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Bike trip from Chandigarh to Leh - 7-day itinerary in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Chandigarh to Manali
    8 hours (305 km) from Chandigarh

    Start the bike trip from Chandigarh to Manali. On the way, stop at Sundernagar Lake to capture some scenic views and visit Pandoh Dam. Reach Manali by evening, explore the local markets and indulge in some authentic Himachali delicacies.

  2. Day 2: Manali to Jispa
    5 hours (139 km) from Manali

    Start early and ride through the beautiful Rohtang Pass. Stop at Keylong to visit the Kardang Monastery and enjoy the stunning views of Bhaga river. Reach Jispa by evening, rest and relax at your hotel.

  3. Day 3: Jispa to Sarchu
    4 hours (85 km) from Jispa

    Ride through Baralacha Pass, take a break at Bharatpur for breakfast. Continue through Gata Loops and reach Sarchu by afternoon. Spend the rest of the day acclimatizing to the high altitude and enjoying the scenic views around.

  4. Day 4: Sarchu to Leh
    10 hours (252 km) from Sarchu

    Start early and ride through the Tanglang-La Pass, the second-highest motorable road in the world. Visit the Hemis Monastery and the Thiksey Monastery on the way to Leh. Reach Leh by evening, explore the Leh market and try some local food.

  5. Day 5: Leh to Nubra Valley
    5 hours (120 km) from Leh

    Start early and visit the Diskit Monastery and the Maitreya Buddha statue in the morning. Enjoy a camel ride in the sand dunes of Hunder. Visit the Panamik hot springs and Yarab Tso Lake on the way back to Leh.

  6. Day 6: Leh to Pangong Tso Lake
    5 hours (160 km) from Leh

    Start early and ride to the beautiful Pangong Tso Lake. Enjoy the scenic views and take a dip in the lake. Visit the Hemis National Park on the way back to Leh.

  7. Day 7: Leh to Chandigarh
    14 hours (622 km) from Leh

    Start early and ride back to Chandigarh. Stop at Magnetic Hill and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib on the way. Reach Chandigarh by night, return the bikes and take some rest before leaving for home.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on visiting the Lamayuru Monastery and the Zanskar Valley. If time permits, take a side trip to Tso Moriri Lake and Turtuk village. Make sure to carry enough warm clothes and stay hydrated throughout the trip.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Bike rental (7 days, INR 10,000)
  • Gasoline (INR 5,000)
  • Accommodation (6 nights, average INR 2,000 per night)
  • Food and drinks (INR 3,000)
  • Monastery entrance fees (INR 1,000)
  • Total Estimated Costs (INR 21,000)

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