Stay @ Hotel, Sonmarg

Cycling 75 km

Altitude: 5200ft – 8900ft

Duration: 5-6 Hours

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / Refreshment

The SRINAGAR – LEH – KHARDUNG LA bicycle expedition begins with an early morning warm-up at the hotel followed by light tea/coffee. The flag-off ceremony for the journey to Sonmarg starts from Dal Lake in Srinagar.

The early morning start is advantageous for crossing the city traffic-free and reaching the outskirts of Srinagar highway to Leh, with mountains on one side and a flowing river on the other.

Taking small interval breaks, Hydration, and nutrition throughout the day, the riders reach their point of stay at Sonmarg.

Stay @ Hotel, Dras

Cycling 65 km

Altitude: 8900ft – 10500ft

Duration: 6-8 Hours

Pass: ZOJI La 11,600ft

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / Refreshment

Day 3 starts with an early morning meetup and warmup session followed by tea/coffee. Today be ready to conquer the first pass of the expedition, Zojila Pass, situated at 11,600ft. One of the toughest passes of the journey.

It’s a thrilling day as you are going to enjoy the climbs and downhill throughout the region. Today’s station point is at Drass, the second coldest place on Earth, which is known for its natural beauty and thrilling adventure activities.

Stay @ Hotel, Kargil

Cycling 64 km

Altitude: 10,500ft – 8700ft

Duration: 5-6 Hours

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / Refreshment

The Drass to Kargil has a mesmerizing route, covering 64 km, starting from Drass, the second coldest place on Earth, and ending at Kargil. Post morning meetup and warmup session followed by tea/coffee we embark on today’s ride.

The route takes cyclists through the scenic landscapes of the region, offering a chance to interact with the local population and learn about the history of the Kargil War.

Stay @ Homestay, Heniskot

Cycling: 75 km

Altitude: 8900ft – 12,140ft

Duration: 6-8 Hours

Pass: NAMIKA LA 12,140ft

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / Refreshment

After the refreshments and tea/coffee, riders will assemble for the stretching session. Today, we will start our journey towards Heniskot, a village located on the NH1 Kargil-Leh route, which is only accessible for four months of the year. We will be covering approximately 75 kilometers.

Our route will take us across Namika La Pass, with an elevation of 3,700 meters (12,139 feet) above sea level. This high mountain pass is located in the Zaskar Range of the Himalayas in Ladakh, India, known for its high altitude and challenging terrain.

Stay @ Hotel, Saspul

Cycling 85 km

Altitude: 11000ft – 13500ft

Duration: 6-8 Hours

Pass: FOTU LA 13500ft

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / Refreshment

Our next destination is Saspul, a small village located on the Kargil-Leh Highway. The journey from Heniskot to Saspul via Fotu La is a challenging and picturesque route. Today’s distance is approximately 85 kilometers.

The first half of the day is all uphill cycling to Fotu La (pass) also called TV tower. It’s a challenging climb, with an elevation of 4,108 meters (13,481 feet) above sea level. The view from this place is breathtaking.

From Fotu La, it is all the way downhill to Lamayuru, which is known as the ‘Moonland of Ladakh. You can even grab the opportunity to visit the famous Lamayuru Monastery and experience the stunning landscapes of the region. After exploring Lamayuru, we will continue our journey to Saspul.

Stay @ Hotel, Leh

Cycling 80 km

Altitude: 10800ft – 18000ft

Duration: 8-10 Hours

Pass: KHARDUNG LA 18000ft

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner / Refreshment

Here comes the final challenge of the expedition, get ready to conquer the mighty Khardung La. The distance from Leh to Khardung La Pass is approximately 39 kilometers. The altitude of Khardung La is 5,357 meters (17,582 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest motorable passes in the world.

The route from Leh to Khardung La Pass offers a mix of adventure and beautiful sights. Some of the notable places you can explore along the way include – South Pull, Army Base, Army Souvenir Shop, and finally mighty Khardung La Pass.

After conquering mighty Khardung La, we will turn back to Leh. In the evening, we will be celebrating our expedition’s success, as the CAI team will be hosting a party and success ceremony to honor all the riders for achieving something incredible.

Kudos for thinking about it as it’s the first step of the journey. Catch you at Srinagar !!

Meals: Breakfast

Check Out: 11.00 am 

A taxi from the Hotel to the Airport will be available ar reception. Kindly update us on your drop time. Incase of extensions of rooms at the Hotel please update in advance to the team.