Manali Ladakh Package A2

Day 1: Manali to Jispa (138 km)

• Start early from Manali and head towards Jispa.
• Ride through the scenic Rohtang Pass, Keylong, and cross over the Bhaga river.
• Check-in at a hotel in Jispa for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Jispa to Sarchu (85 km)

• After breakfast, ride towards Sarchu.
• Cross over the Baralacha La Pass and enjoy the scenic views.
• Check-in at a campsite in Sarchu for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Sarchu to Leh (250 km)

• Start early and ride towards Leh.
• Cross over the Lachulung La Pass and Tanglang La Pass, two of the highest motorable passes in the world.
• Check-in at a hotel in Leh for an overnight stay.

Day 4: Leh (Acclimatization Day)

• Spend the day exploring the local market and monasteries in Leh.
• Acclimatize to the high altitude and take ample rest.

Day 5: Leh to Nubra Valley (120 km)

• After breakfast, ride towards Nubra Valley.
• Cross over the Khardung La Pass, the highest motorable pass in the world.
• Visit the Diskit Monastery and the famous sand dunes in Hunder.
• Check-in at a campsite in Nubra Valley for an overnight stay.

Day 6: Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso (150 km)

• After breakfast, ride towards Pangong Tso.
• Enjoy the scenic views of the Changthang plateau and the Chang La Pass.
• Check-in at a campsite near Pangong Tso for an overnight stay.

Day 7: Pangong Tso to Leh (160 km)

• After breakfast, ride back towards Leh.
• Visit the Shey Palace and the Thiksey Monastery en route.
• Check-in at a hotel in Leh for an overnight stay.

Day 8: Leh to Sarchu (250 km)

• Start early and ride back towards Sarchu.
• Cross over the Tanglang La and Lachulung La passes again.
• Check-in at a campsite in Sarchu for an overnight stay.

Day 9: Sarchu to Manali (222 km)

• After breakfast, ride back towards Manali.
• Cross over the Baralacha La Pass and Rohtang Pass.
• Reach Manali by late evening and conclude the tour.

• Cancellation 30 days prior to the trip- 100% return.
• Cancellation 15 days prior to the trip- 50% return.
• Cancellation less than 15 days prior to the trip- No Refund.

Cancellation policy in case of inclement weather:- In case of rough weather, we have the full discretion, whether to go ahead with the trip/expedition or not. In case of cancellation due to rough weather, we will provide you with an alternate trip. The dates and the cost of trip may vary. In such cases following will apply:-

• Cost of alternate trip > Cost of booked trip: Customer has to pay extra difference in cost
• Cost of alternate trip< Cost of booked trip: Customer will be paid back the extra difference in cost.
• In case we are unable to find a replacement for the trip, customer will get the full refund.

• Bring your valid drivers license as that would be the first thing you would have to produce
• Consult your doctor for necessary precautions as this tour would be taking you on high passes (The tour is designed such that you get properly acclimatized while touring, to the high altitude conditions of the region)
• Rain gear, suitable clothing to ride in cold conditions which protects you in an unlikely spill and from cold winds.
• Protective bike touring jackets, trousers, gloves, set of boots, day sack, flip flops, Balaclava, sunscream(30 to 50 spf), loads of underwear and socks. Weather is unpredictable changes from hot sunbath to freezing within few kms ride
• Medication if any- carry them from home
• Finish all your work before you come for this tour as you would not find the time or the facilities to do so. We are going to places where 80% of the time there is no internet or cellular phone network. Call you near and dear ones from Manali or before.

Important Medicines to carry with you

• • Diamox (Acetazolamide) – Used as a prophylactic for acute mountain sickness and as an aid for acclimatization.
  • Crocin Pain relief – Relief from pain/ache and fever.
  • Brufen (400mg) – Relief from mild to severe body pain.
  • Entroquinol – Relief from loose motion (Mild).
  • Streptsils Lozenges – Chewable tablets for sore throat.
  • Relispray – Ayurvedic spray for aches and sprains.
  • Lipguard

P.S-Take necessary instructions from your family doctor before taking any of the above mentioned tablets.

Phone service & Connectivity

• Only postpaid connections work here.
• Only Airtel or B.S.N.L provide services.
• Other service provider in roaming agreement with the above two also provide service there.
• You can check with your service provider and get the documentation done.
• You can use telephone booths all along or use telephone booths.
• Obviously we will be there during all emergency situations.

Advisory

• Please consult a physician for the use of Diamox as it is a sulpha Drug and allergic people may face problem by the use of this medicine.
• Day One is kept for Acclimatization purpose, Please make sure you don’t physically exert yourself.
• People having asthma and other cardiac problems, please consult a doctor regarding the effects of AMS and Carry your medicines separately.