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Manali - Leh Cycle Tour with Above14000ft

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Manali - Leh Cycle Tour with Above14000ft

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Overview

Duration

11d

Languages

Hindi, English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

The Manali - Leh cycling route is one of the most scenic, challenging and popular mountain biking routes. You cover 475 km over 10 days going past many high passes - Rohtang (3900m), Baralacha La (4800m), Nakee La (4850m), Lachung La (4800m) and Tanglang La (5200m and the world's second highest motorable road). The route is a mix of tarmac and unmetalled roads. Once you cross into Lahaul valley from Manali, you go past picturesque villages. However, after Darcha, it's all wild country with no permanent villages till you cross Tanglang La closer to Leh. The only settlements you will come across are doksas or make-shift bed-and-breakfasts and off late, fixed campsites that have come up for the season. From alpine forests and meadows in Manali through deep valleys in Lahaul, and vast plains in Sarchu, you enter Ladakh - a land that offers every hue of orange, red, brown and ochre. Along the way your challenges include searing hot days, freezing nights and most importantly, high altitude.

What to remember

Important info

Clothing:

Good quality waterproof jacket
Waterproof trousers
Balaclava (thick fleece)
Sun hat
Cycle mitts
Warm gloves - mountaineering gloves (waterproof outer, fleece inner) are good.
Mid-weight fleece top
Cycling tights (looser, "trackster" fit rather than skin-tight lycra),
Shorts
Long sleeved shirt
Travel trousers
2 wicking tee-shirts (synthetic or merino wool)
Cotton tee-shirt for around town
Long sleeved thermal top
Thermal long johns
2-3 pairs underwear
2-3 pairs of standard socks
1 pair warm sock

Footwear:

Cycling shoes, e.g. SPD's, if applicable (bring spare cleats)
Trekking shoes and climbing shoes
Flip-flops, Crocs or Sandals to wear around camp.

Pack:

Main bag - soft shell duffle bag to be kept in the logistics vehicle.
Day Pack 15 - 20 lts - You will use this to carry your camera, water bottle, Trail layers, trail food etc.

Accessories:

A bike helmet
Dark glasses (the sun is very strong),
Camera
A couple of spare passport photos photocopies of key documents. e.g., passport (data and visa pages),
travel insurance policy
airline tickets
Toiletries - Sunscreen SPF 40+, Moisturizer, Lip balm, Soap, Toilet paper
Repair Kit (needle and thread).
Headlamp/ Torch.
Water Bottle- Ideally keep two bottles 1 litre each.
Plastic Packing covers.

What's included

* Camping Tents, Kitchen tents, Dining Tents, Western Style Toilet Tents. * Accommodation on twin sharing basis in tents. * Insulated sleeping pads. * Sleeping bags (Down Feather/ Primaloft). * Nutritious, high-calorie, vegetarian food will be served. * Cycling Guide, Cook and camp helpers. * Logistics Vehicle like tempo traveller / SUV to carry all our equipment and Gear. * Participants are not expected to carry any loads on their bikes other than your personal kit containing your hydration pack, Camera, trail layers and some trail food. * Hotel accommodations in Manali and Leh as per the itinerary in high grade hotels. * High Grade camp accommodations in Sissu, Jispa, Sarchu, and Tsokar.

What's not included

* All expenses of personal nature like drinks, tips, telephone calls, mineral water etc. * Food in Manali and Leh * Medical and evacuation expenses, we strongly recommend purchasing a suitable insurance cover. * Mountain bike. (You could get your own cycles or could also rent from us.) * Any return transport from Leh.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a few seconds in advance

Provider

Above14000ft