Manali to Leh Motor Bike Safari 2013

Manali to Leh Motor Bike Safari 2013

Safari: Manali to Leh Motor Bike Safari
Duration: 7 Days
Altitude Ranging from about 9,000 to 14,000 feet
Grade Moderate

The 472 km overland journey is open for just three months in a year i.e. from
June to end of September. The jeep safari trip from Manali to Leh can be
extended to Nubra valley across Khardung La pass, the highest motorable road
in the world or to Srinagar after crossing Zojila Pass. The Manali to Leh drive
can be completed in two days with an overnight stay at Sarchu or Darcha.
Another option is to drive to Leh via Tsokar and Tsomoriri Lake. For
undertaking this tour you will have to arrange your tour through tour operator
from Leh, who can send you a permit to enter Tsomoriri Lake with a local taxi.
The journey starts from Manali driving through the lush green and foggy hills
offering a splendid view of Manali on the way.

Day 01: Arrive Manali
On arrival at Manali meet Peak Adventure Tours leader and transfer to hotel. In
the afternoon meet our bike expert & mechanics. They will assist you about the
bikes and routes. After briefing take a city tour by motor bike and get familiar
with the bikes. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02: Manali – Jispa (3142 mts/147 Kms)
Early in the morning meet Peak Adventure Tours leader, briefing about the
safari and then ride your bike towards Jispa via the Rohtang Pass. This high
altitude road beyond the great Himalayan range connects the densely fertile and
green Kullu valley to the stark barren region of Ladakh. The drive starts at

Manali slowly winding up mountain roads till Rohtang Pass at 3,950M which
connects the Kullu to the Lahaul valley. On entering the Lahaul valley we see a

distinct change with the Hindu influence being replaced with the Buddhist
religion. Continue drive to Jispa via Keylong. Packed lunch will serve enroute. 7-
8 hours ride. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03: Jispa – Sarchu (4253 mts/75 Kms)
In the morning after breakfast leisurely ride over the scenic Baralacha Pass
(4880 M). Plenty of stops to capture the scenic grandeur of this majestic
landscape dotted with snow capped peaks and high altitude lakes. After
crossing the pass drop down to the vast Sarchu plains. 6 hours ride. Dinner and
overnight in tents.

Day 04: Sarchu – Leh (245 kms/7-8 hrs)
Early morning ride your bike to Leh gives you a feeling of being in the high
Tibetan Plateau. One climbs a series of Galta loops consisting of 32 hairpin
bends on the way up from Sarchu and come out in Pang valley. Cross to the
other side of the Pang, Tzanspo River to continue drive up to yet another
plateau for a long traverse on the legendary Moore plains. The highest of the
Tibetan Plateau at 4200 Mts. Continue driving Tanglang La (5280 Mts.) the
second highest motorable pass in the world that commands breath taking views
of the Zanskar range. A pleasant drive about 20 Kms brings you to the Ladakhi
hamlet, Gya, heralded by prayer flags. After crossing few more villages one
reaches the great Indus River. Further ride to Leh town, over night at hotel.

Leh: Leh is the fascinating capital of the Autonomous Hill Council of Ladakh,
also known as Little Tibet. The important monasteries to visit in and around Leh
are Shey, Thiksey, Hemis, Spituk, Shakar as well as the Shanti Stupa, Stok Palace
and main Bazaar. The Leh palace dominating the town was the former home of
the Namgyal Dynasty. The monastic festivals are very popular and Hemis,

Phyang and Lamayuru festivals in summer are visited by lot of tourists who
throng to see the Cham Dances.

Day 05: Leh – Shey – Thiksey - Hemis
On this day you will go a sightseeing trip to some ancient monasteries in this
area.

Shey Gompa is about 15 kms from Leh. It used to be the summer palace of the
kings of Ladakh. There are lots of Stupas and Gompas built around the palace.
Shey palace was built by Deldan Namgyal in the beginning of 17’Th century AD.
Main attraction in Shey is the 12m Shakyamuni Buddha statue inside the
Dresthang Gompa.

Thiksey Gompa, close to Shey is about 17 kms from Leh. The monastery is
considered to be one of the most beautiful in Ladakh and belongs to the
Gelukspa order.

Hemis, about 45 kms south of Leh it is one of the most famous and largest
monastery in Ladakh. It belongs to the Drukpa order and was founded in the
early 17’Th century. The setting is perfect with the monastery cradled in a lovely
valley, surrounded by streams and fronted by long Mani walls. Overnight stay at
the guest house.

Day 06: Leh Khardung La – Leh (40 kms/2 hrs)
In the morning ride for the Khardung – La Pass. This is the ultimate challenge of
the trip. It is the highest motorable road in the world taking you to a dizzy
5,600m! The view from the top is spectacular, stretching from the Indus valley
in the South over the endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range to the
giants of the Sesser Massif in the North. You can feel proud of a true

achievement as you finish the trip with your final satisfying descent. Evening
back to Leh for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 07: Leh – Delhi
Transfer to the airport for the spectacular flight across the main chain of the
Himalaya to Delhi.
Trip & services end.

Cost of the Trip
USD 835/- per person (For a minimum of 4-6 people)*
Rs 34,700/- per person (For a minimum of 4-6 people)*
*4.9% service tax extra

The Cost Include
  • Accommodation: Hotel/guest house/camps according to itinerary on
      twin/double sharing basis.
  • Transport: Utility vehicle as a support throughout the tour.
  • Royal Enfield 350 cc/Pulsar bike. For extra days will be charges INR 1500
      per day per bike. The fuel will be charged extra which will paid by the
      group.
  • Meal: Meal will start from breakfast at Manali hotel on day 1 to breakfast
      at Leh on day 7. Meal will be mix of Indian, Chinese & continental. Cook
      will accompany the group.
  • Mechanics: One expert mechanic will accompany the group with helper
  • Repair and Backup: For on the spot repairs our mechanic will carry
      necessary spare parts and tools.
  • Professional Escort from Manali to Leh
  • Restricted area permission fees

Cost does not include
   • Air fare
   • Accommodation at Delhi
   • Any charges for carrying still/video cameras etc.
   • Alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, beverages, etc.
   • Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
   • Any meals/services not mentioned above
   • Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road
      blocks, bad weather, etc.
   • Travel insurance

Note: The helmet, gloves and other personal equipments may kindly bring your
own.

DAMAGE RESPONSIBILITY: Our mechanic will be equipped necessary spare
parts and tools to carry these repairs on the spot. Internal damages if any would
be borne by us i.e. if you have a problem with the engine, cylinder head or
gearbox. In case the bike is beyond repairs then we can work out a way of
replacing your with another bike.

However, repair and maintenance such as broken control cables, burnt out bulbs
and electrical parts, oil seals, topping up engine oil, flat tires, burnt clutch
plates will be borne by you.

You will be also liable for any external damages like broken indicators, damaged
wheel rims, bent front forks, small dents caused due to some fall etc. the
expenses of these will be taken on actual cost basis. Small scratches will be
tolerable.

In case of mishappening where a bike is badly damaged or stolen you will have
to immediately inform us and we will let you know the best possible way to deal
with the matter in which we will try to involve the insurance company for
compensation.

In the event in which the bike gets stolen or damaged, will then be charged to
you on actual cost basis. We will then file the case with insurance company for
compensation which may easily take 3-6 months to materialize and once this
has been done we will reimburse the same to you in your country.

The following documents should be send to us prior to the commencement of
the tour.
(a) List of participants.
(b) The photo copy of Identity Card of each participant.
(c) Photocopy of national or international driving license of each participants

   We assure you of our best and personalized services and wishing you a very
   enjoyable and memorable time with us in the land of high passes; Ladakh.