Motorcycle Expedition From Manali To Srinagar Via Ladakh

Itinerary

• Day 1 -

  Arrive in Manali

  Reach Manali, spend time to explore the place and take rest.

  Visit some local markets and a temple and other famous sightseeing spots of Manali.

• Day 2 -

  Travel to Jispa from Manali

  Drive for almost 135 kilometers, after 5 hours you will reach Jispa.

  Cross the Rohtang Pass (3980m) en route with amazing views of Pir Panjal range also.

• Day 3 -

  Jispa to Sarchu ride

  On this day you will be driving from Jispa to Sarchu which is about 95 kilometers and you will ride for four hours.

  It’s a double pass linking both the upper Chandra and Bhaga valleys with the Lingti valley and the vast Lingti plains around Sarchu.

• Day 4 -

  Ride to Leh from Sarchu

  Enjoy a reverberating ride to Leh from Sarchu which is a stretch of 233 kilometers that can consume almost 7 to 8 hours.

  On your way, you will be crossing two high passes, Lachlung La (5065m) and Tanglang La (5360m).

• Day 5 -

  A sightseeing ride around Leh

  On this day, you have ample opportunity to sight the attractions of Leh.

  Ride to Shey, Thiksey and Hemis gompa (monastery) accompanied by a local guide loaded with information on the history and practices of these gompas.

  The main attraction in Shey is the 12 meter Shakyamuni Buddha statue inside the Dresthang Gompa.

  Thiksey Gompa, which is close to Shey is about 17 kms from Leh and it is considered to be one of the most beautiful gompas in Ladakh and belongs to the Gelukspa order.

  Drive to Hemis, that is located about 45 kms south of Leh and it belongs to the Drukpa order.

  An optional rafting trip can be arranges for the adventure lovers and the time taken will be 3 to 4 hours.

  After lunch from the hotel you can roam around the locality and enjoy a leisure time.

• Day 6 -

  Ride to Khardung La

  Ride from Leh to Khardung La (5602M) and from there to Hunder (4000M) enjoy an active ride for 5 hours.

  Nubra valley is one of the attractions of this day which is known as the valley of flowers, the routes are covered with greenery and beautiful scenery.

• Day 7 -

  Embark on for a ride to Samstanling gompa in Sumoor

  After breakfast ride to the Sumoor and visit Samstanling gompa.

  Spend some time here and then ride back to Leh and enjoy an overnight stay in hotel.

  You will be taking almost 6 hours to cover the entire trip.

• Day 8 -

  Ride to Chang La and post to it ride to Pangong Tso

  Cross the Chemrey gompa, green cultivated fields, typical Ladakhi houses and hairpin bends on your route to see Chang La (5320 m).

  Then reach Pangong Tso (4350m), a never be missed lake in a trip to Leh Ladakh; rivet in the blue water and the surrounding mountains.

  The ride will take almost 4 to 5 hours.

• Day 9 -

  From Pangong Tso to Leh

  Have a nice journey from Panong Tso to Leh and also a return trip to Leh, take rest afterwards.

  Enjoy the ride that stretches for 5 hours approximately and Leh locates at a height of 3500 meters.

• Day 10 -

  Visit Kargil after a long ride from Leh

  Enjoy the sights in Kargil after a ride of 6 to 7 hours from Leh.

  Witness the relishing confluence of Zanskar and Indus on your way.

• Day 11 -

  From Kargil to Srinagar

  Srinagar is the last destination of the tour which is 225 kilometers away from Kargil via Zozilz pass and Sonamarg.

  The total time you will take today is 7 hours approximately and your trip ends here.