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The Great Himalayan Expedition

21 days
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Start and end in Manali
  • The Great Himalayan Expedition - Himalayan Challenges 1
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Himalayan Challenges
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 14
Ages 20+
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Highlights

  • Ride through the enchanting Barot Valley
  • Explore the tea plantations of Palampur
  • Visit the ancient Karsha Monastery in Padum
  • Cross the world's highest roads in Ladakh
  • Experience the thrill of Umling La Pass

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Manali (2050m) Introduction to the bikes and our roads
  2. Day 2 Manali- Barot (1829m) 164kms
  3. Day 3 Barot-Dharamsala (1457m) 110.8km
  4. Day 4 Dharamsala- Khajjiar (1920m) 120kms
  5. Day 5 Khajjiar to Bairagarh via Chamba (2800m) 22+90kms
  6. Day 6 Bairagarh to Killar via Saach Pass (4420m) 76kms
  7. Day 7 Killar to Jispa (3080m) 152kms
  8. Day 8 Jispa to Padum (3669m) 288km
  9. Day 9 Padum (Rest Day)
  10. Day 10 Padum to Kargil (2676m) 231km
  11. Day 11 Kargil- Leh (3500m), 216km
  12. Day 12 Leh (Rest Day)
  13. Day 13 Leh - Nubra (3048m) 160km
  14. Day 14 Nubra to Pangong via Shyok (4250m) 274km
  15. Day 15 Pangong to Hanle (4300m) 176kms
  16. Day 16 Hanle to Umling La Pass 5798m (highest motorable pass in the world) return to Hanle (55km)
  17. Day 17 Hanle to Leh (3500m) 254km
  18. Day 18 Leh (Rest Day)
  19. Day 19 Leh to Jispa (3080m), 364.7km
  20. Day 20 Jispa to Manali (2050m) 92km
  21. Day 21 Departure
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Holiday Heights

    Hotel
    Days 1, 20

  • Camping
    Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

  • Padma Lodge

    Hotel
    Days 7, 19

  • Hotel Potala

    Hotel
    Days 8, 9

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Operated by

Himalayan Challenges

Number of tours

3

Age Range

18 to 85 years old

Response time

less than 1 hour

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21 days
The Great Himalayan Expedition
From Manali to Manali

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Himalayan Challenges. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Himalayan Challenges will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Himalayan Challenges" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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