manali Leh Bagpacking Trip
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The Land of High Passes, Ladakh, the newly created Union Territory in India (previously a part of Jammu & Kashmir), boasts a landscape that can leave you with your jaws dropped. It is a place where the landscape changes dramatically; it is truly astonishing to see the mountains, snow, cold desert, alpine meadows and lakes at a short distance from each other. Tourism in Ladakh is an absolute delight for nature lovers as well as adventurers.
Ladakh is home to some of the highest motorable passes like Khardung La (5359 m), Marsimik La (5582 m), and Chang La (5360 m), and alpine lakes like Pangong Tso (4350 m) and Tso Moriri (4522 m). Ladakh is further divided into three regions - Leh, Nubra, and Zanskar, and each region has several places to see.
Who should attend?
Bikers
Explorers
Adventure Lovers
Day 1 - Delhi To Manali
Bus (volvo)
Stay Not Applicable
Meals Not Applicable
- Assemble at our decided pickup point in Delhi - RK Ashram Metro Station/Majnu ka Tila.
- Start an overnight journey to Manali and socialize with your co-travellers.
Day 2 - Manali Arrival
Self Explore & Cafe Hopping
Bus (Volvo)
Hotel
Dinner
- After arriving in Manali, check in to our hotel, freshen up and have some leisure.
- This will be your acclimatization day as you will be starting a thrilling road trip to a high-altitude region in the Himalayas the next day.
- Post refreshment, feel free to take a stroll around - visit Hidimba Devi Temple, Jogini Falls or go for cafe hopping in Old Manali and try different local cuisines (By your own).
- In the evening, don’t miss out on the much-needed acclimatization session by your trip captain followed by a home-style cooked dinner and an overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 3 - Drive From Manali To Jispa
Bus (Tempo traveller)
Tents
Breakfast, Lunch
- Wake up early in the morning and post breakfast drive to Jispa via Atal Tunnel situated at more than 10,000 feet. Make your way through alluring landscapes.
- After reaching Jispa in Lahaul valley, check in to our campsite and have some leisure.
- The ones with high energy levels, feel free to take a stroll around and experience the untouched natural beauty of Jispa.
- In the evening, regroup for some group bonding exercises, savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in camps.
Day 4 - Drive From Jispa To Leh
Gata Loops & Moore Plains
Bus (Tempo traveller)
Hotel
Breakfast, Dinner
- Post breakfast check out from our campsite in Jispa/Sarchu. Start a long yet most scenic road journey to Leh from Jispa/Sarchu.
- Feel the thrill while driving over Zingzing Bar (14,010 feet) and Baralacha La (16,500 feet). Get mesmerized by the exceptional beauty of Suraj Tal at Baralacha La top.
- En route, we will be greeted with Gata Loops (22 hairpin bends) situated at 13,750 feet before taking a pit stop at Pang to grab a satisfying lunch.
- Continue your journey over high altitude passes like Nakee La (15,547 feet), Lachung La (16,616 feet), Tanglang La (17,480 feet) and Moore Plains (15,400 feet).
- After arriving in Leh, check in to our cozy hotel and have some much-needed leisure. Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 5 - The Leh Town
Cafe Hopping
Bazaars & More
Bus (Tempo traveller)
Hotel
Breakfast, Dinner
- Wake up to a relaxed morning and post breakfast head out to explore the beautiful Leh town and few nearby attractions.
- Visit the mesmerizing Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace. Then move to the confluence of Indus-Zanskar rivers by covering Hall of Fame, Magnetic Hills and Pathar Sahib Gurudwara enroute.
- In the evening, feel free to take a stroll around Leh town on your own enjoying quaint cafes and old bazaars.
- Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 6 - Drive From Leh To Nubra Valley
Bus (Tempo traveller)
Tents
Breakfast, Dinner
- Wake up early in the morning and post breakfast ride towards Nubra Valley via one of the World’s highest motorable roads - Khardung La situated at 17,582 feet.
- We will take a pit stop at North Pullu or Khardung village to grab a satisfying lunch.
- Enroute Hunder Sand Dunes in Nubra Valley, we will visit the stunning statue of Maitreya Buddha at Diskit Monastery.
- After arriving in Hunder Sand Dunes, check in to our scenic campsite and quickly head out to take a ride on a double hump bactrian camel - a unique mammal found here in India's cold desert. Optionally, you can also go for ATV Quad biking in sand dunes by your own.
- Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in swiss tents.
Day 7 - Drive From Hunder To Pangong Tso
Bus (Tempo traveller)
Tents
Breakfast, Dinner
- Wake up to a peaceful mountain morning and post breakfast, move towards Shyok Valley and ride further to Pangong Tso.
- Pangong Tso is Asia's one of the most scenic high altitude salt water lakes situated at 14,270 feet. This gorgeous lake changes its color 4-5 times a day.
- Enroute Pangong Tso, we will take a pit stop at Durbuk or Tangtse village to grab a satisfying lunch.
- After arriving at Pangong Tso, check in to our scenic campsite and quickly head out for a walk around the lake for an #InstaPerfect shot. Enjoy the mesmerizing sunset scene along Pangong Tso.
- Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in swiss tents.
Day 8 - Drive From Pangong To Leh
Thiksey & More
Bus (Tempo traveller)
Hotel
Breakfast, Dinner
- Wake up early in the morning and experience the soothing sunrise at Pangong Tso.
- Post breakfast, ride back towards Leh town via another high altitude motorable road - Chang La situated at 17,586 feet. Enroute Leh, we will stop by at the gorgeous Thiksey Monastery and Rancho School. After arriving in Leh, check in to our cozy hotel and have some much-needed leisure.
- Since this is your last day in the beautiful Leh town, therefore make the most out of it by chilling with your travel clan at various quaint cafes and take authentic souvenirs for your loved ones back home.
- Post exploration, savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 9 - Drive From Leh To Manali
Bus (Tempo traveller)
Stay Not Applicable
Breakfast
- Wake up early in the morning and post breakfast drive towards Manali from Leh. We will be traveling through the same route which we took from Manali to Leh on Day 3 and Day 4.
- Your Ladakhi Driver will drive you across to Manali overnight with a halt for dinner near Upshi.
Day 10 - Manali Arrival
Bus (Volvo)
Stay Not Included
Meals Not Included
- After arriving in Manali, feel free to take a stroll around The Mall Road (if time permits) by yourself and start-off your return journey to Delhi in the evening.
- Reach Delhi the next morning with lots of amazing memories and unforgettable experiences.
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Journey Basket was found when the two adventure junkies decided to convert their passion into a full time commitment, over a Bike Ride to Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan. We have a team full of specialists for Himalayan Treks, Motorbike Expeditions, Leisure Trips and others so that you don't just visit a place but also witness the world from new lenses. Journey Basket strives to deliver the perfect holiday experience for everyone. We plan each and every itinerary to give the authentic flavor of every location. So that, you don't just visit the place but live and breath the culture of the land. To provide the Aha! moment to our customers, we weave special little touches to surprise them and deliver a dream holiday. We like to call it the Journey Basket Thinking.
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Reviews
Manan Tantia
I started my Journey on 9 oct from Rishikesh towards Tungnath-Chandrashila Trek with Mr. Shaim and other members of the group. We have so much fun together all thanks to our Guide Shaim. Food was good, Trek was good, Everyone showed a great amount of Professionalism and i personally am very happy with the behaviour our everyone and helping nature. Special Thanks to Shaim for making my trip super fun and super adventurous. I really had the time of my life.
Ketan Anand
We just came back from Chopta. The tour was wonderful all along the way and everything went smooth. I am so pleased with the trip.
Our guide Shaim was quite enjoyable , resourceful, competent, funny and knowledgeable. We got excellent service.
Radhika Jangra
Okay..so I booked this trip from Journey basket for Chopta. Didn’t expect much from it in the beginning as I’m a traveller and like to explore new hiking destinations myself. However, to my surprise, Journey basket just flipped the perception for me. It went great and I enjoyed every bit of it.
The camps were nice and spacious with good hygiene. They were well equipped with warm beddings considering the December winters.
Our tour coordinators Pankaj, Gaurav and Ayush Balli managed the group pretty well with various group activities to indulge every individual.
We did two treks - Tungnath temple and Doriyatal trek. Treks were an ultimate fun and an amazing experience!!
Well, the best is yet to come.. Journey Basket had arranged an amazing New Years Party with DJ and dance.. One couldn’t expect much !!
Lastly, Thank you Journey Basket for this great memorable experience!
Would like to recommend this to all. Please try different treks from Journey basket, but start with Chopta!! 👍🏻😬
Arjun Bhardwaj
I went on a trip last week to chopta with journey basket and It was a memorable experience for me. The food was yum and the stay was also comfortable. Our trip leader SHAIM was very helpful and cheerful throughout the trip. I would suggest my other friends too about journey basket.
Swekcha Sahai
My trip went unexpectedly well. Shaim who was our trek lead, kept me motivated to climb the Chandrashila peak and I did it effortlessly because of him. The food and stay was comfortable and the campfire was a cherry on top. Overall, I loved every bit of the trip. Thank you.!!
Priyanshi Mahendra
This was one amazing trek, the people and the facilities all were very nice. 👍The camps were nice and perfect to have a sunset and sunrise view. It was so serene and peaceful. The food was very nice, had a great time. A big thanks to the team , kudos!
Inclusions
- Transportation: AC Semi-Sleeper Volvo/BharatBenz (Delhi to Manali & back), all local travel in Force Traveler (Manali to Leh & back) and Bikes (for Nubra & Pangong).
- For Bikes: Fuel as per itinerary, backup vehicle, pro support staff & mechanic will be included. Fresh replacement Bikes in Leh will be provided for a smooth ride and to avoid any local union issues.
- Accommodation on Sharing Basis: Hotel/Homestay (Manali & Leh Town), Swiss Tents (Jispa/Sarchu, Nubra Valley & Pangong).
- 14 Meals: Breakfast & Dinner at property at the time of stay.
- Experienced and cool trip leader.
- Driver allowances,
- Toll taxes, parking, state taxes.
Exclusions
- Any extra meals and stay arrangements apart from the ones mentioned under inclusions as per the itinerary.
- Activities like Paragliding, Bactrian Camel Safari and ATV rides and Zanskar River Rafting.
- Travel Insurance, items of a personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry etc.
- Any inner line permits/environmental permits, entry fees, extra expenses for optional activities or tickets, unless quoted in Inclusions.
- Any other costing involved due to circumstances like natural calamity, weather conditions, riots, roadblocks, landslides or any other forced circumstances which are out of our control.
- Anything which is not mentioned in the above inclusions.
- GST (5%) is applicable extra.
Things to carry
- Waterproof and good quality backpack or rucksack is recommended since you’ll be changing multiple accommodations during the entire trip.
- Warm woolen jackets/sweaters, air/water resistant jackets, body thermal wears, gloves, caps and extra pairs of socks to protect yourself from wind chill and low temperatures.
- Sunglasses, comfortable clothing and sports shoes.
- Personal water bottle (avoid single-use plastic) to avoid dehydration issues.
- Quick snacks for journeys like dry fruits, biscuits, chocolates, energy bars, glucose sachets.
- Personal care items, sunscreen lotion (prefer SPF30 or higher), lip balm, toiletries, wet wipes and hand sanitizer.
- Diamox (altitude sickness drug), camphor tablets, medicines for motion sickness, fever, stomach ache, headache, cold, body pain and any other personal medicines.
- Phone, camera, power banks and photography equipment.
- ATMs and an adequate amount of cash for shopping, cafe visits.
- Personal identity document like Aadhaar, driving licence, passport, etc, since it is needed while applying for inner line permit and other security checks.
HOW TO REACH
Metro/Auto/cabs
Policy and more
Booking amount is non- refundable
Remaining needs to be cleared atleast 7 Days prior Departure
100% Amount non- refundable incase cancellation done within 2 days prior departure
50% Refund if cancellation done before 2 days prior Departure.
Terms and Conditions
All bookings & confirmations are subject to availability of accomodation in Camps.
Kindly note that cheque is not acceptable & Booking amount is non refundable.
Cost and consequences arising due to any force majeure situations including but not limited to unforseen circumstances like; natural calamities, political disturbance, health issues, roads block, things beyond our control etc. will have to be borne by the guest.
Guests, Who are unable to visit our office for booking, can deposit amount in the bank account or can make payment online through net banking. Also, after making the transfer, intimate the same to us by sending scanned copy/screenshot of bank slip and personal details.
There will be additional charges for the passengers would like to stay back at the destination or transit.
Any changes in itinerary or upgrade in camps will be charged extra, over and above the given cost (which will be informed to the customer in advance for final acceptance and payment).
We do not allow drinking during the travel mode in the bus. Anyone found drunk at the time of boarding will be refused entry and no amount will be refundable. Journey Basket also reserves the right to discontinue your trip at any point on the grounds of misconduct. Such persons are strictly prohibited.
AC will be switched off on hill and during waiting time. This is for travelers safety as route can be dangerous and vehicle may not be able to pull off load with AC running.
Traveller's Valid govt. approved ID will be checked before boarding. No Boarding without Valid govt. approved ID.
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