made by kety patel

1. Adventurous trip to
Mountain Bike Tour
Manali - Leh.

2. •
Introduction
This Mountain bike tour includes 14 days of unlimited fun & challenge on
bike, crossing two of the highest mountain passes. The bike safari involves
crossing over high mountain passes, which provide spectacular views of
snowcapped peaks, rugged terrain and traveling through one of the most
amazing & picturesque landscapes in The World. The strenuous of the
trip is more than compensated by all that. The areas travelled through
represent some of the last places on earth where Tibetan Buddhist
culture still exists. The 478 km journey through the desolate and remote
country involves climbing six major passes up to a height of 5600 m
(18,414 feet), so both you and your bike must be in good condition.

3. Transportation

7. Day 3 Manali Rest day and local Sightseeing 2050 m
Today we take rest from the tiring journey by car. Later we will
do some local sightseeing, overnight in hotel
Day 4 Manali
Today we will check our bikes and test ourselves first time on a
mountain Bike in the Himalayas while doing a local cycling Tour.
overnight in hotel
Day 5 Manali to Marhi
This is our first ascent as we begin to "warm up" for the tough
ride ahead. Cycling out of Manali through an evergreen area of
pine and deodar trees we tackle the first set of many hairpin
bends and switchbacks on the way to the Rohtang pass.
Overnight in camp
Cycling distance: 25 miles (42km)
Altitude: 3320m (10,890ft)

8. Day 6 Marhi to Keylong
We start the day by finishing the 12km ascent to the Rohtang pass, where if the
whether is fine there are some lovely scenic views on the horizon of snow covered
peaks and Glaziers. Once we have refreshed ourselves in Rohtang, we leave the
lush vegetation behind and continue with a descent to Gramphu. From here we
will encounter some unmetalled stretches of flat road as we cross the raging
torrent of the river at Khoksar and continue a short and easy ride to Sissu in the
foothills of the Pir Panjal range. From here a short ride to Keylong crossing
mountain streams flowing over the road. Overnight in hotel
Cycling distance: 46 miles (78km)
Altitude: 3350m (11,000ft)
Day 7 Keylong to Patseo
A relatively easy day cycling up to Patseo. The terrain is much more arid and the
road is rutty, dusty and rocky. Passing the hamlet of Jispa we come out of a gorge
and descend downhill before starting the ascent to Patseo. We now get a sense of
the isolation of the area, with a few sheep dotted around and we begin to enter
the territory of the Lamas. In the far horizon you can see the bleak and awesome
spectacle of the Higher Himalayan ranges. Overnight in camp
Cycling distance: 29 miles (48km)
Altitude: 3820m (12,500ft)

9. Day 8 Patseo to Sarchu
Hard long climb to the Baralacha La Pass but the
rewards are great as you travel through this wild and
scenic country. The pass is arid with no vegetation,
the sides of the mountains looking more like a quarry
covered with loose rocks and scree. As we descend
the gorge area of Bharatpur we will cross mountain
rivers before reaching our destination. Overnight in
camp
Cycling distance: 35 miles (58km)
Altitude: 4255m (13,975ft)
Day 9 A rest day
An important days rest to further acclimatise and to
absorb the magnificent scenery. Overnight in camp

10. Day 10 Sarchu to Whisky Nullah
The day starts with some easy cycling but we are soon tackling the zigzag "21
loops of Gata" at 15,030ft up the canyon wall. Once we reach the summit of the
Nakeela Pass its downhill to Whisky Nullah. The day passes some beautiful arid
mountain scenery of the high ranges. Overnight in camp
Cycling distance: 34 miles (56km)
Altitude: 4750m (15,800ft)
Day 11 Whiskey Nallah to Koksar Lake
We start by ascending the second highest pass on the Manali-Leh highway up to
Lachalang La. The road here is likely to be the worst of the trip with a distinct lack
of tarmac, it's very gravelly and there are many loose stones. We have a long
descent to Pang down a steep sided gorge followed by a 8km switchback climb
before reaching the flat top of the Moray Plains. This barren area is known for its
extreme temperatures in the morning and evening, fast winds and sandstorms.
The only sign of life is the hardy Nomadic Changpas who can be seen tending their
yaks in this most desolate place. We camp at the Koksar Lake 20km below the
world's second highest pass, the Tanglang La at 5,360m. Overnight in camp
Cycling distance: 49 miles (82km)
Altitude: 4835m (15,600ft)

11. Day 12 Koksar Lake to Rumptse
This is a challenge indeed, but truly satisfying when you reach the
top, before we set off down the exhilarating 1,200m descent of
switchbacks to the village of Rumptse. Overnight in camp
Cycling distance: 30 miles (51km)
Altitude: 4260m (14,000ft)
Day 13 Rumptse to Leh
As we continue the descent to Upshi the scenery changes
dramatically as we arrive in a fertile irrigated valley by a river
dotted by pretty villages and Stupas. The spectacular red coloured
mountains around us add to the beauty and richness of the
scenery. Crossing the Indus River the road improves as we follow
the other road users towards Leh. This is an easy ride as we pass
the Thiksey Monastery and the Chortens Garden before we reach
Leh. Overnight in hotel
Cycling distance: 56 miles (91km)
Altitude: 3600m (11500ft)

12. Day 14: Leh
Taking a rest from the bikes today you have the chance to
explore Leh and some of its twisting narrow streets, explore
some of the more famous sites, such as Leh Palace or the Sakar
Gompa monastery. Overnight in hotel
Day 15 Leh to The Khardung - La Pass
We will set of for the Khardung - La Pass as soon as light comes
up. Cycling 26 miles and gaining 2,000m (6600 feet), this is the
ultimate challenge of the trip. It is the highest motorable road in
the world taking you to a dizzy 5,600m! The view from the top is
spectacular, stretching from the Indus valley in the South over
the endless peaks and ridges of the Zanskar range to the giants
of the Saser Massif in the North. You can feel proud of a true
achievement as you finish the trip with your final satisfying
descent. Overnight in hotel
Cycling distance: 26 miles (39km)
Altitude: 3600m (11500ft)

13. Day 16 Leh - Delhi
We will be transferred for
the early morning flight to
Delhi. Overnight in hotel
Day 17 Delhi / Home
Transfer to the airport for
your flight back to home.

14. Best Time to visit
a.June
b.July
c.August
d.September

18. Tourism project on
adventure place in
India.
Prepared by: KETY PATEL
Guided by:Bhagyashree maam
Batch: 3 year Diploma H&T.
Date of submission: 05/03/2018.
Asian pacific institute of management