LEH ZANSKAR MANALI

Duration

11 days

Max People

18

Min Age

18+

Drop point

Manali

If anyone has a love for nature and is passionate about adventure then ZANSKAR is one of the must-have experiences listed in adventure dairies. ZANSKAR valley CYCLING is the Next Hot Destination for all Mountain Rides in India and a veritable Bucket List Item for all Cycling Buffs.

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Included/Excluded

  • All accommodations during the tour are on sharing basis (Hotel/Swiss Tent/Camp).
  • All meals – Veg/Non-Veg (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) (Tea / Coffee / Snacks / Fruits).
  • Transfer from Manali to New Delhi via Volvo
  • Group leader rides along with the group and supports the team coordination and support will be there.
  • Dietician's recommended food menu for each day.
  • First Aid support + Medical kit+ Oxygen cylinder.
  • Jersey + Medal + Certificate + Goodies + Hoodie's.
  • Tour photography & video bites along with the whole Tour Journey Video.
  • Bike overhauling /cleaning.
  • Energy Food/Drinks/Bars/Juices/Fruits/Dry Fruits/Bottled Water/ORS/Glucose during the ride.
  • Tour success party at Manali.
  • Training material/Tips to help you get ready to ride in mountains (videos and e-talks).
  • Support vehicles to carry bags & essentials.
  • Bicycle Packing at Manali on the return journey
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Mechanic for Repair.
  • Permits & Passes
  • Portable Washrooms / Changing room for all.
  • Govt. Taxes as applicable.
  • Cycle Accessories.
  • Personal expenses incurred during the tour.
  • Inner line permits for foreign nationals
  • Tickets / Transfer from Home to Leh
  • Anything and everything else that is not a part of the inclusions

Tour Plan

Day 01 Welcome to leh

The journey begins the morning of the Riders’ arrival at beautiful Leh from home towns, all riders across the country are to be assembling at Leh for the Journey to Zanskar Valley. Once checked in at the hotel on the day of the tour all riders are free for a city tour & surroundings to acclimatize & prepare for the journey.

After getting some rest and post-lunch assembly for briefing & distribution of tour details & essentials for the journey is conducted. Post that we head out for a short orientation/acclimatization walk & medical orientation. In the evening post-dinner, we retire early to give our bodies a complete rest before the start of our expedition the next day.

Note: Top Sites to see in Leh: Pathar Sahib / Shey & Thikse Monasteries / Palace / Market Walk / Hall of Fame / Sangram / Shanti Stupa / Magnetic Hill / Cafes / much more

Day 02 Leh - Kargil (vehicle transfer)
  • Hotel Stay at KARGIL

    Leh : 3524 mtr | Kargil : 2676 mtr

    Duration: 6-8 Hours

    The beginning of once in a lifetime journey begins. After breakfast, we will be starting our transfer journey on vehicles from Leh to Kargil visiting important sights like PATHAR SAHIB GURUDWARA / HALL OF FAME / SANGAM / MAGNETIC HILL. On arrival at KARGIL, we check into our rooms & post some rest begin the process of bicycle assembly to get them ready for the journey. In the evening all shall Hop on Bicycles for a Kargil city tour & site visit. Early return to the hotel we have riders meet & post dinner all move to rest to get ready for the journey of lifetime.

Day 03 Kargil - Parkachik

Camping Stay @ Parkachik

Cycling 80 km

Altitude: 3600 meters

Meters Duration: 7-8 Hours

The Day of Cycling Journey begins from Kargil to Parkachik, a Village in Taisuru Block in Kargil District of Jammu & Kashmir State, India. It is located towards South from District head quarters Kargil. The Road to Parkachik from Kargil is a Green view on your left & right of the journey. The whole ride on the bicycle from Kargil to destination is around suru river. It is a tiny village with a stunning view of Nun peak — the largest peak of Jammu Kashmir. Parkachik is surrounded by Glacier, Nun Peak Summit base camp, Hot Sprint bathing, Meadows walk & much more.

Day 04 Parkachik - Pensi la (pass 1)

Camping Stay @ Statso/Langtso Lake

Cycling: 71 KM

Altitude: 4400 Meter

Meters Duration: 7-8 Hours

After spending the night at Parkachik, get ready for cycling towards Pensi La Pass. It is a mountain pass in the Ladakh union territory of India, which is known as the Gateway to Zanskar. Pensi La is 4,400 meters above sea level and connects the Suru Valley region to the Zanskar Valley region. Lushed with high mountains and rivers on both sides. The Drang-Drung Glacier to the eastern flank of Pensi La is the source of the Stod or Doda River which flows into the Padum Valley and joins with Tsarap Chu to form the mighty Zanskar River.

Day 05 Pensi La - Padum

Hotel Stay @ PADUM

Cycling 78 km

Altitude : 3669 mtr

Duration: 8-10 Hours

Padum is a town named after Padmasambhava. It is the only town and administrative center in Zanskar. It was historically one of the two main capitals of the Zanskar Kingdom, The Journey of Cycling from Pensi-la pass to Padum is an amazing day time on wheels. After a ride of the day with 78km, the riders get to stay at Padum to explore the city & surroundings.

Day 06 Padum (city Day)
  • Hotel Stay @ PADUM

    Altitude : 3669 mtr

    This shall be a full day off from cycling, all riders shall be free to explore the beautiful city Padum, having many exciting destinations to explore. The city Padum has a lot to walk around & capture beautiful clicks for a memorable tour. A number of notable Buddhist monasteries are located near Padum including Bardan Monastery and Kursha Monastery and the newly built Dalai Lama Photang.

Day 07 Padum - Purne

Homestay @ PURNE

Cycling 51 km

Pass 2 : Cha Pass

Altitude : 3950mtr

Duration 8-10 Hours

This day shall also be a short-distance ride for riders, but the best part of the day is that riders shall be covering 50% of rides towards downward and tough roads. Riders shall also come across the CHA pass before reaching PURNE.

Day 08 Purne(Day off)

Homestay @ PURNE

Altitude : 3950mtr

A day off from Cycling to visit the Monasteries established from Centuries in the caves. A trek to near by sites & rest day. This shall be the day we all have been waiting to visit Phutkal Monastery along blue water river making all trek 3km from stay station.

Day 09 Purne - Lakhong camping ground

Stay @ Camping

Cycling 51 km,

Altitude: 4600 meter

Duration 8-9 Hours

Get excited to cycle towards your destination. This is the last day of your Cycling Expedition in Zanskar Valley. On the way, the barren lands will start disappearing and you will see the roads getting covered with flora and fauna again. Riders shall also have a halt on way to witness the most sacred mountain of the Buddhist community known as GONBO RANGJON.

Day 10 Lakhong camping ground - Keylong

Keylong Stay @ Hotel

Cycling 71 km,

Pass 3 : Shinku La pass

Altitude: 3080 meter

Duration 7-8 Hours

After an early breakfast, we leave for Keylong via crossing the last pass of Singe Laa, The journey of Zanskar Valley of J&K comes to an end, welcoming riders back to Himachal Pradesh. Reaching Keylong we shall all get together & celebrate an evening of a successful journey of a lifetime distributing the certificates of success.

Day 11 Keylong - Manali via atul tunnel

Cycling 70 km,

Duration 7-8 Hours

Last day of Pedaling of the Journey. We shall be moving toward Manali via Atal Tunnel for another experience for Riders pedaling on the Highest Tunnel in India. On reaching Manali rider’s bicycle shall be washed & packed. Volvo from Manali to Delhi shall depart in the evening. Riders can change & go for a city tour & shopping before departures. Any rider willing to stay back has to manage to book accordingly.

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