Highlights Of The Tour

✦ Expedition across several Himalayan mountain, valleys & passes

✦ Riding in Trans Himalayan regions which remain open only in summers

✦ Visit remote & hidden high altitude villages 

✦ Experiencing Tibetan Buddhism, visit more then 1000yrs old monastery

✦ The Little Tibet, Ladakh & Leh town

✦ World’s Highest motorable Pass, Umling La 5798 m

✦ World’s Highest roads  

✦ Worlds Highest Observatory at Hanle 

✦ Experience roads in Pangi valley rated among the dangerous ones in the World 

✦ Visit Mc Leodganj, home to His Holiness The Dalai lama

DETAILED PROGRAMME

Day 01: Arrive Manali 

Arrive Kullu airport, meet on arrival and transfer to your hotel in Manali. Morning free. Afternoon we assemble at the hotel for a small briefing about the tour and then we meet our Royal friend – The Himalayan. Later we take you on a test ride to Naggar Castle and Roerich Art Gallery. Ride back to your hotel for a relaxed evening. Overnight at hotel. 

***Delhi to Manali have overnight Volvo bus service, if you wish we can book you for overnight journey to Manali & will pick you up from Manali bus stand in morning.

Day 02: Manali/ Jibhi (100 kms/ 4 hrs)

Morning after breakfast we start our Motorbike adventure. On your Royal Enfield bikes from Manali to Tirthan Valley. Ride from Manali on NH 21 crossing Kullu town and after crossing tunnel at Aut, we turn to enter Tirthan valley. We ride along Tirthan river to reach Banjar from where it’s an uphill ride to reach Jibhi, our destination for the night. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Jibhi / Kalpa (200 kms/ 7 hrs)

We start our ride in morning, climbing up and crossing over Jalori Pass (3140 m) from where on a clear day a long necklace of Himalayan Range can be viewed including peaks of Kullu region like Deo Tibba, Hanuman Tibba etc. We now descend down towards Satluj valley. We ride crossing Rampur and continue riding Satluj valley, entering Kinnaur and head to Recong Peo the main town of Kinnaur region and climb up to Kalpa village. Kalpa village is located in backdrop of Kinner Kailash mountain range. On arrival check in and overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Kalpa/ Nako/ Tabo (190 kms/ 7 hrs)

Another day of an interesting ride. Its exciting riding the narrow Satluj valley till Khab where Satluj river meets Spiti river and this points is also the reference where we enter the Spiti valley. We ascend upto Nako village, the last among Kinnauri villages located on banks of a small lake. We walk around village and later continue further towards Tabo. Tabo monastery was founded in 996 AD by the great teacher Richensang-po, Tabo is renowned for its breathtaking murals and stucco images – and is often called “The Ajanta of the Himalayas”. The largest monastic complex in Spiti, the old section has 9 temples, 23 chortens, a monks chamber and a nuns chamber. There are several caves adorned with frescoes and contemporary structures too. In trans Himalayan Buddhism, Tabo’s sanctity is next only to Tibet’s Tholing gompa. Overnight at Guest House in Tabo

Day 05: Tabo/ Dhankar/ Hikim/ Kaza (105 kms/ 06-07 hrs)

Today we ride around Spiti valley, exploring the mesmerizing landscape, varied colors of mountains and remote villages & gompas. We start our ride in morning towards Dhankar village & monastery. This Monastery at Dhankar rests high over the valley and is a stupendous example of local architecture. It is regarded to have once been a fort and was also the residence of the ruler of Spiti – the Nano. We ride further higher towards some of World’s highest villages to Comic, Hikim & Langza. Hikim boasting of World’s Highest Post office & Langza village located in backdrop of Chao Chao Kang Nilda Peak. We end the day on reaching Kaza, the main town of Spiti valley. Evening free to explore Kaza town and make some noise “ride hard, party hard”. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Kaza/ Kunzam Pass/ Jispa (200 kms/ 7 hrs)

Morning we start yet another day of fantastic scenic views across Spiti valley. We cross Chichim Bridge which is the highest Bridge in Asia.  What a ride is going to be from here onwards, hold your breaths to ride into the Himalayas. From Chichim we ride towards Losar which is the last Spiti village and from here start the ascend towards Kunzam Pass (4558 m) which lies on main Great Himalayan Range. We get beautiful views of CB ranges and continue further across Chandra valley providing charming scenic views and exciting ride. We ride through the trans Himalayan region crossing Batal, Chatru entering into Lahaul valley. From Gramphoo we continue through Lahaul valley crossing several village likes Sissu, Gondla, Tandi, Keylong, Gemur to Jispa. We check in at the camp for overnight stay.

Day 07: Jispa/ Shinku La/ Padum (155 kms/ 5 hrs)

Today we start our ride to enter Zanskar valley. We ride to cross Shinku La 5091 m and descend down to the valley floor surrounded by towering mountains. We ride along the Zanskar river crossing several tiny villages to reach Purne and from here further to reach Padum by evening. The ride today involves riding in a narrow valley with towering mountains on both sides with enchanting views. On arrival and check in at hotel.

Day 08: Padum/ Sirsir La/ Lamayuru (160 kms/ 7 hrs)

An absolute fantastic ride with excellent views of mountain passes. Its going to be a day of roller coaster ride across Zanskar region, climbing up & down, criss crossing mountains and high passes, viz Zang La, Singe La 4200 m, Sirsir La 4800 m, Hanupatta & Wanla villages to finally reach Lamayuru. One of the most important and largest monastery of Ladakh region Lamayuru located on Srinagar highway. We check in for overnight stay at Lamayuru.

Day 09: Lamayuru/ Leh (150 kms/ 5 hrs)

After breakfast visit the monastery, which is built on a hill slope and has a beautiful statue of Avalokiteshwara, God with thousand arms.  Later we start our ride, watch the spectacular Moon like landscape unfold around you as you depart from Lamayuru monastery. Continue to Leh enroute viewing confluence of Indus & Zanskar river, Magnetic Hill, and Pathar Sahib Gurudwara. Arrive Leh & check in the hotel. Rest of day is free to walk around the town, explore the colorful market or visit Leh Palace. Overnight in hotel.

Day 10: In Leh

Relax and explore Leh town. Walk around the town, enjoy local cuisine or you can walk to Shanti Stupa in evening to enjoy the sunset. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Leh/ Nubra via Khardungla (130 kms/ 6 hrs)

Today after breakfast at your hotel ride to Nubra valley via the famed Khardungla pass (5600 m), which was once the highest motorable pass in the world. Later ride to Nubra valley, take photoshots enroute. The natural home of double hump bacterial camel and famous old silk route, enjoy a small camel ride at the sand dunes. On arrival check in at camp. Evening explore Hunder village. Overnight stay at hotel in Hunder.

Day 12: Nubra/ Shyok/ Pangong Lake (140 kms/ 5 hrs)

Today after breakfast we leave for yet another mesmerizing ride to follow Shyok river to reach Pangong Lake (4250 m). Arrive Pangong, which is the highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China. Enjoy the beauty of the lake. Overnight in camp.

Day 13: Pangong/ Hanle (185 kms/ 5 hrs)

After breakfast we start our ride on banks of Pangong Lake, a breath-taking ride with stunning views of the lake. We ride further deeper into Himalayas crossing the famed battle grounds of 1962 Indo China war, crossing villages of Tsaga and Chushul. Enroute also visit the Warm memorial at Rezang La, built in memory of ferocious battle of Indian soldiers who showed exemplary bravery. Major Shaitan Singh was awarded Param Vir Chakra, the highest gallantry award of India for this battle in 1962. We ride along the Indus river to Loma from where we enter the Tibetan plains leading us to Hanle. Hanle village which is rated as the best place for astronomy observations and has an ISRO observatory. We stay overnight at a local homestay and relax to be ready for an exciting day ahead.

Day 14: In Hanle – scale Umling La **highest pass in World 

Morning we start our ride taking a dirt road for 30 kms, riding across a vast Tibetan plateau and then scaling a mountain pass. We ride down from here to Chisumle from where our ascend to Umling La starts. We reach the top of Umling La, having the distinction of being the highest motorable pass in the World, 5798 m. We click many pictures and spend a little time at the top and then to ride down towards Chisumle and then back to Hanle for overnight.

****Ming La is the new Highest Pass which is yet not open for tourists. On this day of your being in Hanle if its open we ride to Ming La instead of Umling La.

Day 15: Hanle/ Nyoma/ Leh (280 kms/ 7 hrs)

After breakfast we ride back to Loma from where we follow the course of river Indus down towards Leh town. A pleasure & exciting ride with mesmerising views all around. On arrival in Leh, check in and overnight at hotel.

Day 16: Leh/ Tanglang La/ Tsokar (160 kms/ 4 hrs)

We bid adieu to Ladakh and ride till Upshi where we leave Indus valley and start our ride up to Tanglang La Pass (5328 m). From here we ride to Tsokar Lake which is located to a village of same name. The region is home to the Tibetan Wild Ass and lucky few may spot the endangered Black Necked Crane on banks of the lake. Overnight in camp.

Day 17: Tsokar/ Baralacha La Pass/ Keylong (207 kms/ 6 hrs)

After breakfast we ride out of Tsokar to Moore plains which is huge 50 kms vast land used by Tribal shepards for there pashmina Goats. We further ride across high mountains and flat lands, crossing Baralacha La Pass (4800 m) located on the main Great Himalayan Mountain range and from here a trek following CB range leads one till Chandertal Lake. We ride down to Lahaul valley touching the first village Darcha and crossing Jispa to end the days ride at Keylong. Rest of day free to explore the small town at your own pace. Check in and overnight at hotel.

Day 18: Keylong/ Udaipur/ Killar (135 kms/ 6 hrs)

Post breakfast we start our ride into Pattan valley and crossing villages to reach Trilokinath Temple which is revered alike by Hindus & Buddhist of the region. We ride to Udaipur to visit beautiful wooden Pagoda temple of Mrikula Devi temple. From Udaipur we start our exciting ride to Pangi valley, the road is along Chandra Bhaga river and perched & cut across high on cliff. This road is also famously known as The Death Road among travellers. Pangi is a remote valley tucked inside Himalayas and still remain untouched and infrastructure here is basic. We reach Kilar the main village of Pangi valley and spend our night in a basic guest house. 

Day 19: Killar/ Sach Pass/ Chamba (160 kms/ 7 hrs)

Early in morning we start our ride to Chamba town from Pangi. From Killar we ride down to valley floor from where we start ascend through thick woods up towards Sach Pass, a steep and treacherous ascend. We cross the tree line and drive in barren rocky surroundings up to Sach Pass at 4414 m. We pay our respect at the temple at the pass and descend to its meadows which are full of numerous Himalayan flowers in July August. We continue our drive down the mountains passing lush green villages like Bairagarh, Tissa and many others to reach Chamba town located on banks of Ravi river. Check in at hotel. Later visit Laxmi Narayan temple and local market. Overnight at hotel.

Day 20: Chamba/ Dharamshala (190 kms/ 5 hrs)

Today we start our day with a climb to Jot from where we ride down to Kangra valley and following a highway reach Dharamshala. Dharamshala a famous hill station in Kangra valley is also  home to the Tibetan refugee community and is home to His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Evening we explore Mc Leodganj visiting Bhagsunag temple, St Johns Church in the Wilderness and Dalai Lama temple. We spend some more time walking around the colourful Mc Leodganj market before heading back to our hotel to retire for the night.

Day 20: In Dharamshala – explore the town

Today we spend the day riding around Dharamshala, we visit Norbulingka Institute which was set up to preserve Tibetan Handicraft and has workshops of metal work, embroidery, doll making and Thanka making. Also visit St Johns Church in the Wilderness and Dalai Lama temple. Overnight at hotel.   

Day 21: Depart Dharamshala 

Intime transfer to Dharamshala airport to connect flight to Delhi. End of tour.