Journey to the Top of the World An Exclusive Himalayan Sojourn Motorcycle Tour

Tour Costing

With hired 500 cc bullet motorcycle – Rs.69,300/- per head.
Bring your own motorcycle or pillion rider – Rs.48,200/- per head
Travel in a Toyota Innova (3 pax per vehicle) – Rs.56,300/- per head.

Tentative Schedule

Day 1 : June 29th 2024 (Sat) : Chandigarh to Manali
Arrive Manali from Chandigarh. Chandigarh to Manali is 8-9 hours drive depending on the traffic at the Swarghat Bilaspur stretch of the National Highway. On arrival check into the Hotel.
Accommodation: Rohtang Heights or similar
Altitude: 2050 m

Day 2 : June 30th 2024 (Sun) : Manali Free Day (Know your bikes)
Free day in Manali to acclimatize and know your Bikes. You may explore Manali town and surrounding areas during the day.
Accommodation: Rohtang Heights or similar
Altitude: 2050 m

Day 3 : July 1st 2024 (Mon) : Manali to Jispa (138 km)
On the second day you will travel towards Jispa. On the route you will cross Keylong (3350 m) & Rohtang Pass (3978 m).
On arrival check into the Hotel.
Accommodation: Ibex or Padma Lodge
Altitude: 3200 m

Day 4 : July 2nd 2024 (Tue) : Jispa – Sarchu – Leh (340 km/ 12 hrs)
You will leave early morning to the higher region, accompanied by zigzag uphill roads in the shadow of hanging glaciers to the scenic Baralacha La (4800 m / 15,748 ft.), before we descend to the Sarchu plateau. Then you go over Lachu Lang La (5090 m / 16,699 ft.)before descending to the gorge of the cliffy KanglaJal to Pang. You will then continue through the vast plateau of Kyang Chu-Thang (plateau of wild donkey) to Lata by passing through Tanglang La Pass 17,585ft, second highest motorable road in the world, reach Upshi for entry of tourist and tourist vehicle, from here drive along with banks of Indus river & Valley. Arrive at Leh by late evening.
Accommodation: Hotel Jigmet or similar
Altitude: 3524 m

Day 5 : July 3rd 2024 (Wed) : Rest in Leh
After you reach Leh you will have a free day in Leh to rest and explore the town on your own. Places of interest near Leh town will be Leh Palace, Stok Palace and Museum , Shanti Stupa, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathhar Sahib and the Zoravar Fort. (This is not included in the package cost but can be arranged if required). Overnight in hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Jigmet or similar
Altitude: 3524 m

Day 6 : July 4th 2024 (Thu) : Leh – Pangong – Leh (290 km)
Leave early in the morning for Pangong Lake (14,500 ft), through Changla Pass 17,350 ft., it is the third highest motor able road in the world. Arrive Pangong Lake, which is the highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China. Enjoy the beauty of the lake. Drive back to Leh, overnight in hotel
Accommodation: Hotel Jigmet or similar
Altitude: 4350 m

Day 7 : July 5th 2024 (Fri) : Leh – Nubra via Khardung-la – Leh (240 km)
Today’s tour will begin with an uphill until the Khardung La, as it is the highest point you will need to be cautious of altitude sickness. Once you have reached on top of the highest motor able pass in the world, you can enjoy the magnificent views of Himalaya and its valleys. You will then head to Nubra for a sightseeing tour and back for Leh and then you will be free for the rest of the day. Overnight stay in hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Jigmet or similar
Altitude: 5540 m (Khardung La Elevation)

Day 8 : July 6th 2024 (Sat) : Depart Leh
After breakfast transfer to the Airport for the flight back to Delhi.
Altitude: 3524 m

Our Biking Cost Inclusions

Pickup from Chandigarh will be provided for, on Day 1.
Accommodation as per the program (Twin-sharing) with all meals
Fuel (only for hired motorcycles)
One (01) Back Up Vehicle for the Bike Tour
Accompanying Mechanic from Manali till Leh drop
All Permits and Taxes
Same day Pangong Sightseeing tour & Nubra sightseeing tour on Day 7 – early morning start with packed breakfast (in an Innova car & 03 pax per vehicle for both sightseeing tours)
Basic First Aid Kit

Our Biking Cost Exclusions

Own Bike transportation cost
Any Motorbikes for Pangong and/or Nubra
Oxygen Cylinders (Disposable) – (few cylinders will be available in the back up vehicle for emergency purposes on direct payment basis)
Any Accommodation or other services in Chandigarh
Any Insurance
Any additional expenses arising due any unforeseen circumstances like Road Blocks/ Bad Weather/ Medical conditions or any other kind of emergency
Anything not mentioned in the above Inclusions

Things to carry

Your Riding Gears including Helmets, Jacket, Lowers, Riding Shoes, extra Socks, Warm cloths etc.
Sun glass with UV Protection
Torch with extra batteries.
Sun Screen lotion and cold cream.
Light towel (should be thin, quick drying kind).
Chapstick or lip balm
Personal toiletries/wind cheater/Tissue rolls.
An identification card (passport for foreigners and any photo id proof like Aadhar Card, DL etc. for Indians), along with a photocopy

Avoid Acute Mountain Sickness

Acute mountain sickness can occur to anyone at an altitude above 10,000 feet’s from the sea level. The most common symptoms of the acute mountain sickness are headache disturbed sleep, loss of appetite, nausea, coughing, irregular breathing, breathlessness, lassitude and lack of concentration, Since Leh Town is situated at an attitude of 11,500 ft. above sea level, it is advisable to take the following precaution, so as to acclimatize your body properly.