Motorcycle Riding Itinerary: Manali to Leh Ladakh in August 2023

1. Day 1: Manali
   0 minutes (0 miles) from Manali

   Arrive in Manali and take a day to acclimate to the altitude. Explore Old Manali and visit the Hadimba Temple.

2. Day 2: Jispa
   6 hours (141 km) from Manali

   Ride through the scenic Rohtang Pass to reach Jispa. Stop at the Keylong monastery and the Suraj Tal Lake.

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

   Ride through the breathtaking Baralacha Pass to reach Sarchu. Visit the Sarchu Campsites and enjoy stargazing at night.

4. Day 4: Leh
   8 hours (230 km) from Sarchu

   Enter the mystical land of Leh by crossing the Tanglang La Pass. Take rest and explore the city at your leisure. Visit Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace.

5. Day 5: Nubra Valley
   5 hours (140 km) from Leh

   Ride to Nubra Valley and enjoy the scenic views of Diskit Monastery and the Hundar Sand Dunes. Take a ride on the Bactrian camels and enjoy the local cuisine.

6. Day 6: Pangong Tso
   5 hours (160 km) from Nubra Valley

   Ride through the Chang La Pass to reach Pangong Tso Lake. Enjoy the serene beauty of the lake and stay overnight in a campsite.

7. Day 7: Leh
   6 hours (180 km) from Pangong Tso

   Ride back to Leh from Pangong Tso. Take a stroll through the local market and visit the Thiksey Monastery before departing.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Hadimba Temple (1 hour, free)
• Keylong Monastery (30 minutes, free)
• Suraj Tal Lake (30 minutes, free)
• Sarchu Campsites (1 hour, INR 1000 per person for camping)
• Shanti Stupa (1 hour, free)
• Leh Palace (1 hour, INR 250 per person)
• Diskit Monastery (30 minutes, free)
• Hundar Sand Dunes (1 hour, INR 300 per person for camel ride)
• Pangong Tso Lake (2 hours, free)
• Thiksey Monastery (1 hour, INR 30 per person)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 1550 per person