Limitless Ladakh - The Land Of Monasteries on Package starts from* 154,999 Mountain Bike 5 Nights / 6 Days - Winter Dear customer, Greetings from ThomasCook.in!! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to let us plan and arrange your forthcoming holiday. Since more than 120 years, it has been our constant endeavour to delight our clients with the packages which are designed to best suit their needs. We, at Thomascook, are constantly striving to serve the best experience from all around the world. It’s our vision to not just serve you a holiday but serve you an experience of lifetime. We hope you enjoy this holiday specially crafted for your vacation. Tour Inclusions Flights Included* Meals included as per itinerary Sightseeing and Transfers as per itinerary Places Covered 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night 1 Night Leh Alchi Hemis Damkhar Leh Shukpachan www.thomascook.in Daywise Itinerary Arrival at Leh Today, you arrive at Leh airport and receive a warm welcome from our representative who transfers you to the hotel. You can check-in to Day 1 your rooms and get some rest. We know you're excited, but acclimatization is one of the important things to prepare for while planning trip to Ladakh, considering the fact that Leh and most of the places in Ladakh are located above the altitude of approx. 10,000 ft. So dedicating a day to acclimatize our body to the high altitude condition weather and warm-up for the upcoming cycling journey in this region is highly recommended. We walk around the city, and visit the Leh local market. If time permits, we will visit the War Memorial Museum. The Memorial was built in the memory of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the Kargil war of 1999. In addition, we fix your cycles to make them ready for the ride the next day. You will gather expert tips for cycling and safety instructions from our trip leader. After an early breakfast, we will start riding towards Alchi where the Indus and Zanskar rivers meet to form the Sangam. We bypass the historical town of Basgo that is popular for the Basgo Monastery towering over a hilltop on the remains of the ancient town and noted for its Buddha statue and Murals. Without much ado, we try to reach Alchi at the earliest so you can indulge in some adventurous whitewater rafting which if you like (not Day 2 included in the package - on direct payment basis). We will also visit the Alchi Monastery, known more as a monastic complex of temples in the ancient Alchi village. Total Distance: 68 km Elevation: 3100mtrs www.thomascook.in From Alchi, we ride back on the same road for about 10 km until we reach Likir in the west of Leh. We have lunch here and then pay visit to the Likir Monastery that houses a grand statue of the Buddha offering an immediate spiritual connect. Then we continue to ride to a traditional Ladakhi village called Hemis Sukpachen. In the evening, we explore this village, interact with smiling local faces and learn about the simple and content lifestyle Day 3 of village dwellers. Total Distance: 55 km Elevation: 3660mtrs Our day begins with pedaling out of the picturesque Hemis Sukpachen village. Today, we will ride over two small passes - Mebtak La and Lago La, both at the same height of 3830m, yet between them lays a steep valley we must cross. First, we ride up the Mebtak La and let the blue skies and otherworldliness of Ladakh treat our eyes. Then we cross the connecting valley and ride towards Lago La to be rewarded Day 4 with views of magnificent mountains that have enveloped us these past few days. From here, we ride downhill to Nurla and via Khalatse, leisurely pedal alongside the Indus River to reach Domkhar where we can relax for the rest of the day. Total Distance: 70 km Elevation: 2950mtrs www.thomascook.in After breakfast, we will ride back on the same road for 15km till Khalatse and then start climbing towards the Lamayaru village. It is a small village midway between Kargil and Leh. We relish some local delicacies for lunch and then visit the Lamayaru monastery, one of the largest and oldest gompas in Ladakh, with a population of around 150 permanent monk residents. This was the last stretch of our ride. From here our transfer vehicle will drive you back to Leh Day 5 Total Distance: 35 km + By car 115km Elevation: 3500mtrs Today post breakfast, we see you off from the Leh airport as you depart after a mindful journey in the mountains, just as we promised! Day 6 www.thomascook.in Accomodation Kidar Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Leh | 2 Nights Alchi Tents Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Alchi www.thomascook.in Sukpachen Tent Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Hemis Shukpachan Damkhar Tent Or Similar (Standard) Destination : Damkhar www.thomascook.in Inclusion Aluminium frame mountain/ hybrid cycle with helmet (Scott 750/ Trek 4500 - 8/ 9 Speed with Hydraulic breaks) Comfortable and scenic twin-sharing camp accommodation with dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent with all utensils etc at throughout trip. Sleeping bags All breakfast, lunch and dinner during tour. SAG vehicle- A Van support that follows throughout the trip and carries all belongings including spare cycle and parts. Backup car. This will be dependent upon the group size (For Small groups - We will use a Camper. If big group we will use Tempo traveler) Entrance fees to historic sites, museums, temples and all other exclusive events. Permit fees Nutrition halts during the cycling course every day. We will provide protein bars, nuts and dry fruits, fresh fruits, packed water bottle, chocolates and rehydration supplements during cycle ride. All transportation from rendezvous (Leh Airport) to final drop-off (Leh Airport) Trip leader, Mechanic Support staff (driver, helper, cook and cook Helper) Essential first-aid kit and Oxygen cylinder Exclusion Additional / personal use of vehicle. Tips and Porterage Camera fees Any item not mentioned in the inclusions List www.thomascook.in Meal Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner as per itinerary www.thomascook.in Travel services Save more by using our frequent travel services. Just visit www.thomascook.in Get currency delivered to your doorstep for your tour Insure your tour Thank you for contacting Thomascook for your travel needs. We wish you pleasant holiday with Thomascook. Travel smooth. www.thomascook.in.