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Himalaya Motorcycle Tour (M-ID: 2506) https://www.motourismo.com/en/listings/2506-himalaya-motorcycle-tour from €2,699.00 Dates and duration (days) On request 17 days

The Ultimate Himalaya Tour on the Royal Enfield: This 17-day tour combines two of our most popular motorcycle tours: At first we go through the Buddhist high mountain valleys Kinnaur and Spiti.

Here we experience a lot of culture in the form of traditional dominated by the Shrikhand Mahadev peak (5777 m). It mountain villages and the visit of Buddhist monasteries. was the ancient capital of Rampur Bushehr, one of the Later the settlement becomes more and more sparse until largest empires in the mountains of Shimla. Here we can we reach the famous Manali Highway - one of the visit the Bhimkali Temple with its 6 silver gates. This is a highest mountain passes in the world. Here there is nothing world-famous place with a mixture of Hindu and Buddhist but a grandiose and rugged mountain world, whose elements and offers magnificent views and a pleasant landscape changes again and again. Of course the classic climate (overnight stay in the inn) F/M/- highlights are also on the programme. We ride to the mountain lakes Chandratal, Tsomoriri and Pengong, cross Day 3: Sarahan-Chitkul 106 km the Nubra Valley and ride over the high passes Chang La and Kardung la, both over 5300 m high! Today we ride to one of the most beautiful Himalayan valleys - the Sangla Valley. Sangla means "Pass of Light" in -Itinerary: Tibetan and we are actually very close to the Tibetan Day 1: Arrival Delhi flight Shimla border. The Baspa River flows through the valley. Up to the valley entrance we have a relatively leisurely ride ahead of After the international flight, the tour continues with a one- us. First we go downhill from Sarahan back to the main hour flight to the so-called "mountain station" Shimla. road, and from there on one of the most impressive Shimla, the capital of the mountain state sections, partly slightly uphill, partly slightly downhill. Here and former summer residence of the British, is idyllically the road was carved out of the rock far above the Satluj situated at 1800 meters in the middle of forests and apple River! Today we will explore the beautiful Sangla Valley to orchards. After our arrival at our hotel we will pick up our the last village of the valley: Chitkul at 3450 m. (Overnight bikes and explore the city with its famous pedestrian zone stay in a guesthouse) F/M/- and the Jacku Temple. The day is concluded with a dinner together with the whole team. (Overnight stay in hotel) -/-/A Day 4: Chitkul-Kalpa 71 km

Day 2: Shimla-Sarahan 161 km First we return from the Sangla Valley for almost 45 km, where we meet our main route through the Satluj Valley The first day of our motorcycle tour leads us through fruit again. For about 10 km we pass hydroelectric power and vegetable fields, always along a mountain ridge until station projects and small villages on a relatively flat road we reach the popular winter sports resort Narkanda at 2700 until we reach the road up to Rekong Peo and Kalpa. A 17 meters altitude after 60 km. From here we descend into the km long climb with about 900 meters of altitude awaits us. Sutlaj valley at 100 meters altitude, it will be quite warm Rekong Peo is the capital of Kinnour. Here we receive our here. The further stretch follows the river upstream to Jeori, official permission to continue our journey into the Spiti where we leave our main route and take a steep road for 17 Valley near the Chinese border. km up to the tranquil village of Sarahan. Sarahan is 25.09.2021 Himalaya Motorcycle Tour - MOTOURISMO -- 1 It is a 10 km long climb up to the beautiful idyllic Kalpa. near the beautiful Chandrat Lake. (Overnight stay in luxury Kalpa is a good place to buy scarves and the typical camp) F/M/A Kinnour caps. (Overnight stay in a guesthouse) F/M/- Day 9: Chandratal- 135 km Day 5: Kalpa-Nako 109 km We now officially start our tour to Leh. But before we reach First of all, we're going towards the Puh. Puh is a beautiful the Manali Leh Highway we will ride for about 60 km on the village of 5000 inhabitants with apple, apricot and almond probably worst developed section: Loose scree, soft sand, trees. It is the first village that belongs to the "higher" a lot of creeks. This section is not for novice riders! Then it Kinnaur region and during today's tour we notice a strong goes down to Gramphu and further to the checkpoint in change in the landscape. While it was relatively green until Koksar and we finally arrived on the well developed part of Rekong Peo, the area is now much drier, with steep rocky the Manali-Leh Highway. On the journey along the Chandra slopes and high snow-capped mountains in the River we pass through small villages, potato and pea background. The road is currently being widened, but still plantations and past spectacular mountains and their leads steeply along the abyss of the Sutlaj. The route is glaciers. We reach the district capital Keylong. This is the relatively moderate uphill. last permanent market. Then it continues for 35 km to Then we leave the Sutlaj River and follow the Spiti River. Jispa. (Overnight stay in luxury camp) (F/M/A) Nako, situated at an altitude of 3662 m in the Hingrang Valley, is the largest village in the area. Here yaks, horses Day 10: Jispa - Lake Tsokar (4267 m) 220 km and donkeys graze peacefully side by side. It will be a long 20 km climb up to Nako. There is not only a lake, but also After a good breakfast we start our journey and cross the an old monastery and a traditional village that invites you to 4800 meters high Baralacha Pass. Then it goes down to explore. (Overnight stay in a guesthouse) F/M/- - the centre of the route from Manali to Leh. We leave the Sarchu Plain and take the 21 narrow curves up to Day 6: Nako-Tabo-Dankhar-Kaza 127 km the Nakeela Pass ( 4780 m). A little later we cross our first 5000 meter pass, the 5090 meter high Lachung La. The way On the right side of the river Spiti is the ancient village of down to Pang is bad and is very difficult on the stony Tabo, flanked by high mountains on both sides. Here is one ground. The landscape, however, is spectacular and is in of the most famous Buddhist monasteries: more than a constant change. It goes for 40 km on flat and new road thousand years old, the Tabo Gompa has exquisite through the Morray Plains. Then we turn to the beautiful frescoes and stucco statues. We visit the monastery and Lake Tsokar. (Overnight stay in luxury camp) (F/M/A) then we continue our journey. For a short stretch we take the "main road" towards Kaza, and then take a turnoff up to Day 11: Tsoker to Leh (3500 m) 131 km the village of Dhankar. Dhankar is the ancient capital of the Today we will cross the second highest pass in the world, Spiti King. The incredibly beautiful monastery is located the Tanglang Pass (5328 m). We pass the first tranquil between high rocks. From here it goes downhill and then villages of and finally reach Leh. We check into our flat to the district capital Kaza. hotel and spend the evening exploring Lehs (overnight stay in the hotel) (F/M/-) In Kaza there is not much more than a bus station and a market where people from the surrounding villages do their Day 12: Leh sightseeing day (Thiksey, Spituk and Hemis shopping. We take the opportunity to stay overnight in a Monastery, Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace ) beautiful and country style hotel. (Overnight stay in a Today we will get the permits for the trips to Lake Pengong guesthouse)F/M/- and the Nubra Valley, which we will visit in the next days. So we use the day to explore Leh and its surroundings. There Day 7: Visit the villages and monasteries around Kaza 70 are many old Buddhist monasteries, a palace and the km famous Shanti Stupa, from where we will have a wonderful view of Leh. (Overnight stay in hotel) (F/-/-) Today can be arranged quite flexible, but we recommend a tour to the high villages of Langza, Komic and Hikkim at up Day 13: Leh to the Khardungla Pass (5640 m) and on to the to 4500 meters. There is a Golden Buddha, the highest post Nubra Valley (3048 m) 125 km office in the world and the highest village connected to a road. Today we are going up the highest pass in the world, or so it is said. Here it can snow in summer and you can enjoy a Afterwards you can make a trip to the Ki monastery and the cup of tea in the highest café in the world. The view from interesting village of . Who likes can ride over the here is breathtaking! Then we ride into the fascinating highest bridge in Asia. It connects the villages of Kibber Nubra Valley. In Deskit we visit the monastery. It's on to and Chicham by a deep gorge. (Overnight stay in a Hundur. We can take a walk around the beautiful village, guesthouse)F/M/- visit the sand dunes and take a ride on the camels. (Overnight stay in luxury camp) F/M/A Day 8: Kaza-Losar-Chandratal 93 km Day 14: Nubra Valley Tour, 160 km Today we leave the and cross our first real mountain pass: the 4550 m high Kunzum Pass with a Today we explore the Nubra Valley and ride to the end of beautiful temple. the valley to Turtuk (overnight stay in luxury camp) F/M/A

Today we get to see over 6000 meters high mountains with Day 15: Nubra to the Pengong (4300 m) via the Shyok River white glaciers. In addition, we will now be increasingly on 180 km jeep tracks and unpaved roads. We live in a luxury camp

25.09.2021 Himalaya Motorcycle Tour - MOTOURISMO -- 2 This famous lake is more than 200 km long and on average 5 km wide. The largest part of the lake is already in Tibet. So we can take a look at Tibet. This lake has been the scene of many Bollywood movies. We will spend the night in a camp. (Overnight stay in camp) F/M/A

Day 16: Lake Pangong back to Leh 223 km

In the afternoon we return to Leh and use the evening for some shopping. (Overnight stay in hotel) F/M/-

Day 17: Departure

Today is the day of departure. The flight to Delhi leaves early in the morning.

25.09.2021 Himalaya Motorcycle Tour - MOTOURISMO -- 3 Category Motorcycle Tour

Terrain Combo On-/Offroad

Vehicle motorcycle rent incl.

Tourguide / Coach yes (guided)

Accommodation Hotel / B&B or similar

2 star hotel

3 star hotel

Flight to / from no, not incl.

Support vehicle (luggage/service) yes

Customer payment protection yes

* PRICING Minimal without optional extras, see pricing

Pricing per rider with two or three participants €3,699.00

per pillion passenger with two or three participants €2,899.00

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Reduced prices with a higher number of participants:

from 4 participants per rider €2,999.00

from 4 participants per pillion passenger €2,549.00

from 6 participants per rider €2,699.00

from 6 participants per pillion passenger €2,399.00

Features German speaking tour guide for groups of 6 persons or more or on request. Please inquire for English speaking tour guide

all accommodations as advertised

Meals as advertised (F=breakfast, M=lunch, A=dinner)

Flight Delhi-Shimla

Flight Leh-Delhi

Airport transfer

Royal Enfield 500 cc motorcycle

Petrol for all riding days

English speaking local tour guide

Experienced mechanic

25.09.2021 Himalaya Motorcycle Tour - MOTOURISMO -- 4 Support vehicle with spare parts, petrol, luggage etc.

Permits for Spiti, Pangong and Nubra Valley

Meals as advertised (F: Breakfast/M: Lunch/A: Dinner)

Not included features Everything that is not listed under services

International flight

Visa (about 80 Euro)

Entrance fees

Spare parts

Drinks/ meals not mentioned

More details Number of participants: from 2 persons

Very good riding skills on a motorcycle are required. Partly it goes over boulders, through streams and soft sand.

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