Bike Trip To Ladakh from Manali Via Zanskar Valley

Day 1: Arrival in Manali

• Highlights:
  • Arrive in Manali, meet the group, and get a trip briefing.
  • Check bikes and gear; practice ride to ensure comfort.
  • Free time to explore Mall Road or Old Manali.
• Overnight Stay: Hotel in Manali.

Day 2: Manali to Purne (220 km, 8-9 hours)

• Route: Manali → Keylong → Jispa → Shinkula Pass → Purne
• Highlights:
  • Cross Atal Tunnel, Keylong, and Shinkula Pass (16,580 ft).
  • Enter the stunning Zanskar Valley.
  • Reach Purne, a quaint village surrounded by rugged terrain.
• Overnight Stay: Guesthouse/homestay in Purne.

Day 3: Purne to Padum (120 km, 5-6 hours)

• Route: Purne → Cha Village → Padum
• Highlights:
  • Ride along the Tsarap River, passing breathtaking landscapes.
  • Visit the ancient Bardan Monastery en route.
  • Arrive in Padum, the heart of Zanskar Valley.
• Overnight Stay: Guesthouse/hotel in Padum.

Day 4: Explore Padum

• Highlights:
  • Visit Karsha Monastery, Stongdey Monastery, and Zangla Palace.
  • Take time to explore the local Zanskari culture.
  • Rest and prepare for the journey ahead.
• Overnight Stay: Guesthouse/hotel in Padum.

Day 5: Padum to Leh (250 km, 9-10 hours)

• Route: Padum → Rangdum → Kargil → Leh
• Highlights:
  • Ride through remote mountain roads and cross Penzi La Pass.
  • Pass by the stunning Drang Drung Glacier.
  • Reach Leh and relax after a long ride.
• Overnight Stay: Hotel in Leh.

Day 6: Leh to Pangong Lake via Khardung La (230 km, 8-9 hours)

• Route: Leh → Khardung La → Pangong Lake
• Highlights:
  • Cross Khardung La Pass (18,380 ft), the world’s highest motorable pass.
  • Reach the mesmerizing Pangong Lake.
  • Enjoy the serene evening by the lakeside.
• Overnight Stay: Camps at Pangong Lake.

Day 7: Pangong Lake to Leh (160 km, 6-7 hours)

• Route: Pangong → Chang La → Leh
• Highlights:
  • Cross Chang La Pass (17,590 ft).
  • Stop at monasteries and scenic spots along the way.
  • Explore Leh’s local market in the evening.
• Overnight Stay: Hotel in Leh.

Day 8: Leh to Sarchu (260 km, 8-9 hours)

• Route: Leh → Tanglang La → More Plains → Sarchu
• Highlights:
  • Cross Tanglang La Pass (17,480 ft) and the expansive More Plains.
  • Arrive at Sarchu, a high-altitude desert with stunning views.
• Overnight Stay: Camps at Sarchu.

Day 9: Sarchu to Manali (230 km, 7-8 hours)

• Route: Sarchu → Baralacha La → Keylong → Rohtang Pass → Manali
• Highlights:
  • Ride through Baralacha La Pass and Rohtang Pass.
  • Enjoy the final leg of your Ladakh adventure.
  • Arrive in Manali by evening.
• Tour Ends.

• Royal Enfield Himalayan Bike 410cc for rental packages as per the itinerary from Day 2 to Day 10
• Helmets for the rider and pillion for the journey
• Accommodation on a triple-sharing basis (an extra mattress will be provided for any additional guests in triple-sharing rooms)
• Couples can share twin beds at no extra charge.
• Breakfast is served every day (From Day – 2 to Day – 9) – Everyday Dinner (From Day – 1 to Day – 8)
• Backup vehicle/luggage van for 1 rucksack bag (up to 20 kg) per person (Trolley bags are not allowed)
• Mechanical Support
• 24*7 Customer Support
• Experienced Group Leader for the whole Trip
• All Inner Line Permits/ Green tribunal permit
• Wildlife Fee and Environmental Fee
• Motorbike Fuel for the complete trip as per the itinerary only for rented bike packages
• Oxygen Cylinder and general First Aid Kit for emergencies (We recommend that you bring your own portable oxygen cans).
• Transport in an MUV like Tempo Traveller / Innova / Xylo / Scorpio / Backup Van / Similar from Day 01 to Day 9 as per the group size
• 1 Bone Fire
• Driver Night Charges, Toll, Parking for the SUV/MUV/ SIC Packages
• Daily 1 time Morning Tea at Dining or Buffet Area (Ala carte orders will be on additional cost)
• Daily Evening Tea
• Participation certificate will be provided at the end of the trip
• Daily Bike Check up’s
• Prior to 30 days of departure, there is no charge for rescheduling or changing the date.

• Personal expenses like Telephone, Laundry, Tips and Table Drinks etc.
• Any type of insurance-Medical, Accidental, theft
• Any air or rail fare not specifically mentioned in the “Inclusions” section.
• Airport, Railway station or Bus stop pick up or drop
• The cost of any spare parts that will be used as a result of accidental damage to the motorcycle while it is in the rider’s possession.
• The cost of transferring or towing the motorcycle if it is dropped along the way
• The cost of vehicle servicing or maintenance (if own bike)
• Any lunch and other meals not mentioned in package inclusions
• Security deposit per motorbike of Rs. 5,000/- . As per the deposit policy (This is refundable at the end of the trip if there is no damage or spare parts used.)
• Parking and monument entry fees during sightseeing
• Any costs incurred as a result of an extension or change in itinerary due to natural disasters, roadblocks, vehicle breakdown, union issues, or other factors beyond our control (Extra days stay/food at any location during the tour due to bad weather or roadblocks due to snow)
• Riding equipment for rent (knee pads and elbow guards – Rs. 750/- for the entire trip)
• Anything not covered in the Inclusion sections
• 5% GST

DOCUMENTS TO BRING

1) 4 passport-sized photos
2) Photo ID (voter card/passport/PAN card/Aadhar card) in original form
3) Original Driver’s License
4) If you are bringing your own bike, please bring all relevant documentation, including insurance papers.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• The check-in time is 12 noon/early check-in is subject to room availability.
• The check-out time is 10 a.m.
• We require a minimum of 8 riders to operate one group. We reserve the right to cancel any group if the required number of riders is not met.
• If there are any additional expenses due to bad weather or other factors beyond the tour operator’s control, such as hotel stays, transportation, and meals, an additional bill will be raised. The additional costs will not be borne by BACKPACKCLAN or the participating partners/hotels.
• BACKPACKCLAN is not responsible for any itinerary changes caused by factors beyond our control, such as changes in flight and train schedules, cancellation of flights/trains, political disturbances, natural phenomena, and so on.
• If any group member wishes to leave the tour in the middle, he or she must pay the cost of transportation of the bike from the point of departure to the Manali drop-off point.
• Members of the group would have to purchase their own riding equipment. It is mandatory to wear a helmet and have a valid ID and driver’s licence.
• All guests will be responsible for their own luggage’s safety and security. We will not be held liable for any damage, missing, or lost luggage. Carry a small daypack bag to carry all of your valuables. Compensation for any damage/accident caused by you during the tour to others’ property/persons would be payable directly by you.
• Any inappropriate behaviour by the client during the trip will not be tolerated, and Backpackclan (KSN Tours Private Limited) reserves the right to cancel such bookings at any time during the trip without refund
• Bookings are not transferable and are not refundable
• In the event of any changes to the booking, the consumer must notify Backpackclan in advance (KSN Tours Private Limited)
• The booking cannot be transferred. Only the names listed at the time of booking will be permitted to travel.
• IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR ADVENTURE HOLIDAY
  We do make advance preparations. We are unlikely to have to make any changes to your travel plans. We may need to make changes due to Force Majeure Events on occasion, and we reserve the right to do so at any time before or during the trip.
  If any changes occur as a result of Force Majeure Events, we will notify you as soon as possible before or during the trip.
• We also reserve the right, in the event of Force Majeure, to cancel your travel arrangements, offer alternative dates, or revise the itinerary before or during the trip. Any additional costs incurred as a result of the aforementioned reasons must be borne by the traveller. Under Force Majeure Events, the traveller will not be refunded.
• Force Majeure Event shall mean and include any circumstance beyond BACKPACKCLAN’s reasonable control, including, without limitation, any act of nature or the public enemy, accident, explosion, fire, storm, earthquake, flood, drought, perils of the sea, casualty, strikes, lock-outs, labour troubles, riots, sabotage, terrorist acts, embargo, war (whether declared or not), governmental actions, delay in issuance or processing of Visa/permit, change of laws and or other causes of like or different character beyond the control of BACKPACKCLAN
• IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MODIFY YOUR ADVENTURE HOLIDAY PLAN, If you make a full or partial payment and want to change your travel arrangements in any way (for example, your preferred departure date or accommodation), we will do our best to accommodate you, but this may not always be possible.
  Any request for changes must be made in writing by the person who made the reservation. The traveller will be responsible for any costs incurred as a result of the amendment.
• ALL DISPUTES ARE SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF DELHI.
  Road closures/blocks caused by snow accumulation on the highway, which may jeopardise the tour’s safety or smooth operation, may result in a change of itinerary or cancellation of the trip.
  In such cases, Backpackclan will not issue any refunds.

Cancellations received more than 60 days before the tour’s start date will be subject to a Rs.5,000/- cancellation fee per person.
Cancellations received less than 45 days prior to departure will result in a 25% tour cost forfeit;

45-30 days – 50% tour cost;

30-20 days – 75% tour cost;

within 20 days – 100% tour cost.

There will be no exceptions to this policy for any reason.

To avoid altitude sickness, proper precautions must be taken, as well as appropriate gear and clothing for the journey.