We make an early start from Chandigarh taking NH 21 to reach Manali.
We make an early start from Chandigarh taking NH 21 to reach Manali. Pitstop can be made in between the stretch at Bilaspur, Mandi, Kullu. Taking left bank of river Beas from Bhunter bridge we reach Aleo. Overnight at Aleo.
Early morning we have to cross Rohtang. After crossing Keylong which is district head-quarter of Lahaul & Spiti, we reach Jispa . We start from Jispa on the Manali - Leh highway and reach Sarchu after crossing Baralacha La, situated just under 5,000 m. above sea level. Overnight at camp at Sarchu.
Sarchu is the last station of Himachal Pradesh border with J&K. From Sarchu we start for Tsokar and Tsomoriri lake. Overnight at Tsomoriri.
Early morning we head to Leh crossing Tanglang la (second higest motorable pass) via Upshi we reach Leh. Overnight at Leh
This day we visit some of the centuries old famous Monasteries in Ladakh i.e Stakna, Hemis & Thiksey as well as Stok Palace. Overnight at Leh.
After breakfast drive to Nubra valley via Khardungla (Highest Motorable road in the World, 18,380 ft). Arrive at Deskit monastery by afternoon. After having packed lunch head to sand dunes at Sumur for Bactrian camel safari. Overnight at camp.
Today, we drive from Nubra to Pangong via Wari La. It's a difficult road and not meant for the amateurs. Overnight at camp.
We ride from Pangong back to Leh crossing Changlang La (thrid highest motorable pass). Enroute we visit Chemday monestary and Shey palace the ancient capital of Ladakh. Overnight at Leh.
After breakfast head to Sham valley to visit Alchi, Likir and Lamayuru- the century old monasteries. En route visit Pather Sahib and magnetic point. Overnight at Leh.
This day would be the last day in Leh. Lesuire day for shopping and getting the bikes ready for journey ahead. Overnight at Leh.
After breakfast we drive to Kargil via Lamayuru and crossing Photola and Namkila two twin passes between Leh and Kargil. Visit can be made Kargil war memorial. Overnight at Kargil.
After breakfast we again drive to Srinagar from Kargil via Sonamarg evening sight seeing in Srinagar. Overnight at Srinagar.
Early morning we ride to Jammu crossing Jawahar tunnel.Overnight at Jammu. Overnight at Jammu
Head to Amritsar via Pathankot crossing Lakhanpur . Overnight at Amritsar.
Jallian wala bagh could be visited before heading to Wagah border for Independence celebrations. In return to Amritsar obeisance may be paid at Golden temple. Overnight at Amritsar.
Return journey to Chandigarh from Amritsar via Jalandhar and Ludhiana would be undertaken. Overnight at Chandigarh.
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