WTH Manali to Leh Ride - 2018

About WTH Manali to Leh Cycle Ride 2018

"The most awaited cycling trip of the year is back"

Quench your thirst for Adventure by riding in the Himalayas!!!

Our this year Manali Leh ride is on the way. After a successful event last year we are back. Registrations closing soon as we have limited number of seats.

Day 1 - 26th August 2018

Arrive at Manali :- Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state. It has a reputation as a backpacking center. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. It's also a jumping-off point for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in the Pir Panjal mountains, home to 4,000m-high Rohtang Pass.

Check in at the hotel.

This is the day of registration, all riders must fill the risk declaration form on the same day. In evening, an interaction session with all riders followed by briefing for the ride.

Day 2- 27th August 2018

Manali - Marrhi Nallah- 40 Kms.

Manali, nestled on the foot of the giant Rohtang Jot (Mound Of Skulls)& on the bank of the Beas river, is an evergreen area with Pine & Deodar Trees surrounding the town. We will start early and cross the Beas river over Manali town bridge in the middle of the market & proceed to Palchan the Army Check post.

The Beas river flows on the left side of the road. Passing through a small Hamlet town we take the first set of hairpin bends on the Serpentine road on the road to Rohtang. Be prepared to a total contrast in weather from the partly sunny Manali. There will be fog and mild rain. O/Nt Marhhi in Camp.

Day 3- 28th August 2018

Marrhi - Rohtang - Koksar - Sissu - Gondla - 70 Kms

The 17 Kms to Rohtang jot is all ascend. After a welcome cup of tea in one of the little Parachute cafes on the Pass ride downhill till Koksar bridge. If the weather is clear there are some scenic views of snowcovered peaks & Glaciers in the far horizon. As we descend there is change in vegetation, the tree line seems to be getting away from us making way for small bushes. We are in the foothills of the Pir Panjal range. After crossing the check post follow the river flow till Tandi. At certain points we will abandon the bank, climbing uphill but we will be moving more or less along the river. In case the sun is out weather can be warm & Humid, but the nights will be cold being on the riverbank & open area. We will encounter some unmetalledstretches of road today after Koksar till Gondla, & cross a few mountain streams flowing over the road.

O/Nt Camp.

Day 4 - 29th August 2018

Tandi - Keylong - Gemur - Jispa - Darcha - 45 Kms

At the confluence point of River Chandra & Bhaga cross the bridge & proceed uphill
to Keylong town. Enroute is Gemur as we ascend the serpentine road Into a gorge. Ahead lies the Jispahamlet town as we come out of the gorge & descend downhill. The Ibex hotel at Jispa is the last comfortable hotel till we reach Leh town. It's again a green belt for sometime where you will see many shepherds and their sheep scattered on the hillsides. We are almost in the Land of Lamas now. Infact Keylong does support a small Gompa. After crossing Jispa one is definitely in an isolated region & in far horizon you can distinctively see the bareness of the Higher Himalayan ranges.

O/nt camping at Darcha.

Day 5 – 30th August 2018

Darcha - Patseo - Baralacha La - Bharatpur - 55 Kms

Darcha can be considered the gateway to the Higher Himalayas as we cross the bridge & proceed on the hairpin bends uphill. Now it is going to be all ascend till we come to the cantonment area of military garrison of Himmatnagar, Appx - 20 Kms ahead. For next 10 Kms we are into the flat area & then down hairpin bends of Patseo & Zing Zing Bar as we move into the harsh terrain of the arid mountains. The sun suddenly seems hotter than before and the atmospheric pressure make the ride today a bit more challenging. But there are little signs painted in yellow on the rocks - When the going gets tough the Tough get going! - boosting our Spirits as we ascend the heights of the Baralacha Pass - 4892 M & Suraj Tal Lake. The Icy blue water & the origin of the river at the top of the bend that brings us closer to the Pass is a post for the road construction worker toiling hard everyday to maintain the roads as best as they can under the harsh conditions. It is time now for mountain river crossings. Twice we wi ll be in the middle of water. We will descend down to the gorge area of Bharatpur, a small make shift Tentage accommodation area & night halt for the Truck drivers on their way with fresh supplies to the higher regions.

O/Nt Camp.

Day 6 - 31st August 2018

Bharatpur - Sarchu - 4253 M - Brandy Nallah - 35 Kms

The Day starts with an easy ride on a flat road, downhill & then entering a gorge descending to the bridge connecting to the Sarchu Plateau. Cross over the bridge & we move ahead ascending a small uphill road making us move to the plateau area & now ahead lies another vast stretch flat ground with shepherds and their mountain goats. There are a number of features of arid landscapes with some beautiful scenery, a delight for photographers who are looking for high rise mountain ranges, bearing water marks & erosion of soil clearly indicating that the area was under water a few million years ago.

The area is sparsely green, the wind is chilly & fast blowing here. We are at the Traffic Check post, which is the entry point into Ladakh. Another 20 Kms ahead on the base of the Gata loops hair pin bends we will camp for the night at Brandy Nallah. The road though metalled is very bumpy with flat stretches of barren land on both sides.

Day 7 – 1st September 2018

Brandy Nallah - Gata loops - Naki la - Lachungla - Pang - 57 Kms

After an easy day yesterday we now move to scale the Gata loops, 23 hairpin bends bringing us top of the mountain feature. We ride up hill, over an easy slope only to cross the Naki La pass, descend down into the gorge to an isolated military garrison area & then ascend again to the height of the Lachulung la - 5065 M. After Naki La we are almost on an unmetalled stretch of gravelly road all the way inside the gorge of Pang.

O/Nt Camp.

Day 8 – 2nd September 2018

Pang - More Plains - Tanglangla (Base Camp) - 47 Kms .

Eight Kms uphill from the Bowl-like feature of Pang we come to the plateau area of the More plains. Changpas, the Nomadic people who tend their yaks here and a few wild asses are the only sign of life on this isolated and long road. This belt not only barren but is known for fast blowing winds, sandstorms & extreme temperatures in the early morning and evenings. Fresh stream water can be considered a scarcity in this area though you might find some isolated mountain streams flowing down from the Tanglangla. The ride is easy going being a flat plateau area, but the road, which stretches on ahead, is not as smooth as it looks. There are tiny bumps all along!

O/Nt Camp at the base of Tanglang La.

Day 9 – 3rd September 2018

Tanglangla - Rumtse - Gya - 50 Kms

We proceed early to scale the World's second highest motorable pass, Tanglang la - 5,360 M. The ride for the next 17 Kms is a challenge for even the fittest of riders, weather being cold early in the morning, with gravelly stretches of the road consuming extra energy, riding over the altitude of 17,000 Ft will be an acid test for the mind & Body. Reaching the top is a very satisfying experience & then it's all down hill with smooth gradients till the base of the Pass.

After crossing a small mountain river it is time to find civilisation again! The Chortens along the road in the villages announce our arrival in the heart of Buddhist culture. The greenery changes the landscape, and the red coloured mountains surrounding us and reflected in the river only add to the beauty as we hit Rumtse and Gya for O/Nt Camp.

Day 10 – 4th September 2018

Gya - Upshi - Karu - Leh - 61 Kms

For next 20 Kms we ride on some metalled & unmetalled stretches of roads & cross over the Upshi bridge across the river Indus. The river originates in China & crosses over into India somewhere in the higher regions of these great Himalayan ranges. The road condition improves considerably as we follow more traffic from the cantonment area & local villages going to Leh. Ahead lies the Thiksey Monastery & the Chortens Garden before we finally enter Leh Town. The ride is easy & we can expect to reach Leh by evening.

O/Nt Hotel Leh

Day 11 – 5th September 2018

Day At leisure

A much required day for relaxing & maintenance of the Bicycles. A comfortable bed, hot water and a relaxed day is the only way to be after the tough conditions we have ridden over in the last few days!

Day 12 – 6th September 2018

Fly Delhi

Early morning transfer to Leh Airport Fly to Delhi. Arrive & check in the Hotel. Spend the day at leisure and take the International flight back home, or extend your stay to other destinations.

Commercials

Cost per person: Rs. 44000 + 5% GST.

Note:- The Location of the stay may change depending upon the weather condition at that point of time.

Hotels envisaged and meal plan

Day 01 at Hotel Manali Mountain Home – MAPAI- 1 Night
Day 02 to Day 10 : High Altitude Trekking tents - AP - 08 Nights
Leh : Kanishka / similar – MAPAI – 02 Nights

THE QUOTATION INCLUDES

1. 11 night accommodation in standard room / tent at specified hotels or similar.

2. Stay as per meal plan specified above. Meals will be buffet breakfast and dinner at hotels /camp
and lunches (wherever mentioned) while cycling will be picnic style (Packed).

3. Transportation by NAC Innova or Scorpio for departure transfers at Leh airport.

4. All Cycling arrangement as following

1. All equipment of community-use nature and nature friendly including high altitude two person client tents
2. Mattresses
3. Camping charges
4. Kitchen equipment like cooking utensils, camp crockery, tableware, lamps, wash bowls and cloth linens.
5. Cycling support team Guide, cook, mechanic & helper
6. Separate vehicle to carry the equipment and support team to / from cycle starting / ending point

5. Miscellaneous entrance fee and charges are inclusive as:

1. Inner-line permits
2. Potareges at hotel and airport
3. All applicable luxury/ road taxes

THE QUOTATION DOES NOT INCLUDE

1. Airfares
2. Camping / cycling equipment and clothing of personal nature like trek shoes, kit bags, day packs, down jackets and other special clothing’s etc.
3. Medical expenses (apart from first aid) and insurance of any kind.
4. Tips, laundry, liquors, wines, mineral water, telephone charges and items of personal nature.
5. Transportation is not on disposal basis. It is strictly as per the programme, any extra running will be charges extra.
6. All the arrangements for trekking as preplanned and prepaid. In case of not completion of the trek due to any reason whatsoever there will not be any refund for any unutilized services.
7. Any extra expense due to the same has to be paid extra.
8. Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities or any emergency evacuation expenses.
9. Any other item not mentioned in the cost include section.

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