Manali To Leh Ride

Start Delhi.

Train to Chandigarh; drive to Mandi.

Drive to Manali; free afternoon to explore.

Acclimatisation ride around Manali.

Gradually climb through alpine forest towards Marhi.

Cycle to Sissu over the Rohtang La (3946m).

Cycle from Sissu to Patseo via the oasis town of Keylong.

Ride over the Baralacha La (4933m) and on to Sarchu.

A challenging day, via Nakli La (4948m) and Lachalung La (5100m), to Pang.

Across the Mori Plains to Tsokar Lake.

Explore the nomad settlements around the lake; ride over the Taglang La (5350m) to Lato.

Ride to Leh, visiting Thikse Monastery en route.

Climb to Khardung La (5602m), one of the highest motorable roads in the world; exhilarating downhill ride back to Leh.

Fly to Delhi; optional sightseeing tour.

End Delhi.