The Srinagar to Manali motorbike expedition will take you on two of the most picturesque highways in the entire country. Ride on National Highway 1D in the first part of the journey and on the famed Leh-Manali Highway in the latter. During the journey, you will cross eight high-altitude mountain passes. Riding on some tricky sections like Gata Loops will be contrasted by travelling without trouble on the vast and flat Morey Plains. Your experience will start with an unforgettable Shikara ride on the vast and mesmerising Dal Lake in Srinagar.

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This Srinagar to Manali motorbike trip also takes you past some highly photogenic locations, such as Sonamarg, Dras, the Nubra Valley and Pangong Tso. Another aspect, which makes this itinerary a complete affair, is sightseeing. You visit the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, and Shey Palace, Hemis Monastery, Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa in the area around Leh. On this Srinagar to Manali motorbike trip as you will spend your nights in hotels, guesthouses and camps.

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Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1 : Arrival in Srinagar

On landing at the Srinagar Airport, meet our representative and transfer to the Hotel  for a relaxing overnight stay at Sonmarg

Day 2 : Sonmarg to Kargil (200 km | 4-5 hrs | 2,675 m)​

Rise to a beautiful morning, and get ready to explore the thrilling day. Post breakfast, get on your bikes and move towards the scenic resort town of Sonamarg. From here, ride to the summit of Zoji La, and then descend to enter the Ladakh region. On reaching the small town of Drass village, visit the Kargil War Memorial to learn some incredible facts about the 1999 battle. Thereafter head to Kargil for an overnight stay at the campsite.

Day 3 : Kargil to Leh (220 km | 4-5 hrs | 3,499 m)

The ensuing stretch of the motorbike trip to Leh Ladakh tour involves crossing two high-elevation mountain passes. On leaving Kargil, you will first pass through Mulbek — Giant Living Buddha Sculpture on Rock Mountain, Lamayuru — one of the oldest Monasteries of Ladakh and enjoy the view of Moon Landscape. Then get amazed by the intriguing phenomenon of Magnetic Hills and enjoy the divinity at Gurudwara Pather Sahib. On arrival in the city by evening, head to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 4 : Leh to Nubra Valley (160 km | 2-3 hrs | 5,441 m)

​This section of the Srinagar to Manali motorbike expedition involves undertaking a scenic and thrilling road journey to the Nubra Valley. The road to the valley will take you across what is claimed to be the highest motorable road on earth – Khardung La. Upon reaching the Nubra valley which is located on the banks of the Nubra River, head to the hotel for a relaxing overnight stay

Day 5 : Nubra to Turtuk to Nubra (163 km | 4-5 hrs | 3,001 m)

Today morning, you will get ready to explore a place which was under Pakistan before 1971, Turtuk village. It is located in the Nubra tehsil, 205 km from the Leh town, on the banks of the Shyok River and is the last village before LOC. It spells stunning beauty throughout the valley. After exploring Turtuk you will ride back towards Nubra to stay overnight in your pre-booked hotel. On reaching, you can take a rode on Bacterian camel of Nubra valley.

Day 6 : Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake (150 km | 3-4 hrs | 4,349 m)

Today morning, you will leave behind the stark region and move toward the pristine Pangong Lake. Enroute you will pass through Shyok village, which has been recently open for the tourists. On reaching the shores of this enchanting waterbody, take in its beauty and tranquility, and capture photos of the realm. Later, transfer to the campsite for a warming bonfire and a peaceful overnight stay in the lap of nature. 

Day 7 : Pangong to Tso-Moriri (365 km | 8-9 hrs | 4,522 m)

Today morning, your route will go through numerous lakes and beautiful villages. The route taken is commonly not used for bike trips. The road connects from Chushul village, where you will have lunch to Mahe Bridge. Then, on the way you will explore small lakes namely Yaye-TSo and Mirpal-Tso. From Mahe Bridge, you will have to straight away cover a distance of 50 km approx. and then have an overnight stay at Tso-Moriri.

Day 8 : Tsomoriri to Sarchu (228 km | 4-5 hrs | 4,290 m)​

In the morning, after a scrumptious meal of breakfast, the next stop for your tour is Sarchu. You will pass through the borders of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, taking in the panoramic vision of the mighty mountains and colors of nature. You will pass through Tsokar Lake, known for its size and depth, and its salt water and bluish reflection of the sky on the lake. Then you will pass through Mori-planes, 22 Gata loops, 45 KMS Pang ground and Tanglang La, the second highest motorable pass in the world. Then by evening, you will be reaching Sarchu. 

Day 9 : Sarchu to Keylong (103 km | 2 hrs | 3,080 m)​

Have breakfast in the morning and then prepare to leave for Keylong. It will be thrilling when you realize that you are at 16050 feet, and riding through the passage of snow at Baralacha Pass and Zing-Zing Bar will be an exhilarating ride. Enroute you might even see or interact with Gaddi peole. You will reach in the evening, and indulge in stories with the locals and your other friends.

Day 10 : Keylong to Manali (120 km | 6-8 hrs | 2,050 m)

Wake up to a beautiful sunrise in Keylong and have a scrumptious meal of breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast, embark riding towards the last day of your adventurous journey. Kick start the bike and pass through the iconic route of Rohtang Pass, and some of the most scenic villages of Lahaul Valley. Reach Manali and stay overnight at your pre-booked hotel.

Day 11: Departure from Manali​
As soon as morning unfolds, get ready as today will be the last day of your Srinagar to Manali Motorbike Expedition. After a hearty meal of breakfast, you can explore Manali at your own leisure and by evening report back by 4:00 pm to board the Volvo bus to Delhi for an overnight journey.