Overview

Itinerary

Inclusions

₹ 32,500

/ person

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Manali - Leh - Khardungla Cycling Expedition

Dare2Gear

9 Days · 8 Nights

₹ 32,500

/ person

Location

Leh+ 1 More

Highlights

Meals

Daily Breakfast

Complimentary Drinks

Sightseeing

Hotel

Camp

Guesthouse

Overview

Manali – Khardung La Cycle Ride

This is the mecca of Mountain Rides in India and a veritable Bucket List Item for all Cycling Buffs.

Dates: 6th – 14th July ’19

Cost: Rs 32,500 per person

Note: 5% GST applicable on the above price

Itinerary

Day 1

Reach Manali and Our ground team will tie up with you and decide on the meeting point.
Thereafter you are transferred to your hotel, where you meet up and acquainted with other fellow riders.
After getting some rest and post Lunch, we head out for a short orientation/acclimatization ride.
In the evening we retire early, give our bodies a complete rest before the start of our expedition the next day.
Stay at Hotel, Manali

Day 2

Cycling: 35km
Altitude: 3320 Meters
Duration: 5-6 Hours
After an early morning breakfast, we will be Starting our Manali – Khardung La cycle tour from the hotel itself. Hop on the bikes to begin this memorable journey riding through this valley laid with colorful flowers in the fields. The landscape it feels was specifically designed for an adventure-seeking cyclist. Riding through hairpin curves the road leads us to the small town of Marhi.
Stay at Dome tent/ Camping, Marhi

Day 3

Cycling: 78km
Altitude: 3350 Meters
Meters Duration: 7-8 Hours
The day will begin with a climb of 12km to the Rohtang pass, at Rohatang snow peaked glaciers await us in the line of the Horizon. After some relaxation at Rohtang, we descend towards the River Khoksar. After a while of easy riding, we cross Sissu at the foothills of Pir Pinjal range. Later we encounter mountain streams flowing over the roads to reach Keylong.
Stay at Hotel, Keylong

Day 4

Cycling: 48 km
Altitude: 3820 Meters
Duration: 6-7 Hours
With an easy start of the day up to Patseo. Today a rusty rocky terrain awaits us as we pass the tiny hamlet town of Jispa. There is much descend before the climb towards Patseo. Also, today is the first time we experience complete Isolation from the outer world. The day comes to an end as we make a touchdown in Patseo. Overnight at the camp after dinner.
Stay in Dome tents / Camping, ZingZingBAr

Day 5

Cycling 58km,
Altitude 4255 Meters
Duration 4-5 Hours
After an early morning bite, we gradually ascend towards the 2nd pass on this route ‘Baralacha La’, via Zing zing bar. Today we do our climb mostly on tarmac surface, with less traffic.
After crossing the ‘Naughty Baralacha La’, the entire topography of the region changes and we get the first glimpse of the Mountain Desert. Thereafter we descend down to Bharatpur …and from there on taking the rolling terrain to Sarchu.
Stay at Swiss Hut, Sarchu

Day 6

Cycling: 80 Km,
Altitude 4750 Meters
Duration 8-9 Hours
Brace yourself for a challenging ride today, as we will cross two mountain passes in a day. From our campsite, it’s a rolling terrain till the start of Gata Loops, from where we start climbing. After climbing up 22 Loops, we can take a breather with some rolling terrain for few km, before we again ascend to 3rd Pass on this route ‘Nakee La’. We will also be passing through the Lachlung La pass today. The view en route is so mesmerizing that you hardly notice the hard work. From the pass, we will descend to Pang, and relax in the stay domes for the night.
Stay in Dome tents / Camp Pang

Day 7

Cycling 80km,
Altitude 4835
Meters Duration 5-6 hours
This morning only a 5 km climb and you will touch the most beautiful route of your journey called Morrie plains. Scenic beauty with full metal and well-maintained roads. This ride takes you to Taglangla pass after 45km of strenuous climbing. Taglangla pass is 5328meters from the sea makes way for a scenic descend towards Lato. Thereafter a zippy 37 km downhill awaits us, to reach our destination of the day Lato.
Stay at Guest House, Lato

Day 8

Cycling: 82km,
Altitude 3600 Meters
Duration 7-8 Hours
We take it easy today and start at leisure.
Along the River Indus, we ride from Lato/Upshi into the main town of Ladakh ‘Leh’. En route we would crossing and also visit few main monasteries of the region ‘Hemis’, ’Thiksey’ and ’Shey’.
Stay Guest House / Hotel, Leh

Day 9

Cycling 80km
Altitude 5360 Meters
Duration 8-9 Hours
After an early breakfast, we leave for Khardungla pass, the world’s highest mountain pass. You climb past Karakorum and Zaskar mountains to reach Khardungla. We cycle through the scenic valley on the world’s highest motorable road to the top of this journey with a sense of achievement that has no parallel. Celebrate this moment of pride and success with your bike and your fellow riders. Ride or Drive to our hotel in Leh for dinner celebration and to rest for the night.
Stay Guest House / Hotel, Leh

Inclusions

Training guidance for making you ready to ride in mountains with ease.
2 support vehicles
Marshals
Mechanic
Energy food/drinks/bars/juices/fruits/dry fruits/bottled water/ors/glucose/banana shake/ fresh lime soda, during the ride
Stay & all meals in one of the best available hotel/guest house/swiss camp on double/ twin share basis
(supplement charges applicable on single occupancy)
Dietitian recommended food menu, for each day
Medical kit + oxygen cylinder
One spare cycle
After tour party in Leh
Certificate + Leh ride jersey
Bike spares on actual cost

Exclusions

Anything and Everything NOT mentioned in the Include Section

Terms and Conditions

1) It is compulsory to wear a helmet for the entire duration of the ride. Riders without a helmet will not be permitted to start.

2) For night riding, bicycles must be equipped with front and rear lights attached firmly to the vehicle. Lights must be fully functional at all times. If lights will not be working you are not allowed to ride.

3) Every rider must use their lights. All riders must wear a reflective vest that clearly places reflective material prominently on the front and back of the rider. If you will not be wearing reflective vests you are not allowed to ride.

4) This ride is open to any amateur cyclist regardless of his or her cycling affiliations. Riders (under the age of 18) must get a “consent form” signed by his or her parent or legal guardian.

5) To participate in this event, a rider must fill out the registration form, sign a “waiver of liability”, and pay the registration fee.

6) Each rider must be covered by liability insurance, either by a group policy or by a personal policy.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made within 7 days of the ride, full cost shall be charged.

Cancellations made within 15 days of the ride, 50% of the cost shall be charged.

Cancellations made within 30 days of the ride, 25% of the cost shall be charged.