Ladakh, a land with beauty beyond description”. Ladakh is a land of High Passes,

Ladakh has been described as 'moon land', 'magic land', and 'mysterious land' for its unique landscapes. Ladakh is country's coldest, highest and the driest zone. Ladakh has a cool and generally dry mountain climate.

ITINERARY:

Manali - Leh - Manali(13D 12N)

Day 1:- Departure from Delhi by Volvo

 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 getting your seats. Over Night Journey from Delhi to Manali by Volvo (Tickets provided by GCT). All of you group members will be in the same bus, so the long 10-12 hour journey will not let you feel alone there.

Day 2:- Manali

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 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 a complete rest for acclimatisation as from the next day you will be going on an adventure like never before for next 9 days.

Day 3:-Manali to Jispa

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

Travel Distance: - Approx. 140 KM

High mountain pass and sightseeing

• Rohtang Pass

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 queue. This day you might ride in 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 effects the group timing and also it may cause your health issues for staying long on a high altitude

Altitude of start and end point 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. 4-5 hours or depends on the group average speed and road conditions.

Travel Distance :- Approx. 80 KM

High mountain pass and sightseeing

• Baralacha-lA
• Deepak Tal

Ride Grade:-Moderate

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)

Lungalacha-la (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

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

This day you have to climb three high mountain pass. 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 need to follow very carefully the guidelines given by our group Leaders as it is testing time for your riding skills and team work today.

If you feel any health problem i.e. headache or vomiting so ask your support team to check your oxygen level, they will be giving you every possible medical support you need.

Please make sure that you need to start your journey early morning this day so that you can reach your destination on time. There is a ride of almost 11 hrs. Today.

Altitude of start and end point of your ride:-

Starting point Sarchu: - 14,074ft from the sea level

Night stay in Leh: - 11,480 ft. from the sea level

Day 6:- LEH TO NUBRA

   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

Ride Grade:-Moderate

Maximum Altitude of this day:- 17982 ft.

Average Altitude:- 14800ft and above

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

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

Starting point Leh:- 11,480 ft. from the sea level

Night stay in Nubra:- 10,000 ft. from the sea level

Day 7- NUBRA 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

Diskit Monastey

Sandunes

Double Hump Camels ( Client cost )

Beautiful Mountains

Ride Grade, Altitude and tips

Ride Grade:-Easy

Maximum Altitude of this day:- 13,940 ft. Above from the sea level

Average Altitude: - 11500 ft. above from the sea level

You should drink at least 4 to 5 litre water every day it will help you to reduce 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 end point 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 TO HANLE

Travel time: - Approx. 07 To 08 hours or depends on the group Average speed and road conditions.

Travel Distance :- Approx. 180 KM

High mountain pass and sightseeing

Rigzang-La

1962 Indo –China War Memorial

Ride Grade, Altitude and tips

Ride Grade:-Hard

Maximum Altitude of this day: - 14800 ft. above from the sea level

Average Altitude: - 14000 ft. above from the sea level

  You should drink at least 4 to 5 litter water every day it will help you to reduce chances of AMS ( more details you can find in our website blog section)

You will need your gumboots again this day, as there is too much off road this day and almost 15-20 water crossings.

Don’t try to break Queue as this day is a complete off road day.

Don’t Over speed, you may fall.

Altitude of start and end point of your ride:-

Starting point Pangong :- 13,940 ft. from the sea level

Night stay in Hanle:- 14,763 ft. from the sea level

Day 9 HANLE TO TSOMORIRI 7 to 8 hour Drive

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

Travel Distance :- Approx. 155 KM

High mountain pass and sightseeing

Hanle Monastery

A Beautiful 40 km Long Road with beautiful landscapes.

Ride Grade, Altitude and tips

Ride Grade:-Moderate

 Maximum Altitude of this day: - 15400 ft.

Average Altitude:- 15,000ft and above

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

Don’t Over speed your bikes as you will find very smooth and beautiful roads but can fall on them while over speeding as you might find some sudden bumps on the roads.

Altitude of start and end point of your ride:-

Starting point Hanle :- 14,763 ft. from the sea level

Night stay in Tsomoriri :- 14835 ft. from the sea level

Day 10:- TSOMORIRI TO SARCHU

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

 Travel Distance :- Approx. 228 KM

High mountain pass and sightseeing

Gata loops (21 hair pin bands)

Lungalacha (16,598ft)

Nakila pass (16,600ft)

Pang (15,400ft)

More plains ( 15600ft)

Tsokar Lake ( 14862ft)

Polo kongka la

Kigar Tso ( Lake Altitude is 15436ft )

Tsomoriri ( Lake Altitude is 15,436ft )

Ride Grade, Altitude and tips

Ride Grade:-Hard

Maximum Altitude of this day:- Naki-LA 16600ft ft. from the sea level

Average Altitude:- 14000 ft. and above

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

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 need to follow very carefully the guidelines given by Our Group Leaders as it is testing time for your riding skills and team work 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.

Please make sure that you need to start your journey early morning this day so that you can reach your destination on time. There is a ride of almost 11 hrs. Today.

Altitude of start and end point of your ride:-

Starting point Tsomoriri :- 14835 ft from the sea level

Night stay in Sarchu:- 14,074ft. from the sea level

Day 11 SARCHU TO MANALI

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

Travel Distance :- Approx. 230 KM

We will retrace the the same route

The point which were missed will be covered in this route.

Altitude of start and end point of your ride:-

Starting point Tsomoriri :- 14835 ft from the sea level

Night stay in Sarchu:- 14,074ft. from the sea level

Day 12 MANALI TO DELHI

Checkout at 10 am from hotel. You will get the Volvo tickets for Delhi. Overnight Travel to Delhi. You will end up your tour with the adventurous and unforgettable Journey.

Tour Package Includes

Accommodation on Double/Triple sharing basis as per itinerary in hotel/camps mentioned or similar.

(NOTE: - Hanle is the remote area so we have only dormitory option for every group members.)

10 Breakfast and 10 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 )

Dedicated tour leader.

Back up and mechanics support

Delhi to Manali and Manali to Delhi Volvo Transfer ticket.

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.

Tour Package Excludes:

Meals which 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

Protected area Permit- cost 600 Per Person

Any entrance fee to the monastery and monuments.

Travel Insurance.

Remarks on Itenary:

GCT can change the Sequence of the day-wise tour program without any prior notice or information may Change depending upon traffic schedules /restrictions on some roads and other unforeseen travel-related conditions.

If there is any unprecedented hike in the cost of transport (including fuel surcharge) or accommodation it will also affect the cost

We shall not be responsible for any change in the itinerary due to landslides, flight cancellations, weather conditions or any unforeseen circumstances. The additional cost incurred will be in addition to the cost which will be bared by client.

Only Bag pack is allowed. You can carry only 10 Kg Luggage with you (Per Person) Extra Luggage will cost you 1500 Per KG or GCT reserve the right to reject your excess luggage transportation.

General Terms and Conditions for Booking:

25% to be paid as booking registration amount.

50% of the tour cost to be deposited in our account on 1st week of March 2019

Remaining balance to be paid before 15 days on the departure

All bookings & confirmations are subject to availability of accommodation in specified hotels.

Kindly note that cheque is not acceptable.

Guests, who are unable to visit our offices for booking, can deposit amount in the bank account or can make payment online through net banking.

Also, after making the transfer, intimate the same to us by sending scanned copy/screenshot of bank slip and personal details.

Cancellation Policy:

In case of cancellation for group from organizer side due to any unavoidable circumstances, we will try to transfer the booking in other departure (if client deny to opt for transfer of booking to other group then there will be 100% refund.

In case of cancellation from client side after the registration at any point of time, then

in that case there will be no refund of booking amount.

Before 60 Days- 30% of the package cost will be deducted from the package cost.

30-0 Days- 100% of the package cost i.e. No Refund.