DELHI LEH SRINAGAR EXPEDITION

STAY AT DELHI HOTEL –00 NIGHT

ORIENTATION DAY

Day one is a very important day as the group gets the briefing on the entire tour. The riders are introduced with each other and are open to ask any of the queries to the tour leader.

STAY AT CHANDIGARH HOTEL – 1^ST  Night

The mechanic will give a brief introduction about the Royal Enfield bike followed by a brief orientation given by the tour leader for those who were not there on the previous day. The tour takes off to Chandigarh crossing the beautiful fields on either side of NH1. Breakfast halt will be on a roadside Dhaba and that will be the first feel of the countryside.

The evening is free so if, one wishes can ride to the Stone Garden or can have a nice long rest to start fresh early next morning.                                                                             

Early morning we start the ride to Manali. Adventure ride starts from the road to Manali. We will see the huge Pando Dam on the way and will stop for a quick photo shots. From Kullu onwards, the road runs almost parallel to river Beas. Manali is the most visited hill station of India.

Evening walk and dinner at the hotel. If, reached on time bikes will be checked.    

STAY AT  JISPA – 3^RD NIGHT

Today we have to cross the Rohtang la - altitude 3878 MTS.

This route will make you feel the heights of snow-white covered Rohtang La and then the green field of Kelong valley.

This day is also important for the bikes and the bikers as they will cross the first pass of this route – Rohtang La,  one of the worst but the most lovable pass of the riders.

STAY AT SARCHU IN TENTS – 4^TH Night

The tour starts very early in the morning.

One crosses Baralacha la – 4830 MTS.

The green fields of Keylong and Jispa are also a treat to the eyes.

This ride & this night stay is the most crucial stay of the entire tour the reason is that this night halt is at a place of the highest altitude in our tour where we have to stay at night.

Riders must follow the health and the safety instructions of the tour leader.

STAY AT LEH HOTEL – 5^TH Night

Sarchu is the last town of Himachal Pradesh and after this, we enter the state of Jammu and Kashmir. This road is having many passes. The road is rough so the riders have to be very cautious.

We will cross Nakeela Pass – 15,547 FT. , Lachulungla Pass – 16,616 FT.

Then comes the Great Gyanchuthang Plains. This plain land with a straight road in the centre is approximately 50 km. long. It leads to Thanglang La – altitude 17582 mt. – it’s the worlds 2^nd highest road. On the way we will cross Upshi, Rumptse Village & Upshi Village. From Upshi river Indus will flow along the road. This river is originated from Kailash Mansarovar.

YOU HAVE ENTERED THE AREA OF INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION.

One can see the barley field in these villages as it’s the main crop here. If, luck enough then far away from the main road you can see the nomads of Leh Ladakh with their flocks of sheep, famous for Pashmina Wool.

If, on time then can visit Thiskey Monastery which is on the way to Leh.

FREE DAY AT LEH – 6^TH Night

Bike check-up day.

If, health-wise one is feeling O.K. then can visit Shanti Stupa, Thiskey Monastry, Shey Palace and go to the famous Tibet market. This day is free for shopping. If you are interested we can arrange local cabs for you for river rafting in the Indus river (extra charges). Take rest for the adventure ride of the next day.

STAY AT NUBRA – 7^TH Night

Today you will ride the highest motorable road in the world.  It’s the most exciting and most challenging path of the tour.  This route is the Old Silk Route which leads to China. This route also leads to Siachen Glacier. To ride on this road and to reach the Pass is the main target of this 13 days long tour. You can take as many photos as you can with the historical board behind you saying ‘ YOU ARE AT THE HIGHEST MOTORABLE ROAD IN THE WORLD.

Crossing Khardungla we will enter the Nubra Valley. It’s a green valley with peach trees all over & sand dunes with double humped Siberian camels

STAY AT PANGONG TSO IN TENTS / HOTEL – 8^TH Night

The Pangong lake is the highest natural salt lake in Asia. It’s a real treat for your eyes. Its first look will make you speechless. It’s 160 km. long and has a turquoise color.  One-third part of the lake is in India and the rest is in China.

This road from Nubra to Pangong is the actual love passionate ride for off-road lovers. This ride is a real dream ride for a biker.

We will stay in the tent accommodation along the lake side in Spangmik Village.

The color combination of this crystal clear lake with the surrounding mountains will pamper your eyes.

STAY AT LEH - 9^TH Night

On the way to  Leh comes the Chang La pass – altitude 17,658 mts. It’s the 3^rd highest motorable pass of the world.

Tangste is the place from where The Karakoram Range of mountains start and the river Shayok flows along it. This area is exposed to direct Ultra Violet sun rays.

On the way back to Leh one can visit the famous 3 idiot school, The Lotus Valley School and one can have lunch there.

Afternoon will be free for sightseeing or shopping.

STAY IN TENTS – 10^TH Night

Today we will catch NH 1 to reach Kargil. The initial road from Leh towards Kargil is excellent but as we proceed it comes back to it’s original rough form.

We will stop at the Pathar Sahib Gurudwara to have ‘Prasad ‘ of tea and sweets. This Gurudwara is built and maintained by the Indian Army.

Alchi Monastry and Lamayaru Monastries are on the way.

On the way we will cross Fotula Pass – 13,470 FT. and Namkila Pass -12,198 FT.

We will visit Mulbek Village at Chamba having the 1^st century statue of Lord Buddha of Khushan Period engraved on a mountain. This village is the last village having the Hindu or Buddhist population after this area the entire population is Islamic. When you will cross these areas you will see and experience the change over from one culture to another

STAY AT SRINAGAR HOTEL / HOUSEBOAT – 11^TH Night

Our first halt on this route will be the War Museum made in the memory of our brave jawans who gave their life in Kargil war of 1999.. We will pay our homage to them and will fill ourselves with pride to be in a country which have such brave people.

On the way to Srinagar we will cross Drass, one of the 2^nd coldest inhabitant place of the world.

Then comes the narrowest Zozila Pass – 11,953 FT.  To cross this patience and concentration is required or we can say that you will have to apply all your riding experience here. Crossing it we will proceed towards Sonmarg and will start seeing the lush green mountains of Paradise on Earth – KASHMIR.

After travelling through the dry mountains of Ladakh to see these green mountains will be a real relief to your eyes.

SRINAGAR:  Departure to sweet home.