Itinerary for a bike trip to Leh from Manali

A bike trip to Leh from Manali is a perfect adventure for all bike enthusiasts. It is a dream trip of many bikers and you will cherish each and every moment as you ride through Leh and its mesmerizing beauty. Follow the given itinerary for a bike trip to Leh from Manali for an amazing ride.

Leh bike trip itinerary from Manali

• DAY 1- ARRIVE IN MANALI
  Try to reach Manali till afternoon, take some rest, and hire a bike from a reputed bike rental in Manali. Test your motorbike and get used to the roads. This will help you to familiarize yourself to handle the motorbike for your entire tour. Book a hotel and stay overnight in Manali.

• DAY 2- MANALI TO JISPA
  Wake up early this morning and start riding to Jispa. Jispa is a village in Lahaul and is approx 150 km away from Manali. Lahul introduces you to the snow-capped mountains. Marvel the amazing sights and spend the night in Jispa.

• DAY 3- JISPA TO SARCHU
  After your morning breakfast, start riding towards Sarchu, which is located at a distance of 85 km from Jispa. You will pass many beautiful places like Darcha and Baralacha La. spend your day in Sarchu and make sure to keep a high intake of fluids to avoid AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness).

• DAY 4- SARCHU TO LEH
  After breakfast, start riding towards Leh for your adventure. You will drive through the Tanglang-La Pass which is the second-highest motorable mountain pass in the world. See the monasteries of Thiksey and Shey on your way and arrive Leh by evening. Spend your time exploring the local places.

• DAY 5- LEH TO NUBRA VALLEY
  Nubra Valley is around 160 km away from Leh. On the way to Nubra, you will be riding to one of the highest motorable passes, Khardung La. Take a halt at Diskit Monastery for an unending view of the Nubra Valley. You can also enjoy a camel ride at Nubra. Fill your stomach and be off to your well-deserved rest.  

• DAY 6- NUBRA VALLEY TO PANGONG LAKE
  Pangong Lake is the largest high-altitude brackish water lake in the world. Ride to Pangong Lake alongside the River Shyok and enjoy the mesmerizing beauty on the way. The lake is located at a distance of 190 km from Nubra Valley. Stroll around the lake and spend some quality time in nature.

• DAY 7- PANGONG LAKE TO LEH
  Ride for approx 150 km and reach Leh. Later, you can go on a sightseeing tour of Leh or shop at the vibrant markets.

• DAY 8- LEH TO SARCHU
  Bid adieu to Leh and start riding back to Manali. Sarchu lies in the middle of Manali and Leh. Take proper rest and have a comfortable stay at Sarchu. 

• DAY 9- SARCHU TO MANALI
  This is the last day of your thrilling bike tour. Start riding to Manali for about 215 km. After reaching Manali, explore this beautiful place and spend the evening at your leisure.

Follow the above-given itinerary for a bike trip to Leh from Manali and achieve another tick off from your bucket list.