), and Tibetan Wolf. Spend a peaceful evening observing them, and later, head back to the tented hotel/cottage for a delicious dinner, and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 4: Tsomoriri- Hanle: Enjoy the Best Scenic Route
Distance from Tso Moriri to Hanle: 159 km
Travel Time: 4 hours (approx.)
After a toothsome breakfast, check out from the tented hotel/cottage. Today, your ride will take you to one of the popular destinations, Hanle. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery while crossing Mahe Bridge and Nurpa Pass.
Once you reach Hanle, enjoy a cozy stay with locals at a local guest house/homestay. If time allows, you can explore the nearby places and admire the stunning beauty of this Trans-Himalayan region. After dinner, surrender yourself to the dream world. Overnight stay in the homestay.
Day 5: Hanle - Pangong Lake via Tsagala Pass
Distance from Hanle to Pangong Lake: 311 km (approx.)
Travel Time: 7 hours (approx.)
On day 5th, wake up early in the morning, enjoy your delicious breakfast, and complete the checkout formalities. Proceed towards Pangong Lake via Chushul and Tsaga La Pass. After reaching your destination, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and unwind. Later before dusk, visit Pangong Lake, one of the highest saltwater lakes in India. After spending a peaceful time near the lake, back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 6: Pangong – Nubra valley via Shayok River
Distance from Pangong Lake to Nubra Valley: 274 km (approx.)
Travel Time: 7 hours (approx.)
Distance from Pangong Lake to Hunder: 240 km (approx.)
Travel Time: 6 hours (approx.)
Distance from Hunder to Nubra Valley: 85 km (approx.)
Travel Time: 2 hours (approx.)
Break your night-long fast at the hotel and checkout. You will now be biking towards Nubra valley via Shyok valley. Delight in the spectacular vistas during the road trip. Before reaching Nubra valley, take a halt at Hunder to explore the scenic village and visit Diskit Monastery. You can get glimpses of the valley from the top of the monastery. Then, continue your ride towards Nubra. On arrival, complete the check-in formalities and relax. Enjoy a delicious dinner and slip into your cozy bed for a restful sleep.
Day 7: Nubra Valley - Leh City via Khardong la
Distance from Nubra Valley to Leh: 159 km
Travel Time: 4 hours, 25 minutes (approx.)
Distance from Nubra Valley to Khardung La Pass: 120 km
Travel Time: 3 hours, 20 minutes (approx.)
Distance from Khardung La Pass to Leh: 39 km
Travel Time: 1 hour (approx.)
Greet the day with a toothsome breakfast, complete your check-out formalities, and get ready for another unparalleled experience. Today you will be driving towards Leh. During the ride, you will be passing through Khardung La Pass. Upon arrival in Leh, complete the check-in, and relax. The rest of the day is at leisure. Explore the natural setting of the place, take a leisure walk, and get back to the hotel. Finally, enjoy dinner at night and have a calm sleep.
Day 8: Leh: A day at Leisure
Enjoy your delicious breakfast, and get ready to enjoy the local sightseeing tour of Leh. Your bike will be carried for maintenance and repair for the half-day, and later in the evening, it will be handed over to you. Meanwhile, you can explore the local market and buy souvenirs. You can also relish the delicious regional cuisines. After exploring the town, get back to the hotel with souvenirs and good photographs. Finally, enjoy dinner at night and slip into your cozy bed for a restful sleep.
Day 9: Leh – Kargil via Alchi, Lamayuru
Distance from Leh to Kargil: 217 km
Travel Time: 4 hours (approx.)
Kickstart your day with a healthy breakfast, check out from the hotel, and head towards Kargil. Delight in the scenic views during the road trip, take the NH1 and experience the best bike ride experience ever. En route, visit Alchi Monastery and later drive through Magnetic Hill, Military Hall of Fame, and the confluence of Indus and Zanskar River. Finally, continue your ride towards Kargil via Fotu La pass. On arrival at Kargil, complete your check-in formalities at the hotel. Then, savor the delightful dinner and have a restful sleep.
Day 10: Kargil to Sonamarg Zojila pass
Distance from Kargil to Sonamarg: 123 km
Travel Time: 3 hours (approx.)
After having a toothsome breakfast, checkout from the hotel. Today, you will be driving towards Sonmarg via Drass, known as the second coldest inhabited place in the world. En route, you will join the breathtaking Zoji La Pass. After reaching Sonamarg, complete your check-in customs at the hotel. Here, your bike expedition comes to an end. So get over the journey fatigue with a refreshing sleep.
Day 11: Srinagar: The Tour Concludes
Wake up to a delicious breakfast, checkout, and leave the hotel around 7:30 am to reach Srinagar. If time favors, you can explore some of the best places in Srinagar. As your Manali to Srinagar via Tso Moriri Group Bike Tour concludes, you will have an assisted transfer to the Srinagar Airport for your journey back home.
