MANALI TO LEH BIKE TRIP: RIDING THROUGH THE HIMALAYAS

A cycling trip from Manali to Leh is one of the best things one can plan in life. The bumpy roads, rough terrains, snowy mountains and ski trails of Leh will make your heart race. The exciting journey to Leh Ladakh starts from the Himalayan town of Manali. This city is located in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh and is known for its unparalleled beauty. The journey from Manali to Rohtang Pass is marked by huge glaciers and strong Deodar trees. After the drive from Rohtang, one feels the true fury of Himalayan roads.
The trail from Rohtang to Khoksar is interesting and dangerous and requires great climbing skills. When you reach Khoksar you can rest for a few minutes and have food to refresh yourself.

The drive from Manali to Khoksar was a sudden change in scenery, seeing the lush green hills transformed into the dry land of Lahaul and Spiti. Khoksar should also verify the permits and documents issued by the Manali authorities. After leaving Khoksar, we travel through famous villages like Tandi and Sissu to reach Keylong, a night pit stop. You can sleep later in the evening, after dinner. 



Keylong to Sarchu is a journey tomorrow, today one crosses a cross like Baralacha-la to reach Sarchu. This trek is done from the famous zing zing which is the most spectacular Nala mountain on the way to Leh Ladakh. When you reach Sarchu, you can look for accommodation, which is usually a camp and a tent. 

The third day is for visiting the famous city of Leh, where you can spend a day or two to organize and explore the tourist attractions in the area. The fifth and sixth day of the trek is for exploring the famous Khardungla Pass in the Nubra Valley. 

Best bike tour in Manali Leh:

This is one of the most frequently asked questions and everyone will have a different answer. The best answer is "the bike that suits your riding style and suits you best" is the bike for Manali Leh bike tour. 

Bike tours have been doing this for a long time. If you ask us, Royal Enfield Himalayan is among the most loved bikes in Manali Leh. There are many reasons why people love this bike.

The powerful Royal Enfield Himalayan has a 411cc engine that is perfect for the rugged Himalayan terrain. Most bikes start cornering when you get above 10,000 feet, usually, but this is not the Himalayan landscape. Sometimes, at high altitudes where other bikes struggle to accelerate, this bike nails it. 

Suspension and seat:

When it comes to Manali Leh bike tour, Royal Enfield is one word against bike. In previous years, Royal Enfield 350cc classic and 500cc classic were the bikes used in Manali Leh. Later in 2014, after the launch of Royal Enfield Himalayan, everything changed and it became the most popular bike for tourists in Ladakh. 

Ladakh trek from Manali passes through some of the roughest terrains in North India, so all you need is a good and comfortable bike with great suspension and seat, then the Himalayas will be full agreement.

Best month to plan Manali Leh bike tour There are many articles on google explaining the best month to plan Manali Leh bike tour but they are confusing. To know the best month, you need to know the geography and climate of the place. 

The road from Manali to Leh Ladakh is closed for almost six months every year due to heavy snowfall in hilly areas like Rohtang la, Tanglang-la, Nakeela and Baralacha-la. Around the months of May and June, BRO starts clearing the snow and opens national roads in Ladakh. The roads are open until October 15, depending on the snow level of the pass. 

May: -

June If you love snow and want to see snow walls on both sides of the Leh-Ladakh road, May-June is the best month to travel. The white snow, the clear weather and the grass at this time will make your color pop. The most important thing at this time is to at least face the Nalas as most of the water is still cold so this is the best time for Manali-Leh tourism.

July-August:

July is also one of the popular times for Manali-Leh bike tour. This time is for those who want a little extra in their Manali-Leh bike tour. All this time the main nalas like Pagal Nala and the famous Zing Zing Bar Nala are so busy that the bikes are scary and dangerous.

Note: July and August are known for monsoon in Himachal Pradesh. It brings heavy rain for a week or two, so you should always plan based on the news and weather forecast during this time.

September:

If you love peace and want to enjoy the roar of motorbikes in the winter desert of Ladakh, then September is the best time to plan your Manali-Leh bike tour. This month, the crowd significantly reduces the time it takes to organize a bicycle trip. The only downside to traveling this month is the lack of snow in the higher parts of the mountains. May - June If you are a snow lover and want to see huge walls of snow on both sides of your road in Leh, Ladakh then May-June is a good month to travel. The white snow, the clear weather and the grass at this time will make your color pop.