Manali to Leh Cycling Expedition

Day 1 : Arrival in Manali. Assembling cycles and rest. Explore places around Manali. Overnight in Manali

Day 2 : Acclimatisation ride to Naggar palace. 30km

Day 3 : Manali to Marhi - 37.5 km

Day 4 : Marhi to Sissu via Rohtang La - 49.5 km

Day 5 : Sissu to Jispa - 55 km

Day 6 : Jispa to Zing Zing Bar - 36 km

Day 7 : Zing Zing Bar to Sarchu via Baralacha La - 50 km

Day 8 : Sarchu to Whisky Nala via Nakee La - 47 km

Day 9 : Whisky Nala to Debring/Tso Kar via Lachung La - 81 km

Day 10 : Tso Kar to Lato via Tanglang La - 53 km

Day 11 : Lato to Leh - 70 km

Day 12 : Buffer day in case of change in itinerary due to road blockage or bad weather.

What to pack : 

Cycling gear

• A good MTB (Mountain Terrain Biking)
• Cycling helmet
• A lock for your cycle
• Front and rear torch 
• Rear View Mirror – optional

Footwear

• Cycling shoes - 1
• Sandals/ flip-flops for camps - 1

On-the-bike Clothing & Accessories

• Cycling Jersey or Any Dry Fit T-Shirt or Cotton T-Shirts - 2
• Cycling Shorts - 2
• Track Pant (Preferably Warm & Quick Dry) - 2
• T-shirt full sleeves - 2
• Undergarments
• Rain Coat of Good Quality & light weight - 1
• Riding Glove - 1 Pair , waterproof gloves to ride during hailstorm
• Sweat Band or Bandana
• Cotton Socks - (3 pairs)
• Polaroid U V Sunglasses - 1

Off-the-bike Clothing

• Warm Jacket (Preferably Waterproof which might be needed while biking in case of exceptionally cold weather) - 1
• Thermal Inners Upper & Lower - 2
• Woolen Sweater - 1
• Woolen Glove – 1 Pair
• Woolen Cap – 1
• Big Towel – 1
• Hand Towels – 2

Toiletries

• Sunscreen lotion (SPF–50 or above), lip balm, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, toilet roll, cold cream, small towel.
• Anti-rash cream or powder to avoid any rash near groin area from cycling.
• Anti-fungal cream: Carry an antifungal cream if you are sensitive to sweating and prone to skin irritations around genitals or groin area.

Utensils

• A small size, lightweight, leak-proof lunch box - preferably aluminum
• A plate and a spoon
• A mug - preferably aluminum

COST : 30000 /- 

If you are from Pune/Mumbai, we can get your bikes transported to start point and back to Pune in our support vehicle.

Cycle transport from Pune/Mumbai - 5000/-

COST INCLUDES:

As this is a partial supported ride, we do not cover the meals and accomodations. They will be at actuals and will be shared among the group. The below things will be included.

1. Drinking water and fresh, energy drinks, dry fruits and bars along the route
2. A trained guide on a cycle along the route along with necessary repair kit etc
3. A support vehicle all along the route, which would take care of your luggage
4. Extra bicycles as backup in case you have a breakdown.
5. A custom designed Event cycling jersey.

COST EXCLUDES:

1. Transport costs to Manali and back home. 

2. All Meals, Accomodations will be at actuals 

2. Cycle and helmet. 

3. Any expenses of personal nature such as mineral water, laundry, liquor, tips to driver, personal food orders etc. 

4. Any kind of cost needed for major repairs and spares to repair a personal cycle in case of break down.

5. Any kind of insurance, such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation etc.

6. Any additional expense caused due to any reason beyond control of Pedal Thirst Adventures and its associates; like change in itinerary due to flight delays, road blockage, landslides, bad weather conditions, bridge breakage and any other natural calamity or incidence like strike, curfew etc. on which Pedal thirst adventures and its associates do not have any control.

7. Items not specified above in ‘Cost Includes’.