Day 1: Manali to Naggar (44 kilometers / 27 miles)
Upon arrival, you will be picked up from the local bus stand and check in to the hotel. Spend some time with acclimatizing to the high altitude. In the afternoon, drive the motorbikes towards Naggar. You will ride for about two hours.
Day 2: Manali to Keylong (115 kilometers / 71 miles)
Start your ride in the morning to Rohtang Pass, through Lahaul and Spiti District, like Gramphu, Sissu, Khoksar, Gondla, and Tandi. Stay overnight in a guest house or a camp in Keylong. You will be on the road for approximately six hours.
Day 3: Keylong to Sarchu (114 kilometers / 71 miles)
After breakfast, you will drive towards Sarchu and cross the Baralacha pass (4830 meters / 15846 feet). Overnight stay will be in a camp in Sarchu. You will ride for five hours.
Day 4: Sarchu to Leh (253 kilometers / 157 miles)
After breakfast, you will drive to Leh. En route, you'll pass through the 21 Gata Loops, Nakee La (4800 meters / 15748 feet), Lachu Lang La (5065 meters / 16617 feet), and Tanglang La Pass (5300 meters / 17388 feet), which is the world's second highest motorable pass. You'll reach Leh in the evening. Overnight stay will be in a hotel in Leh. It will be a long day for riding with about ten hours on the road.
Day 5: Leh
Altitude in Leh is 3500 meters / 11482 feet. Here, you will rest, do some local sightseeing or shop.
Day 6: Leh to Khardung La to Leh (80 kilometers / 50 miles)
After breakfast, you will ascend towards the world’s highest motorable road, Khardung La (5540 meters / 18175 feet). Once you reach Khardung La, the spectacular view of the Himalayan ranges will mesmerize your senses. After spending some time in Khardung La, you will descend towards Leh, where you will have lunch. Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Leh. You will be on the road for about four hours.
Day 7: Leh to Pangong Lake (160 kilometers / 100 miles)
After breakfast, you will drive towards Pangong Lake, through Changla Pass. Overnight stay will be at a camp in Pangong. You will ride for six hours.
Day 8: Pangong Lake to Leh (160 kilometers / 100 miles)
Post breakfast, drive back towards Leh. Overnight stay will be at a camp in Leh. You will be on the road for about six hours.
Day 9: Leh to Sarchu (240 kilometers / 149 miles)
Post breakfast, you will drive towards Sarchu. Overnight stay will be at a camp in Sarchu. You will enjoy a pretty long day riding with about 10 hours on the road.
Day 10: Sarchu to Manali (222 kilometers / 138 miles)
Early in the morning, you will leave towards Manali and cross many small villages of Lahaul and Spiti. Reach Manali in the late afternoon. Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Manali. You will ride for eight hours.
Day 11: Manali to Delhi (570 kilometers / 354 miles)
After completing the check-out formalities, you will visit Mall for shopping. Around 16:00, you will board the bus towards Delhi. Overnight journey in a Volvo b. On your last day of the tour, you will be riding for about 14 hours.
Skill level required for this tour: Intermediate
- Average experience with unsurfaced roads
- Average riding experience
- Can ride for three-four hours
- Comfortable with extreme curves and leans
- Little assistance required
- Steep ascents and descents
The rider should possess an international driving license for motorcycle driving.