Motorcycle Riding Itinerary for Manali-Ladakh Atal Tunnel
Day 1: Manali
Starting point
Estimated time and distance from previous location: N/A
In the morning, visit the Hadimba Devi Temple. Afternoon: Ride to Solang Valley and enjoy paragliding. Evening: Explore Old Manali and have dinner at one of the local restaurants.
Day 2: Jispa
6 hours (140 km) from Manali
Estimated time and distance from previous location: 7 hours (180 km)
Ride to Rohtang Pass and visit the Shashur Monastery. Continue to Jispa where you can camp by the Bhaga river.
Day 3: Sarchu
3 hours (85 km) from Jispa
Estimated time and distance from previous location: 4 hours (100 km)
Travel to Baralacha Pass and visit Suraj Tal Lake. Ride to Sarchu and set up camp for the night.
Day 4: Leh
10 hours (250 km) from Sarchu
Estimated time and distance from previous location: 11 hours (300 km)
Ride through the Gata Loops, Nakee La, Lachung La and Tanglang La passes. Visit the Hemis Monastery and Shey Palace before reaching Leh.
Day 5: Nubra Valley
5 hours (150 km) from Leh
Estimated time and distance from previous location: 6 hours (170 km)
Ride to Khardung La Pass, the highest motorable road in the world. Continue to the Nubra Valley and visit the Diskit Monastery and Hundar Sand Dunes.
Day 6: Atal Tunnel
6 hours (200 km) from Nubra Valley
Estimated time and distance from previous location: 7 hours (240 km)
Ride to the Atal Tunnel, one of the longest tunnels in the world. Continue to Manali and spend the evening shopping and relaxing.
Recommendations
You can also visit the Leh Palace, Tso Moriri Lake, and Pangong Tso Lake. Consider a side trip to Zanskar Valley or Turtuk. Don't forget to carry warm clothes and rain gear. Make sure to take breaks and stay hydrated.