GREAT HIMALAYAN CHALLENGE

GREAT HIMALAYAN CHALLENGE

GREAT HIMALAYAN CHALLENGE

ABOUT THE TOUR:

A 15 days / 14 nights Manali Kinnaur Spiti Ladakh Motor bike tour with unlimited fun & challenge on bikes crossing several high mountain passes including World’s top two highest mountain passes. The bike safari involves crossing over high mountain passes providing spectacular views of snow capped peaks, rugged terrain and traveling through one of the most spectacular & picturesque landscapes in The World. The motorcycle tour starts from Manali which has an alpine feel, into Kinnaur valley which is a mixture of Hindu & Buddhist cultures, riding into Buddhist dominant region of Spiti which is very similar to rural Tibet and then riding across several mountains entering Ladakh finally conquering Khardung La. Its one Epic tour for all motorcycle enthusiast from all over the World and would test your endurance, physical as well as mental. Come prepared for every possible weather imaginable from scorching sunshine to freezing blizzards, even in mid-summers.    

 

HIGHEST ALTITUDE GAINED: Khardung La 5600 m

 

PLACES COVERED: Manali, Tirthan Valley, Jalori Pass, Sangla valley, Kalpa, Nako, Tabo, Kaza, Ki monastery, Kibber Village, Chandertal Lake, Keylong, Jispa, Darcha, Baralacha La, Naki La, Lachlung La, Tanglang La, Leh, Spituk, Nimu, Khardung La, Nubra Valley.

 

OPERATIONAL PERIOD: 15th June to 15th September

 

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 Sollang Valley and Atal Rohtang Tunnel which is longest tunnel in World at 3000 m. Ride back to your hotel for a relaxed evening. Overnight at hotel. 

 

Day 02: Manali/ Tirthan (110 kms/ 3 - 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 entering the valley to our abode by the river bank. Enjoy the gurgling river or ride further deeper into Tirthan valley to explore its scenic views and villages. Overnight at guest house.

 

Day 03: Tirthan/ Sangla (209 kms/ 8- 9 hrs)

We start our ride in morning, climbing up and crossing over Jalori Pass 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 taking a detour entering the beautiful Sangla valley from Karcham. After a long and a very interesting ride we halt for the night in a camp/ guest house at Sangla. 

 

Day 04: Sangla/ Chitkul (90 kms)/ Kalpa (51 kms)

Today we ride to explore the Kinnaur belt, riding to Chitkul the last remote village towards Indo China border. We then return to Snagla and continue our ride further to Kalpa village. Kalpa village is located in backdrop of Kinner Kailash mountain range. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of day free to explore Kalpa village. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 05: Kalpa/ Nako/ Tabo (190 kms/ 8 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 06: Tabo/ Dhankar/ Pin Valley/ 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 towards Pin Valley, the land of Ibex and Snow Leopards. 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 07: In Kaza – Touch the Sky

Morning we ride to visit Comic which is among the World’s Highest permanently inhabited village and then later visit Hikim boasting of World’s Highest Post office & Langza village located in backdrop of Chao Chao Kang Nilda Peak. Evening free to explore Kaza town & market. Overnight at hotel. 

 

Day 08: Kaza/ Chandertal (117 kms/ 4 – 5 hrs)

Morning after breakfast visit the Ki monastery, 12 kms from Kaza. This centuries – old gompa is a labyrinth of rooms and corridors – and at one time also acted as a fort. It houses valuable Thangkas and offers a panoramic view of the area. We continue our ride further to Kibber village at 4205 m which has now become famous for Snow Leopard sighting in winter months. 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. Now we ride inside deep into 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 towards Chandertal Lake (The moon lake – 4270 m) which is of exquisite beauty between a lower ridge and the main Kunzum range, the outlet being into Chandra river. We check into our camp and after a brief rest, start our walk towards the lake which is about an hour away. Enjoy the beauty of lake and after spending sometime, we walk back to our camp for overnight.

 

Day 09: Chandertal/ Chatru/ Jispa (116 kms/ 6 hrs)

Morning we start our ride from Chandertal lake for yet another breathtaking day of charming scenic views and exciting rides. 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 10: Jispa/ Baralacha Pass/ Sarchu (85 kms/ 3 hrs)

On your bikes from Jispa to Sarchu enroute crossing Darcha and over Baralachala Pass (4800 m). On arrival check in at camp. Evening free to walk around in Sarchu. Overnight in camp.  

 

Day 11Sarchu/ Tanglang La Pass/ Leh (253 kms/ 8 hrs)

On your bikes from Sarchu to Leh crossing over Naki La (4800 m), Lachang La (5065 m) and More Plains. After crossing More plains, climb upto Tanglang La pass (5328 m) which is Worlds IInd highest motorable pass and continue further to Leh. On arrival in Leh by evening check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel 

 

Day 12: In Leh – riding around 

After breakfast ride your Royal Enfield bikes to Nimo to witness the confluence of Zanskar & Indus River. Return to Leh enroute visiting Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and Spituk Monastery. Evening free to walk around exploring Leh market or upto Shanti Stupa to have a glimpse of setting sun & Leh town. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 13: Leh/ Nubra via Khardungla (5600 m) (130 kms/ 6 -7 hrs)

Today after breakfast at your hotel ride to Nubra valley via Khardungla pass (5600 m), which once used to be the highest motorable pass in the world 5600 m and has been recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records. Later drive 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 and enjoy a short Bacterian Camp ride. Overnight stay at camp at Hunder.

 

Day 14: Nubra/ Leh (120 kms/ 5 – 6 hrs)

Today after breakfast we ride back to Leh scaling the Khardng La once again. We end our motorcycle adventure on reaching Leh for a relaxed afternoon. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 15: Depart Leh

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

ADVENTURE DATES

 

 

GROUP 1 6 - 20 JUL 2024
GROUP 2 3 - 17 AUG 2024
GROUP 3 31 AUG - 14 SEP 2024

 

PRICES

 

Rider                    USD 3000

Pillion                   Not recommended 

 

The above price is on per person twin sharing basis. If you wish to have your own independent room USD  550 would be the supplement 

 


PRIVATE TOURS

These tours can also be organised as private tours for you alone, a couple, group of friends or a motorcycle club. We can tailor-make the tour as per your wishes & desires. If you wish to add few more days or add a shorten the length of rides or take an extension tour to view Taj Mahal or Jaipur or a beach holiday to Goa. Let us know your requirement and we would be delighted to work out a memorable adventure specially for you. 

 

 

YOUR PRICE INCLUDES

 

✓ Transfers to/from Airport and Hotel
✓ Accommodation on twin sharing basis in A category hotels/ guests houses/ camps/ tents 

✓ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the tour (during ride in remote areas Lunch can be at a local dhaba/ restaurant/ packed box)

✓ Royal Enfield Himalayan or Standard 500
✓ All Fuel for the ride 
✓ English speaking guide
✓ First Aid Box and Oxygen on high altitude adventures
✓ Mechanics with all necessary spare parts
✓ Support vehicles to carry your luggage, spare, extra fuel
✓ Bottled mineral water throughout the adventure
✓ Tea/Chai & snacks en-route
✓ Permits & environment fees for restricted areas
✓ All entrance fees to places of visit

 

NOT INCLUDED

 

✗ Any flight international or domestic 

✗ Travel Insurance 

✗ Personal expenses

✗ Tips

✗ Alcoholic drinks

✗ Anything not mentioned in above price include column

 

BOOKING A SEAT & PAYMENT

 

INR 50000 deposit must be made at the time of booking to enable us hold your seat on confirmed basis. Balance payment would have to be made maximum 8 weeks before the tour start date. 

 

For other Terms & Conditions please write to us at info@himalayanmotorbike.com or whatspp on +919418005235