Everything You Need to Know About a Leh Ladakh to Manali Bike Trip

Posted by Motor Cycles Rental India on January 29th, 2021

For most bike fanatics, the perfect bike trip usually involves exploring the beautiful valleys and panoramic views of Leh Ladhak. You can either explore on your own or under expert supervision by getting a bike trip package under the guise of Leh Ladakh To Manali Bike trip or Leh Nubra to Pangong Lake Motorbike trip! If you’re wondering what all you need to pack or keep in mind for the exciting Leh Ladakh to Manali bike trip!

More about Manali to Leh bike trip itinerary

If you are planning to visit the land of high passes, on-road, then one of the best routes is via Manali, as the roads are motorable so you can easily fulfil your dream of donning a leather jacket and enjoying one of the best bike rides on the challenging roads!

The trip begins in Manali and if you’re going with other bikers, then you can take a day to explore the local sceneries and visit major tourist attractions like Jispa, Khardung La, Pangong Lake and stay in hotels or even enjoy a night stay in the swiss camps to enjoy the open starry skies.

If you are a fan of uneven and challenging roads, then the scenic Kullu valley, Rohtang Pass, Lahaul valley, Baralachha pass and Tanglang-La Pass (located at height of 5300 meters, making it the second-highest motorable mountain pass) will surely provide you with all the adrenaline rush!

You can also get pictures with two-humped camels among the sand dunes or enjoy a scenic picnic near Pang and return to Manali through a different route.

Fun fact: You can also visit the Tso Moriri lake and Hanle village which are the hidden gems located near Leh Ladakh, but you’ll need an inner line permit for the same!

What to pack for the Leh Ladakh to Manali bike trip

There are quite a lot of things that you’ll need to pack before heading out on the bike trip as you have to strike the right balance between keeping all the necessities and avoiding overpacking for the trip.

While there will be a tour guide to lead you through the way, you should keep essentials and documents mentioned below: 

● Driving license and ID proof
● Bike registration documents
● Repair kit with necessary tools to fix minor glitches in the bike
● Cash
● Full-face helmet
● Trekking shoes
● 3-4 pairs of woollen socks
● Warm clothes
● Rain and windproof jacket
● Sunglasses with UV protection
● Sunscreen lotion (at least SPF 40+)
● Basic medications

If you’re planning to go for a tour package, then having a guide and a mechanic is a complete no brainer, but if you plan on riding solo or with friends, then make sure that you have some basic skills to repair your bike or you might end up being stranded on uneven roads with more than 100 kilos of scrap metal which you’ll have to push all the way down! So if you are ambitious and planning to explore the Himalayan ranges on your own, make sure to remember the following:

● Keep spare cables, extra cans of fuel, puncture repair kit, and spare clutch cable to handle all bike-related issues that you might face on the way.
● Keep a power bank and cash handy as you might not find many accommodations at higher altitude for longer stretches.
● Plan the distance you’ll cover every day before the trip and don’t plan to cover more than 300 to 400 kilometers in a day as the road is uneven and rough, which is a challenge even for seasoned riders!
● Get used to higher altitudes for a day before starting out for higher passes and lesser-explored areas on bikes.
● Plan your stay, meals and distance to be covered before heading out for the trip as going unplanned can prove to be fatal.
● Make sure to get your bike services and ensure that it’s in a good condition before the trip.
● Last but not the least, keep an eye on the weather reports because being stranded on a lonely road with no help and bad weather is the last thing you’ll want!

Now that you have a better idea about what and what not to expect on a Leh Nubra to Pangong Lake Motorbike trip, make sure you plan your trip and hire a professional guide or get the right bike trip package as per your needs so you can enjoy and explore to the fullest!