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Ladakh - to Changthang on a bicycle |
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A journey
to Korzok from Leh is unlike any other in Ladakh and on a bicycle ever more so. The Leh – Manali road first
brings us over one of the highest passes in the region, over the Taklang-la
(5260m). From here it strikes off east on a rough track across the basin of the
twin lakes, Startsapuk-Tso (fresh water) and the Tso-kar (salt water), then over
a roller-coaster track to the head of Tso Moriri, a magnificent lake, and on to
Korzok, a quarter of the way along the lake's 20km length. Containing the
drainage basin of these trans-Himalayan lakes and known as Rupshu, this is a
landscape of open, windswept high-altitude valleys. Korzok, situated at 15,000
feet (4,572 m) with its dozen or so houses and its gompa appearing like a mirage
among the barren hills, is the only permanent settlement in Rupshu.
The itinerary includes bike acclimatization and getting ready stages up to
Lamayuru first. |
Itinerary:
Day 1 Delhi – Leh Rest
Day 2 Sightseeing around Leh
Day 3 ; CYCLING Leh to Uletokpo 74 km
Morning tea at Taru; Lunch at Basgo.
Day 4 ; CYCLING Uletokpo to Langru 34 km
Tea at Nurla; Lunch and camp at Langru.
Day 5 ; CYCLING Langru to Lamayuru and back to Langru 42 km
Tea at Lamayuru; lunch at Langru and back to Leh by car
Day 6 ; CYCLING Leh to Ranibag 75km
Tea at Kharu; lunch at Upshi
Day 7 ; CYCLING Ranibag to Chumathang ( Hot spring ) 65 km
Tea at Gaik; lunch at Nurnis
Day 8 ; CYCLING Chumathang to Sumda 29 Km
Tea at Mahe bridge ( here check your passport and permit
to enter the inter Changthang area )
Lunch and camp at Sumda ( Tibetan Village )
Day 9 ; CYCLING Sumda to Tsomoriri ( Korzok village ) 42km
Morning tea at the pass ( Namshangla 4800m ); Lunch at
bridge.
Day 10 Rest at Lake and visit Chang-pa Nomads
Day 11 ; CYCLING Tsomoriri to Puga ( Hot spring ) 48km
From Tsomoriri to top of pass by car or bus an then
cycling down to Puga
Day 12 ; CYCLING Puga to Pangunagu 45km
Tea at Pass ( Polokongka 4920m); lunch at Lake Tso Kar.
Day 13 ; CYCLING Pangunagu to Meru 70 km via Taklangla 5260m (
from this point cycling on Leh - Manali highway )
Tea at top of the pass; lunch at Rumtse
Day 14 ; CYCLING Meru to Leh 58 km; tea at Stakna; lunch at hotel in Leh
Day 15 Fly Leh to Delhi
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What's included & What is not: |
Included
in Land Cost:
-Accommodation on twin sharing basis
-breakfasts & dinners while in Leh
-All meals while away from Leh.
-All transfers per itinerary, bike trailer provided
-Services of knowledgeable English speaking guide
-Full support on the road/trek (sleeping bag not
included)
-Monument entrance fees
Excluded
from Land Cost:
-International ticketing
-India domestic airfare
-Airport tax & Excess baggage charges
-mountain bike
-Personal expenses - laundry, room service, phone
calls, etc.
-Medical, Evacuation and Trip Cancellation
Insurance.
-Any
or all other services not mentioned above.
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Private Tours |
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Costs |
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15 days / 14 nights
2 pax from:
$1050 Per Pax
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If you'd like to customize
this itinerary & run it as
your own Private Tour on
dates you select, email us! |
Quote on Request
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Difficulty Level |
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Overall rating on a scale of easy, moderate, strenuous, very
strenuous: very strenuous |
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