Mountain Bike Tour
Tour Duration : 18 Days Tour
Destinations : Delhi, Manali, Marrhi, Gondla, Jispa, Zing zing bar, Sarchu, Takh, Pang, Rumtse, Upshi, Leh.
Tour Description : Riding a bike has always been a pleasure for a person who loves adventure and sports. Mountain biking isn't like participating in Tour De France. It's like climbing on a mountain with the help of a bike. Whether you are riding on a smooth surface or a hard one, mountain biking provides you a superb drive, so conquering the countless climbs and drop- offs is a matter of pure skill, strength & nerve. If you are looking for the excitement of challenging climbs and some of the best downhill in the world, set amongst ever-changing scenery, are present in our very own Himalayan ranges and this trip is hard to beat. In general, mountain biking trips focus on those who are born to be wild.
Day 1 - Delhi
Arrival Delhi, welcome and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 - Delhi - Manali (2050 m)
Morning transfer to airport for flight to Kullu. On arrival transfer to Manali (1.5 hrs approx). Overnight in hotel. (Luggage and bikes will be sent separately in coach as small planes do not have enough space for big luggage)
Day 03 : Manali
Morning sight-seeing tour of Manali, visiting Hadimba Devi Temple, Vashisht Hot Water Spring, Naggar castle and Arjun cave. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight In hotel.
Day 04 : Manali - Marrhi (3320 m) - 36 kms
Beginning of mountain bike tour, leave Manali for Marrhi (36 kms) via Rallah Falls & Kothi. Overnight in camp.
Day 05 : Marrhi - Gondla (3160 m) - 53 kms
Leave early morning for Gondla via Rohtang Pass (3980 m). Overnight at camp.
Day 06 : Gondla - Jispa (3142 m) - 49 kms
Leave Gondla for Jispa via Keylong (3350 m) overnight in camp.
Day 07 : Jispa - Zing zing bar (4328 m) - 37 kms
Leave Jispa for Zing - zing Bar via Darcha. Overnight in camp.
Day 08 : Zing zing bar - Sarchu (4426 m) - 53 kms
Leave Sarchu via Baralachla (4892 m). Overnight in camp.
Day 09 : Sarchu - Takh (4203 m) - 40 kms
Leave Sarchu for Tak after crossing Brandy and Whisky bridges. Overnight in camp.
Day 10 : Takh - Pang (4630 m) - 37 kms
Leave Tak, cross the Lachulang la (5065 M) and onto to Pang. Overnight in camp.
Day 11 : Pang - Rumtse (3900 m) - 94 kms
Leave Pang for Rumtse via More Plains, enjoy cycling on flat stretch of road at the height of 4730 M and then cross the 2nd highest motorable pass in the world - Tanglangla (5360 m). Arrive Rumtse for overnight in camp.
Day 12 : Rumtse - Upshi (3384 m) - 35 kms
Leave Rumtse for Upshi. Overnight in camp.
Day 13 : Upshi / Leh (3503 m) - 51 kms
Leave upshi for leh (51 kms). Overnight in hotel.
Day 14 : Leh
Morning free for rest. Afternoon sight-seeing tour of Leh visiting Leh Palace, Leh Gompa and Leh bazaar. Overnight in hotel.
Day 15 : Leh
Full day sight-seeing tour of Shey, Tiksey and Hemis Gompas. Overnight in hotel.
Day 16 : Leh
Morning sight-seeing tour of Spituk and Phyang Gompa. Afternoon for at leisure. Overnight in hotel.
Day 17 : Leh - Delhi
Morning transfer to Airport for flight to Delhi. Arrival Assistance at Delhi airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 18 : Delhi / Onward Destination
Full day sight-seeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Await transfer to international airport for flight to onward destination.
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