Title:

Ancient kingdom of Ladakh

Duration:

20 Nights / 21 Days

Minimum Participants:

5 Bikers

Total distance covered:

2200 kms.

Average distance covered per day:

100 kms.

More information about the trip
Explore the forbidding terrain of the coldest desert in the world, Ladakh. Ride your bike from Manali to Leh, across the highest pass roads of the world, including three 5000 m passes. The famous 480 km long overland track from Manali to Ladakh opened for civilian traffic only in 1989, a track that makes you forget the Karakorum, Andes and the high Alpine passes. The trip will include biking the route in both directions. En route, you master the 5328 m high Taglang La pass, the second highest pass in the world, and the 5603 m high Khardung La, the highest motorable pass road in the world.
It's pure adventure on the roof of the world…

Itinery:

         Since the character of our Bike and Jeep Tours is similar to expeditions, only the outer frame of the itinerary, that is, the dates of arrival and departure, can be exactly fixed. Due to our concept of touring with our own road and camp crew, we are almost independent and largely flexible, prepared to manage unpredictable storms, landslides and other natural calamities, which can force us to change our itineraries often.
          From Delhi, we travel overnight in a privately rented luxury coach to the base camp at the beautiful village Nagar, near Manali, at an altitude of almost 2000 meters. All expeditions and adventure tours start at the ancient capital of the rulers of the Kullu kingdom.
          After a two-day 'warm-up session', we head to the legendary Rohtang pass (3.980m), the beginning of the most extreme 'overland road' in Asia, then further to the majestic Zanskar range and through the incredible Moore plain up into the Indus Valley. In the old bazaar town of Leh, seat of the kings of Ladakh, we will spend three nights at the heritage style hotel LA RI MO. On the way we raise our tents under the breathtaking firmament of the Central Himalaya range. On the itinerary is a drive down the Indus Valley to the famous Lamayuru monastery, mastering the exciting Fatu La pass, and a overnight stay in the restricted villages of the ancient Aryan tribes. The ultimate experience is the drive up the Khardung La pass, 5603m above sea level, the world's highest motorable road. After completing our tour we spend 2 nights at the comfortable, ethnic styled "Benon Resort", in the busy mountain bazaar town of Manali. Then we take time off to relax and shop around. After our return journey to Delhi, either by 17-seater Turboprop flight or overnight deluxe coach, we explore India's fascinating capital, Delhi, including trips into the old walled bazaar town, the mighty Red Fort and the omnipresent colonial architecture of the former British rulers.

Cost on request
 

Price includes
All Indian / Nepal Airport - transfers
All hotel accommodations in double rooms with attached bathroom, as also at our tent camps in the Himalayas
Rental bike Enfield Bullet 500cc (now also in Nepal), customized for touring, with comprehensive plus 3rd party insurance. Self-behalf in each case limited to US $ 500.
A guaranteed seat for all pillion riders in one of our back up - jeeps.
Breakfast and dinner without drinks during the tours, in Goa only breakfasts.
'Welcome- Info- Meeting', warming Up-Biker Program (bike handling plus basics about Indian traffic)
Experienced English / German speaking tour- guide ('Road Captain') during the entire journey,
Trained Indian bike-mechanics, luggage and spare parts transport in the 'back up' jeep.
All entrance fees (besides special fees for video shooting).
Road and bridge tolls, all special travel permits.
Petrol and oil during the tour.
Road maps and travel-information (copies), travel library with guidebooks and background information.
'First Aid Kit' on board, and basic stock of all necessary medicines.
Flight reconfirmation.
'Farewell Dinner'.

Price excludes
Fees for the visa (India: 40 US $ for 180 days, Nepal: 25 US$ for 60 days) and the Airport tax on departure (in India and Nepal approx. 16 US $),
Travel insurance (a must, strongly recommended!) with accident, recovery, health and luggage insurance.
Beer and booze, mineral water, lunches and snacks, tips, private phone charges and shopping.
Personal touring equipment (bike suit, helmet, backpack and torch) in the Himalayas and in Nepal, also personal sleeping bags. Simple ground mats are provided.
 

All further information on request.
 

Feel free to contact us  for further details, costing, and customized adventure trips.