The best destination of mountain biking exploration among the Indian higher regions is Ladakh with numerous unspoiled areas, which are a little off-track because their high altitude location makes them unapproachable for the usual holidaymakers. The journey from Manali to Leh, 475 km is one of the definitive challenges for the mountain bikers. The route traverse four high passes with an accumulated altitude gain exceeding 29,000 feet-the equivalent of cycling to the summit of Mt. Everest from sea level. The road is one-lane tarmac and ideal for biking. Traffic is very light; hardly five to ten vehicles to be encountered. Summer months are relatively dry. This route is open from end of June till first week of October.
Bike to the highest motorable pass in the world, the Khardung La Pass, at an incredible height of 18,370ft.
This is a ride to some of the highest mountain passes in India, and amongst the most exhilarating.
Beginning at Manali, the tour will take you to Rohtang Pass, Baralachala Pass (4,892 m), Lachalangla Pass (5,065m) and the highest pass on this circuit, the 5,360m high Tanglangla Pass. After a stopover at Leh, you will proceed to the Khardungla Pass, 18,370ft. which is the world’s highest motorable point road.