LIFECYCLE BIKE TOURS
LEH – PANGONG TSO - LEH CYCLING - 2011
!! Cycling to Pangong Lake – An Experience of Life-Time !!
Pangong Lake (or Pangong Tso; Tso: Ladakhi for lake) is admittedly one of the most beautiful lakes in the Himalayas situated at a height of about 4,350 m (14,270 ft). It is 134 km (83 mi) long and extends from India to Tibet. The lake is 5 km (3.1 mi) wide at its broadest point. During winter the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water. Going there on Cycle surely is a Life Time Experience as the entire journey is full of some of the world’s real scenic spots and also ensuring there is enough challenge for a good cyclist.
This cycling expedition starts from Leh going through the lush green Indus valley via Monasteries like Thiksey, Hemis & Chemray en route. After Chemray, the tough climb of Chang La ( Third Highest Motorable Road in the World !! ), we enter into the Spagmik region going towards Pangong. After the visit of Pangong, we enter into the Shyok Valley, another virgin area of Ladakh where no tourists dare to go. The dramatic changes in the landscape are best enjoyed on this cycling journey.
The climax of the expedition is to finish the journey by cycling to WORLDS HIGHEST MOTORABLE ROAD POINT – KHARDUNG LA’ – 5602m / 18380 ft from the North Side entering into Leh.
Total Cycling : Approx. 500 Kms.
Grade: Tough and High Altitude cycling. Practice essential.
Maximum Altitude 5602 Mtrs. / 18380 feet.
: ITINERARY :
12th August 2011
Day 01: Arrival in Leh & Greetings at the airport.
Arrival in Leh , transfer to hotel and the remaining day complete rest, as essential part of acclaimatisation process. This is very important for being fit and strong on the entire journey. So take it seriously and rest all the day long.
Day 02: Leh Accalimatisation Stay 13th August.
Another day for total rest at the Hotel itself. Afternoon checking cycles, and continue to just relax and enjoy, Get acclaimatised fully.
Day 03: Leh to Shakti / Chemray – 14th August
[ Cycling Day 1 Distance – 65 kms ]
This is first day of our cycling expedition. Easy road passing through the Indus River basin, covering some of the important locations such as Sindhu Darshan, Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery and Hemis Monastery. Camp overnight at Shakti / Chemray
Day 04: Shakti / Chemray – Chang La – Tangste ( 17300 ft) 15th August
[ Cycling Day 2 Distance – 71 Kms ]
The day begins with a high and tough climb of Chang La ( Third Highest Motorable Road in the World) and then coming downhill for a long distance all the way towards Darbuk and then to Tangste. Camp overnight.
Day 05: Tangste – Spangmik / Pangong Tso .. 16th August
[Cycling Day 3 Distance - 42 kms ]
The the most wanted sight is in front of You !! Pangong Tso..... Wow... the first sighting of Pangong Lake is stunning. Go Crazy clicking all the way... Camp overnight at the Pangong Lake.
Day 06: Pangong Tso - Tangste
Non Cycling Day..
Easy day.. We get up easy, spend as much time as we can at the Pangong Tso. Have a nice Breakfast and possibly a quick dip into the Pangong Cold !! waters. After Lunch at the Pangong Tso banks.. we are go to Tasgste by arranged vehicles and reach the destination for onwards journey. Overnight stay in camp.
Day 07: Tangste – Durbuk – Shyok
[ Cycling Day 4 Distance 30 kms]
We are relaxed this day and the journey is very small passing though some of the most beautiful peaks of Karakoram Range Hills in our front. Camp overnight at Shyok river bank.
Day 08: Shyok – Agyam – Rongjuk
[ Cycling Day 5 Distance - 62 kms ]
The journey even this day is not high climbs of extreme endurance. In fact some of the raod along the shyok river is all flat and very enjoyable for cycling. Its all fun road cycling with some climbs till we arrive at Rongjok water base.. Camp overnight.
Day 9: Rongjuk – Khalsar – Khardong Village
[Cycling Day 6 Distance - 65 kms ]
Another tough cycling day. Road is goad but almost all thoughout a slow gradient climb road all upto Khalsar and then upto Khardung Village. Camp overnight.
Day 10: Khardong Village – Khardung La – Leh (4603 m / 15191ft )
[ Cycling Day 7 Distance - 73 kms ]
Today is the final day of cycling and a feat we wil be achieving. We are climbing the World’s Highest Motorable Road Point – KHARDUNG LA from the North side and a quick break at the top for picture, a hugh downhill all upto the hotel in Leh... The cycling ends today with a gala party of celebration of having done Khardungla and the entire expedition !!
Day 11: Leh -
Day free in Leh and just chill-out / shopping / meeting locals etc.
Day 12: Leh to Delhi return by flight…..
Contact for details :
NACHIKET JOSHI ........ +919975520268
ULHAS JOSHI................... +919822023850
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Email to : ulhasjoshi@gmail.com OR nachiketjos@gmail.com
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