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Fixed Departures: 24th July 2016, 14th August 2016
Arrival at Manali
Arrive at Manali. The first day involves getting used to the bikes and doing a small test run on a local cycling tour to acclimatize you.
Overnight in hotel.
Manali to Marhi
Start your ride today from Manali, since it's your first day it will be a warm up for your challenging ride ahead.
Today's ride takes you through a set of hairpin bends which run through pine and deodar forests.
Overnight in camp at Marhi
Cycling distance: 42 km
Altitude: 3,320m (10,890ft)
Marhi to Keylong
Start your cycling trip with a 12km climb through Rohtang pass.
Then as you start your descend to Gramphu, you will encounter some stretches of flat road as you cross the torrential waters of the river at Khoksar.
Continuing on that route you will reach Sissu in the foothills of the Pir Panjal range.
Cross mountain streams as you reach Keylong.
Overnight in hotel/ camping
Cycling distance: 78km
Altitude: 3,350m (11,000ft)
Keylong to Patseo
Embark on your journey to Patseo. The terrain also becomes more arid as you pass Jispa village.
You will hardly find any habitation in this area and you might be able to spot a few Llamas.
On the horizon, one can see the skyline of the Higher Himalayan ranges.
Overnight in camp
Cycling distance: 48km
Altitude: 3,820m (12,500ft)
Patseo to Sarchu
Today’s ride is a steep ascent to the Baralacha La Pass. As you climb to the pass, the terrain consists of no vegetation and the mountain sides are covered in nothing but rocks and loose stones.
It’s an experience in itself as you cycle across this wild and scenic countryside. After crossing the pass, you will descend into the gorge area of Bharatpur which involves crossing mountain rivers.
Overnight in camp
Cycling distance: 58km
Altitude: 4,255m (13,975ft)
Rest day
Rest and acclimatize yourself.
You can also indulge in some sightseeing.
Overnight in camp
Sarchu to Whiskey Nullah
The day starts with some easy cycling but don’t be misled as soon you’ll face the 21 amazing zigzag hairpin loops of Gata which take you up to 15,302ft.
After the Gata loops, you’ll reach Nakeela Pass from where it is a downhill ride to the Whiskey Nullah.
Marvel at some exquisitely beautiful and dry mountain scenery.
Overnight in camp
Cycling distance: 56km
Altitude: 4,750m (15,800ft)
Whiskey Nullah to Tsokar Lake
Today you will be able to visit Lachalang La, the second highest mountain pass on the Manali-Leh highway.
The roads here, or the lack of them is what makes this trip challenging.
Beyond the pass is the long descent down a steep gorge to Pang, which is followed by an 8 km switchback climb to the flats of the Moray Plains.
Camp at the Tsokar Lake which is 20 km below Tanglang La, the world’s second highest pass (5,360m).
Overnight in camp
Cycling distance: 82km
Altitude: 4835m (15,600ft)
Tsokar Lake to Rumtse
The challenges continue today as you ride up to Tanglang La.
The climb starts gradually and gets steeper towards the top. At the top, you will be at 5,360 m above sea level at the second highest motorable pass in India!
Afterward you will cycle down an exhilarating 1,200m of switchbacks to the village of Rumtse.
Overnight in camp
Cycling distance: 51km
Altitude: 4260m (14,000ft)
Rumtse to Leh
You can relax as you will cycle up as easy trail to Upshi. The scenery changes dramatically as you are greeted by green and irrigated valley dotted with fields and small villages.
Joining the Indus Valley the road improves as you follow it all the way to Leh.
This is an easy ride as you pass the Thiksey Gompa and the Chortens Garden before reaching Leh.
Overnight in hotel
Cycling distance: 91km
Altitude: 3,600m (11,500ft)
Leh to Khardung La
Today you’ll start early for a day’s trip to Khardung La (5,602m), arguably the highest motorable pass in the world. With an elevation gain of 2100m, this is by far the most challenging part of your trip, but after 11 days of hard core motor biking you will be prepared for it.
The views from the top are magnificent with the Karakoram Range in front, and the Zanskar Range behind us. You can feel proud of a true achievement as you finish the trip with your final descent.
Overnight in hotel
Cycling distance: 39km
Altitude: 5,600m (18,400ft)
Rest Day
If during the ride the group feels like taking an extra day of rest, then this buffer rest day will be used for relaxing, photography, hanging around and soaking in the spectacular views.
Today is also the last day of your trip.
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