LADAKH: - -“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:-Srinagar-Leh-Manali(12D11N)

Day 1:- SRINAGAR AIRPORT TO SONAMARG HOTEL TRANSFER

Our team will be there at airport to pick you up from Srinagar airport. After that we will move towards sonamarg Hotel. At sonamarg we welcome you at the hotel followed by room allotment. You will be feeling great as the first day of your trip would be the beautiful Kashmir day.

In evening we brief you about the trip followed by the Dinner.

Day 2:- SONAMARG TO KARGIL 5-6 hrs, Journey

·       Travel time: - Approx. 6 hours or depends on the group average speed or road condition.

·       Travel Distance :- Approx. 130 KM

High mountain pass and sightseeing

·        Zojilla Pass

·        Kargil war Peaks (Tiger, Tololing) from Vijay war memorial hall site

·        Drass Village (2nd Coldest Inhibited place in the World)

Ride Grade, Altitude and tips

·        Ride Grade:-Moderate

·        Maximum Altitude of this day: - 11574.8 ft.

·        Average Altitude:- 11,000ft and above

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

·        Be Aware of the rock falling and landslides of zozilla pass.

·        Maximum speed while crossing Zozilla pass 20-30 Km Per hour.

·        Avoid Overtaking at Zozilla.

Altitude of start and end point of your ride:-

Starting point Sonamarg :- 9,186 ft. above from the sea level

Night stay In Kargil :- 8,779 ft. above from the sea level

Day 3:-KARGIL TO LEH

Travel time: - Approx. 08 To 09 hours or depends on the group Average speed and road conditions.

Travel Distance :- Approx. 240 KM

High mountain pass and sightseeing

·        Namikla Pass

·        Hall of Fame

·        Pathhar Saheb Gurudwara

·        Magnetic Hill

·        Photulla Pass

·        Sangam

Ride Grade, Altitude and tips

·        Ride Grade:-Easy

·        Maximum Altitude of this day: - 13,000 ft.

·        Average Altitude:- 13000 and above

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

·        Be aware of Blind curves this day, as there are many sharp and blind curves this day.

·        Don’t over speed, follow the speed of marshal (group Leader).

Altitude of start and end point of your ride:-

·       Starting point Kargil :- 8,780 Ft from the sea level

·       Night stay in Leh :- 11,482 Ft. Above from the sea level

Day 04 Leh to Hunder (Nubra Valley) Via Khardungla pass (6 Hour Drive) (Titled Highest Motor able pass 17982 ft.)

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, 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 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 end point of your ride:-

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

•     Night stay in Hunder (Nubra):- 11,000 ft. from the sea level

 Day 05:- Hunder(Nubra) to Sumur (Nubra) via turtuk 8 to 9 Hour Drive

•      Travel time: - Approx. 08 To 09 hours or depends on the group Average speed and road conditions.

•      Travel Distance :- Approx. 200 KM

High mountain pass and sightseeing

•      Diskit Monastey

•      Sandunes

•      Double Hump Camels ( Client cost )

•      Beautiful Mountains

•      Turtuk

Ride Grade, Altitude and tips

•      Ride Grade:- Moderate

•      Maximum Altitude of this day:- 12,000 ft. Above from the sea level

•      Average Altitude: - 11,500 ft. above from the sea level

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

•      Would be the warmest day of the trip, today would be lots of curves, narrow roads and lots of army trucks so always keep left and maintain your space in a que.

Altitude of start and end point of your ride:-

•      Starting point Hunder:- 11,000 Ft. approx. from the sea level

•      Night stay in Sumur : 10,000 Ft. approx. from the sea level

 Day 06:- Sumur (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

•       Beautiful landscapes

•       Shyok Village

•       Yarab Tso Lake

Ride Grade, Altitude and tips

•       Ride Grade:- Moderate

•       Maximum Altitude of this day:- 13,000 ft. Above from the sea level

•       Average Altitude: - 11,500 ft. above from the sea level

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

•       There are many sharp turns and roads are narrow this day, Don’t over speed and try to maintain que.

Altitude of start and end point of your ride:-

•       Starting point Sumur:- 10,000 Ft. approx. from the sea level

•       Night stay in Pangong : 13,940 Ft. approx. from the sea level

Day 07:- 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 08 Hanle To Tsokar/Pang 7 to 8 hour Drive 

•     Travel time: - Approx. 07 To 08 hours or depends on the group Average speed and road conditions. · Travel Distance :- Approx. 145 KM 

High mountain pass and sightseeing 

•     Hanle Monastery 

•     A Beautiful 40 km Long Road with beautiful landscapes.

  Tsokar lake

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 liter 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 Tsokar/Pang- 14863 approx. From the sea level

Day 09:- Tso- kar/Pang to Jispa  

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

•     Travel Distance :- Approx. 225 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) 

•     Baralacha-la

•     Deepak Tal 

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 liter 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 Tsokar/Pang :- 14863 ft from the sea level 

•     Night stay in Jispa: - 10500 ft. from the sea level

Day 10 JISPA TO MANALI 

•     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, Altitude and tips 

•     Ride Grade:-Moderate 

•     Maximum Altitude of this day:- Rohtang-la altitude 13051 ft. from the sea level 

•     Tips: - This day you might ride in dirt and sleepy roads when you accent to Chandra valley for Rohtang pass, so be careful while riding and always follow given instruction by Tour leader. 

Note: You can’t stop more than 10 min. 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 Jispa :- 10,500 ft. above from the sea level Manali:- 

•     Night stay In Manali :- 6,398 ft. above from the sea level

Day 11 MANALI TO DELHI 

Checkout at 10 am from hotel. You will get the Volvo tickets for Delhi.  

Tour Package Includes

·        Accommodation on Double 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 Himalyan 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 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.

·       60-30 Days- 50% of the Package cost will deducted from the total Package cost.

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

·       In case of the change of the departure date: - GCT reserve the right to change the booking date of client in case of customer request before 60 days prior.

NO REFUND ON UNUTILIZED SERVICES OF THE PACKAGES, (IF ANY)

Important Notes or Conditions:

·        Any extra transfers required or bike transportation during the tour will be charged extra to the client. Anything that is explicitly not mentioned in the inclusions and optional as suggested in the itinerary, are not a part of this package. Images shown about the place, city, hotel, attractions, etc. are for illustration purpose only and may not be the same as linked to the itinerary or services provided.

·        Cost and consequences arising due to any force majeure situations including but not limited to unforeseen circumstances like; natural calamities, political disturbances, health issues, flight delays / cancellations, things beyond our control, etc. will have to be borne by the guest.

·        Airport transfers and coach tours are based on all guest traveling together in same flight, any additional transfers will not be provided if guest travel on different airlines and GCT can provide you only shuttle service from the sonamarg to manali or manali to sonamarg.

·        There will be additional charges for the passengers would like to stay back at the destination or transit.

·        GCT reserve the right to allow/reject If you are carrying gifts, brochures, standees, placards, t-shirts, stationery, backdrops, laptops, projector etc. for distribution, Promotion or commercial purpose.

·        Duties or gratuities, if any will be payable by the guest/corporate only.

·        Allowing excess luggage is subject to the GCT approval, if any such charges will be payable by guest/corporate only.

·        Any changes in itinerary or upgrade in hotel /s will be charged extra, over and above the given cost (which will be informed to the customer in advance for final acceptance and payment)

·        Minimum 10 People required to run Any Batch. if in case people is not gathered so GCT has Reserve the right of Group Cancelation without paying any compensation but global corporate tour liable to pay Your Booking Amount of the package only.

Things to Carry:

·        ID Proof

·        Good U/V Protected Sun Glasses

·        Sun Cap

·        Sun Creams Lotion

·        Personal Flash Torch

·        Comfortable warm Clothing / No Formals

·        Personal Medicines

·        Riding gears

·        Medical Certificate