Mountain Bike

Mountain bike in Ladakh, Himalaya
 

Trip at a Glance
Trip duration          : 10 days tour
Grade                      : Moderate to Challenging
Activities                : Cycling 7 days
Accommodations: In Hotel 3 Nights/ Camp 6 Nights
 
Journey Highlights
  • Khardongla pass 18000ft
  • In Ladakh 11 days cycling
  • Sensational flight over the Himalaya
  • Ancients Buddhist monasteries of Ladakh 
  • The Tsomoriri Lake and Tsokar Lake 

Tour Inclusions
  • Comfortable sharing accommodation
  • Inner line permits for restricted area 
  • Vehicle for personal & group equipment
  • Gear Package; sleeping bag and mattress
  • Guide and Kitchen staff during cycling
  • Private car during the cycling
  • All meals while during cycling
  • Local sightseeing around Leh
  • Mention monuments entrances

Tour Exclusions
  • Travel Insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Tipping

Meals:  B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner


Detailed Itinerary
 
Day 1 Fly Delhi to Leh 3500 meters
We take the morning flight to Leh, the capital of Ladakh, where you will be free to rest at the hotel, gently stroll through the towns maze of narrow lane ways or visit the colourful main market, while your body acclimatises to the altitude.
Standard Hotel (B)
 
Day 2 In Leh 3500 meters
After short drive we begin to visit 17th century, Shey Palace royal chapel monastery complex, this features the 12 meter copper and gold-gilded Shakyamuni Buddha statue, as well as exquisite wall painting. Later we visit Thiksey 15th century monastery is noted for its resemblance to the Potala Palace ( the former chief residence of the Dali lama in Tibet. It contains a vast array of Buddhist arts, including the 15 meter Maitreya (the future Buddha), the largest statue of its kind in Ladakh. Before we heading back to Leh we visit 17th century Hemis monastery which is Ladakh biggest and wealthiest monastery possesses a rich collection of ancient relics and artwork, including a stunning Thangka (embroidered Tibetan silk religious painting) measuring more than 12 meters. The popular annual Hemis Festival, held in June or July, which features colourful mask dances.       
Standard Hotel (B)
 
Day 3 Cycling to Basgo 3300 meters/ 45km
We begin our adventure Cycling towards west to village Basgo along the Indus valley. Ladakh is known as cold desert, where you have a great view of high mountains and valley. After some time we meet the river Indus and follow the Leh  Srinagar national highway road. We have a gradual ascent up to the small pass, Ladakh Kongka pass. Before village Nimoo we have a descending zigzag road and after we meet the confluence of the River Zanskar and Indus. In the village Basgo were we camp for tonight.     
Full service Camping (B, L, D)
 
Day 4 Cycling to Yangthang 3500 meters/ 40km
Today we begin with ascending with zigzag road, and after some time we are taking narrow to village Liker, where we visit Liker monastery at 3800m. After village Liker we have a descending and ascending follow the single line road with small pass, known as Phobela pass 3900m, where colourful Buddhist prayer flags welcoming us. Again descending and ascending with zigzag road and meet the Tsermang Chanla pass 3950m. From the pass we have view of the village Yangthang, where we camp for tonight.     
Full service Camping (B, L, D)
   
Day 5 Cycling to Temisgam 3100 meters
The road condition is very much similar to yesterday, and we begin with ascending, meet the pass. On the pass we have a view of the village Hemis Shukpachan and after we take newly built road of village Ang, with descending. Finally we heading to village Temisgam, were we camp for tonight.     
Full service Camping (B, L, D)
 
Day 6 Cycling to Lamayuru 3450 meters
Today south to the village Nurla, were we meet the Leh Srinagar road along the River Indus. After Khaltse, we crossing over the bridge on the Indus River and follow the narrow valley with ascending and Lamayuru monastery are well known for a spectacular view and strategic location.  
Full service Camping (B, L, D)
 
Day 7 Cycling to village Gera
Today we heading back to east to follow the Indus River with less challenging and we camp in small village Gera.
Full service Camping (B, L, D)
 
Day 8 Cycling to Liker & drive to Leh  
Before we heading back to Leh we explore village Mangu and Alchi, where we visit the famous 11th century temples. From the village Saspol the road gaining the height and in village Liker we make a loop, heading to villages Basgo and Nimoo, and Leh.  
Full service Camping (B, L, D)
 
Day 9 Cycling up to Khardongla pass 18000ft/ 39km
Early morning we begin our adventure to a Khardongla pass 5600 meters, which is world highest motor-able road. On the pass we have a glimpse of (K2) Karakorum and great view of Stok range and Indus valley.    
Standard Hotel (B)
 
Day 10 Fly Leh to Delhi
In the morning short drive to Leh airport to catch the flight to Delhi. (trip concludes)