Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive in Delhi and get picked up from the airport. How the day unfolds depends on when you land, but in the evening you'll join a walking tour through the city to get oriented. Before wrapping up, there's a group dinner where you'll learn more about what's ahead on your cycling adventure.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Arrival Gate no. 4)
- Meals
- Dinner (Orientation dinner)
Included Activities
- Evening walking tour of Delhi
Optional Activities
- Rest and relax after arrival
- Day 2
Delhi to Manali
Early morning cycle tour takes you around Delhi, then you'll have leisure walks to see some of the city's monuments. Later in the evening, you'll board an overnight sleeper bus heading toward Manali. This marks the start of your journey into the Himalayas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning cycle tour of Delhi
- Leisure walks through Delhi monuments
- Day 3
Manali
After arriving in Manali, the focus shifts to resting and letting your body adjust to the higher altitude. You'll check out some nice spots around town and handle any last-minute preparations before the cycling adventure to Ladakh kicks off.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Altitude acclimatization and exploration around Manali
- Final preparations for cycling adventure
- Day 4
Atal Tunnel to First Cycling Ride
First real cycling day begins with crossing the Atal Tunnel, which spans 9 km. From there you'll ride 37 km total with stops along the way for food and to take in the mountain scenery. This is where your Himalayan cycling experience truly starts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Crossing the Atal Tunnel
- 37 km cycling ride in the Himalayas
Landmarks Atal Tunnel - Day 5
Jispa to Darcha
Today's ride is a bit easier as you continue getting used to the altitude. You'll cycle roughly 30 km to reach a small village where you'll stay overnight with a local family in Darcha. It's a good opportunity to connect with the community and rest up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Approximately 30 km cycling ride
- Overnight stay with local family
- Day 6
Darcha to Sarchu (Himalayan Pass Crossing)
This is a major test. You'll face your first significant mountain pass, cycling 75 km to cross a summit over 4,700 meters. The endurance required here gives you real insight into what high-altitude mountain pass cycling actually demands.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Crossing first Himalayan mountain pass (4,700+ meters)
- 75 km cycling ride
- Day 7
Sarchu to Nakeela Pass (Ghata Loops)
Starting from Sarchu, you'll tackle the challenging Ghata loops section with its 21 tight hairpin curves. Climbing more than 700 meters on steep, winding terrain to reach Nakeela Pass, this stretch will push your cycling skills on some serious mountain switchbacks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Navigating Ghata loops with 21 pin-binding curves
- 700+ meter climb
- Reaching Nakeela Pass
Landmarks Ghata Loops Nakeela Pass - Day 8
Whiskey Nala to Debring (Mores Plains)
After a small climb early on, you'll reach one of the longest flat sections on the entire tour across Mores Plains. Cycling through vast Himalayan scenery with endless flat plains stretching out, you'll roll into Debring for a quieter evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling through Mores Plains
- Flat terrain riding with mountain panoramas
Landmarks Mores Plains - Day 9
Debring to Upsi (Tanglang La Pass)
An action-packed day with 84 km of riding, but here's the nice part: 50 km of it is downhill. After crossing Tanglang La Pass at over 5,200 meters, you'll mostly descend all the way to Upsi with incredible Himalayan views the whole way down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Crossing Tanglang La Pass (5,200+ meters)
- 84 km cycling ride with 50 km downhill
Landmarks Tanglang La Pass 
- Day 10
Upsi to Leh
Your final cycling day covers 45 km to reach Leh city. You'll ride along the scenic Indus river and can stop at Hemis Monastery if you'd like. Rolling into Leh by evening marks the end of the main cycling portion.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 45 km cycling ride to Leh
- Cycling along the Indus river
Optional Activities
- Visit Hemis Monastery
Landmarks Hemis Monastery Indus River - Day 11
Leh
Time to recover and explore Leh at a slower pace. Museums, markets, and monuments are on the menu, plus you can try local food. Your body will appreciate the rest after all that cycling, so whether you tag along with the group or take things easy is entirely up to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploring Leh museums
- Visiting Leh markets
- Exploring Leh monuments
- Tasting local food
Optional Activities
- Rest and recovery day activities
- Day 12
Leh (Departure)
You have options from here. Catch a flight back to New Delhi, or extend your time by heading to places like Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Hanley Valley, or Srinagar. The tour company can help arrange any onward travel you're interested in.
- End point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Departure Gate no. 1)
Optional Activities
- Domestic flight from Leh to New Delhi (available at extra cost)
- Continue to Nubra Valley
- Continue to Pangong Lake
- Continue to Hanley Valley
- Continue to Srinagar
