Manali To Leh Cycling Expedition (11 Night 12 Day)

Manali To Leh Cycling Expedition (11 Night 12 Day)

As a cyclist always dreams of riding his cycle to dream destinations the cycling expedition from Malani-Leh surely promises to be a ride to remember. This expedition lets you cover two states in the northern part of India that are Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. You will also be crossing three of the highest motorable passes in the world including the Khardungla Pass. As you start your expedition from Manali and then move forward towards Leh, you'll be witnessing a huge difference in the landscape that changes from time to time. Tall mountains peeping behind each other with brown texture will greet you as you start approaching Leh.

You will come across different villages which have a charm of their own while going across Himachal Pradesh and Leh. Take halts to interact with the locals and get to know about the culture.

Day 1 Arrival Manali

Altitude:- 2,050m/6,700ft 

Distance from Delhi:- 530km, 13 hours 

Check in Hotel (12:30pm) 

Expedition briefing by the Leader

Visit Hidimba Devi Temple, Vashist Kund and other major sightseeing points 

Only hotel stay is included in the cost (food and sightseeing is excluded)

Day 2 Manali to Marhi 11023 ft 35 km

Altitude:- 3,350m/11,000ft

Distance 35km, 7 hours

Start early in the morning to avoid the traffic of Rohtang pass

Packed lunch on the way

Stay in tents

Day 3 Marhi to Sissu via Rohtang Pass

Altitude:- 3,100m/10,250ft (Rohtang Pass 3980m/13,050ft)

Distance 50km, 7 hours

Check point at Koksar, keep your ID handy

Packed lunch on the way

Stay in tents

Day 4 Sissu to Jispa

Altitude:- 3,200m/10,500ft

Distance 55km, 7 hours

First 10km gradual, next 20km uphill, rest is gradual ascent

Going through Ghodhla, Tandi and Keylong

Packed lunch on the way

Stay in tents

Day 5 Jispa to Zing Zing Bar

Altitude:- 4,250m/14,000ft 

Distance:- 30km, 6 hours 

All the way steep and gradual ascent 

Keep ID handy at Dharcha check point 

Packed lunch on the way 

Stay in tents

Day 6 Zing Zing Bar to Brandy Nallah via Baralacha La

Altitude:- 4,200m/13,750ft (Baralacha La 4,890m/16,000ft)

Distance:-65km, 8 hours

Brandy Nallah is at foot hill of Gata Loops

Uphill till Baralacha la then gradual ascent till campsite

Packed lunch on the way

Stay in tents

Day 7 Brandy Nallah to Pang via Nakee La, Lachulung La

Altitude:- 4,600m/15,100ft

Distance:- 55km, 7 hours

First half is uphill (Gata loops, Nakee la, Lachulung la)

Second half is downhill with bumpy ride

Packed lunch

Stay in tents

Day 8 Pang to Debring 15862 ft via More Plains 50 km

Altitude:- 4,800m/15,800ft 

Distance:- 50km, 6 hours 

First ¼ is steep uphill, rest is gradual (almost flat) 

Packed snacks and hot lunch at camp site 

Stay in tents

Day 9 Debring to Rumtse 14000 ft via Tanglang la 17582 ft 46 km

Altitude:- 4,250m/14,000ft (Tanglang la 5,328m/17,475ft)

Distance:- 50km, 6 hours 

Uphill till Tanglang la, rest is downhill 

Packed snacks and hot lunch at camp site 

Stay in tents

Day 10 Rumtse to Leh

Altitude:- 3,500m/11,500ft

Distance:- 75km, 6 hours 

Packed lunch on the way  

Stay in Hotel

Day 11 Leh to Khardung La and back to Leh
• Altitude:- 5,359m/17,577ft
• Distance:- 40km, 6 hours 
• All is uphill 
• Come back by car 
• Packed lunch 
• Stay in tents

Day 12 Check out after breakfast