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2500km /15 days /15 person group max

Highlights OurLadakh Touris
founded on our 15 years of experience with motorcycle
expeditions in Ladakh. You can expect new tracks, passes and highlights never before offered
on an organized motorcycle tour. This is the first tour to take on Zanskar & extremely high
Himalayan passes ,This is a challenging tour. Solid riding skills, a sense of adventure and
flexibility are a must when taking part in our Himalaya expeditions, which cover around

2000 km and considerable altitude differences. Road conditions vary from

freshly paved to

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rough tracks.This tour is a mystical river journey to wild Zanskar Valley, hidden in the
remotest reaches of
the Himalayas.After crossing rocky valleys and passes to the mouth of the
Suru River near Kargil, the gateway to Zanskar Valley. Our route takes us up the wild, rugged
valley on a steady climb to Penzi La pass (4,400 m) the only road into Zanskar. Well be
passing enormous glaciers on our way into the valley. Well slowly work our way up the rough
tracks to our destination in Padum.After exploring Zanskar, get to know the highlights of the
Indus Valley. And last but not least, the ultimate high point one that can also be measured
in terms of altitude the Kardungh La, the highest pass in the world, at 5,605 meters!. This is
the first tour to take on 14 extremely high Himalayan passes well be hitting altitudes
ofover 5,000 metersfive times and tackling the two highest passes in the world!The route
covers all of the highlights of the ancient Buddhist Kingdom of Ladakh, as well as the three
most beautiful Himalayan lakes in the border region to Tibet all at altitudes of more than
4,500 meters. Well spend 15 days on the road in Ladakh.

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Itinerary

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1st Day:- Chandigarh to Amritsar, 230 Kms. We start

our journey Chandigarh to
Zanskar stopping at Amritsar. Today we cross Jalander, in the evening we visit a golden
temple and city and overnight
stay at Amritsar city.
2nd Day:- Amritsar to Patnitop, 285
Kms. Post breakfast we check out and
drive to Patanitop .today we cross Jammu

3rd Day:- Patnitop to Srinagar,

170Kms.
4th Day:-Srinagar to Kargil ,200km.
At the start of our tour ,we will enjoy the
beautiful green valley, and cross Jojila Pass
(4300m) Today we will reach Kargel ,we
covered Dass (world 2nd coldest habitat

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area) Well then descend into Baltistan

Valley
to the Garrison City Kargil, the
gateway to Zanskar Valley. A hotel at the
bazaar (2,600 m) will be our home for the
night..
5th Day:- Kargil to Ranggum, 130
Kms. We drive to Rangdum Through the
beautiful wild Suru valley Well
be leaving
paved roads behind today, continuing on a
dusty track at average speeds of around 2040 kmph. Ascending to the herdsmans

village of Parkachik,and reaching Rangdum

6th Day:- Rangdum to Padum, 90Km.
Start to the Rangdom in the morning
Today, well ascend the adventurous track
further until we reach Penzi La pass
(4,401 m) and visit the tiny Rangdum
Mountain Monastery before descending
along a huge glacier at the
entrance to
Zanskar Valley and reaching Padum
Valley
7th Day :- In Padum Today no ride, we
visit surrounding the Padum the only
small town in Zanskar. Only around 1,000
people live here in the summer. In the
afternoon, well visit the Karsha monastery,
a medieval oasis of peace and an important
center of the Buddhist faith. Well be
spending the night in the best guest house
in Zanskar, at an altitude of approx. 3,500
8th Day: Padum (Zanskar Valley) to
Parkachik, 170 km Our
return trip starts
with a longer ride. Well be crossing Penzi
La
pass (4,401 m) and spending another
night on a meadow near Parkachik Glacier.
9TH Day :- Parkachik To Lamayuru,
190km Descending through Suru Valley to
Kargil, well come across our first filling
station in 550 km! Crossing the Fatu La
pass, well reach the Lamayuru Monastery,
setting up our?? there at an altitude of
around 3,800 meters.
10th Day :- Lamayuru to Leh, 140km
Well have
the opportunity to witness the

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morning meditation in the monastery an

unforgettable experience. Next, a steep
descent to the Indus Valley. Our next track
starts at the confluence of the Indus and
Zanskar
rivers. The 40 km along the wild
Zanskar river to Chilling, a village of
coppersmiths, is one of the most
breathtaking motorcycle routes anywhere in
the Himalayas! Well be reaching Leh the
end of our motorcycle tour in the late
afternoon.
11th Day :- Day trip to Khardung La,
the worlds highest pass! 110 km Today

well be reaching the high point of our tour

literally. 50 km on the road and 2,000
meters ascent to Khardung La pass, the

highest motorable road in the world.

Theres nothing else like it!
There will be
time for relaxation and shopping in the
afternoon, followed by a farewell dinner
with the crew.
12th:- Lehto Pangong tso lake 160km
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Today, were going for serious altitude!
Its time to cross
the truly breathtaking
5,360 mt high Chang-La Pass and follow a
rough mountain road to the luminous bluegreen magic of Pangong Tso lake. Well
spend the night in a basic camp with a
sweeping view across the lake to the Tibetan
shore.
13th Day :-Pangong lake to Tso kar
lake 210 km ;- Time
for some double-pass
action! After crossing the Chang-La Pass,

well reached Karu there we take LehManali road and start climbing to 2nd
highest pass Tanglangla (17,585ft),after
reached down the pass we hit Dibring camp
city from there take left side on 6-7 km off
road drive, we reach Tso-Kar Lake and
overnight camp over there.
14th Day :-Tso Kar lake to Jispa
(200 kms)Post
breakfast we check out
and drive to Jispa on Skyangchu Thang
(The biggest and highest Plateau on Earth
on, a Stretch of 42 Kms) we reach at tent
city Pang then cross Nakeela

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Pass/Lachangla Passes (16,617 ft) Through

21 Gata Loops enter the Sarchu plane
plateau (4253 m), bordering
of the states of
Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.
After cross Baralacha Pass (4890 m)we
enter Lahaul Valley, Upon arrival in Jispa, we
check in at our tented camp site, next to a
river, for overnight stay.
15th Day :- Jispa to Manali, 120Km.
We start our journey from Jispa to Manali .
Today we cross Keylong (3350 m), Pass by

Koksar, Tandi (Where Chandra River Meets

Bhaga River), Cross Rohtang Pass (13050
ft), Evening Tea Break at Marhi, Well be
reaching Manali the end of our
motorcycle tour in the late afternoon.

Package Includes:
ALL Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis in standard rooms & tents ( Patanitop to
Manali ).

Meals (Breakfast & Dinner), but Dinner NOT in major

towns(Patanitop/Srinagar/Padum/Leh/Manali )where people prefer to have different
platters according to their personal tastes.

Inner line permits to restricted/protected areas.

Monument & Museum entrance fees

Medical & Mechanical backup vehicle with O2 &AMSpack.

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Package Excludes:
Bike/JEEP booking cost/Rent/FUEL/Security deposit.
Extra luggage care vehicle cost will Share by group, as per requirement.
Lunch All the way pay by as per yourtasteandhunger.
Any Kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals, starters etc.
Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls
Any Kind of drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, soft drinks, Aerated)
Extra guide fee, Camera & Video fee, Boat and rope trolley fee.

Cost

Pack with
Bike(rent)

Pack with
Own Bike

Rider

67,500/- INRs

39500/-INRs

Pillion Rider

38,500/- INRs

38500/-INRs

Single
Supplement

14500/-INRs

14500/-INRs

Pack with bike 500cc (Fuel extra) + 10% of pack cost Bike Damage
refundable security.

Jeep Safari on same Rout.

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