LADAKH BIKE TRIP 2020

Travel Details:

Destination: Delhi-Leh-Delhi
Travel Dates: June 4th to June 14th
Pick-up Place: Delhi
Drop Place: Delhi
Duration: 11N & 12D

Short Description of Package:

Delhi – Manali – Jispa – Sarchu – Leh – Nubra valley – Pangong Tso– Leh – Sarchu – Manali – Delhi.

TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1: Delhi to Manali (by AC Volvo Coach)

You will be given the tickets for your Volvo bus from Delhi to Manali. You have to reach the bus stop, where a coordinator from our team will help get your seats. Overnight Journey from Delhi to Manali by Volvo (Tickets provided by GCT). All of your group members will be on the same bus, so the long 10-12 hour journey will not let you feel alone there.

DAY 2: Arrival Manali

We will give you the address of our Manali hotel. You have to reach that destination where our GCT team will be waiting for you all.
Upon arrival, welcome followed by an introduction with the Tour leader, followed by allotment of rooms. Followed by a safety & rescue session by our professionals.
Evening welcomes you to follow by a tour briefing and group discussion followed by dinner.

Tips: This day you need complete rest for acclimatization as from the next day you will be going on an adventure like never before for the next 9 days

DAY 3: Manali to Jispa

Travel time: – Approx. 7 hours or depends on the group’s average speed or road condition.

Travel Distance: – Approx. 140 KM

High mountain pass and sightseeing
• Rohtang Pass

Ride Grade,  Altitude and tips
Ride Grade:-Moderate
Maximum Altitude of this day: – Rohtang-la altitude 13051 ft. from the sea level.

Tips: – This is the first day of your ride so always try to drive along with the group in the queue. This day you might ride in the dirt and sleepy roads when you descent to Chandra valley from Rohtang pass, so be careful while riding and always follow given instruction by Tour leader.

Note: You can’t stop more than 10 minutes on Rohtang-la Top. As it affects the group timing and also it may cause your health issues for staying longer on a high altitude.
The altitude of start and endpoint of your ride:-
Starting point Manali: – 6,398 ft. above from the sea level
Night stay In Jispa: – 10,500 ft. above from the sea level

DAY 4: Jispa to Sarchu

Travel time: – Approx. 04-05 hours or depends on the group average speed and road conditions.

Travel Distance: – Approx. 85 KM

High mountain pass and sightseeing
• Baralacha-lA
• Deepak Tal
• Suraj Tal

Ride Grade, Altitude and tips Ride Grade:-
Ride grade: – Hard
Maximum Altitude of this day: – Baralacha-lA Altitude 16043 ft from the sea level
Tips: – This day you are going to climb Baralacha-La high mountain pass so make sure you should not stop at Baralacha-La more than 5 min or as per instruction given by group leader this day. Also you have to cross some major water streaming on Patseo and Zingzing bar before climbing Baralacha-La so you should check properly things to carry list it will help you in your shopping for bike trip expedition.
Night stay in sarchu, it will most difficult night of your journey you might have to sleep at -5 to-10 degree Celsius. As you will be going at 14000 ft. and above first time in your journey so it can cause you suffer from the AMS (Altitude Mountain Sickness)

You should drink at least 4 to 5 litter water every day it will help you to reduce chances of AMS. Please avoid eating oily food in lunch, it may cause you digestion problem at this altitude.

You may need your gumboots very much this day, as there is a major water crossing this day.

Altitude of start and end point of your ride:-
Starting point Jispa: – 10500ft above from the sea level
Night stay in Sarchu: – 14074ft above from the sea level

DAY 5: Sarchu to Leh

Travel time: – Approx. 10 To 11 hours or depends on the group Average speed and road conditions.

Travel Distance: – Approx. 250 KM

High mountain pass and sightseeing
• Gata loops (21 hair pin bands)
• Lachung La Pass (16,598ft)
• Nakila pass (16,600ft)
• Pang (15,400ft)
• More plains (15600ft)
• Taglang La(17,480ft)
• Upshi
• Karu

Ride Grade, Altitude and tips:-
Ride Grade: – Moderate
Maximum Altitude of this day: – Taglang- La (17,480ft) from the sea level
Average Altitude: – 15000 ft. and above

This day you have to climb two high mountain pass after that you will be witnessing the three beautiful high altitude lakes. If you are really an Adventure lover then this day it’s your day. This day is going to be more adventures, roughest with a tough schedule for you. This Day every Person needs to follow very carefully the guidelines given by our group Leaders as it is testing time for your riding skills and teamwork today. Today you are going to ride almost 80% off-road.
If you feel any health problem i.e. headache or vomiting so ask your support team to check your oxygen, they will be giving you every possible medical support you need.

Altitude of start and endpoint of your ride:-
Starting point Sarchu: – 14,074ft from the sea level
Night stay in Leh: – 11480Ft from the sea level

DAY 6: Leh to Nubra Valley

Travel time: – Approx. 05 To 06 hours or depends on the group Average speed and road conditions.

Travel Distance: – Approx. 130 KM

High mountain pass and sightseeing
• Khardung-La
• Diskit Monastery
• Sandunes
• Double Hump Camels ( Client cost )

Ride Grade, Altitude and tips:-
Ride Grade:-Moderate
Maximum Altitude of this day: – 17982 ft.
Average Altitude: – 14800ft and above
You should drink at least 4 to 5-liter water every day it will help you to reduce the chances of AMS.

Don’t stay more than 5 minutes on the Khardung-la top, it can cause you severe headache and illness.

Altitude of start and endpoint of your ride:-
Starting point Leh: – 11,480 ft. from the sea level
Night stay in Nubra: – 10,000 ft. from the sea level

DAY 7: Nubra Valley to Pangong

Travel time: – Approx. 05 To 06 hours or depends on the group Average speed and road conditions.

Travel Distance: – Approx. 170 KM

High mountain pass and sightseeing
• Pangong Lake
• Movie – “3 idiots” Shooting Point
• Beautiful Mountains

Ride Grade, Altitude and tips
Ride Grade: – Moderate
Maximum Altitude of this day: – 13,000 ft. above from the sea level
Average Altitude: – 11500 ft. above from the sea level

You should drink at least 4 to 5-liter water every day it will help you to reduce the chances of AMS.

There are many sharp curves and roads are narrow this day, please don’t over speed and try to maintain the queue.

Altitude of start and endpoint of your ride:-
Starting point Nubra: – 10,000Ft. From the sea level
Night stay in Pangong: – 13,940 ft. from the sea level

DAY 8: Pangong Tso to Leh

Travel time: – Approx. 6 To 7 hours or depends on the group Average speed and road conditions.
Travel Distance: – Approx. 230 KM

High mountain pass and sightseeing
• Chumathang Hot spring

Ride Grade, Altitude and tips:-
Ride Grade: – Moderate
Maximum Altitude of this day: – 14,800 ft from the sea level
Average Altitude: – 14000 ft. and above

You should drink at least 4 to 5-liter water every day it will help you to reduce the chances of AMS.

Tips: This day you have to climb two high mountain pass after that you will be witnessing the three beautiful high altitude lakes. If you are really an Adventure lover then this day it’s your day. This day is going to be more adventures, roughest with a tough schedule for you. This Day every Person needs to follow very carefully the guidelines given by our group Leaders as it is testing time for your riding skills and teamwork today.
If you feel any health problem i.e. headache or vomiting so ask your support team to check your oxygen, they will be giving you every possible medical support you need.

Altitude of start and endpoint of your ride:-
Starting point Pangong Tso: – 13,940 ft from the sea level
Night stay in Leh: – 11,480Ft from the sea level

DAY 9: Leh to Sarchu

Travel time: – Approx. 10 To 11 hours or depends on the group Average speed and road conditions

Travel Distance: – Approx. 250 KM

High mountain pass and sightseeing
• Karu
• Upshi
• Tanglang La
• More Plains
• Pang(15,400ft)
• Nakila Pass(16,600ft)
• Lachung La Pass(16,600ft)
• Gata Loops (21 Hair Pin Bands)

Ride Grade, Altitude and tips Ride Grade:
Ride grade: – Moderate

Night stay in Sarchu, it will be the most difficult night of your journey you might have to sleep at -5 to-10 degrees Celsius. As you will be going at 14000 ft. and above so it can cause you to suffer from the AMS (Altitude Mountain Sickness)

You should drink at least 4 to 5-liter water every day it will help you to reduce the chances of AMS. Please avoid eating oily food in lunch, it may cause you digestion problem at this altitude. You may need your gumboots very much this day, as there is a major water crossing this day.

Altitude of start and endpoint of your ride:-
Starting point Leh: – 11,480 ft from the sea level
Night stay in Sarchu: – 14,074Ft from the sea level

DAY 10: Sarchu to Manali

Travel time: – Approx. 7 hours or depends on the group’s average speed or road condition.

Travel Distance:- Approx. 230 KM

We will retrace the same route. The point which was missed will be covered in this route.

The altitude of start and endpoint of your ride:-
Starting point Sarchu:- 14835 ft from the sea level
Night stay in Manali:- 6,726ft. from the sea level

DAY 11: Manali to Delhi

You will be given the tickets for your Volvo bus from Manali to Delhi. You have to reach the bus stop, where a coordinator from our team will help get your seats. OverNight Journey from Manali to Delhi by Volvo. All of your group members will be on the same bus, so the long 10-12 hour journey will not let you feel alone there.

Inclusion:

• Accommodation on Double/Triple sharing basis as per itinerary in hotel/camps mentioned or similar.
• 9 Breakfast and 9 Dinner As per itinerary.
• Royal Enfield Standard 500cc Bike including Petrol only be used for As per the itinerary (for Bike package only Exp. one bike one rider and one bike 2 rider)
• A dedicated tour leader.
• Back up and mechanical support.
• Both side Volvo tickets from Delhi to Manali.
• An Oxygen Cylinder 24X7 in the backup in case of emergency.
• All drives, sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary using SMB/Traveler/Suv/Camper/Isuzu (Depend on the package inclusion).

Exclusions:

• Meals that are not mentioned in inclusions.
• Any personal expenses like laundry, telephone bills, and tips etc
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks. Etc. (to be borne by the client directly on the spot.
• Tip to driver and tour escort person (IF ANY)
• Any other item which is not specified under cost inclusions
• All applicable taxes( 5% GST on Package).
• Protected area Permit- cost 600 Per Person
• Any entrance fee to the monastery and monuments.
• Travel Insurance.

Event Terms and Conditions

• There will be no refund on a purchased Ticket.
• Please bring the print out of ticket confirmation with you
• This ticket permits only entry to the festival ground. Any drink or meal is not included in the purchase of this ticket.
• In the case with a couple of entry pass, if you are not found to be a couple at the entry time then you may be banned from entering the festival ground.
• Outsiders will be not allowed.
• Tickets must be purchased by someone who is of age 18 & above.
• Tickets and tent holders or resort accommodation must have payment proof or digital pass to attend the festival or email confirmation.
• This ticket permits entry to the festival grounds only. Any pre-parties or after-parties may have other ticketing requirements and may be sold separately.
• For security reasons, the organizers reserve the right to perform a security check on any member of the audience at any point during the Event
  Ticket holders must carry a valid original photo ID proof such as Driving License, Aadhar Card, PAN Card or Passport when attending the festival.
• Food and beverages will be available inside the festival. Any outside Food and Beverages are not allowed inside the festival.
• There is a strict no drug policy that will be followed by each attendee at the venue.
• Foul, abusive or any form of discriminatory language, unruly language or any unruly or threatening behavior will not be tolerated at the Event at any cost.
• Artist lineup and activities may be subjected to change at any point of time without prior intimation.
• Organizers or any of its agents, officers, and employees shall not be responsible for any injury, damage, theft, losses or cost suffered at or as a result of the Event or any part of it.
• Please bring the print out of ticket confirmation with you