Main Info
TBC TRAVEL GROUP PRESENTS
“MANALI LEH SRINAGAR EXPEDITION
DURATION: 11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS TOUR – A TRUE PLEASURE FOR ANY TRAVELER
PLACES TO BE COVERED: MANALI – JISPA – SARCHU – LEH – PANGONG – NUBRA – KARGIL – SRINAGAR
FIXED DEPARTURE DATES OF 2020:
- 12th June, Friday – 22nd June,Monday
- 28th June, Sunday – 08th July, Wednesday.
- 14th July, Tuesday – 24th July, Friday.
- 31st July, Friday – 10th August, Monday.
- 16th August, Sunday – 26th August, Wednesday.
- 01st September,Tuesday – 11th September, Friday.
- 18th September, Friday – 28th September, Monday.
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IMPORTANT POINTS
- Minimum age of the rider for this tour should be 21 years.
- The tour can be cancelled if, the riders are less than 6 in number, per group. In such a case full amount will be refunded.
- If, any rider wants to leave the tour in between then he has to pay the transportation cost from the leaving point till the starting point.
- Riders must have proper riding gears for the tour.
- Check in time for all the hotels is 12 noon. In case of early check in rooms will be available if, they are not occupied.
Srinagar is a tensed area. If, there is any disturbance or if, we come to know that anytime anything can go wrong then even if, the situations seems to be normal at that particular time, we will not take any risk and WILL NOT GO VIA SRINAGAR.
Your Safety is Our Priority!
QUOTATION FOR THE MANALI – LEH – SRINAGAR EXPEDITION
Own Bike / Own Fuel
- 2 RIDERS ON 1 BIKE – Rs.25, 000/ per person
- SOLO RIDER – Rs.25, 000
With Rented Bike : 500 cc Bullet Standard
- 2 RIDERS ON 1 BIKE – Rs.43, 000/ per person
- SOLO RIDER – Rs.52, 000/
SUV/TEMPO TRAVELER
- 2 SEATS IN THE BACK UP SERVICE CAR Per seat : Rs.35,000/
- COSTING FOR INNOVA / XYLO / SCORPIO / ECO / TEMPO TRAVELER – Depending on number of PAX – Per seat: Rs.38,000/ (Mini. 5 PAX for MUV & 10 PAX for Tempo Traveler
+ 5% GST
SECURITY DEPOSIT PER BIKE
- Rs.7,000/ + original election card / Passport – 500 cc
- Rs.10,000/ – 500 cc for foreign nationals
Those who do not want to give their original ID then they can deposit Rs.10,000/ as the security deposit.
OPTIONAL – IF, REQUIRED FOR THE COMPLETE TOUR
- Pair of knee guards, gloves & one riding jacket (brother hood co.): Rs.2,500/
- Only one riding jacket per tour: Rs.1,500/
- One pair of elbow guards,knee guard for complete tour: Rs. 700/
Do’s and Don’ts are not to be missed by anyone as the tour which you have chosen is not a visit to a hill station, it’s LEH and it’s different.
Itinerary
DAY 00 – DELHI TO MANALI BY OVERNIGHT VOLVO
Buses will start from Delhi by evening.
STAY AT MANALI HOTEL – 1ST Night
Once you check in the Manali hotel, you can relax, order your lunch and take sleep after a night journey. Day one is for bike checkup and test rides for the riders. Evening tea is the Orientation Meet time. It’s very important 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 from the tour leader.
The mechanic will give a brief introduction about the Royal Enfield bike and its basic handling.
STAY AT JISPA – 2ND 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 – 3RD 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 – 4TH 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 2nd highest road. On the way we will cross Upshi, Rumptse Village &Upshi Village. From Upshiriver 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 Monastrywhich is on the way to Leh.
FREE DAY AT LEH – 5TH 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 – 6TH 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 – 7TH 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 colour. 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 lakeside in Spangmik Village.
The colour combination of this crystal clear lake with the surrounding mountains will pamper your eyes.
STAY AT LEH - 8TH Night
On the way to Leh comes the Chang La pass – altitude 17,658 mts. It’s the 3rd highest motorable pass of the world.
Tangste is the place from where The Karakoram Range of mountains start and the river Shayok flows along with 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.
The afternoon will be free for sightseeing or shopping.
STAY IN TENTS – 09TH 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 its 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 1st-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 – 10TH Night
Our first halt on this route will be the War Museum made in the memory of our brave jawans who gave their lives in the Kargil war of 1999. We will pay our homage to them and will fill ourselves with pride to be in a country which has such brave people.
On the way to Srinagar, we will cross Drass, one of the 2nd coldest inhabitant place of the world.
Then comes the narrowestZozila 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.
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