Service Description

Glacial Lakes ; High Passes ; Snowy Peaks ; Green Rivers; Vast Plains ; Temperate Forests ; Cold Deserts ; a culture preserved for centuries! . This is the heart of the Himalaya! Manali-Leh is a highly popular cycling jaunt, frequented by cyclists from across the world, but accessible only for few months in a year. The route is nestled between semi arid, cold desert like regions of Ladakh on one side and the Greens of Manali and Keylong on the other. Covering about 500km’s of mammoth high mountain territory, this trip will take you through the heart of the Himalaya. The route is cheered amongst voyagers for being world’s highest road with stunning beauties constantly changing throughout the vastness. You will cross some of the highest navigable mountain passes in the world( 4 above 4900HM) over a period of anywhere between 6 to 12 days depending on your riding ability. We offer three itineraries 7 days ; 10 days ; 12 days via different routes and pit stops. A maximum of 20 people can join in any of the trips on this route. Remember that this is a trans- himalayan cycling tour where your average elevation would be nearly 3800M!!! It requires acclimatisation for at-least 2-3 days. Technical Details Manali Leh is a drop dead gorgeous route that will keep you enchanted but it will test your climbing abilities to the hilt! -->Route Difficulty Level : Medium to High ( Depending on the number of days ) -->Route Surface : Mostly jeep roads that are paved. Optional trails -->Bike Recommended : Gravel/Tourer/Hardtail MTB ; Possible on a roadie. -->Route Beauty : A million stars! What to Pack ? MUST PACK --Cycling Helmet --Cycling Jacket (Waterproof/Windproof) --Full Finger Insulated Gloves - 2 pairs --Cycling Shoes or Shoes for Biking --Prescription Medications RECOMMENDED TO PACK --Bike Shorts --Casual Clothing for Travel and Town Wear (Lightweight, Easily Washable) --Casual Shoes for Travel and Free Time --Cycling Gloves --Cycling Jerseys --Cycling Pants --Cycling Water Bottles (2) --Day Pack (Lightweight, Compressible) --Dry Bag (5L-10L) --Duffel Bag or Soft-Sided Suitcase --Hiking Shoes --Insulated Jacket and/or Vest --Luggage Tags and Locks --Socks --Sun Hat --Sunblock and Lip Balm --Sunglasses and Accessories --Tee Shirts (Cotton and Synthetic) --Toiletries --Underwear Exclusions -- Transport to Manali and Back from Leh -- Bike Accessories and Spares -- Water Bottles( We discourage the use of single use plastic in any form)