Manali-Ladakh One-Way Ride 2022
Trip Overview
Hop on the bike and take the most celebrated route of the world to get an exciting and delighting experience. Want to know how? Take a look at this Manali-Leh road trip of 8 days/ 9 nights to create beautiful memories. This trip is perfect for a lover of starry nights, scenic mountains and serene lakes.
Highlights
- Take the bike trip on a rented bike or your own bike.
- Be accompanied by an experienced road captain and a back-up vehicle while on this trip
- Accommodate at a deluxe camp while in Nubra valley and Pangong Lake
- Pass through the Himalayan mountains while travelling through Manali Leh Highway to Ladakh
Route: Manali - Rohtang - Sarchu - Leh - Khardung La - Nubra - Turtuk - Pangong Tso - Leh
Why Choose This?
- No Hidden Costs: All-inclusive price with no hassle of paying on multiple occasions during the trip.
- Fixed Departures: All available dates on the calendar are bookable.
- Premium Stays: All accommodations during the ride in comfortable hotels and deluxe camps. All with attached washroom.
- Bike Rent and Fuel: For rented bike options, bike rent, as well as fuel, is included in the price.
- All Permits and Fees: No hassle of paying permit fees, entry fees or wildlife fees during your ride. It's all included in the price.
Bike Ride Overview
Escape into the mesmerizing beauty of Leh via Manali in this Manali-Leh one way ride of 8 days/ 9 nights. Let it take you through the magnificent valleys and plains of Ladakh on a Royal Enfield bike. Begin the tour from Manali covering Rohtang pass, the serene Pangong Tso Lake, Indus, Shyok Rivers, Nubra Valley and Khardung La.
All these incredible landscapes will unravel as you move ahead in the tour. You will stay at the riverside or other camps so that you can enjoy the gorgeous starry nights in Ladakh and witness its enchanting and magical powers.
Enjoy your ride with an experienced road captain and a fully equipped backup vehicle to avoid any glitches. So it is the time when you stop believing what people say, and actually go and see, capture, admire it yourself!
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Delhi to Manali | Volvo Transfer | (560 km | 12 hours)
- Day 2: Arrive in Manali
- Day 3: Ride from Manali to Jispa (140 km | 8-9 hours)
- Day 4: Ride from Jispa to Sarchu (85 km | 5-6 hours)
- Day 5: Ride from Sarchu to Leh (250 km | 9-10 hours)
- Day 6: Ride from Leh to Nubra Valley via Kardung La Pass (159 km | 4-6 hours)
- Day 7: Ride from Nubra Valley to Turtuk to Nubra Valley (160 km | 4/6 hours ride)
- Day 8: Ride from Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake (274 km | 8-10 hours)
- Day 9: Ride from Pangong Lake to Leh (223 km | 7-9 hours)
- Day 10: Checkout from Leh hotel
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi to Manali (560 km | 12 hours)
- Reach Manali from Delhi by taking an overnight journey in a semi-sleeper Volvo bus.
- All the information regarding the report time and bus tickets will be shared 48 hours prior to the day of travel.
Day 2: Arrive in Manali
- Your arrival will be followed by acclimatization and orientation process along with a briefing about the Ladakh ride.
- The allotment of bikes and trial run would take place in the evening.
Day 3: Ride from Manali to Jispa (140 km | 8-9 hours)
- The ride to Ladakh will begin post your breakfast.
- Ride through the Vashsith Hot Springs, Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass, Keylong where you will encounter snow.
- You will be staying for the night in Jipsa.
Day 4: Ride from Jispa to Sarchu (85 km | 5-6 hours)
- Head to Sarchu after you have had a nice warm breakfast.
- You will ride to Suraj Taal and Deepak Taal which are two breathtaking high altitude lakes in the Lahaul and Spiti region, Baralacha La Pass, Darcha, Zing Zing Bar, Chandrabhaga River.
- You will be staying for the night at the camps/guest house in Sarchu.
Day 5: Ride from Sarchu to Leh (250 km | 9-10 hours)
- Post breakfast you will resume your ride to Leh through Nakeela Pass, Whisky Nallah, Lachulung La Pass, Pang, Beautiful More Plains and Tanglang La Pass.
- The ride from Sarchu to Leh is 250 kilometres and will take 9 hours. You will be staying at a hotel in Leh.
Day 6: Ride from Leh to Nubra Valley via Kardung La Pass (159 km | 4-6 hours)
- On day 5, you would be assigned your bikes and would be riding to the famous Nubra Valley.
- The road to the Nubra Valley will take you across what is claimed to be the highest motorable road on earth – Khardung La.
- Overnight stays would be arranged near Nubra Valley.
Day 7: Ride from Nubra Valley to Turtuk to Nubra Valley (160 km | 4/6 hours ride)
- On the sixth day, you would be riding from Nubra to Turtuk. Turtuk was occupied by Pakistan till the year of 1971.
- Turtuk is the last village prior to the LoC and is a beauty on its own, absolutely stunning.
- Post the tour of Turtuk you would be riding back to Nubra Valley, for an overnight stay.
Day 8: Ride from Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake (274 km | 8-10 hours)
- An off-roading experience to Pangong Lake awaits you.
- The route for the ride will be Nubra to Pangong via Shyok River or Wari La Pass.
- The overnight stay will be at camps set near the enchanting blue lake.
Day 9: Ride from Pangong Lake to Leh (223 km | 7-9 hours)
- Time to head back to Leh.
- Head back to Leh and stop by the famous school from the Bollywood movie '3 Idiots' and Shanti Stupa.
- You will cross the second highest pass on this day Chang La and also Tsoltak a small high mountain lake.
- Post your arrival in Leh, overnight stays would be arranged for you.
Day 10: Checkout from Leh hotel
- On day 10, bid your farewell to all the new friends you made on this ride.
Places Covered in this Bike Tour
Manali - Jispa – Solang Valley – Rohtang Pass – Keylong – Sarchu – Baralacha La Pass – Darcha – Zing Zing Bar – Suraj Taal – Lachung La Pass – Pang – Moray Plains – Tanglang La Pass – Leh Ladakh – Khardung La – Nubra Valley – Turtuk - Patharsahib Gurudwara – Hall of Fame – Shanti Stupa – Wari La Pass – Changla La – Pangong Tso Lake
Basic Details
Inclusions
- Accommodation in deluxe accommodation in Manali.
- Parking facility in Manali.
- Accommodation in deluxe hotels and camps with attached washrooms.
- Stay at twin sharing basis for couples and a triple sharing basis for the group.
- Meals during the trip (Breakfast and Dinner from Day 2 to Day 9).
- Daily Breakfast ( From Day 3 to Day 9)
- Daily Dinner (From Day 2 to Day 8)
- One way Volvo bus tickets from Delhi to Manali.
- Hot water bucket available on request.
- Bike rental charges for Royal Enfield 500 cc (RE Himalayan can be arranged - choose add-on while booking).
- Fuel for the rented bikes, as per the itinerary.
- Safety helmet for riders and pillions.
- Buffet breakfasts and dinners as per the itinerary.
- Expert road captain for the bike ride.
- Permits and Wildlife fees for restricted areas in Ladakh for Indian Nationals.
- Backup vehicle (Innova/tempo traveller or similar) for the ride.
- Luggage space for one Rucksack per person in the support vehicle.
- Royal Enfield motorbike mechanic for the entire road trip.
- Basic first aid kit, medicines, oxygen cylinders.
Exclusions
- Lunch during the trip.
- Monument entry charges.
- Any airfare or transport outside of the itinerary.
- Any personal expenditures.
- In-line permit cost for foreign nationals (Available as an add-on while booking).
- Any kind of insurance, accident, theft, medical, evacuation etc.
- Any item, activity or facility other than clearly mentioned within the inclusions & itinerary above.
- Any spare parts of any kind or bike damage repair etc.
- Refundable security deposit of Rs. 10,000 per bike (pay by Cash / Paytm / Cheque) at the time of bike allocation.
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Important Information
Note:
- As of the 14th of March, the petrol price in Delhi is INR 95.4 per liter. We would be able to bear this price increase till it reaches INR 100 per liter. Beyond which if there is any increase in price, the balance would be directly payable by the guest.
- As of today, the diesel price in Delhi is INR 86.67 per liter. We would be able to bear an increase of INR 5 per liter. Beyond which if there is any increase in price, the balance would be directly payable by the guest.
Payment Policy
- Book with 10% of the total amount if you book more than 30 days in advance.
- Booking amount is fully refundable.
Accommodation
- Kullu-Manali: Seven Hills / Hotel Kalinga or similar
- Jispa: Gemur Camps / Jispa Valley or similar
- Sarchu: Red Rock / Holiday Makers or similar
- Leh: Horpo Hotel / Zik Zik hotel or similar
- Nubra: Lasthnag / Olathang or similar
- Pangong: Aspisious Camps / Wonderland Camps or similar
Please Note
- All riders must be 18 years of age or older
- Members below 16 years of age are not permitted to travel on the bike as pillion. They can travel in SUV/Traveller.
- Kids below 3 years of age are not recommended to join the trip.
- A valid Driving License is mandatory for the rider.
- Own Bike option is where riders will be getting their self-owned bike (bike should be registered in your name or on blood relative) - Transportation/transfer cost and road support to reach the reporting location are not included in the price.
- The customer is liable to pay any repair cost for any damage made of the rental bike.
- In case the road is closed to Khardung La or Nubra to Pangong and not safe for bikes then transfers to Leh-Khardung La-Nubra-Pangong Leh circuit will be done on Traveler/SUV at no extra cost.
- If there are any additional expenses due to bad weather or any other reason beyond the control of the tour operator on account of hotel stay, transportation, and meals etc. extra bill will be raised. Neither Trodly nor the participating suppliers/hotels will be responsible for the additional expenses.
- If any member wishes to leave in-between the tour then he/she has to pay the cost for transportation of bike from point of leaving the tour till Manali/Srinagar drop ie Rs.10,000 per bike.
Things to Pack
- Mandatory Documents
- 2 Copies of this itinerary.
- Valid photo ID for each member.
- 2 passport size photograph.
- Valid driving license (for riders).
- Clothing and Gears
- Riders Down Jacket, Lower, ankle length waterproof shoes (gumboots) with the good grip and thick sole, gumboots.
- Heavy Woolen Clothing including woollen socks (Severe Cold / Snow)
- Windproof Woolen Hand Gloves (Severe Cold / Snow), Raincover, Ponchos
- At least 2 pairs of thermal.
- Hats / Caps
- Sunscreen lotion (SPF 50 or greater) or Sunblock
- 2-3 Extra Shorts,
- An extra slipper and an extra towel for backpack
- Long-sleeved over a shirt and a thin pair of pants as the night gets a bit cold
- Riding gloves, cap, muffler, balaclava, socks woollen and cotton 5-6 pairs.
- Elastic bungee to tie stuff on the motorcycle if required.
- One 60L backpack with rain cover.
- UV sunglasses for bike riding/extra spectacles with cover if you wear one.
- Handy torch.
- Hand Sanitiser (Dettol, Lifebuoy) – Recommended.
- Small water bottle, 1 Ltr - 2 units.
- Chocolates, toffees, chips, chewing gums, mouth freshener, dry fruits etc.
- Personal toiletry kit - Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, tissue papers, hair oil, moisturising cream, cold cream, lip balm.
- Mobile & amp; Mobile Charger, Power bank. No Networks are available during Manali Leh Srinagar Highway. Limited connectivity in Leh. No connectivity in Ladakh-Nubra/Pangong/Shyam Valley
Book with 10% of the total amount if you book more than 30 days in advance.Booking amount is non-refundable.
Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if cancelled before 30 days
- 25% refund if cancelled before 45 days
- No refund after that
*Advance payment is non-refundable
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Manali is well connected with Delhi and Chandigarh. Best way to reach Kullu or Manali is via overnight bus from Delhi/Chandigarh. You can take semi-sleeper Volvo AC buses or normal sleeper buses. The bus journey take 11-13 hours to reach Kullu and a further 1 hour to reach Manali. Tickets should be booked online. We suggest you choose government run buses such as HPTDC and HRTC as they are seldom late and run as per schedule.
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Manali Leh highway usually opens in first or second week of June and remains open for about five months. Manali to Leh road usually gets closed from September end or early October depending upon weather conditions that particular year.
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Once Manali Leh Highway is officially open, it is quite safe to travel and roads gets better and better till September as BRO keeps repairing bad stretches. In terms of safety your preparation, following safety guidelines and the weather plays an important role too.
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The Manali-Leh route has some of the world\'s highest mountain passes. The five mountain passes that you would be crossing on journey to Leh from Manali are Rohtang Pass, Baralacha La, Nakeela Pass, Lachulung La Pass and Tanglang La Pass.
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Meet-up Information/Reporting Point
- Volvo bus stand, Majnu Ka Tila, Volvo near Majnu Ka Tilla, New Aruna Nagar, Delhi.
- The exact reporting address, the local contact person details and phone number will be shared in the booking voucher, sent on your registered email.
₹ 32600 Per Person
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