13th June – 24th

June

Ladakh Moto Voyage -2017 Where each day is an ADVENTURE!!

Dates: Start Date Finish Date

Expedition 01 13th June, 2017 24th June, 2017

Expedition 02 23rd June, 2017 04th July, 2017

Mission Himalayas with Aspen Adventures

Suggested Itinerary for 11 nights 12 days

Day 01: Arrival / Srinagar

We request you to kindly make your own arrangements to Srinagar. Meeting and assistance upon arrival at Srinagar airport. We will check into our hotel. Today, we will have a group meeting and a general introduction with each other. This afternoon we will enjoy Shikara ride. Later, we will explore the sights of Srinagar.

Overnight: Star Of Kashmir or Similar Day 02: Srinagar / Gulmarg / Srinagar (90 Kms – one way)

After an early breakfast we proceed to Gulmarg for a day return trip. The drive to Gulmarg is through remarkable facet of country side in Kashmir. We have the option to take the exhilarating Gondola cable car ride to Khilanmarg Snow Point view. Later, we will drive back to our hotel in Srinagar.

Overnight: Star Of Kashmir or Similar Day 03: Srinagar / Kargil (209 Km) After a leisurely breakfast, we will drive to Kargil. This is a town which serves as the headquarters of Kargil district of Ladakh in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India. It is the second largest town in Ladakh after Leh. Upon arrival check into our hotel PC Palace

After wash and change, we will start exploring the sights of the region. Kargil War Memorial is one of the major attractions here. Other attractions of the Kargil region include Sani, Rangdum, Zongkhul, Stonday and Mulbekh monastery. Built under the patronage of king Kanishka of the Kushan dynasty during the 1st century, Sani monastery is one of the oldest sites in Ladakh.

Overnight: Hotel PC Palace or Similar Day 04: Kargil / Leh (216 Km)

After breakfast, we will start our drive to Leh. Meeting and assistance upon arrival and check into your hotel Rest of the day is at leisure. It is time for us to get acclimatized to the thin air. You have the option of gently strolling down to the markets of Leh.

Overnight: Snow Lion Hotel or Similar Day 05:- Leh Today we will visit the sights of Leh - the famous City Palace, the old town, the famous Monasteries, the Shanti Stupa and the War Museum. We will also visit the Pather sahib and the Magnetic hill in the evening.

Overnight: Snow Lion Hotel or Similar

Day 06:- Leh - Khardungla Pass – Nubra (150 Kms) An early morning wake up, followed by breakfast and checking our bikes and gear. We start our drive towards the world’s highest motor-able road- Khardungla Pass We cross over Phyang and then on to Tanglang La. After a drive of about 40 Kms we reach the Khardungla Pass – The Highest Motor-able Road in the world. . Later, we head toward the Nubra valley via Khardungla village, Khalsar. Lunch will be en-route. We will visit Diskit, and Hunder. Diskit has monasteries with tallest lord Buddha statue and hunder has sand dunes and bacterian camel safari.

Overnight: Nature Nest Camp Or Similar

Day 07:- Nubra - Leh (150 Kms)

Early morning wakeup call followed by camel safari (guests can pay directly). Back to camp for breakfast and then ride back toward the Leh via Khardungla. We reach Leh by evening and catch breath taking sun set view of Leh city.

Overnight: Snow Lion Hotel or Similar

Day 08:- Leh - Pangong Lake (200 Kms/ 07-08 Hrs.)

Early wakeup call, after breakfast we will start our journey to the world’s highest salt lake. The 200-km trip to Pangong Lake is an experience of its own. Beyond this city, there is nothing but the extreme mountain ranges for company. The second stop is the Changla Pass (17,350 ft.), which could test ones lungs, for the lack of oxygen. Upon arrival, we settle in our camps, followed to a visit to the lake.

Situated at an altitude of 4,350 meters above sea level, Pangong Lake lies in the northeast of Leh. This famous blue blackish lake of Pangong is 5-6 km wide and over 144 km long with half of it running to the other side of the Indo-China border.

Overnight: Himalayan Retreat Camp or Similar Day 09:- Pangong – Tsomoriri (125 Kms - 7 Hours drive)

Post Breakfast, we do a complete gear check and drive to Tsomoriri Lake. It is a breathtaking journey on a

trail that is literally a ‘no mans’ land.

The nomadic people Changpas are most outstanding feature of

this area. They can be seen moving from one place to other grazing herds of goats, sheep and yaks. Changpas pass their days

with their animals and move with their flocks, their only wealth

from pasture to pasture according to changing season. Their flocks, their yaks, and goat's hair furnish the raw material of which they

make their ropes, their clothes and shoes.

Spend your evening watching shadows of the surrounding mountain and the varying depths of Tsomoriri lake changing colors from the most amazing hues of blue and green alternating between jade and turquoise

emerald and an unbelievable indigo..

Overnight: Nomadic Life Camp or Similar

Day 10: Tsomoriri to Jispa (340 Kms – 10 Hours Drive) Early morning wakeup call followed by breakfast. Later, we flag off our epic ride from Leh to Jispa, a distance of about 320 kms. En-route we cross our 1st pass of the journey – Rohtang Pass (3978 mts) and later drive through to Jispa. The evening is at leisure to explore some other places of interest around the city, followed by overnight rest.

Jispa, in Himachal Pradesh lies at 3319 m (10,890 feet) on the bank of the Bhaga River, whose waters lull you to sleep at night. Mud houses and Buddhist chortens complement the serene cape. Jispa also offers numerous adventure activities like River Crossing, Rock Climbing/Rappelling etc. One can also visit the famous Gemur Monastery, which was built in the 18th century containing ancient Buddhist miniature paintings, wall paintings, stupas, statues and Buddhist artifacts

Overnight: Hotel Gemur Holidays or Similar Day 11: Jispa to Manali (115 Kms)

This is the final leg of our ritual road trip. Following a leisurely breakfast we will drive to Manali. We arrive in Manali by the evening and hand over our bikes and helmets.

Overnight: Hotel Devlok or Similar Day 12: Manali / Departure Day is at leisure for your independent activities. We will provide transfer to the bus stand from the hotel. Though the check-out time at hotels is 12 Noon, we will make every effort to keep the rooms till as late as possible.

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Tour Cost For Minimum 02 People Traveling Together Sharing 01 Bike And 01 Room: INR 44,000 Per Person

Tour Cost For Minimum 02 People Traveling Together Sharing 02 Bikes And 01 Room: INR 57,000 Per Person

Package Inclusions: -

Accommodation in hotels listed in the itinerary on Twin sharing Basis

Daily buffet breakfast in Srinagar, Leh & Manali

Breakfast & Dinner in Kargil, Nubra, Pangong, Tsomoriri & Jispa

Volvo Coach Ticket for Manali to Delhi travel.

Classic Royal Enfield Motorcycle (500 cc) including Fuel for the above mentioned itinerary

Entry Charges to all monuments

Bike Mechanic and Tour Leaders throughout the trip

Basic Spares for Motorcycles (Any major damage shall be charged as per actual)

Back-up Utility Vehicle including luggage transfers.

All inner line permits

Basic First Aid and Rescue arrangements.

Helmet to be provided for each rider and pillion.

Dedicated trip leader, certified in First Aid and CPR from NOLS, USA throughout the trip All applicable taxes

Package Exclusions: -

Any expenses incurred due to Force Majeure

Any travel to Srinagar:

Any services in Delhi.

Travel/protective gears other than helmets.

Personal expenses like Telephone, Laundry, Tips and Table Drinks etc.

Any item not mentioned in the inclusions

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