Day 1: chandigarh to manali (310 miles/ 7 hours)
It is time to leave for Manali Leh Ladakh Bike Trip after a briefing from the senior rider in the morning. This path doesn’t require much explanation. From Kiratpur Sahib on National Highway 21, the trip to Manali takes about six hours. The roads are fine, but they have a lot of sharp turns, hairpins, and short stretches of straightaways.
Day 2: From Manali to Jispa (3150 M) 140 KM / 7 HRS
Today is the day for which you have waited so long. The Manali-Leh highway is the highest continuous paved road in the world, thus you have to get up early to ride it. The jaws open from Rohtang Pass along the high curves of Keylong to the brutally barren terrain of Lahaul & Ladakh, which can be seen as soon as you leave Manali and travel the subsequent 52 kilometers of constant ascent among the lush green Himalayan mountains and roadside streams.
Day 3: jispa-pang (4253 m)
Day of rough terrain, water crossings, subzero temperatures, icy streams, icy lakes, and stunning vistas. Riding from one high-altitude Himalayan pass to another is the whole point of the Manali-Leh route. After passing Suraj Tal, you can ride over the stunning Baralacha La and arrive in Sarchu by late afternoon. Camping out for the night is the plan.
Day 4: Pang to Leh (3,505 meters/11,500 feet) 180 KM / 7 – 8 HR
Have a hearty breakfast, and then go to Leh. In other words, this is the final stretch of the Manali-Leh Highway. A 7-kilometer detour from the bustling city of Leh brings us to a campsite on the bank of the Indus River, opposite Chonglamsur.
Day 5: Visit the Ancient City of Leh
Now that you’ve made it this far, it’s time to relax after the long journey you’ve had. After a half day of recuperation, you’ll have the chance to see all that Leh has to offer, from the Namgyal Palace to the Tibetan market and beyond. You’ll eat a typical Ladakhi dinner at a local residence in Stok Village later.
Day 6: Leh to Hunder in the Nubra Valley, altitude of 30,48 meters.
After a breathtaking journey over the towering Khardung La (5602 M), you will arrive at the lush Nubra Valley, a region unlike any other on Earth, complete with desert, rivers, snow-capped mountains, and farmland. Watch the sun go down from a lookout point close to Diskit Gompa, then drive until late into the night to get to Hunder. Sleep in a hotel or tent at Hunder.
Day 7: Hunder To Leh (3048M) 140 KM / 5 HRS
Located in the Nubra Valley, Hunder is characterized by large dunes and narrow streams. Experience the desert on the back of a double-humped Bactrian camel in Hunder, spend some time lounging on a dune, and then return to Leh across the magnificent Kardungla Pass before lunchtime.
Day 8: Leh to Pangong
After a hearty breakfast, set off on a scenic journey that will take you through Chang-La, another of China’s highest passes, and into time for a late afternoon arrival at the magnificent Pangong Lake. Pangong Tso, or Pangong Lake, as it is also known in Tibet, is the largest brackish lake in Asia at 134 kilometers in length and 2-3 kilometers on average in width.
Day 9: Pangong Tso to Marsimik La(5777M) (20KM) to Leh (180KM/7H)
Brew some tea and relax by the water in the morning. After breakfast, head off on your bike and ride another 30 kilometers northeast via Phobrang, where you will encounter rugged and loose paths leading up to the Chang Chemno Range, which is home to the highest motorable pass in the world at an elevation of 5681 meters.
Day 10: From leh to kargil (2820 m) 211 km / 7 hrs
Brew some tea and relax by the water in the morning. Leave right after breakfast and continue on the Srinagar Highway to reach Ulleytokpo in Sham Valley. Stops along the way include the Hall of Fame Army Museum, Magnetic Point (leave your bike there and marvel at nature’s might), and Nimo, where the Indus and Zanskar rivers meet.
Day 11: KARGIL to SRINAGAR (1730 M)
The Drass war memorial, dedicated to the soldiers who lost their lives in the Kargil conflict in 1999, may be found 50 kilometers and just a kilometer from the town of Drass. To get to Sonamarg, you’ll have to drive across Zoji La, one of the most treacherous passes of the entire trip, complete with continuous rock falls and a muddy route (but don’t worry, the BRO will be there to help).
Day 12: 5-Hour Drive From Srinagar to Jammu
After breakfast, continue your journey via Jammu and Kashmir National Highway 1A for another 294 kilometers; along the way, you will pass through the world-famous Jawahar Tunnel, which links Jammu and the Kashmir Valley by cutting beneath the Pir Panjal Range. Get to Jammu by the evening.
Day 13: 589 KILOMETERS AND TEN HOUR RIDE FROM JAMMU TO DELHI
There will be a full day of activity at the train station before the departure as we prepare to board a train to Delhi and ship all of the motorcycles via Cargo. If there are seats available, you can also plan a trip to your destination via train. If the majority of riders are interested in continuing to Delhi, a distance of 600 kilometers, that is an option.
