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Road Trip To Leh
AAHVAN ADVENTURES
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Rs. 24,999/-PER PERSON*
ATTARACTIONS
• 26 Different Destinations• 1800 Km Long Ride• 11 Days Road Trip• World’s Highest Motorable Road Khardungla Pass• World’s Second Highest Motorable Road Tanglangla Pass• World’s Third Highest Motorable Road Changla Pass• Rohtang Pass, Baralacha Pass (Switzerland of India)• Nubra Valley (The Cold Desert of India)• Turtuk Valley (Last Valley of North India)• Pangong Lake (Three Idiot Movie Lake)• Zing Zing Bar, 22 Gota Loop• Leh Monasteries, Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Hall of Fame• Magnetic Hill, Patthar Sahib• Kargil War Memorial• The beautiful Cities Manali and Srinagar
ITINERARY
DAY 01 : ARRIVE SRINAGAR – LOCAL CITY TOURSrinagar is the place where one has to spent the whole day for sightseeing. It is very beautiful place that comes to our way in the road trip. There you see various types of boat houses, vegetation applied there is a wealth in its own. The lake has the boating facilities for the trekkers and the travelers. The amazing thing that dwells in its richness is, just like we people go to school they uses the boats as a mode of transportation. We can also visit the Shankaracharya temple and the Mughal gardens. Here in Srinagar, the culture and the clothing they offer is totally different and amazing. Overnight in Hotel.
DAY 02: SRINAGAR TO SONMARG (80 KMS/ 4 HRS)Today is the day when you will be introduce to your riding partner your BIKES. The trip starts from here. Our team will provide all the information that need during whole trip. Today is the initial day where you won't be riding your bike fast and rigidly. It will be smooth ride from Srinagar to Sonmarg. The location to Sonmarg from Srinagar is 80 Km that hardly takes 3 to 4 hours to travel. Sonmarg is basically known as the "Meadow of Gold". It is a hill station that comes on the way to Leh Ladakh bike trip. Overnight stay at Sonmarg.
DAY 03: SONMARG TO KARGIL (120 KMS/ 5 HRS)Today, The distance from Sonmarg to Kargil is round 120 km and it will take around 4 to 5 hours. The view of the route is astonishing and surprising on bike. Enroute, you get enchanted by snowy mountains, varied glaciers, varied grasslands and river named "Nallah Sindh". There will be a crossing of Zoji La, the roads that are very descent and the road trip starts harder. From Zoji La, you attract fresh cold water stream which is the added beauty in itself. Finally, we will reach Kargil, there is Kargil War Memorial or can call it as Dras War Memorial. Another place you can see is PatharSaheb Gurudwara. It let you see supreme sacrifice in the war at Kargil. Overnight Stay at Kargil.
DAY 04: KARGIL TO LEH (220 KMS/ 10 HRS)Kargil to leh is another half way road trip site. It is a 220 Km distance and will take 7-8 hours. The route is descent and little steep but mind soothing. It is opening in the wild to Leh Ladakh place. By late evening we will reach Leh city and check in to the hotels. After having some rest, one can visit the local market and local food. Overnight stay at Leh.
DAY 05: LEH – KHARDUNGLA PASS – NUBRA VALLEY (160 KMS /6 HRS)Time to turn on the adventure mode at Khardungla (also popularly known as K-top) the doorway to Shyok and Nubravalleys and the world’s topmost motorable pass according to BRO. The ‘Khardungla’ is located on the Ladakh rangewhich is 40 km from Leh and It is positioned at an altitude of 18,380 ft. The place offers amazing picturesque andattractive views of valleys. Bikers from all over the world visit this mountain pass on their motorcycles and do mountainbiking which is a refreshing and remarkable experience for a lifetime. Further, we will ride towards Nubra Valley,arriving at Nubra overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 06: NUBRA – TURTUK – NUBRAAfter a scrumptious breakfast, we are heading towards Turtuk, one of the gateways to Siachen Glacier. The villageoffers views of Beautiful Valley, part of the Shyok Valley. Though a Muslim village, there are a few Gompas located onthe plateau above the Shyok River and there is an old royal house to see in the village. Turtuk is one of the few placesin India where one can witness Balti culture, and one can find a few home stays and guest houses in the village.Arriving back to Nubra, the overnight stay will be at camps.
Early morning after breakfast, we will explore the beauty of Nubra valley which is also known
as the ‘Orchard of the Desert’. The entire Nubra valley is a tourist destination in itself there’s
nothing that isn’t worth visiting. Nubra is a tri-armed valley located to the northeast of Ladakh
valley. Diskit the capital of Nubra is about 150 km north of Leh town, the capital of Ladakh
district, India. Local scholars say that its original name was Ldumra (the valley of flowers). The
beauty of this cold desert is an experience to cherish for the lifetime. Then, we will ride to
Pangong for an overnight stay at the Camp.
DAY 07: NUBRA VALLEY – PANGONG TSO LAKE (160 KMS/6 HRS)
We are here at Pangong Tso Lake, climax scene of phunsuk wangdu! (Three Idiots Movie).
Pangong-Tso (Pangong Lake) is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas and one of the largest
brackish lakes in Asia; Situated at a height of 14000 feet, the lake is 130 km long, 45 km of
which lies in India while the remaining stays in China. It is Shaded from an ink blue to a
turquoise to an aquamarine to a purple to other brilliant colors, you have to see it to believe it.
The Lake is 5 km wide at its broadest point and during winter the lake freezes completely
despite being saline water. After seeing the whole view you will be like” Jahanpanah! Tussi
great ho! ” . In the evening return back to Leh and the overnight stay will be at hotel.
DAY 08: PANGONG TSO LAKE - LEH (320 KM/ 10 HRS)
Starting our return journey riding toward Jispa. Enroute we will visit world’s second highest
motorable road Tanglangla situated at height 5328m, huge Pang Grounds, 22 Gota Loops, Zing
Zing Bar. We will also ride through Baralacha Pass, the Switzerland of India. By Evening, we
reach to Jispa and check in at camp and Overnight with one last great campfire that would
never fade away from your memories of Leh.
DAY 09: LEH – JISPA (330 km/ 9 hrs)
Early morning after having breakfast, we start riding back towards Manali. On arrival, time to
say goodbye to your best companion throughout the entire adventurous trip. By late Evening,
we will board our Volvo for Delhi.
Day 10: JISPA – MANALI (140 kms/ 6 hrs)
Overnight journey will be in a Volvo Bus. By morning at around 10 o’clock, we will reach Delhi.
This will be the end of motorbiking tour.
Day 11: MANALI TO DELHI
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RENTED BIKE
COST OF THE TRIP
` 24,999/- Per Person
` 43,999/- Per Person(One Person - One Bike)
` 32,999/- Per Person
` 34,999/- Per Person (Two Person - One Bike)
OWN BIKE
SUV VEHICLE SEAT
• Before 30 days: Full refund (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for hotel bookings, transport, etc.)
• Between 21-30 days: 75% of the total trip cost will be refunded
• Between 11-20 days: 50% of the total trip cost will be refunded
• Between 0-10 days: No refund
CANCELLATION POLICY
• If you are joining with our bike then you have to pay Rs.10,000/- ($ 150/-) Deposit for Bike which will be refunded you back on final day after completing bike trip.
• If you leave bike at any place during the trip then deposit will not be refunded
• For Thunderbird/Classic 500cc Rs. 4000 ($ 60/-) will be Additional & For Himalayan 411cc Rs. 8000 ($120/-) will be Additional
• If you are joining with your own bike then Fuel will not be included and the trip package will be from Day 02 to Day 11.
PLEASE NOTE
INCLUSION EXCLUSION
1. One Enfield 350 cc motorbike with fuel per rider and as per the above itinerary from day 02 to day 11
2. Sharing based accommodation in double bedded room in hotels/camps/guest house.
3. Breakfast and Dinner (Starting from Dinner on day 01 on till Breakfast on day 11)
4. Experienced Motorbike Mechanic for the entire tour in bike
5. Pangong Lake and Nubra Valley and Turtukpermission fee
6. Environmental Fee
7. Travel Permits for International Travelers
8. One backup vehicle
9. All tolls
10.Bone fire on camp location
11.Memories for life time
1. GST 5% (Service Tax)
2. Lunch is not included and any other meal than mentioned in itinerary
3. Any insurance
4. Early check in or a late checkout rooms at any hotels unless specified above
5. Any entry fees to visit any place
6. Any air fare, visa fees, airport tax
7. Any personal expenses like drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips, camera fees etc
8. Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like change in flight and train schedule; cancellation of flights/trains, political disturbances, natural phenomenon, etc.
9. Tips to driver, guide, hotel staff & representative.
10.Any portages at hotel (for baggage on arrival and departure from the hotel).
11.Camera/video camera fee at monuments
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RIDER ESSENTIALS RIDING GEAR ESSENTIALS
CLOTHING ESSENTIALS ELECTRONICS ACCESSORIES
1. Personal Medicines, Sunscreen lotion,
2. Lip balm, Glucose
3. Couple of water bottles
4. Chocolates, biscuits and nuts:
5. Other essentials: Paper soap,toothbrush,
6. Toothpaste, comb and toilet paper.
1. Full Face Helmet with Clear Visor
2. UV sunglasses
3. Gloves
4. Riding Jacket
5. Riding pants
6. Shoes
7. Rain Coat
1. Jeans/pants
2. Shirts/t-shirts/sweatshirt
3. Sweater, Socks
4. Cap
5. Warm inners
6. Inner wears
7. Handkerchief/towels
8. Slippers
1. Chargers for all the gadgets,
2. Cameras and mobile
3. Spare camera batteries
4. Car charger or battery bank
5. 3 socket power strip
6. Enough memory cards to last you theentire trip
7. 7. Torch
EQUIPMENT LIST
DOCUMENTS AND IDS
1. Driving License2. Secondary ID3. List of important contacts4. Map and itinerary (Provided from our end)
HOW TO CARRY ALL THESE
1. Saddle bag
2. Tank bag
3. Day bag
MOBILE PHONE CONNECTIVITY
Only post-paid mobile phone connectionsfrom other states work in Ladakh and evenfrom these, only BSNL has presence beyondLeh. So unless you wish to be dependentupon STD booths, carry a BSNL/MTNL post-paid connection.
HOW TO PACK
Pack everything in plastic bags, beforeputting them in your saddle bag. This waycloths do not get dirty and even if watergets inside the bag, it won’t likely ruin yourcloths and other stuff. Also make sure topack the essential tools, spares and foodtowards the top, so that they are easilyaccessible while on the road
AAHVAN ADVENTURES, We are the leading adventure trips provider company ofIndia, A huge team to serve you in the mountains, A knowledgeable and wellexperienced local guides are there to help you with directions and make you feelcomfortable with the surrounding. We organize treks and adventure trips in theHimalayas in no man’s land. Our local knowledge and Himalayan experiencesensures that we are the real people who are operating trips in this Himalayandestinations and also known about India and its reality. We will also give you theknowledge about all the historical background of whichever places you visit. There isa transparent communication between us and clients so that you can enjoy highquality trips of exceptional value with no hidden extras charges. Our mission is todiscover destinations, often not found on maps, accessible to people who love toexplore themselves. If you are a beginner or an experienced trekker, we ensure thatyou will have the best of local guides, trek equipment and even local cuisine so thatyou can enjoy the scenery and nature and can leave all the arrangements to us.
AAHVAN ADVENTURES – we meticulously tag along safety management proceduresand guidelines. Our leaders are well trained at the Nehru Institute ofMountaineering school on safety management and first aid. We have a very wellskilled team of Outdoors Instructors lead by mountaineer equivalence excellenceand unvarying enhancement of skills and each guide is hand-picked for attitude &love for the mountains as much as for absolute trekking excellence. We do trekkingin small groups, so can manage batter services along with a team of guides andporters with mule. The porters along with one guide travel in front of the pack toensure that the trail is clear and to set up the camp site in advance.
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HELMET LEG GUARDSGLOVES
RIDING GEARS WE PROVIDE
Q. Which is the best time for Leh Ladakh Bike Trip?A. All the routes to Leh are only accessible from June to September. So these months are best to do a bike trip.
Q. Which bike do you provide for the trip?A. We provide 350cc Royal Enfield Bikes.
Q. Can we get an option for other bikes?A. Yes, we have options in Bike like Royal Enfield 500, Thunderbird and Himalayan, Avenger
Q. Do you have any right shift gear bikes?A. No, we don’t have bikes with right shift gears.
Q. What things do you provide with bike?A. We provide all the accessories like Carrier, helmets, Gloves, Cans for fuel etc during the trip.
Q. What about the condition bikes?A. All our bikes are in perfect condition, and we keep on adding new bikes to our fleet every year.
Q. Are fuel charges included in the trip cost?A. Yes, the fuel charges are also included in the trip cost.
Q. How is the condition of road during whole trip?A. Approximately, 60% of the route is of good conditioned roads and remaining 40% gives you an experience of the off road biking.
Q. Do I need to carry full set of bike repair tools?A. No, you do not need to carry any repair kit or tools as we have an experienced mechanic travelling along throughout the trip and he carries every tool which is needed during the trip.
Q. Which option do you provide for a backup vehicle?A. In backup vehicle, we generally provide a Tempo Traveler / Tata Sumo or Mahindra Bolero as an option depending on the batch size.
Q. Do you provide a map for the trip?A. Yes we can provide a map for you.
Q. What will be the size of group?A. 30 to 40 People
Q. What is the meal plan during the trip?A. We have a half board plan during the trip i.e. Breakfast & Dinner.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Which riding gears do I need to carry for Ladakh trip?A. This is the kind of trip riding gears are made for. Get a riding jacket, pants, shoes etc. Gloves, guards and a full face helmet is provided from our end. Always keep in mind that all the riding gears should be appropriate to go against rain, hail and snow.
Q. Do I need to carry thermal wear?A. Yes, it will be too cold and temperature may go sub zero during June July as well. So it is always advisable to carry thermal wears along.
Q. Do I need to carry any documents with me?A. Yes, you are required to carry an original Driving License card and a passport size photograph.
Q. Is there an issue of low oxygen levels during this trip?A. Anybody who is travelling at a height of 10,000 feet above sea level will have difficulty in breathing or is most likely to fall prey to altitude sickness. It happens due to low level of atmospheric oxygen. The biggest cause of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) is dehydration. People usually forget to drink enough water and fluids and while riding their bikes.To beat AMS, take the following steps:1. Drink lots and lots of water mixed with glucose.2. Take everything slow. Even little labor at high altitudes will leave you spent.3. Take one Diamox at Manali in the morning when you leave for Leh. Diamox takes one hour to start working.4. Don’t push too hard, take the trip slow. Ascend slowly, descend slowly.5. If you feel the symptoms creeping up, stop and take some rest. Don’t keep pushing.Q. Which languages are spoken in ladakh?A. Ladakhi people speak local Ladakhi language though all of them understand Hindi with some of them (city dwellers) understand English too.
Q. What about money exchange, can we use Debit/credit cards?A. Money can be exchanged only in Manali & Leh town, you can also use debit/credit card in few of the reputed shops and hotels but at an additional 2% service charge.
Q. Which mobile network is accessible during the trip?A. During whole trip you can get BSNL network at some places, in Manali you can get every mobile network but in Ladakh region you can only access postpaid BSNL, Airtel and Vodafone.
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