Manali - Leh + Khardungla Cycle Ride Expedition

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Greetings from Dare2Gear 

Dare2Gear comes again to redefine adventure, a platform to discover the real you an opportunity to come close with best of nature. We are pleased to add one more adventure in your kitty by presenting Manali – Khardung La cycling in mountains expedition. In this world, if anyone has a love for nature and is passionate about adventure then LEH is one the must have the experience listed in adventure dairies.

Manali – Khardung La Cycle Ride…….this is the mecca of Mountain Rides in India and a veritable Bucket List Item for all Cycling Buffs.
Dates: 18th – 27th Aug ’18
COST: Rs 32,500 per person
Note : 5% GST applicable on above price
Offer : 10 % off as early bird discount if you register before 31 May on above-mentioned price.

ABOUT US
We have the required expertise in conducting high altitude cycling in Ladakh. We endeavor to deliver the best in operations when you need it ……wherever you need it.
It may be the Bottle of Water, the Sachet of ORS, the Fistful of Nuts, the Garam Chai, the all-important Puncture Repair, the Comfortable Accommodation…. And WE will be there to provide it, Always and Every-time.
Our endeavor is to keep you Happy, Healthy and Worry-Free through the ride so that you go back rejuvenated, with a sense of Personal Achievement and a Trunkload of Fond Memories and the thrill of having achieved something not easily done. We believe in making Family together with the bond of love.

TOUR DETAILS
DAY 1
Stay @ Hotel , Manali 

Reach Manali … Our ground team will tie up with you and decide on the meeting point.
Thereafter you are transferred to your hotel, where you meet up and acquainted with other fellow riders. After getting some rest and post Lunch, we head out for a short orientation/acclimatization ride. In the evening we retire early, give our bodies a complete rest before the start of our expedition the next day.

DAY 2 
Stay @ Swiss Hut / Camping, Marhi
Cycling 35km
Altitude: 3320 Meters 
Duration: 5-6 Hours

After an early morning breakfast, we will be Starting our Manali – Khardung La cycle tour from the hotel itself. Hop on the bikes to begin this memorable journey riding through this valley laid with colorful flowers in the fields. The landscape it feels was specifically designed for an adventure-seeking cyclist. Riding through hairpin curves the road leads us to the small town of Marhi. 

DAY 3 
Stay @ Hotel , Keylong 
Cycling 78km
Altitude: 3350
Meters Duration: 7-8 Hours

The day will begin with a climb of 12km to the Rohtang pass, at Rohatang snow peaked glaciers await us in the line of the Horizon. After some relaxation at Rohatang we descend towards the River Khoksar. After a while of easy riding, we cross Sissu at the foothills of Pir Pinjal range. Later we encounter mountain streams flowing over the roads to Reach Keylong. 

DAY 4
Stay @ Swiss Hut / Camping, Patseo
Cycling 48 km,
Altitude: 3820 Meters
Duration: 6-7 Hours

With an easy start of the day up to Patseo. Today a rusty rocky terrain awaits us as we pass the tiny hamlet town of Jispa. There is much descend before the climb towards Patseo. Also, today is the first time we experience complete Isolation from the outer world. The day comes to an end as we make a touchdown in Patseo. Overnight at the camp after dinner.

DAY 5 
Stay @ Swiss Hut, Sarchu
Cycling 58km,
Altitude 4255 Meters
Duration 4-5 Hours

After an early morning bite , we gradually ascend towards the 2nd pass on this route ‘Baralacha La’, via Zing zing bar. Today we do our climb mostly on tarmac surface, with less traffic .
After crossing the ‘Naughty Baralacha La’ , the entire topography of the region changes and we get the first glimpse of the Mountain Desert . Thereafter we descend down to Bharatpur …and from there on take the rolling terrain to Sarchu.

DAY 6
Stay Domes, Pang
Cycling 80 Km,
Altitude 4750 Meters
Duration 8-9 Hours

Brace yourself for a challenging ride today, as we will cross two mountain passes in a day. From our campsite , it’s a rolling terrain till the start of Gata Loops , from where we start climbing. After climbing up 22 Loops, we can take a breather with some rolling terrain for few kms, before we again ascend to 3rd Pass on this route ‘Nakee La’. We will also be passing through the Lachlung La pass today. The view en route is so mermerizing that you hardly notice the hardwork. From the pass, we will descend to Pang, and relax in the stay domes for the night.

DAY 7
Stay @ Swiss Hut / GuestHouse, Tso Kar
Cycling 57km,
Altitude 4835
Meters Duration 5-6 hours 

This mornign only a 5 kms climb and you will touch the most beautiful route of your journey called Morrie plains. A scenice beauty wilh full metal and wel l mainaited roads. Ride from Pang To Tso Kar; it is named tso-kar because of the snowish color of the lake also known as the “white lake”. Ride a few more kilometers to set up camp at Tso-kar.

DAY 8
Stay @ Guest House , Lato
Cycling 80km,
Altitude 4260 Meters
Duration 6-7 Hours

Start early considering the long ride that entails. We bid adieu to the scenic Tsokar and ride forward deep into the mighty Himalayas. This ride takes you to Taglangla pass after 45km of strenuous climbing. Taglangla pass is 5328meters from the sea makes way for a scenic descend towards Lato. Thereafter a zippy 37 kms downhill awaits us, to reach our destination of the day Lato.

DAY 9
Stay @ Guest House / Hotel, Leh
Cycling 82km,
Altitude 3600 Meters
Duration 7-8 Hours

We take it easy today and start at leisure.
Along the River Indus we ride from Lato/Upshi into the main town of Ladakh ‘Leh’ . En route we would crossing and also visit few main monasteries of the region ‘Hemis’ , ’Thiksey’ and ’Shey’.

DAY 10 
Stay @ Guest House / Hotel, Leh
Cycling 80km
Altitude 5360 Meters
Duration 8-9 Hours

After an early breakfast, we leave for Khardungla pass, the world’s highest mountain pass. You climb past Karakorum and Zaskar mountains to reach Khardungla. We cycle through the scenic valley on the world’s highest motorable road to the top of this journey with a sense of achievement that has no parallel. Celebrate this moment of pride and success with your bike and your fellow riders. Ride or Drive to our hotel in Leh for dinner celebration and to rest for the night.

10 day Cycle Tour COST:
Rs 32,500 per person
Note : 5% GST applicable on above price.
Book your Seats By paying just Rs 5,000 rest of the Payment is to be done by 31 May.
Seats will be booked on first come first serve basis.

OUR USP : 
ONCE YOU REGISTER WITH US, WE WILL HELP YOU GET READY TO RIDE IN MOUNTAINS WITH EASE, BY PROVIDING YOU FREE TRAINING TO BUILD YOU STRENGTH AND STAMINA IN DARE2GEAR BOOTCAMPS SESSIONS. CYCLING TRAINING ROADMAP WILL BE SHARED WITH YOU.

Group Size :
10 – 14 Riders

COST INCLUDES:
# TRAINING FOR MAKING YOU READY TO RIDE IN MOUNTAINS WITH EASE.
# 2 SUPPORT VEHICLES
# MARSHALS
# MECHANIC
# ENERGY FOOD/DRINKS/BARS/JUICES/FRUITS/DRY FRUITS/BOTTLED WATER/ORS/GLUCOSE/BANANA SHAKE/ FRESH LIME SODA, DURING THE RIDE
# STAY & ALL MEALS IN ONE OF THE BEST AVAILABLE HOTEL/GUEST HOUSE/SWISS CAMP on Double/ Twin Share Basis
(Supplement Charges applicable on Single Occupancy)
# DIETICIAN RECOMMENDED FOOD MENU, FOR EACH DAY
# MEDICAL KIT + OXYGEN CYLINDER
# ONE SPARE CYCLE
# AFTER TOUR PARTY IN LEH
# ADVENTURE TRAVEL OPERATOR APPROVED CERTIFICATE + JERSEY
# TOUR PHOTOGRAPHER & INDIVIDUAL’S VIDEO BITES.
# BIKE SPARES on Actual Cost

EXCLUDES:
Any and Everything NOT mentioned in the Include Section
Bike Type:
MTB Only

Supplement Packages:
• Rider + Boxed Bike drop back from Leh to Manali = Rs 3500 /- per person
• Rider + Boxed Bike drop from Delhi / Noida to Manali = Rs 2,500 /- per person.
• Rider + Boxed Bike drop from Manali to Delhi / Noida = Rs 2,500 /- per person.
• Cycle on Rent also available.
For booking payment

Cancellations
Cancellations made within 30 days of the ride, 50% cost shall be charged.
Cancellations made within 60 days of the ride, 25% of the cost shall be charged.

For any Queries Please Contact :
Write us : infor@dare2gear.com / teamdare2gear@gmail.com 
Call or WhatsApp
Tarun Pushap Wadhwa 9910081286
Binod Bhadri 9212109095
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