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Khardungla Pass
Biking Tours
Delhi - Manali - Marrhi Nallah - Rohtang - Koksar - Sissu - Gondla -
Tandi - Keylong - Gemur - la - Lachungla - Pang - More Plains -
Tanglangla - Rumtse - Gya - Upshi - Karu - Leh - Delhi
Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival at the airport you will be meet to Canter Tours
representative
and transfer
to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 : Delhi - Manali
In the morning after delicious breakfast transfer to airport for catch
the flight for Kullu. On arrival guest will be meet our representative
and transfer to Manali. Overnight at Manali
Day 3 : In Manali
In the morning after breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing of
Manali. Overnight at Manali
Day 4 : Manali - Marrhi Nallah
In the morning start your bike tour crossing the Beas river over Manali
town bridge in the middle of the market & proceed to Palchan the Army
Check post. The Beas river flows on the left side of the road. Passing
through a small Hamlet town you take the first set of hairpin bends on
the Serpentine road on the road to Rohtang. Be prepared to a total
contrast in youather from the partly sunny Manali. There will be fog and
mild rain. Overnight at Marrhi Nallah
Day 5 : Marrhi - Rohtang - Koksar - Sissu - Gondla
In the morning after breakfast bike 19 Kms to Rohtang jot is all ascend.
The tree line seems to be getting away from us making way for small
bushes. After crossing the check post follow the river flow till Tandi.
At certain points you will abandon the bank. In case the sun is out
youather can be warm & Humid, but the nights will be cold being on the
riverbank & open area. You will encounter some un metalled stretches of
road today after Koksar till Gondla, & cross a few mountain streams
flowing over the road. Overnight at Gondla
Day 6 : Gondla - Tandi - Keylong - Gemur - Jispa - Darcha
At the confluence point of River Chandra & Bhaga cross the bridge &
proceed uphill to Keylong town. En route is Gemur as you ascend the
serpentine road into a gorge. Ahead lies the Jispa hamlet town as you
come out of the gorge & descend downhill. You are almost in the Land of Lamas now. In
fact Keylong does support a small Gompa. After crossing Jispa one is
definitely in an isolated region & in far canter you can distinctively
see the bareness of the Higher Himalayan ranges. Overnight at Darcha.
Day 7 : Darcha - Bharatpur
Darcha can be considered the gateway to the Higher Himalayas as you
cross the bridge & proceed on the hairpin bends uphill. There are little
signs painted in yellow on the rocks - When the going gets tough the
Tough get going! - boosting our Spirits as you ascend the heights of the
Baralacha Pass - 4894 M & Suraj Tal Lake. It is
time now for mountain river crossings. Twice you will be in the middle
of water. You will descend down to the gorge area of Bharatpur, a small
make shift Tentage accommodation area & night halt for the Truck drivers
on their way with fresh supplies to the higher regions. Overnight at
Bharatpur
Day 8 : Bharatpur - Sarchu - Brandy Nallah
The Day starts with an easy ride on a flat road, downhill & then
entering a gorge descending to the bridge connecting to the Sarchu
Plateau. There are a number of features of arid landscapes with some
beautiful scenery, a delight for photographers. The area is sparsely
green, the wind is chilly & fast blowing here. You are at the Traffic
Check post, which is the entry point into Ladakh. Another 20 Kms ahead
on the base of the Gata loops hair pin bends you will camp for the night
at Brandy Nallah. The road though metalled is very bumpy with flat
stretches of barren land on both sides. Overnight at Brandy Nallah.
Day 9 : In Brandy Nallah
Day at leisure. Overnight at Brandy Nallah
Day 10 : Brandy Nallah - Gata Loops - Naki la - Lachungla - Pang
In the morning an easy day yesterday you now move to scale the Gata
loops, 23.5 hairpin bends bringing us top of the mountain feature. You
ride up hill, over an easy slope only to cross the Naki La pass, descend
down into the gorge to an isolated military garrison area & then ascend
again to the height of the Lachulung la - 5065 M. After Naki La you are
almost on an un metalled stretch of gravelly road all the way inside the
gorge of Pang. Overnight at Pang
Day 11 : Pang - More Plains - Tanglangla (Base Camp)
8 Kms uphill from the Bowl-like feature of Pang you come to the plateau
area of the More plains. Changpas. Fresh stream water can be considered
a scarcity in this area though you might find some isolated mountain
streams flowing down from the Tanglangla. There are tiny bumps all
along. Overnight at the base of Tanglang La.
Day 12 : Tanglangla - Rumtse - Gya
You proceed early to scale the World's second highest pass, Tanglang la
- 5,360 M. The ride for the next 17 Kms is a challenge for even the
fittest of riders, youather being cold early in the morning, with
gravelly stretches of the road consuming extra energy. Reaching the top
is a very satisfying experience. After crossing a small mountain river
it is time to find civilization again. Reflected in the river only add
to the beauty as you hit Rumtse and Gya. Overnight at Gya.
Day 13 : Gya - Leh
For next 22 Kms you ride on some uncomfortable road cross over the Upshi
bridge across the river Indus. The river originates in China. The road
condition improves considerably as you follow more traffic from the
cantonment area & local villages going to Leh. Ahead lies the Thiksey
Monastery & the Chortens Garden before you finally enter Leh Town. The
ride is easy and you can expect to reach Leh by evening. Overnight at
Leh.
Day 14 : In Leh
Day at leisure. Overnight at Leh.
Day 15 : Leh - Khardungla - Leh
The youather on the pass is not always very reliable and an early start
is called for. Proceed from Leh till the North Pullu Check post, Appx 20
Kms. The roads are under maintenance & construction thus the ride is
bumpy & the ride becomes more and more challenging. But reaching the top
is worth every bit of the effort and syouat. You will ride back
comfortably in 4 Wheel drive vehicles taking time for photography.
Overnight at Leh.
Day 17 : In Leh
Day at leisure. Overnight at Leh
Day 18 : Fly Delhi
Early morning transfer to Leh Airport Fly to Delhi. Arrive & check in
the Hotel. Spend the day at leisure and take the International flight
back home. |
