Region
Leh/ Srinagar
Best time to Visit
May to October
Temperature
10º C to 25º C
Max Altitude
5000 Mtrs
Distance Covered
1200+ Kms
Overview
Bikers enjoy their rides, but true riders enjoy the journey that comes with the bike. On your Manali to Leh bike trip, ride on never-ending roads nestled in the laps of massive snow-capped peaks, peacock blue lakes, rocky mountains, emerald green trees, and more. Many daring bikers embark on this journey in search of nature's wonder in all its untainted glory. The journey from Manali to Leh takes 11-12 days and covers approximately 80-250 kilometres per day. Manali to Leh distance is approximately 427 kilometres, and the total distance covered is approximately 1107 kilometres, with a maximum altitude of 18,380 feet.
What can be discovered on a bike ride from Manali to Leh? The road trip from Manali to Leh is full of gems to see along the way. Crossing the Khardung La pass (the world's highest motorable pass), crossing the Rohtang La pass, seeing the Gata Loops, camping near the Pangong Lake, riding on a two-humped camel in Hunder, and other great achievements await you.
The manali leh trip offers breathtaking scenery as far as the eye can see. Enfield Tours India has exciting Manali to Leh road trip packages. Come with us; the heavenly landscapes of Ladakh are waiting for your eyes to meet them. In the arms of nature, you can experience the true essence of adventure. As you pass through distinctively named Himachal and Ladakhi villages, take note of the changes in landscape. As your journey progresses, notice how the landscape changes from green hillocks to stark grey mountains. The sun falls like paint on a modern artist's canvas on the mountains. The entire scene is a mix of bleak brown mountains, snow on top, and sunlight playing hide and seek with the peaks.
MANALI LEH/LADAKH SRINAGAR BIKE TRIP
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Delhi to Manali by Volvo or by Private Vehicle
When you arrive in New Delhi, we will meet you at the pickup point and begin our bus journey to Manali. Our crew member will meet you at the pickup location and assist you in boarding the bus. Start planning for the long overnight trip from Delhi to Manali.
Manali is 530 kilometres away and may take 13-15 hours to reach.
Day 2 - Manali Rest Day
On the second day of your Leh Ladakh bike tour, you will arrive in Manali early in the morning; our crew member will meet you at the bus stop and take you to your hotel. In the evening, you will meet with our Ride Captain or Tour Leader for a briefing, introduction to your motorcycles, riding gear inspection, safety measures, and other important aspects of the tour, followed by dinner. You should get plenty of rest today so that you can acclimate quickly. Manali is located at a height of 2050 metres above sea level.
Day 3 - Manali to Sarchu - 175 KM
Today is your first day of riding on the Leh Ladakh bike trip; shortly after breakfast, we will saddle up for one of the most adventurous motorcycle tours in the world. We will ride out of Manali and reach Solang valley road at Dundhi village, which is the starting point of the "Atal Tunnel," the world's longest high-altitude road tunnel at 3000 metres above sea level, with a total distance of about 9 kilometres. We will then ride to Telling village, which is the other side of the tunnel on the Manali-Leh highway. Today, before reaching Sarchu, we will cross the Baralachala Pass, which is 4890 metres above sea level.
Day 4 - Sarchu to Leh - 250 KM
After an early breakfast, we will depart for Leh, the main destination of the Ladakh Motorcycle Tour. The road from Sarchu to Leh is difficult because we will pass through Gata loops, Nakeela Pass, Lachungla Pass, Moore Plains, and Tanglanga La pass before arriving in Leh. As a result, the journey from Sarchu to Leh will take approximately 8-10 hours. So brace yourself for the longest journey of your Leh Ladakh bike tour. We will be able to reach Leh by evening, which is located at 3500 metres above sea level.
Day 5 - Leh Rest Day
We arrived in Leh after two days of arduous riding on the Delhi to Leh bike trip. Because Leh is located at 3500 metres above sea level, it is critical that each of you get enough rest to acclimate for the next few days. We will not provide motorcycles today because we will need time to maintain the bikes for the next few days of adventure travel.
Day 6 - Leh to Pangong Tso Lake - 160 KM
Soon after breakfast, we will begin our ride towards Pangong Tso Lake, passing through multiple checkpoints where we must submit our restricted area permits and inner line permits. Before reaching Pangong Tso, we must cross Changla Pass, the world's third highest motorable road at 5360 metres above sea level. We will arrive in Spangmik village, which is located on the banks of Pangong Tso Lake, in the early evening. Today we will be staying in tented accommodation. Pangong Lake is 4225 metres above sea level.
Day 7 - Pangong Tso Lake to Nubra Valley - 175 KM
We will begin our 7th day of the Ladakh Motorbike trip towards Nubra Valley after spending the night on the banks of Pangong Lake. Nubra Valley is the coldest desert in the Himalayas, located at a height of 3000 metres above sea level. Because we'll be riding through Shyok Valley, the majority of the road today will be off-road. We will arrive in Hunder in the evening, and if we have time, we will visit the Hunder Sand Dunes and spend some time there.
Day 8 - Nubra Valley to Leh - 135 KM
We will leave Hunder after breakfast and travel to Diskit Monastery, which is the oldest monastery in Nubra Valley and also houses a statue of Maitreya Buddha. Following that, we will begin ascending towards Khardungla Top, the World's Highest Motorable Road at an elevation of 18380 feet above sea level. Because the Khardungla pass is the main attraction on our Delhi to Leh motorcycle trip, we will spend some time there before beginning our descent towards Leh. We will arrive in Leh in the early evening, and you can spend the rest of the day exploring the Leh Bazaar and purchasing souvenirs.
Day 9 - Leh Local Sightseeing
Today will be a leisure ride; we will begin exploring the tourist attractions in and around Leh. After breakfast, we will visit Magnetic Hill, then Likir Gompa, and finally Alchi Monastery before returning to Leh in the early evening to visit Shanti Stupa.
Day 10 - Leh to Kargil - 220 KM
After exploring one of Mother Nature's greatest creations, we will begin our return journey on the Leh Ladakh Bike trip towards Srinagar. Today, we will ride from Leh to Kargil and you will be surprised to ride on this road because 90% of the journey is covered with tarmac, so be prepared to cruise on control. We will cross Fotu La before arriving in Kargil, which is the highest point on the Srinagar-Leh Highway at 4100 metres above sea level. We'll arrive in Kargil in the evening and rest for the day.
Day 11 - Kargil to Srinagar - 205 KM
It will be the final ride day of the Delhi - Leh - Delhi bike trip; we will begin our ride towards Manali, passing through Rohtang pass, which is located at a height of 3980 metres above sea level. We'll arrive in Manali in the evening. We all gathered for a farewell dinner after dropping off the bikes.
Day 12 - Departure from Srinagar
After breakfast, you will be checked out of the hotel and driven to the airport for your onward flight.