MOTORBIKING LADAKH
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DAY 1 : MANALI – NAGAR CASTLE – OLD MANALI
We start our bike test drive in morning from Naggar. After lunch we will visit the Hadimbha temple and old Manali.
Manali is named after the lawgiver Manu. The word Manali comes from "Manu-Alaya" which literally means "the abode of Manu”. It is located at an altitude of 2050M in the Beas River Valley. Manali is also famous as Apple country, throughout the valley there are many apple trees introduced by the British.
Nagar Castle was founded by Raja Sidh Singh in 1460. Its architecture is an impressive amalgamation of European and Himalayan. In 1978, this ancient building was handed over to HPTDC to be run as a heritage hotel. Then visit some ancient Hindu temple like Hadimbha 15th
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Khar or Similar : 🏍 Bike Riding : 2Hours /60km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 1900 m.
DAY 2: MANALI – ROTANG LA - KAYLONG.
After breakfast, proceed to Kaylong, the capital of Lahaul Spiti via Rohtang pass (3900m). There are many outdoors actiovites like paragliding or snow-scooter riding. It is a gateway to Lahaul and Spiti, Pangi and Ladakh. This road is also the part of “Routes de l’Impossible”, a French documentary series. Tandi is the last point of refuelling the bikes since there is no fuel station until Leh.
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Tashi Delek or Similar : 🏍 Bike Riding : 4/5 Hours /125km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 3500 m.
DAY 3: KAYLONG – KARDANG – KAYLONG.
Last day of acclimatation, since we have to gain more heights in the next 2/3 days before reaching leh, which is already at an altitude of 3500m. Local sightseeing in Kaylong with a ride to the nearby Kardang monastery (15km).
Kardang Monastery is the most important monastery of the Lahaul Valley. It is facing the capital. Kardang Monastery was established some 900 years back during the 12th century. It is located on the left bank of the river Bhaga. The monastery belongs to the Drukpa Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. Around 10 monks and 10 nuns reside in the monastery. As per the facts, the monastery was established in the later 12th century but was completely ruined after a while. Later in the 20th century, it was rebuilt by Lama Norbu Rinpoche and Lama Kunga.
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel The Gawaling or Similar : 🏍 Bike Riding : 2Hours /50km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 3500 m.
DAY 4 : KAYLONG – PARALACHA LA – SERCHU.
After breakfast, proceed to Sarchu. En route, take a short halt at Suraj Tal Lake for some memorable snaps. Cross the Baralacha pass (5000m) from where we have magnificent view of endless landscape with snow-capped mountains. Reach Sarchu by late afternoon, the border point between the states of Kashmir and Himachal.
🏨 Accommodation: Fix Camp Gold Drop or Similar : 🏍 Bike Riding : 3/4Hours /80km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 4400 m.
DAY 5 : SERCHU – NAMKEY LA – LACHUNG LA - TSOKAR
After breakfast we hit the plains of Sarchu, the border point between the states of Kashmir and Himachal. Here, we finally get into Ladakh. There are about twenty one winding curves along the road from Gata Loops. As we travel along the hairpin bends and curves, we feel the adrenaline rush of being challenged by the terrain. After crossing Lachung La, the landscape changes where the road meanders through a canyon. Short halt at Pang for lunch. Drive towards Leh via Skyangchu Thang, the longest and highest Plateau on earth spanning 42 km,after this you will reach Tsokar.
🏨 Accommodation: Guest House Tsokar or Similar : 🏍 Bike Riding : 5 Hours /110km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 4500 m.
DAY 6 : TSOKAY – POLO KONGKA LA -PUGA – TSOMORIRIRI.
After breakfast drive to Polokongka la (4920m) and then going down towards the Puga Nomadic School. It is run by J & K govt and dedicated to nomads’ children. Hot spring is very famous among the Ladakhi and believed to be cure many diseases. In this valley you can see lots sulfur mines. We then reach the Tibetan village of Sumdo. Another two hour drive to Tsomoriri trough the Namsang la pass (4850m). Visit of the Korzok monastery and then to go view point to enjoy the beauty of the lake at sunset. Tsomoriri Lake (4550m) is one of the most beautiful high altitude lakes, situated in the middle of the elevated valley of Rupshu surrounded by many high peaks.
🏨 Accommodation: Fix Camp Tsomoriri Camps & Ressort or Similar :
🏍 Bike Riding : 4/5Hours /85km. 🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 4500 m.
DAY 7 : TSOMORIRI - CHUMATHANG -UPSHI - LEH.
Before leaving for Leh, we go for one last walk on the shore of the lake to enjoy this splendid place. The drive afterwards is long and wonderful. It gives one tremendous opportunity for photography. We pass through many traditional villages. Short halt for lunch at Chumathang and to see to hot springs. The changes in landscape are difficult to imagine.
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel The Gawaling or Similar : 🏍 Bike Riding : 5/6 Hours /227km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 3500 m.
DAY 8: LEH
Rest day in Leh.
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel The Gawaling or Similar : 🏍 Bike Riding : .
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 3500 m.
DAY 9: LEH KHARDONG LA – DISKET – HUNDAR
After breakfast, drive to Nubra Valley also known as the Valley of Flowers via Khardungla (5602m). It is the warmest region in Ladakh. The road we are taking is considered to be the highest motorable road of the world. En route, we admire the spectacular views of the never-ending snow-capped mountain ranges around Khardungla Pass. After spending some time at the top, we proceed to Nubra. Visit of the gigantic statue of Maitreya Buddha and Diskit Monastery. The monastery belongs to the Gelukpa order of Tibetan Buddhism. It was founded in the 14th century by Lama Changsem Sherap Zangpo, a disciple of Tsongkhapa, founder of Gelukpa, It is the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery of the valley.
🏨 Accommodation : Hotel Nytso or Similar : 🏍 Bike Riding : 4/5Hours /130km.
🍽 Meals : Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude : 3000 m.
DAY 10: SAMSTANLING MONASTERY – KHARDONG LA – LEH.
After an early breakfast, visit Samstanling Monastery located on the other side of Shayok River. We then proceed to Leh via Khardungla (5602m), the ascent is unceasingly upwards. It is like driving towards the clouds.
The monastery, second largest in Nubra, is at the top of the village. It is a relatively recent institution, established in 1833 by Lama Tsultim Nima. Samstanling is dedicated to the Gelukpa school of Tibetan Buddhism and known for its strict discipline.
🏨 Accommodation : Hotel The Gawaling or Similar : 🏍 Bike Riding : 5Hours /150km.
🍽 Meals : Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude : 3500 m.
DAY 11: LEH – SPITUK – BASGO – ALCHI.
In the morning, we go for sightseeing on the Leh – Srinagar Highway. Visit the Spituk monastery and the sikh temple Gurudwara Patthar Sahib constructed and maintained by the Indian Army. Proceed further along towards Basgo and pass by the Indus- Zanskar confluence. A brief halt at Basgo to visit the ancient fort perched on a hill. We end our day trip in Alchi, a typical Ladakhi village where the famous11th century temple complex has been built.
🏨 Accommodation : Hotel Zimskhang or Similar : 🏍 Bike Riding : ¾ Hours /70km.
🍽 Meals : Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude : 3000 m.
DAY 12: ALCHI – LAMAYURU – LEH.
After breakfast, departure for Lamayuru. Lamayuru is the oldest monastery belongs to the red hat sect of Digungpa order of Tibetan Buddhism. The history of the monastery begins with the visit of Arahat Nimagung to this place, when there was merely a lake here. It is said that Arahat made a prophecy that "a monastery will come up at this spot". Thereafter, Mahasiddha Naropa (1016–1100) the great translator Rinchen Zangpo (958–1055) visited the place. Photostop at the Moonland, lunar landscape and enjoy the scenic road back to Leh.
🏨 Accommodation : Hotel The Gawaling or Similar : 🏍 Bike Riding : 5/6Hours /180km.
🍽 Meals : Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude : 3500 m.
DAY 13 : LEH – FLIGHT TO DELHI – DRIVE TO AGRA
In the Morning after breakfast you will be transfer to Leh Airport to take a flight to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi you will be drive to AGRA in the state of Uttar Pradesh. During the drive from Delhi to Agra, you can enhance your experience by enjoying everything that lies on the way.
Overnight at hotel in AGRA.
🏨 Accommodation : The Trident Hotel or Similar. ✈ Flight : 1 hour.
🚍 Route : 4/5 hours /240 km 🍽 Meals : Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude : 350 m.
DAY 14 : TAH MAHAL -DELHI – FLIGHT - FRANCE
Before breakfast, we will take advantage of the sunrise lights to visit the TAJ MAHAL. It's the perfect time to appreciate this world-famous masterpiece. It was built at the request of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to immortalize his love for his wife Mumtaz.
Renowned for its perfection and harmony, symmetry and aesthetics. Together we will discover one of the Seven Wonders of the World and one of the greatest architectural gems of Indo-Muslim art. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Then, we will discover the Agra Fort, built of red sandstone by the Mughal emperors. We will then drive back to Delhi Airport. Return flight to France.
🏨 Accommodation : Hotel for wash & Change ✈ Flight : to France
🚍 Route : 4/5 hours / 240 km 🍽 Meals : Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude : 350 m.
MOTORBIKING LADAKH
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Motorbiking in Ladakh is the ultimate dream of every biker. Nothing compares to the echoes of your Royal Enfield bullet, pleasing firing as your ride through a cold desert plain, surrounded by rocky mountains. Unfortunately, this dream will never come true for most of bikers - it is not easy to organize a Ladakh bike trip, to convince friends to join you and get the necessary government permits. There is also one question in the mind of the most reckless biker: Is a bike trip to Ladakh safe?
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