Himachal Pradesh · India
Manali–Leh Cycling Expedition
The great Himalayan bike traverse
The trek
The classic 12-day cycling traverse from Manali to Leh — over the Rohtang, Baralacha, Lachung and Taglang passes to Leh, and up to Khardung La.
The Manali–Leh road is one of the world's great cycling routes — a 500-plus-kilometre traverse of the Himalaya that crosses four major passes and climbs from green Kullu forest into the raw high desert of Ladakh. Over twelve days you ride the Rohtang, the Baralacha, the Lachung and the Taglang La, camping under enormous skies, before a finale up to Khardung La, one of the highest motorable passes on Earth.
This is a serious high-altitude endurance ride, fully supported with vehicles, and it rewards fit cyclists with a front-row seat to the changing Himalaya — from waterfalls and gorges to the Morey Plains and the moonscapes above Leh. Acclimatisation is built into the schedule, but the passes are long and the air is thin, and the road itself is the adventure.
Highlights
- Four great passes — Rohtang, Baralacha, Lachung and Taglang La
- A ride up to Khardung La, among the highest motorable passes on Earth
- The dramatic transition from green Kullu to the Ladakhi desert
- The Morey Plains and the gorges of the Gata Loops
- A fully vehicle-supported ride with medical backup
From
₹42,500
per person
- Free reschedule up to 21 days out
- Small groups, certified mountain leaders
- Oximeter, oxygen & evacuation plan on every route
Day by day
The itinerary
12 days from Manali. Tap any day to read the detail — distances and altitudes are planning figures and may shift with conditions.
The expedition gathers at Jagatsukh, just outside Manali, for a briefing, bike fitting and a short practice ride to check gearing and fitness. The leaders run through road safety and the plan for the passes ahead.
What's included
- Hotel/guesthouse in Leh and tented camps en route
- All meals on the expedition (veg, freshly cooked)
- Support vehicles, expedition leader and mechanic
- Inner-line permits and camping charges
- First-aid, oximeter and emergency oxygen
Not included
- Bicycle and helmet (rental available on request)
- Personal cycling gear, clothing and insurance
- Anything not listed under inclusions
In the field
The country you'll walk
Ready when you are
Walk Manali–Leh Cycling Expedition with us
Small groups, honest briefings and a crew that has done this route many times over. From ₹42,500 per person.
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