11 Days Motorcycle Tour From Manali To Srinagar

Itinerary

• Day 1 -

  Manali – Keylong

  Once you reach Manali the team representative will brief you about the tour plan and then you'll start you trip to Keylong.

  You will cover the first pass along NH 21 from Manali to Leh and reach Rohtang Pass.

  Then reach Lahaul valley which is totally cut off from rest of India in winters as Rohtang Pass is closed due to heavy snowfall.

  You can see confluence of Chandra and Bhaga rivers which forms Chenab at Tandi.

  There is also a detour from Tandi which leads to the Pangi Valley and the Mighty Sach Pass.

  Later in the evening you can visit Kardang Monastery which is 5 Kms from Keylong on the other side of Bhaga River.

  Stay overnight at Keylong which is just half an hours journey from Tandi.

• Day 2 -

  Keylong -Sarchu

  Today you will cover the famous Baralacha La to reach the grazing fields of Sarchu.

  Along the way you can see Surajtal which is the source of river Bhaga (Tributary of Chenab).

  Sarchu serves as a camping ground for the travelers, grazing fields for the local nomads and base camp for acclimatization for trekkers and the Indian Army.

  This place is a heaven for star gazers and photographers interested in landscapes and night photography.

  Make sure you carry enough thermals as the temperature dips drastically at night because of the constant winds that flow in this area.

  Camping at Sarchu.

• Day 3 -

  Sarchu – Leh

  Post breakfast start your journey towards Leh and cover 3 high altitude passes along the second highest motor-able road on the earth.

  Gata loops and Moore plains are some the geographical features that will take your breath away covering 21 hairpin.

  After crossing Nakki La, there is a small water stream known as Whiskey Nallah. It is very difficult to cross this stream when it rains.

  Moore plain is a 40 Km straight stretch which gives you the feeling of being on the roof of the world.

  You can see local nomads grazing their cattle in this area.

  Drive along the Indus to reach the city of Leh.

  Stay overnight in Leh.

• Day 4 -

  Leh Local Tour

  Today you take a breather from the grueling ride you have had from Manali.

  You are free to explore various parts of the Leh city like Stok Palace, Hall Of Fame, Thikshey Monastery, 3 Idiots School and Shanti Stupa.

  Visit the Hall of Fame and Gurudwara Paththar Sahib which is managed by the Indian army.

  All these places lie along the NH1 which goes till Srinagar.

  Drive back to your hotel in the evening for dinner.

  Post dinner you can explore the Leh market.

  Stay overnight in Leh.

• Day 5 -

  Leh – Khardung La (5359m) – Nubra Valley

  Visit the land of Double Humped Camels in Hunder (Nubra Valley).

  Along the way you will cross the highest motor-able road Khardung La.

  You won’t be spending any time at the Khardung La Top today, because of acclimatization issues, so spend some time on the sand dunes and ride the double humped camels of Hunder.

  Then marvel the lit up sky with countless stars which makes for a perfect treat for star gazers.

  Stay overnight in Nubra Valley.

• Day 6 -

  Back to Leh

  Track back the same route to get to Leh and along the way, visit the Dikshet Monastery and spend some time at the Khardung La Top.

  Marvel at the landscape similar to Grand Canyon between North Pallu and Diskit.

  Stay overnight in Leh.

• Day 7 -

  Leh – Chang La — Pangong Tso

  Today you will take a ride to the serene Trans Himalayan Lake, Pangong Tso.

  Enjoy the serenity of the lake at the 3 Idiots point.

  Camping in the middle of Himalayas under the cover of million stars on the shores of the beautiful lake will make for an unforgettable memory.

  Stay will be in Spangmik village, which is on the shores of Pangong lake.

• Day 8 -

  Pangong – Leh

  Track back the same route to get to Leh and explore the local market of Leh.

  Try out local cuisines and restaurants along the famous Changspa and Old Fort Road.

  It’s a delight for the shopaholics as you can get local Pashmina over here.

  Stay overnight at Leh.

• Day 9 -

  Leh – Kargil

  Post breakfast, continue your journey on NH 1 towards Kargil.

  Along the way visit places like Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Paththar Sahib, Sangam (Confluence of Zanskar and Indus rivers).

  Then take a break at Lamayuru for lunch followed by a visit to Lamayuru Monastery which was built in 11th century.

  Then cover 2 high altitude passes to get to the famous town of Kargil.

  Overnight camping at Kargil.

• Day 10 -

  Kargil – Srinagar

  Today, start your journey to the Kashmir valley via Drass and Zoji La.

  Pass along the Drass, which is famous for being the second coldest inhabited place on the earth.

  Then crossing Zoji La and enter the Kashmir Valley.

  Post lunch continue your journey to Srinagar.

  Enjoy the evening with Shikara ride in the famous Dal Lake.

  Stay overnight in a houseboat.

• Day 11 -

  Departure from Srinagar

  Post breakfast, check-out from your hotel.

  Depart from Srinagar to your favored location to conclude this journey.