8-Day Motorcycle Riding Itinerary from Manali to Leh in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Manali
    Departure point

    Explore Manali town before leaving and visit Hadimba Temple, Jogini Falls and Manu Temple

  2. Day 2: Jispa
    7 hours (140km) from Manali

    Ride to Jispa. Enjoy the scenic view on the way and visit the Keylong town market.

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

    Stop by Surajtal lake before continuing your ride to Sarchu, one of the most challenging and beautiful parts of the route.

  4. Day 4: Leh
    10 hours (235km) from Sarchu

    Enter Ladakh and visit Leh. Wander around the Old Town and the Leh Palace. Visit the Hall of Fame museum to know about the Indo-Pak Kargil war.

  5. Day 5: Alchi-Lamayuru
    5 hours (70km) from Leh

    Visit the Alchi monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh. Proceed to the Moon land of Lamayuru and visit the Lamayuru monastery and its colourful prayer wheels.

  6. Day 6: Nubra Valley
    6 hours (125km) from Leh

    Ride through the highest motorable pass, Khardung La, to get to Nubra Valley. Visit the Diskit monastery and Hunder sand dunes for double hump camel ride.

  7. Day 7: Pangong Tso
    4 hours (160 km) from Nubra Valley

    Visit the Pangong Tso, known for its stunning beauty in the Bollywood movie 3 Idiots. Spend an overnight here before heading back.

  8. Day 8: Leh
    7 hours (250 km) from Pangong Tso

    Ride back to Leh and relax for the day. Visit the Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist white-dome structure on a hilltop.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Hadimba Temple (1 hour): Free
  • Jogini Falls (2 hours): Free
  • Manu Temple (1 hour): Free
  • Keylong market (1 hour): Free
  • Surajtal Lake (1 hour): Free
  • Leh Palace (2 hours): ₹550 ($7.5) (Foreigners)
  • Hall of Fame (1 hour): ₹50 ($0.70) (Indians), ₹100 ($1.4) (Foreigners)
  • Alchi Monastery (1 hour): Free
  • Lamayuru Monastery (1 hour): Free
  • Double hump camel ride (1-2 hours): ₹500 ($7) (approx.)
  • Pangong Tso (overnight stay): Free
  • Shanti Stupa (1 hour): Free
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹1100 ($15.2) (for foreigners without accommodation)

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, visit Tso Moriri lake or Turtuk village. If time is short or the road conditions are not optimal, skip Pangong Tso and check out Tso Kar lake instead. It's important to acclimatize to the high altitude conditions at Leh before embarking on further rides. Carry enough water and snacks throughout the journey.

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