The experience
Two of the planet's great mountain highways, ridden out and back. Climb from the cedar forests of Manali over the Atal Tunnel and the Baralacha La onto the Morey Plains, camp under a blanket of stars at Sarchu, and crest Tanglang La before Leh opens up below. The reward beyond: Khardung La, Nubra and Pangong. This is the high road in its purest, most demanding form.
The climb
You'll climb to 5,360 metres.
This journey rises to 5,360m. Hover any point to see that day's altitude.
Signature moments
The moments you'll remember.
Good to know - full transparency
Altitude transparency: this route gains height fast and sleeps high - the night at Sarchu is around 14,100 ft, where altitude is genuinely felt. We build in an acclimatisation day at Leh and keep the pace honest; AMS is managed, not ignored. Stretches between Manali and Leh have no fuel, network or medical help for hours - the trip runs with a support plan, and the schedule flexes for road and weather closures on the Baralacha and Tanglang passes.
Seasonal advisory
- The Manali-Leh highway is open only about June to September/early October - it is snow-closed the rest of the year.
- River crossings (nallahs) on the Pang-Sarchu stretch run high by afternoon snow-melt; early starts are essential.
- Sarchu camps are basic and very cold at night - a four-season sleeping setup and thermals are a must.
What's included
- 8 nights stay at hotels/camps on triple-quad sharing (Manali, Sarchu, Leh, Nubra, Pangong, Jispa)
- Volvo/AC bus fare Delhi ⇌ Manali (both ways)
- Complimentary riding jacket, helmet, gloves & knee pads
- All meals per itinerary (breakfasts & dinners)
- Royal Enfield Himalayan rental for 7 riding days (biking option) OR tempo traveller (SUV option)
- Fuel for the bike as per itinerary (biking option)
- All inner-line permits for Ladakh
- RE mechanic with spare parts & minor repairs enroute
- Mechanical & luggage backup vehicle
- 24×7 oxygen cylinder for emergencies
- Team captain throughout the trip
- Complimentary bonfire night
- 5% GST inclusive
Not included
- Transportation from Indore, Mumbai, Bhopal to Delhi (available on extra charges)
- Any monument entry fees or permits not listed
- Personal expenses, tips, laundry, room heaters
- Extra stays caused by weather or road closures
- Any damage to the bike (bearer's responsibility)
The gallery
