Julley! This Ladakhi word works like magic in breaking ice with the locals in Leh or, for that matter, anywhere in Ladakh. Couple it with a smile and you could ‘Julley’ your way through Ladakh. So Ladakh has been talked about by many and not one person who’s been there would say that he/she has been disappointed. This is a place that is unique in its beauty and unparalleled in its serenity. Ladakh is a mountainous region in the disputed northwest Jammu and Kashmir area in north India and in the area known as the Trans-Himalaya, (the lands beyond the Himalaya: Tibet, Xinjiang and northern Pakistan). A land of freezing winds and burning hot sunlight, Ladakh is a cold desert lying in the rain shadow of the Great Himalayas and other smaller ranges. Little rain and snow reaches this dry area, where natural forces have created a fantastic landscape. Surrounded by rugged mountains this land is completely different from the green landscape of many parts of the Himalayas.

Program Duration (15 Days)

Bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karokaram, it is a land which has no match. Couple it with a smile and you could ‘Julley’ your way through Ladakh.

• 1
  

  ARRIVE DELHI

  Meeting on arrival and transfer to hotel near the airport.Rest of day at leisure (The car and driver at disposal).
  
  

• 2
  

  ARRIVE MANALI

  In the morning, transfer to the airport to board flight to Manali.
  
  

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  On arrival at Kullu airport transfer to Manali, check-in to the hotel and relax till afternoon. Have your lunch and then leave for your motorbike ride. Go all the way riding on the Himalayan riding premier through the rough roads along the Kullu Valley. There are tricky bends and stretches on the road which will help you know the torque characteristics of the bike. Enjoy the ride to the beautiful Kullu Valley. Later, come back to the hotel and have a comfortable stay

• 3
  

  MANALI – JISPA

  Wake up early this morning and then leave for a day full of adventure. So, you start the day with Rothang Pass (3978 meters). This would really turn out to be a challenge as the roads you will bike through are really bad and the weather conditions are also uncertain. Further, you will get to face millions of people moving here and there to see the snow. Pass through the Lahaul Valley where there are mountains capped with snow all around. Enjoy mountain dinner of steamed momos and thukpa. Thukpa is a very famous traditional Himalayan soup which is made by mixing meat and vegetables.
  
  

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  Overnight in hotel

• 4
  

  JISPA – SARCHU

  Today, you will be leaving for the next destination, Sarchu. When you leave from Jispa, you will enter the Greater Himalayan landscape. While you are on this route, you will see that the mountains are bigger on this part of the highway. Enjoy the view and later cross the Baralachha Pass (5000 meters). After that continue your rider towards Sarchu, on arrival check-in into the camp.
  
  

  Overnight stay at the camp

• 5
  

  SARCHU – LEH

  The 4th day comes with a lot of challenges as you will have to bike through flatlands and get into the mountain-range-horizon. Cross the Tanglang-La Pass which is the second-highest motorable mountain pass in the world at the height of 5300 meters. After crossing this pass, you will have to bike through well-maintained roads all the way to Leh. En-route you will get to see the monasteries of Thiksey and Shey which are set on the top of a hill. Check-in at the hotel in the borders of Changspa. Spend evening chilling out at the place. Explore the culture and geography of Laddakh in the next few days.

• 6
  

  LEH (EXCURSION TO KHARDUNG LA TOP)

  Today after breakfast at your hotel ride to Khardongla pass (5600 m), which is the highest motorable pass in the world 5600 m and has been recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records.
  
  

  Later drive back to Leh. Rest of the day free to explore Leh town.
  
  

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  Overnight at hotel

• 7
  

  LEH – PAGONG

  Early in the morning departure to the Pangong Lake which is the largest brackish water lake in Asia. The Pangong Lake situated at the Chinese-Indian border. The road takes us through picturesque villages. The Pangong lake is situated at an altitude of 4267 meters. From there, we get a view of the highest mountain peaks. Visit to the villages along the lake. After this visit, you will cross the Chang La (5500 meters). Have a comfortable stay at night in the resort.

• 8
  

  PAGONG - LEH

  Have your breakfast early in the morning and get ready to head towards Leh. Arrival and welcoming to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Phi yang Gompa, located 17 km away from Leh. This Gompa was built in the 16th century and has strong similarities with a huge palace. Inside the Gompa, hundreds of icons of Buddha and other gods are stored on wooden racks. Further visit to Shankar Gompa, the village and to the Shanti Gompa. The Japanese Peace Pagoda was built by a Japanese religious organization, under the leadership of Nakamura, and with the help of the local population. Located on top of a hill, one has a beautiful view of Leh and the surrounding mountain peaks.
  
  

  Overnight in the hotel.

• 9
  

  LEH – ALCHI - ULEYTOKPO

  Early in the morning, departure to Uleytokpo, en-route visit Nimmu; there we will witness the confluence of the Green Indus river and the brown Zanskar river. Visit Likir Gompa was founded in the 14th century. Visit the village, while enjoying the beautiful views and the 'local color’. Afterwards visit the Alchi Gompa on the banks of the Indus. The monastery has lots of small Buddha statue in different form but the main attraction is the 1000-year-old wall paintings, Unesco heritage. In the evening free time to walk around the village.
  
  

  Overnight in guest house

• 10
  

  ULEYTOKPO - LEH

  After breakfast departure to Lemayuru monastery (3440M.), one of the holiest monastery in Laddakh build in the 10th century. Visit of the monastery and surrounding. Afterwards you will get back to the biking track through which you reached Leh. This will be the last evening at Leh, so enjoy Leh. Shop at bazaars.
  
  

  Overnight in Leh

• 11
  

  LEH – SARCHU

  This day, you will get back to the biking track through which you reached Leh. En-route, you will see Pang and ride through to reach Sarchu. Sarchu lies in the middle of the two beautiful destinations, Manali and Leh. Have a comfortable stay at night in the camp.
  
  

• 12
  

  SARCHU – KEYLONG

  In the morning, drive through the Sarchu plain and reach the Baralaccha plain till noon. Enjoy a smooth ride up the Lahaul ranges and reach Rohtang pass. Rohtang pass will come with a number of challenges with mini-rivers of mud. End of the bike tour.
  
  

  Have a comfortable stay at the hotel in Keylong.

• 13
  

  KEYLONG - MANALI

  In the morning, drive through Keylong, on arrival in Manali witness the activities at the Hadimba temple. It is also the best place to do the last shopping. In the afternoon departure to the Kullu airport to board the flight to Delhi. Meet and greet by our tour manager.
  
  

• 14
  

  MANALI - DELHI

  In time transfer to Kullu airport to board the flight for Delhi. On arrival, meeting on arrival and transfer to hotel.
  
  

  Rest of day free or explore Delhi (car and driver at disposal)

• 15
  

  DELHI - Home

  In time transfer to the airport to board flight back home.