Stay @ Homestay, Rumtse

Cycling 78 km,

Leh – Rumtse : 3500m – 4166m

Duration 8-9 Hours

Get excited to cycle downwards. It is day one of your Leh to Manali Cycling Expedition. On the way, you will see the roads covered with flora and fauna will start disappearing. Now the barren land begins. You will arrive at Upshi, a small village in the Ladakh region across the Indus River Valley. You will cross a bridge across the longest river in Asia – the Indus River. The river from Leh to Rumtse is named Tso-Kar because of its snow Colour which is also known as the “white lake”. Ride a few more kilometers to set up at Rumtse.

Stay @ Homestay, Pang

Pass 1: Taglang La

Rumtse to Taglang La to Debring to Pang : 4166m – 5328m – 4765m – 4550

Distance: 101km

Meters Duration 8 – 9 hours

The ride starts early morning at 6 am to conquer the first pass of Tanglang La. From the Pass, the ride gets more excited toward Debring. The pedallers enjoy the speed & chill of cycling downhill from one of the highest motorable passes in the world. The journey continues on more plains at a height of 4800 towards Pang. This is the star attraction of the Leh to Manali Cycling Expedition. After cycling for 40 KM, you will finally reach on top of pang which is covered with colorful prayer flags. It has a small temple nearby where you can seek the blessings of the deities. Amidst the cold atmosphere, you will be thrilled to be in one of the most dramatic landscapes of Ladakh. After relishing this moment, you will begin riding downwards to Pang around snow-covered mountains.

Stay @ Swiss Tent, Sarchu

Cycling 81 Km,

Pass 2 : Lachulung La | Pass 3 : Nakeela Pass

Duration 8-10 Hours

Hurrahhhh !!! it’s a twin-pass day. Today riders will be covering 70% of the Journey downward on planned roads. You will be riding toward Sarchu today covering two passes & 21 hairpin bends. The ride will be full of thrill & excitement as you will be reaching the old silk route. The day ends at Sarchu in the swiss tent located in the mid of barren land covered with mountains & passing stream of water. The main attraction of Sarchu is that you can enjoy star gazing at night.

Stay @ Swiss Tent, Jispa

Cycling 84 km

Pass 4: Barachala Pass

Sarchu -Baralachla : 4290m – 4850m

Baralachla – Jispa: 4850m – 3200m

Duration: 8-10 Hours

There is an incline from Sarchu to Baralachla Pass. Also, today is the last time we experience complete Isolation from the outer world. We gradually ascend towards the 4th pass of this route, ‘Baralacha La’, from Sarchu. The day comes to an end as we make a touchdown in Jispa, The whole journey from Baralachla Pass is descending to Jispa crossing Suraj Tall & Deepak Tall. The evening in Jispa will be full of celebration & excitement on a bonfire, music, & much more…

Stay @ Home Stay, Koksar

Cycling 68 km

Meters Duration: 7-8 Hours

After spending the night at Jispa, get ready for cycling towards Koksar via Sissu. It is another village of Lahaul Valley and your stopover during the tour before the climb to Rohtang Pass. Lushed with high mountains and rivers enjoy your evening on the base of the last pass of the expedition. 

Stay @ Hotel, Manali

Cycling 59 km

Pass 5 : Rohtang Pass

Koksar – Rohtang Pass : 3140m – 3980m

Rohtang Pass to Manali : 3980m – 2050m

Duration: 6-8 Hours

The day starts with a climb of 19km straight towards Rohtang Pass. Once on the top, the riders get the last chance on the journey to experience the down ride of 35km with check-in at the hotel.

Expedition success party in the evening at the hotel following the momento distribution & closure dinner.

The technical team is ready to pack the machine to be carried back home the next day.

The day to depart for home from Manali to Delhi via Volvo is around 11 am. You go home with a memory of a lifetime experiencing the reverse journey of the Manali – Leh silk road.