6 Nights 7 Days
Zanskar Bike Trip
with Gumbok Rangan and Padum
About this Trip
Zanskar with Gumbok Rangan & Padum is a 6 nights, 7 days adventure starting from Manali and taking you deep into the dramatic landscapes of Zanskar. Ride through the Leh–Manali Highway, cross the iconic Atal Tunnel into Lahaul Valley, and reach the stunning…
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Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
- The group will gather at the pick-up point.
- Meet the team captains and attend a brief tour briefing session.
- Embark on an overnight journey to Manali.
- Arrive in Manali in the morning and check into your hotel.
- Take some leisure time to explore the local area of Manali based on your interests.
- Visit Mall Road, Hadimba Temple, and Old Manali for some cozy cafes, or head to Vashisth Temple for the Hot water spring.
- Return to the hotel by evening for dinner.
- Receive a briefing about the next day's activities before your overnight stay.
- NOTE: AFTER CHECK IN AT THE HOTEL (12 NOON) GUESTS CAN GO FOR SELF EXPLORATION AT THEIR OWN CONVENIENCE.
- Wake up early, collect bikes, check out from the hotel.
- Ride on Leh-Manali Highway through scenic valleys.
- Drive through Atal Tunnel to Lahaul Valley, along the chandra river to Keylong, the district headquarters of Lahaul & Spiti.
- Arrive Gumbok Rangan by evening - The Gods Mountain.
- Overnight stay in camps at Gumbok Rangan / Homestay in Purne.
- Wake up to the whispers of the Tsarap River in Purne.
- This small hamlet offers a unique mix of nature’s beauty and a deep sense of cultural calm.
- Have your breakfast and head to the 2500 yrs old monastery trek.
- Hike up to Phugtal Monastery and soak in the vibes of Phugtal Gompa.
- After returning to Purne, leave for Padum and stay there for the night.
- Dinner & Overnight stay in Padum.
- Have your breakfast and get ready to hit the roads.
- Set out for adventurous yet awe inspiring landscapes as you drive to Pensi La Pass, known as the gateway to Zanskar.
- On the way, make a stop at Sani Lake near Sani Village.
- Take in the sweeping views of the valley and surrounding mountains.
- Visit the stunning Drang Drung Glacier which is the source of Stod River, a tributary of Zanskar river.
- Return to Padum for the night.
- Dinner & Overnight stay in Padum.
- After breakfast start your day with Karsha Monastery, the largest in Zanskar, dating back to the 10th century.
- Then, admire the frozen beauty of Sheela Waterfall.
- Continue to Stongdey Monastery, perched atop a mountain and adorned with exquisite deity paintings.
- Later on depart for Jispa.
- Check in at stay in evening.
- Dinner & Overnight stay in Jispa.
- Wake up to the peaceful views of Lahual in Jispa.
- Savor the beauty of Keylong and Sissu.
- Have your breakfast in Jispa and head to Manali.
- Enroute, visit Sissu Waterfall, another nature’s wonder.
- Drive again through the iconic Atal Tunnel towards Manali and begin your return overnight journey to Delhi.
- Reach Delhi by next morning.
What's Included & Excluded
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Accommodation in Double / Triple Sharing rooms in Hotels / Camps.
Volvo Transfers from Delhi to Manali & Back.
Bike Rental for 5 days including fuel from Manali to Manali (for Bike option)
Entire travel from Manali to Manali (for SIC option).
Mechanical Backup
All inner line permits for the trip
Team Captain throughout the trip.
Availability of oxygen 24x7 in case of any emergency.
Riding Gears - Helmets, Elbow Guards, Knee Pads (Though it is recommended you to carry your own gears for comfort)
RE mechanic with spare parts and minor repairs enroute
An Oxygen Cylinder 24X7 in the car in case of emergency (We recommend you to bring portable oxygen with you)
Mattress will be provided for extra people in triple and quad sharing rooms.
What's Excluded
Personal expenses like Telephone, Laundry, Tips, and Table Drinks, etc.
Any type of Insurance - Medical, Accidental, and Theft.
Any Airfare / Rail fare other than what is mentioned in “Inclusions”.
Room Heater & Personal order of food.
Pick-up or Drop - Airport, Railway station, or Bus Stop.
Cost of any spare part which will be used due to the accidental damage incurred when the motorbike is in rider’s possession.
In case Motorbike is dropped on the way - The cost incurred to transfer/tow, vehicle servicing or maintenance cost & any damage will be bear by client only.
Any lunch and other meals not mentioned in package inclusions.
Security deposit per motorbike of Rs. 10,000/- for accidental damages or dropping back the bike, if in case you leave the bike in between the route before the end date of the trip.
Parking, Monastery, and Monument entry fees during sightseeing.
Any cost incurred due to extension, change of itinerary due to natural calamities, road, blocks, vehicle breakdown, union issues, and factors beyond our control
Additional accommodation/food cost incurred due to any delay.
Anything that is not mentioned in the Inclusion sections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a 7-day, 6-night group departure from Manali, with current scheduled dates running May through October.
Accommodation in double/triple sharing (hotels/camps), Volvo transfers Delhi–Manali–Delhi, bike rental with fuel for 5 days (or the full SIC travel option if not riding), mechanical backup, all inner line permits, a team captain throughout, 24/7 oxygen availability, and riding gear (helmet, elbow/knee guards). Personal expenses and insurance aren't included.
It's a genuinely high-altitude ride through Pensi La Pass and past the Drang Drung Glacier, with an oxygen cylinder kept available 24/7 and a mechanic accompanying the group — real altitude exposure, not a casual drive.
It's a fixed-date group departure — the route and dates are set. We don't currently offer a customizable Ladakh-region itinerary.
No — package options include Dual Rider, Solo Rider, Own Bike, or a Tempo Traveller/SIC seat for anyone who'd rather not ride.
No — this route goes through Zanskar via Padum, Gumbok Rangan, and the Drang Drung Glacier, not Nubra Valley or Pangong Lake. For those, see Serenade's Ladakh Bike Trip or Ladakh with Umling La packages instead.
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