You Are arrival in New Delhi, India. Our team members will greet you and help you with this process. The drive to Manali will be a long one (550 Km / 341 Miles) with a stop in Chandigarh. The total journey duration will be 14 Hours apprx. You will be escorted to your hotel in Manali so that you can charge up for warm up ride.
Day 1 riding distance: 44 Km / 27 Miles (back and forth)
DAY 2: Manali to Marhi.
The Grand Himalayan Mountain Bike Tour officially starts today with a gradual climb to our first campsite destination Marhi (3329m / 10900 Ft). You will have enough time to check out the beautiful Deodar and Pine forests, waterfalls and meet local people on the way. Your tents will be set up in the pristine campsite surrounded by epic view. Our personal chef will prepare snacks and dinner for you so that you can gain energy for the following day.
Day 2 riding distance: 36 Km / 22 Miles
DAY 3: Marhi to Sissu.
ride starts with an epic climb to the first Pass of the tour; Rohtang Pass aka Rohtang La situated at 3988m / 13084 Ft. An early start is recommended to avoid the traffic. Here you will get enough time to capture the snow peaks in your camera and it’s all downhill from there. You will officially enter the Lahaul Valley while negotiating couple of stream crossings. We should reach Sissu before evening where you will get to relax in our campsite while our Chef takes care of us with great food full of energy.
Day 3 riding distance: 51 Km / 31 Miles
DAY 4: Sissu to Jispa. (August 15, 2015)
You will observe the tree line fading away from today. The terrain becomes rough and dusty while the sun becomes wild. The silence in these big mountains is a different trip which you all must experience while checking out the surroundings filled with high Himalayan ranges.
Day 4 riding distance: 53 Km / 33Miles
DAY 5: Jispa to Zing Zing Bar.
By this day you will be tough and ready to face the wicked Himalayan terrain while heading to Zing Zing Bar. Don’t mistake it for a party base though. You will spot many food shacks and people working in harsh conditions while you head to the campsite located at the base of Bara-Lacha-La. Epic view all around.
Day 5 riding distance: 30 Km / 18 Miles
DAY 6: Zing Zing Bar to Sarchu.
Yet another day with a wicked climb ahead to another pass (Bara-Lacha La) situated at 4918m / 16135 Ft. It’s not easy as the climb is packed with loose gravel, rocks and no vegetation at all. You will be surprised to see tough road workers living and working in this area with their children. The ride after the pass becomes pleasant as gravity pulls you most of the times till you reach our campsite at Sarchu. This silent campsite is surrounded by grand view that you can check out on foot or your bike. The day ends with great food and good sleep.
Day 6 riding distance: 54 Km / 33 Miles
DAY 7: Sarchu to Whiskey Nallah.
The day starts with a ride on smooth road which soon turns into a thrilling climb on 21 haripin loops known as Gata Loops through which you will reach Nakeela Pass situated at 4920m / 16141 Ft. The downhill ride from Nakeela Pass to our next campsite located at Whiskey Nallah is thrilling and packed with epic landscape all the way.
Day 7 riding distance: 56 Km / 34 Miles
DAY 8: Whiskey Nallah to Tso Kar.
Today’s target is to reach one of the best campsite in the entire trip. Tso Kar Lake which is a beautiful salt lake situated in the Rupshu Plateau and valley in the Southern part of Ladakh. To earn this you need to cross Lachung La (5077m / 16656 Ft) and descend to Pang which is a mysterious looking place. After finish the climb from Pang to Moray Plains you will be surprised to see a great quality road here which will lead to the campsite. Feel free to ride as fast as you wish. A good rest is highly recommended tonight as tomorrow you will be crossing World’s second highest pass
Day 8 riding distance: 82 Km / 50 Miles
DAY 9: Tso Kar to Lato.
Wake up early to the most challenging day of this tour. The altitude keeps on increasing with the Oxygen level. The continuous climb to Taglang La, the second highest motor-able pass in the world is not so easy. The pass is situated at 5328 m / 17480 Ft. Once you reach here, you will forget the struggle and will be rewarded with breathtaking view of the Himalayan and the Karakorum mountain range. The descent from Taglang La is another epic session. The option of riding the offroad downhill trail from Taglang La is available for all those singletrack aficionados.
Day 9 riding distance: 51 Km / 31 Miles
DAY 10: Lato to Leh.
The day starts with a lot of excitement as you will be reaching Leh and enjoy the modern facilities… especially hot shower. The ride distance is long but not too difficult. You will be riding along the Indus River and start observing change in the landscape. You will be greeted by trees, farms, monastery’s, humans etc once you enter Upshi. The remaining ride is calm and surrounded by Ladakhi and Tibetan culture. Feel free to roam around the town and enjoy celebrating the successful ride with us.
Day 10 riding distance: 91 Km / 56 Miles
DAY 11: Leh to Khardung La to Leh.
Last riding day to Khardung La situated at 5358m / 17578 ft and is arguably the World’s highest motorable pass. This is yet another challenge in this tour but after the all these days you will be more than happy to conquer the last stop which is surrounded by Zanskar and the Karakoram range. Descending back to Leh is good fun and officially finishes The Grand Himalayan Mountain Bike Tour with yet another celebration night in the town.
Day 11 riding distance: 78 Km / 48 Miles (back and forth)