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MANALI - LEH KHADUNGLA A bicycle ride around the mountains begins with a single pedal stroke
A platform to discover the real you, an opportunity to come close with the best of nature.
We are pleased to add one more adventure in your kitty by presenting
Manali – Khardunga La - Leh cycling in mountains expedition.
In this world, if anyone has a love for nature and is passionate about adventure
then LEH is one of the must have experiences listed in adventure dairies.
Manali – Leh - Khardung La Cycle Ride…….this is the mecca of Mountain Rides in India
and a veritable Bucket List Item for all Cycling Buffs.
Batch
Size
20 Pax
DAY 1 MANALI stay @ Hotel
Our ground team will tie up with you and decide on the meeting point.
Thereafter you are transferred to your hotel, where you meet up and
acquainted with other fellow riders.
After getting some rest and post Lunch, we head out for a short
orientation/acclimatization ride.
In the evening we retire early, give our bodies a complete rest
before the start of our expedition the next day.
DAY 2 Manali - Marhi
Stay @ Camp Site, Marhi
Cycling 35km
Altitude: 3320 Meters
Duration: 5-6 Hours
After an early morning breakfast, we will be Starting our Manali – Leh
Khardung La cycle tour from the hotel itself. Hop on the bikes to
begin this memorable journey riding through this valley laid with
colorful owers in the elds. The landscape it feels was specically
designed for an adventure-seeking cyclist. Riding through hairpin
curves the road leads us to the small town of Marhi.
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DAY 3 Marhi - Sissu
Stay @ Hotel, Sissu
Cycling 49km
Pass 1 Rohtang Pass
Altitude: 3150 Meter
Meters Duration: 7-8 Hours
The day will begin with a climb of 12km to the 1st Pass thats Rohtang
pass, as Rohtang snow peaked glaciers await us in the line of the
Horizon.After some relaxation at Rohtang, we descend towards the
River Khoksar. After a while of easy riding, we reach Sissu at the
foothills of Pir Pinjal range.
DAY 4 Sissu - Jispa
Stay @ Swiss Tents, Jispa
Cycling 53km
Altitude: 3250 Meter
Meters Duration: 7-8 Hours
After spending the night at Sissu, get ready for cycling towards Jispa.
It is another village of Lahaul Valley and your stopover during the tour.
Lushed with high mountains and rivers on both sides, enjoy your
movie-like ride towards Tandi and climb up to Keylong which is famous
for its Kardang Monastery. Ride your cycles downwards to reach Jispa.
Upon reaching, take rest.
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DAY 5 Jispa - Sarchu
Stay @ Swiss Tent, Sarchu
Cycling 85 km,
Pass 2 Baralachla Pass
Altitude: 3820 Meters
Duration: 6-7 Hours
There is much descend before the climb towards Sarchu. Also, today is
the rst time we experience complete Isolation from the outer world.
we gradually ascend towards the 2nd pass on this route ‘Baralacha La’,
via Zing zing bar.The day comes to an end as we make a touchdown in
Sarchu overnight at the camp after dinner.
DAY 6 Sarchu - Pang
Stay @ Home Stay,Pang
Cycling 72 km,
Pass 3 Nakee la Pass
Altitude 4255 Meters
Duration 4-5 Hours
Brace yourself for a challenging ride today, as we will cross two
mountain passes in a day. From our campsite , it’s a rolling terrain till
the start of Gata Loops , from where we start climbing. After climbing
up 22 Loops, we can take a breather with some rolling terrain for a
few kms, before we again ascend to 3rd Pass on this route ‘Nakee La’.
We will also be passing through the Lachlung La pass today. The view
en route is so mesmerizing that you hardly notice the hardwork. From
the pass, we will descend to Pang, and relax in the stay domes.
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DAY 7 Pang - Rumtse
•Stay @ Hotel, Pang
Cycling 98 Km,
Altitude 4750 Meters
Duration 8-9 Hours
You will be told to ride towards More Plains today. It is a stretch of
40 KM bordered by mountains on both sides. Ride continuously on
More Plains at a height of 4800 meters breathtaking Tanglang La is
the second highest motorable pass in the world. Climbing to this pass
is quite difcult due to less amount of oxygen. But this is the star
attraction of this Manali to Leh Cycling Expedition. After climbing for
20 KM, you will nally reach on top of Taglang La covered with
colorful prayer ags. It has a small temple nearby where you can seek
blessings of the deities. Amidst the freezing cold atmosphere, you will
be overjoyed to nd yourself at one of the most dramatic landscapes of
Ladakh. After relishing this moment, you will begin riding downwards
to Rumtse.
DAY 8 Rumtse - Leh
Stay @ Hotel , Leh
Cycling 78 km,
Altitude 4835
Meters Duration 5-6 hours
Get excited to cycle towards your destination. This is the last day of
your Manali to Leh Cycling Expedition. On the way, the barren lands
will start disappearing and you will see the roads getting covered with
ora and fauna again. You will arrive at Upshi which is a small village
of Ladakh region in the Indus River Valley. You will cross a bridge
across the longest river of Asia - the Indus River. Ride from Ramsey to
Leh, it is named tso-kar because of the snowish color of the lake also
known as the “white lake”. Ride a few more kilometers to set up at Leh.
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DAY 9 Leh - Khardungla - Leh
Stay @ Hotel, Leh
Cycling 82km,
Altitude 5359Meters
Duration 8-9 Hours
After an early breakfast, we leave for Khardungla pass, one of the
world’s highest mountain pass. You climb past Karakorum and Zaskar
mountains to reach Khardungla. We cycle through the scenic valley on
the world’s highest motorable road (now standing at second) to the top
of this journey with a sense of achievement that has no parallel.
DAY 10 Departure from Leh
Celebrate this moment of pride and success with your bike and your
fellow riders. Ride or Drive in Leh accompanied by breakfast
celebration and departure for home.
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Inclusions
1. All accommodation during the tour on sharing basis (Hotel/Tent) for 9 nights.
2. All meals – Veg/Non-Veg (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) (Tea / Coffee / Juice / Snacks / Fruits) .
3. Volvo bus from Chandigarh to Manali / New Delhi to Manali inclusive.
4. Group leaders with experience of mountain biking will lead at front & back.
5. Dietician recommended food menu for each day.
6. Medical support + Medical kit+ Oxygen cylinder.
7. Adventure travel operator approved certicate + Medal
8. Tour photographer & individual’s video bites.
9. Bike repair and servicing.
10. Energy Food/Drinks/Bars/Juices/Fruits/Dry Fruits/Bottled Water/ORS/Glucose/ Soda, during the ride.
11. After tour party in Leh.
12. Training material/Tips to help you get ready to ride in mountains (videos and e-talks).
13. Support vehicles
14. Bicycle Packing (only at Chandigarh station).
15. Travel Insurance
Exclusions
1. GST at 5% extra.
2. Cycle rent.
3. Cycle spares.
4. Personal expenses incurred during the course of the tour.
5. Inner line permits for foreign nationals.
6. All transfers from Leh to Manali.
7. Flight tickets.
8. Anything and everything else that is not a part of the inclusions.
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Things to carry
Essential Clothing For Bike Ride And Stay:
•Warm Clothes Like Scarves, Hats, Mufers, Jackets, Gloves etc.,
preferably woollen (1 each)
•Jersey/Dry Fit T-shirts (4)
•Gel Filled Cycling Shorts (2)
•Biking Gloves (1)
•Raincoat (1)
•Shoes (2)
•Socks(4)
•Thermal Top (1)
•Thermal Bottom (1)
•Innerwear (4)
•Towel (1)
•Biking Glasses (1)
•Fleece (1)
Bike Accessories
•Headlight
•Tail light
•Bottle
•Phone Holder (Optional)
•Gel Based Saddle (Optional)
•Spares And Tools (Riders can carry extra tyre and tube or can buy from
our inventory if needed. Repair and service is free and included in your
tour package)
Follow us @ /cycleadventuresindiaAdvisory
•Before signing up for this tour, it is important that visitors produce health insurance.
•One month before the start date, it is advised that the legs be exercised, in the form the
regular cycling. Avoid any rigorous routines. Along with this, mental tness is also essential.
•The weather can be unpredictable at instances, so it is safer to take precaution and prepare
for the worst, in terms of clothing and rain/snow gear.
•The total distance of 580km includes navigable roads, although it can turn into dangerous,
slippery and sloping trails.
•Mountain bikes on rent are of mixed brands with a 21-shift gear system and are indeed the
responsibility of the riders. Any negligence or accidents caused has a price attached to it.
•The choice of hotels and camps are subject to availability at the time of booking. In cases that
they cannot be conrmed, a hotel and camp of a similar category will be booked.
•The RAP (Restricted Area Permission)/Inner Line Permit is required by all visitors, which can
be attained by producing a photo identication two weeks before the package start date.
Without this, Khardung La is a no-entry zone.
Package costing & add on
MRP Rs 44,999/- all inclusive
Special Early Booking Rs 39,999/- all inclusive
Bike Type: MTB Only
Supplement Packages:
• Rider + Boxed Bike drop back from Leh to Manali = Rs 3500 /- per person
• Rider + Boxed Bike drop from Manali to Delhi / Noida = Rs 2,500 /- per person.
• Rider + Boxed Bike drop from Manali to Chandigarh = Rs 2000 /- per person.
*Terms & Conditions Apply
Follow us @ /cycleadventuresindiaBooking & Cancellation
Booking conrmation rules:
You can either book with us by making the entire payment upfront or pay as per the below
mentioned time slabs. Please note that we’d recommend that you do not miss these payment
time slabs so we can conrm your commitment to the trip. We may accommodate other willing
clients if the below mentioned payment deadlines are not met.
•Over 90 days before departure: Booking conrmation of 10% of the total quoted price
•89-60 days before departure: 50% of the total price
•59-30 days before departure: 100% payment
RuleRefunds:
In an event of a cancelation, you can avail refund. The refund rules are as follows:
•60 days or more prior to departure: 90% refund
•45 days prior to departure: 75% refund
•30 days prior to departure: 25 % refund
•Less than 15 days before departure: No refund
•Should the Client fail to join a trip, or join it after departure or leave it prior to its completion,
no refund will be made.
•The Company reserves the right to cancel any trip for any reason more than 45 days prior to
the departure date. In this case the Client will be refunded any money they have paid to the
Company and that will be the extent of the Company’s liability.
•The Company reserves the right to cancel any trip for reasons of Force Majeure less than
45 days prior to the departure date. In this case the Client will be refunded any money they
have paid to the Company, less reasonable expenses the Company has incurred, and that will
be the extent of the Company’s liability.
•Some of our trips require a minimum number of Clients in order for it to run. If this number
is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the trip. The Company will endeavor to cancel
this trip more than 45 days prior to the departure date unless it is necessitated by the late
cancellation of other passengers on the trip, in which case it will be cancelled less than 45
(forty ve) days prior to the departure date. In each case, the Client will be refunded any
money they have paid to the Company and that will be the extent of the Company’s liability.
•Should the Client fail to pay the balance of the trip price in the due time, the Company will
cancel the booking and no money will be refunded.
•The Cancellation Fees detailed above are only in relation to the trip price and do not include
any extra services booked like airport transfers and accommodation. These cancellation fees
may be as high as 100% and the Client is still liable for their payment.
Follow us @ /cycleadventuresindiaabout us
•CAI is a blooming organization whose sole mission is to promote cycling as an
adventure sport across the nation without compromising to quench your thrust
to explore the unexplored. CAI came into existence in early 2019. On regular
basis, we organize bike adventure tours. From the rugged terrians of Leh to the
tip of south India, you name it and we have done all.
Now, it might come into your mind that why CAI? We strongly believe that
nothing is impossible if you put heart and soul into it. We explore and create new
routes and make them accessible for you to have once in a lifetime experience.
Thrill, adrenaline rush, fun, meeting people from different walks of life, tasting
local delicacies, and closely observing culture of regions, are few of many
experiences you will cherish. So, what are you waiting for; come and live your
venturous dreams with us.
•We have the required expertise in conducting high altitude cycling in Mountains.
We endeavor to deliver the best in operations when you need it, when ever you
need it.
•It may be the Bottle of Water, the Sachet of ORS, the Fistful of Nuts, the Garam
Chai, the all-important Puncture Repair, the Comfortable Accommodation and
WE will be there to provide it, Always and Every-time.Our endeavor is to keep
you Happy, Healthy and Worry-Free through the ride so that you go back
rejuvenated, with a sense of Personal Achievement and a Trunk load of Fond
Memories and the thrill of having achieved something not easily done. We believe
in making Family together with the bond of love.
Thank You
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