KHARDUNG-LA BICYCLE EXPEDITION

Best time to do this 5602 meter trek in July, August & September

Ultimate Adventure: Embark on an Exhilarating Mountain Biking Expedition in the Himalayas

For adventure enthusiasts and sports lovers, riding a bike has always been a source of immense pleasure. Mountain biking, in particular, offers the thrill of conquering mountains with the aid of a bicycle. If you seek the excitement of challenging climbs, our exclusive mountain biking tour is tailor-made for you. Starting amidst the scenic mountains of Manali, this extraordinary journey will take you through Marrhi, Jispa, Zing Zing Bar, Serchu, Pang, Rumtse, Upshi, Thiksey, Spituk, and ultimately conclude in the captivating destination of Leh. Prepare yourself for the ultimate adventure as you pedal through breathtaking landscapes and conquer thrilling terrains on this unforgettable biking expedition in the Himalayas.

Itinerary

Start

Day-1

Flight to India (New Delhi): Around Midnight arrival in New Delhi. The cosmopolitan city and capital New Delhi is the main gateway for the travelers to India. Upon arrival you will be met by a Lungta Travels representative and transferred to the hotel.

Start

Day-1

Sightseeing

Day-2

New Delhi: the day is at leisure either to have sightseeing in Delhi or for relaxation.

Sightseeing

Day-2

Sightseeing

Day-3

New Delhi – Manali: By car or Bus: in the morning after breakfast drive straight to reach Manali. Upon arrival, you will meet with Lungta Travels and transferred to the hotel. Manali is situated near the end of the valley on the National Highway leading to Leh. The landscape here is breath taking. One can see spectacular views of well-defined snowcapped peaks and wooded slopes. The Beas River rushes along its rocky course amid grassy meadows carpeted with wild flowers and wagtails hop along from stone to stone along the stream’s edge. It is known as the Switzerland of India. In the evening we will have sightseeing in Manali. We will visit Hadimba Devi temple, Vashisht hot water spring, Naggar castle and Arjun cave.

Sightseeing

Day-3

Biking

Day-4

Manali-Marrhi (40Kms.)-Today we will begin our mountain biking tour from Manali. From Manali we will bike towards Rallah Falls. We have lunch at Kothi. Then we bike towards Marrhi . Arrive in Marrhi by evening we will spend night in Marrhi.

Biking

Day-4

Biking

Day-5

Marrhi-Jispa (111Km): Today in the morning after having our breakfast we leave Marrhi. From Manali we will bike towards Gondla. We will also cross Rohtang Pass 3978 meter. We have lunch at Gondla. Then we bike towards Jispa via Keylong. Arrive in Jispa by evening. We will spend night in Jispa.

Biking

Day-5

Biking

Day-6

Jispa-Serchu (95km): today in the morning after having breakfast we leave Jispa from Jispa we will bike towards Zing-Zing Bar. We have lunch at Darcha. Then we will bike towards Serchu via Baralacha pass (4892 meter.) Arrive in Serchu by evening. We will spend night in Serchu.

Biking

Day-6

Biking

Day-7

Serchu-Pang (77km): today in the morning after having our breakfast. We leave Serchu. From Serchu we will bike towards Tak and cross Brandy and Whisky Bridge. We have lunch at Tak. Then we bike towards Pang via Lachulang-la pass (5365 meter.) arrive in Pang by evening. We will spend night in Pang.

Biking

Day-7

Biking

Day-8

Pang-Rumtse (94km): today in the morning after having our breakfast. We leave Pang. We will enjoy cycling ride on flat stretch of road at the height of 4730 meter. We have lunch at more plains. Then we bike towards Rumtse and cross the Tanglang-la pass 5360 meter. Which is the second highest motor able pass in the world. Arrive in Rumtse by evening. We will have an overnight stay in rumtse.

Biking

Day-8

Leisure

Day-9

Rumtse-Upshi(35km): today in the morning after having our breakfast we leave Rumtse for Upshi. Arrive in Upshi by the afternoon. Evening free for leisure and relaxation. We will have an overnight stay in Upshi.

Leisure

Day-9

Rest

Day-10

Upshi-Leh(51Km): Today in the morning after having our breakfast we leave Upshi for Leh. Arrive in Leh by the afternoon. Upon arrival, you will be met with Lungta Travels representative and transferred to the hotel. Evening free for leisure and relaxation. We will spend night in Leh.

Rest

Day-10

Sightseeing

Day-11

Leh-Thiksey (20km) in the morning after breakfast we will visit the famous Sankar Monastery, which is situated in the Indus Valley. We will also visit the famous Hemis Monastery, which has some of the most precious Thankas, silver Stupas and shrines, statues of various Buddhist gods and goddesses. Thiksey Monastery, situated on a hill overlooking the village has a huge statue of Shakyamuni Buddha. We will also visit Shey palace, which was earlier, the Royal Palace.

Sightseeing

Day-11

Biking

Day-12

Leh -Khardung la Top (50km): In the morning after having early breakfast we will bike to the highest motorable road in the world, the Khardung la. From the pass you would experience absolute blissfulness. Most spectacular panoramic view of Stok Kangri is seen on return journey. And generally this is a magnificent trip.

Biking

Day-12

Sightseeing

Day-13

Spituk-Leh: In the morning after breakfast we will visit Spituk Monastery overlooking the whole Indus valley. Later we will drive to Leh. Evening free to explore the local market.

Sightseeing

Day-13

Return

Day-14

Leh-New Delhi: in the morning after breakfast transfer to Airport to board flight for New Delhi. Evening free at leisure (opportunity for the last shopping or enjoy a massage in the Hotel) After dinner we leave the hotel for the airport.

Return