The Great Himalayan Challenge

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The Great Himalayan Challenge
Manali, Kinnaur, Spiti, & Ladakh

Embark on an Epic Motorcycle Adventure

Experience the thrill of  motorbike tour through Manali, Kinnaur, Spiti, and Ladakh. Conquer the world’s two highest mountain passes, challenging your limits amidst breathtaking landscapes.

Rider : USD 3350
Pillion : USD 2800

Tour Route & Highlights

Manali – Jalori Pass – Sangla – Kalpa – Nako – Tabo – Kaza – Chandertal – Jispa – Sarchu – Leh – Khardung La – Nubra – Leh

 

Expedition Details

Experience the thrill of a 15-day, 14-night motorbike tour through Manali, Kinnaur, Spiti, and Ladakh. Conquer the world’s two highest mountain passes, challenging your limits amidst breathtaking landscapes.

 

From the alpine beauty of Manali to the cultural blend of Kinnaur, the serene Buddhist charm of Spiti, and the rugged beauty of Ladakh, this tour offers unparalleled adventure. Traverse snow-capped peaks, rugged terrain, and picturesque valleys, testing your endurance and mental fortitude.

 

Be prepared for unpredictable weather, from scorching sun to freezing blizzards, even in the heart of summer. This is an unforgettable journey for motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide.

Trip Dates

Group Name Dates
Group I
4 – 18 Jul 2026
Group II
18 Jul – 01 Aug 2026
Group III
08 – 22 Aug 2026
Group IV
05 – 19 Sep 2026

Single Rider with sharing room : USD 3350
Single Rider with independent room : USD 3900
Rider & pillion sharing bike & room : USD 2800

The above price is on per person twin sharing basis. If you wish to have your own independent room USD 500 would be the supplement

Itinerary

Arrive Kullu airport, meet on arrival and transfer to your hotel in Manali. Morning free. Afternoon we assemble at the hotel for a small briefing about the tour and then we meet our Royal friend – The Himalayan. Later we take you on a test ride to Sollang Valley and Atal Rohtang Tunnel which is longest tunnel in World at 3000 m. Ride back to your hotel for a relaxed evening. Overnight at hotel.

Morning after breakfast we start our Motorbike adventure. On your Royal Enfield bikes from Manali to Tirthan Valley. Ride from Manali on NH 21 crossing Kullu town and after crossing tunnel at Aut, we turn to enter Tirthan valley. We ride along Tirthan river entering the valley to our abode by the river bank. Enjoy the gurgling river or ride further deeper into Tirthan valley to explore its scenic views and villages. Overnight at guest house.

We start our ride in morning, climbing up and crossing over Jalori Pass from where on a clear day a long necklace of Himalayan Range can be viewed including peaks of Kullu region like Deo Tibba, Hanuman Tibba etc. We now descend down towards Satluj valley. We ride crossing Rampur and continue riding Satluj valley, entering Kinnaur and taking a detour entering the beautiful Sangla valley from Karcham. After a long and a very interesting ride we halt for the night in a camp/ guest house at Sangla.

Today we ride to explore the Kinnaur belt, riding to Chitkul the last remote village towards Indo China border. We then return to Snagla and continue our ride further to Kalpa village. Kalpa village is located in backdrop of Kinner Kailash mountain range. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of day free to explore Kalpa village. Overnight at hotel.

Another day of an interesting ride. Its exciting riding the narrow Satluj valley till Khab where Satluj river meets Spiti river and this points is also the reference where we enter the Spiti valley. We ascend uptoNako village, the last among Kinnauri villages located on banks of a small lake. We walk around village and later continue further towards Tabo. Tabo monastery was founded in 996 AD by the great teacher Richensang-po, Tabo is renowned for its breathtaking murals and stucco images – and is often called “The Ajanta of the Himalayas”. The largest monastic complex in Spiti, the old section has 9 temples, 23 chortens, a monks chamber and a nuns chamber. There are several caves adorned with frescoes and contemporary structures too. In trans Himalayan Buddhism, Tabo’s sanctity is next only to Tibet’s Tholing gompa. Overnight at Guest House in Tabo

Today we ride around Spiti valley, exploring the mesmerizing landscape, varied colors of mountains and remote villages & gompas. We start our ride in morning towards Dhankar village & monastery. This Monastery at Dhankar rests high over the valley and is a stupendous example of local architecture. It is regarded to have once been a fort and was also the residence of the ruler of Spiti – the Nano. We ride further towards Pin Valley, the land of Ibex and Snow Leopards. We end the day on reaching Kaza, the main town of Spiti valley. Evening free to explore Kaza town and make some noise “ride hard, party hard”. Overnight at hotel.

Morning we ride to visit Comic which is among the World’s Highest permanently inhabited village and then later visit Hikimboasting of World’s Highest Post office &Langza village located in backdrop of Chao Chao Kang Nilda Peak. Evening free to explore Kaza town & market. Overnight at hotel.

Morning after breakfast visit the Ki monastery, 12 kms from Kaza. This centuries – old gompa is a labyrinth of rooms and corridors – and at one time also acted as a fort. It houses valuable Thangkas and offers a panoramic view of the area. We continue our ride further to Kibber village at 4205 m which has now become famous for Snow Leopard sighting in winter months. We cross Chichim Bridge which is the highest Bridge in Asia.

 

What a ride is going to be from here onwards, hold your breaths to ride into the Himalayas. Now we ride inside deep into Himalayas. From Chichim we ride towards Losar which is the last Spiti village and from here start the ascend towards Kunzam Pass (4558 m) which lies on main Great Himalayan Range. We get beautiful views of CB ranges and continue further towards Chandertal Lake (The moon lake – 4270 m) which is of exquisite beauty between a lower ridge and the main Kunzum range, the outlet being into Chandra river. We check into our camp and after a brief rest, start our walk towards the lake which is about an hour away. Enjoy the beauty of lake and after spending sometime, we walk back to our camp for overnight.

Morning we start our ride from Chandertal lake for yet another breathtaking day of charming scenic views and exciting rides. We ride through the trans Himalayan region crossing Batal, Chatru entering into Lahaul valley. From Gramphoo we continue through Lahaul valley crossing several village likes Sissu, Gondla, Tandi, Keylong, Gemur to Jispa. We check in at the camp for overnight stay.

On your bikes from Jispa to Sarchu enroute crossing Darcha and over Baralachala Pass (4800 m). On arrival check in at camp. Evening free to walk around in Sarchu. Overnight in camp. 

On your bikes from Sarchu to Leh crossing over Naki La (4800 m), Lachang La (5065 m) and More Plains. After crossing More plains, climb uptoTanglang La pass (5328 m) which is Worlds IInd highest motorable pass and continue further to Leh. On arrival in Leh by evening check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel

After breakfast ride your Royal Enfield bikes to Nimo to witness the confluence of Zanskar & Indus River. Return to Leh enroute visiting Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and Spituk Monastery. Evening free to walk around exploring Leh market or upto Shanti Stupa to have a glimpse of setting sun & Leh town. Overnight at hotel.

Day free to explore the town or visit at your own will, few of cultural sights like Stok Palace and Hemis monastery. Overnight at hotel.

Today after breakfast we ride back to Leh scaling the Khardng La once again. We end our motorcycle adventure on reaching Leh for a relaxed afternoon. Overnight at hotel.

In time transfer to Leh airport to connect flight to Delhi. End of tour.

All of these adventures can also be organized as independent tours for you alone, a couple, group of friends or a motorcycle club. We would be delighted to tailor-make the tour as per your wish & desires. If you wish us to organize your pick up or drop to nearest International airport or to add few more days or shorten the length of rides or take an extension tour to view Taj Mahal or Jaipur or a beach holiday to Goa. Let us know your requirement and we would be delighted to work out a memorable adventure specially for you.

For other Terms & Conditions please write to us at info@indiamotorcycletour.com or whatspp on +91 9418005235 

Glimpses of this Tour

Inclusions
Not Included
Payment terms

✓Transfers to/from Airport and Hotel
✓Accommodation on twin sharing basis in A category hotels/ guests houses/ camps/ tents
✓Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the tour (during ride in remote areas Lunch can be at a local dhaba/ restaurant/ packed box)
✓Royal Enfield Himalayan or Standard 500
✓All Fuel for the ride
✓English speaking guide
✓First Aid Box and Oxygen on high altitude adventures
✓Mechanics with all necessary spare parts
✓Support vehicles to carry your luggage, spare, extra fuel
✓Bottled mineral water throughout the adventure
✓Tea/Chai & snacks en-route
✓Permits & environment fees for restricted areas
✓All entrance fees to places of visit

✗Any flight international or domestic
✗Travel Insurance
✗Personal expenses
✗Tips
✗Alcoholic drinks
✗Anything not mentioned in above price include column

USD 500 deposit must be made at the time of booking to enable us hold your seat on confirmed basis. Balance payment would have to be made maximum 8 weeks before the tour start date.

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