Himalayan Cycling Tour Leh-Manali
This tour starts from Leh with the hired Bicycles and cross famous passes via Leh - Ladakh region which is located in State of Jammu & Kashmir. And covering Sarchu, Pang, Debring. Leh-Ladakh, the largest of the ten provinces of Jammu and Kashmir is bordered by the Karakorm chain of mountains in the north and Himalayas in the south. Ladakh is the land of towering mountains and Buddhist simplicity.
Description
Day 1 : Arrive Delhi: Arrive Delhi transfer in to the hotel / Overnight stay. Next Day fly for Leh by Air.
Day 1 : Leh - Marhi : (In the morning, cycling tour begins proceed towards Marhi, 50 kms & over night stay in the Camp.)
Day 2 : Marhi - Koksar : (Morning continue towards Koksar, 50kms & over night stay in the camp.)
Day 3 : Koksar - Jispa : (Morning drive to Jispa, which is 40 Km from Koksar. Jispa is situated 20 km from Keylong in a region described by travelers as strange, exciting and primitive. Set on the bank of the Bhaga river, which has sufficient trout to interest keen anglers. There is also a big camping ground. Over night stay in the Camp.)
Day 4 : Jispa - Zingzingbar : (Morning continuing the tour towards Zingzingbar 50kms & overnight stay.)
Day 5 : Zingzingbar - Sarchu : (Morning drive 65 Km for Sarchu, It is located at the height of 4253 meters and 105 km from keylong. This is the last point on the Himachal Pradesh - Ladakh border that offers splendid views of snow capped mountains. The unspoiled natural beauty of Sarchu offers a perfect ambience to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Over night stay in the camp.)
Day 6 : Sarchu - Pang : (Morning continuing the tour towards Pang 60Km & over night stay in the Camp.)
Day 7 : Pang - Debring : (Morning continue the Himalayan landscape exploration from Pang to Debring 50 km & Over night stay.)
Day 8 : Debring - Rumtse : (Morning proceed towards the Buddhist village of Rumtse, situated 55-kms from Debring and is also famous for its Gompa. Over night stay in the camp.)
Day 9 : Rumtse - Leh : (The tour reaches its conclusion at Leh, 68-kms from Rumtse. Overnight stay at the hotel.)
Must Carry on this road trip :
- 1. Sunblock - (In India Biotique has SPF 75)
- 2. Moisturiser - heavy duty
- 3. Shampoo & conditioner
- 4. At least one camera roll for each day - if you are trigger happy
- 5. half the clothes you planned
- 6. double the money you've budgeted
- 7. common medication
- 8. water and candies
- 9. shades and a hat
- 10.A positive attitude
Road Conditions :
- Shimla to Manali - very good
- Manali to koksar (After Rohtang) - good
- Koksar to Keylang - bad
- Keyland to ZingZing bar - good
- ZingZing bar to Sarchu - very bad
- Sarchu to Leh - very good
- Leh to Lamayuru - very good
- Leh to Hunger - very good
- Leh to Hunger - very good
