Himalayan Bike Expedition – Srinagar to Manali via Leh

Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar – Welcome to the Paradise on Earth

Arrival at Srinagar airport by afternoon.

Meet and greet by TravelVogue representative.

Check-in at a deluxe houseboat / hotel on Dal Lake.

Enjoy the iconic Shikara ride during sunset.

Dinner & overnight stay in Srinagar.

Highlight: First glimpse of the majestic Zabarwan range & the Dal Lake charm.

Day 2: Srinagar to Kargil via Sonamarg & Drass

Drive through scenic Sonamarg & cross Zoji La Pass.

Visit:

Kargil War Memorial, Drass (2nd coldest inhabited place).

Tiger Hill & Tololing (from the 1999 Kargil War).

Overnight at hotel in Kargil.

Highlight: Pay tribute at Drass War Memorial – a truly patriotic moment.

Day 3: Kargil to Leh – Unveiling the Landscapes of Ladakh

Enroute attractions:

Lamayuru Monastery (Moonland region).

Magnetic Hill, Sangam (Zanskar-Indus confluence).

Gurudwara Pathar Sahib.

Quick stops for surreal photography.

Check-in at hotel in Leh. Leisure evening for acclimatization.

Day 4: Exploring Leh – Monasteries & Markets

Visit:

Thiksey Monastery

Shey Palace

Shanti Stupa

Leh Palace

Explore Leh Market for Tibetan artifacts, local crafts.

Dinner at a rooftop café or local eatery.

Overnight in Leh.

Day 5: Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La

Journey through Khardung La Pass (18,380 ft) – one of the world’s highest motorable roads.

In Nubra:

Double-humped camel ride in Hunder dunes.

Diskit Monastery visit.

Camp stay under the stars in Nubra.

Highlight: Experience the blend of desert and mountains like nowhere else.

Day 6: Nubra to Turtuk – The Last Village of India

Drive to Turtuk – a Balti village with surreal beauty & a unique culture.

Explore:

Turtuk Royal House Museum

Local apricot orchards

Return and overnight in Nubra camps.

Day 7: Nubra to Pangong Tso via Shyok Route

Scenic drive along the Shyok River.

Reach Pangong Lake – a sight straight out of a painting.

Campsite at Pangong with lake-facing tents.

Highlight: Watch the lake shift shades from blue to emerald as sun sets.

Day 8: Pangong to Hanle – Star-Gazer’s Paradise

Long scenic drive to Hanle via Chushul & Loma check-posts.

Visit:

Hanle Monastery

Indian Astronomical Observatory (subject to permissions)

Stargazing night – ideal for astrophotography.

Overnight stay in Hanle guesthouse/camp.

Day 9: Hanle to Tso Moriri via Nyoma

Drive to Tso Moriri, a high-altitude lake in Changthang region.

Enroute visit:

Nomadic Changpa settlements

Hot springs (optional)

Overnight stay by the lake in Karzok village.

Highlight: Tso Moriri’s turquoise serenity & birdwatching opportunities.

Day 10: Tso Moriri to Sarchu – Into the Raw Himalayas

Journey through:

Puga Valley (Geothermal fields)

More Plains

Gata Loops (21 hairpin bends)

Nakee La & Lachung La passes

Stay in adventure camps at Sarchu.

Day 11: Sarchu to Manali – The Grand Finale

Final leg through Baralacha La Pass and Rohtang Tunnel (Atal Tunnel).

Drop at Manali by evening.

Trip concludes with unforgettable memories.

• Accommodation in hotels and camps
• Breakfast and dinner
• Motorbike with fuel

• Lunch and personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Airfare and visa fees

Pack light but carry essentials like warm clothing, sunscreen, and a first-aid kit.