28/04/2016
Manali to Leh Mountain Biking expedition starts on 10th of July from Manali
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Mountain Biking Expedition to Leh 2016….
Mountain Bike Tour Manali (2050 m) –Leh (3500 m)
This Mountain bike tour includes 13 days of unlimited fun & challenge on bike, crossing two of the highest mountain passes. The bike safari involves crossing over high mountain passes, which provide spectacular views of snowcapped peaks, rugged terrain and traveling through one of the most amazing & picturesque landscapes in The World. The strenuous of the trip is more than compensated by all that. The areas travelled through represent some of the last places on earth where Tibetan Buddhist culture still exists. More than 500km journey through the desolate and remote country involves climbing six major passes up to a height of 5600 m (18,414 feet), so both you and your bike must be in good condition.
10th July 2016
Day 1 Manali (2050 m)
Today we will check our bikes and test ourselves first time on a mountain Bike in the Himalayas while doing a local cycling Tour. Overnight in hotel
11th July 2016
Day 2 Manali to Marhi
This is our first ascent as we begin to "warm up" for the tough ride ahead. Cycling out of Manali through an evergreen area of pine and deodar trees we tackle the first set of many hairpin bends and switchbacks on the way to the Rohtang pass. Overnight in camp
Cycling distance: 25 miles (36 km)
Altitude: 3320m (10,890ft)
12th July 2016
Day 3 Marhi to Tandi
We start the day by finishing the 12km ascent to the Rohtang pass(3980m), where if the weather is fine there are some lovely scenic views on the horizon of snow covered peaks and Glaziers. Once we have refreshed ourselves in Rohtang, we leave the lush vegetation behind and continue with a descent to Gramphu. From here we will encounter some unmetalled stretches of flat road as we cross the raging torrent of the river at Khoksar and continue a short and easy ride to Sissu in the foothills of the Pir Panjal range. From here a short ride to Key long crosses mountain streams flowing over the road. Overnight in Camp
Cycling distance: 46 miles (78km)
Altitude: 3350m (11,000ft)
13th July 2016
Day 4 Tandi to Patseo
A relatively easy day cycling up to Patseo. The terrain is much more arid and the road is rutty, dusty and rocky. Passing the hamlet of Jispa we come out of a gorge and descend downhill before starting the ascent to Patseo. We now get a sense of the isolation of the area, with a few sheep dotted around and we begin to enter the territory of the Lamas. In the far horizon you can see the bleak and awesome spectacle of the Higher Himalayan ranges. Overnight in camp
Cycling distance: 29 miles (48km)
Altitude: 3820m (12,500ft)
14th July 2016
Day 5 Patseo to Sarchu
Hard long climb to the Baralacha La Pass (4880m) but the rewards are great as you travel through this wild and scenic country. The pass is arid with no vegetation, the sides of the mountains looking more like a quarry covered with loose rocks and Scree. As we descend the gorge area of Bharatpur we will cross Mountain Rivers before reaching our destination. Overnight in camp
Cycling distance: 35 miles (58km)
Altitude: 4255m (13,975ft)
15th July 2016
Day 6 A rest day
An important days rest to further acclimatize and to absorb the magnificent scenery. Overnight in camp
16th July 2016
Day 7 Sarchu to Whisky Nullah
The day starts with some easy cycling but we are soon tackling the zigzag "21 loops of Gata" at 15,030ft up the canyon wall. Once we reach the summit of the Nakeela Pass its downhill to Whisky Nullah. The day passes some beautiful arid mountain scenery of the high ranges. Overnight in camp
Cycling distance: 34 miles (56km)
Altitude: 4750m (15,800ft)
17th July 2016
Day 8 Whiskey Nallah to Tsoksar Lake
We start by ascending the second highest pass on the Manali-Leh highway up to Lachalang La(5019m). The road here is likely to be the worst of the trip with a distinct lack of tarmac, it's very gravelly and there are many loose stones. We have a long descent to Pang down a steep sided gorge followed by 8km switchback climb before reaching the flat top of the Moray Plains(40km). This barren area is known for its extreme temperatures in the morning and evening, fast winds and sandstorms. The only sign of life is the hardy Nomadic Changpas who can be seen tending their yaks in this most desolate place. We camp at the Tsoksar Lake 20km below the world's second highest pass, the Tanglang La at 5,328m. Overnight in camp
Cycling distance: 49 miles (82km)
Altitude: 4835m (15,600ft)
18th July 2016
Day 9 Tsoksar Lake to Rumptse over (Tanglang La 5328m)
This is a challenge indeed, but truly satisfying when you reach the top, before we set off down the exhilarating 1,200m descent of switchbacks to the village of Rumptse. Overnight in camp
Cycling distance: 30 miles (51km)
Altitude: 4260m (14,000ft)
19th July 2016
Day 10 Rumptse to Leh
As we continue the descent to Upshi the scenery changes dramatically as we arrive in a fertile irrigated valley by a river dotted by pretty villages and Stupas. The spectacular red coloured mountains around us add to the beauty and richness of the scenery. Crossing the Indus River the road improves as we follow the other road users towards Leh. This is an easy ride as we pass the Thiksey Monastery and the Shey place before we reach Leh. Overnight in hotel
Cycling distance: 56 miles (91km)
Altitude: 3600m (11500ft)
20th July 2016
Day 11: Leh
Taking a rest from the bikes today you have the chance to explore Leh and some of its twisting narrow streets, explore some of the more famous sites, such as Leh Palace Thiksey monastery, Hemis monastery and santi stupa . Overnight in hotel
21st July 2016
Day 12: Leh to Khardung - La Pass
We will set of for the Khardung - La Pass as soon as light comes up. Cycling 39 km and gaining 2,000m (6600 feet), this is the ultimate challenge of the trip. It is the highest motor able road in the world taking you to a dizzy 5,600m! The view from the top is spectacular, stretching from the Indus valley in the South over the endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range to the giants of the Saser Massif in the North. You can feel proud of a true achievement as you finish the trip with your final satisfying descent. Overnight in hotel
Cycling distance: 26 miles (39km)
Altitude: 3600m (11500ft)
22nd July 2016
Day 13 Check out and drop in Leh airport
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