Enchanting Mountain Biking Trip In Ladakh

The Leh Ladakh road trip comes under the top 5 road trips on the earth. This is just an awesome road trip one the earth which definitely needs to be on the checklist of a traveler enthusiast. The mountain biking trip in Ladakh is not any Himalayan weekend gateway which most of the North Indian are used to. The Leh Ladakh trip beckons the bikers from all over the world. The mountain biking in Ladakh is just like a challenge as it is one of the most difficult route which challenges your mind and bike to extreme. This is one of a most enchanting road trip which has transformed bikers and continues to charm anyone who loves adventure as well as bike trips.

Thinking about a Mountain biking tour to Leh Ladakh and still wondering what are the things to do there? Are you tired of endless searches and yet been not able to decide what you want to make a part of Ladakh Trip? Then, here is your answer!

Here, in Ladakh you can see best monasteries to learn Budhha's teachings, eat local cuisines and also can enjoy the most colorful Ladakh festivals or roam enchanting lakes. Leh is the largest district in the region of Ladakh. This place is divided into Old Town and city of Leh with maximum population is of the same region residing. Here are small brick houses, narrow lanes, and desert landscape which make it a awesome spot to arouse the photographer in you. There are various places where mountain biking trip in the Leh Ladakh is possible. Here with this article article I am going to tell about the Mountain Bike Tour To Pangong.

The Pangong is a place in the Leh Ladakh which has many captivative views and just wonderful for the mountain biking trip. This tour is about just 6 days and 7 nights.

The places of the tour includes the following:

Day 1: Leh – Chemrey(40kms):

After the early breakfast biking 36 kms south to the small hamlet of Karu from where we can turn North. The first half is at the ancient Chemrey monastery which is founded in 1645 A.D. by the King Sengge Namgyal. Here one can see the field and dwellings, Gompa houses with 29 priceless volumes of scriptures with text of pure silver and gold. Then have a ride of few kms for the next halt Thakthok Gompa which is built in the late 16th century above village Sakti near cave where Guru Padmasambhava meditated and then have yout camp in village for night.

Day 2 Chemrey – Tangtse:

On the next day after having the breakfast in morning start ascent to Chang La Pass which is 5320m/ 17,449ft. This pass has amazing views of the Ladakh range and Nubra Valley Mountains. This rough track takes to the small hamlet of Durbuk and then Tangtse village. Camp here for a night after your ride.

Day 3 Tangtse – Pangong (35kms):

This ride makes your visit to the village of Luking which is one the shores of Pangong. This track takes to a landscape of the spectacular barren mountains on the vast plain with small green patches and glistening streams.

Day 4: Pangong Lake:

Ride up to the next village named Spangmik and spend day by watching bird or simply getting the peace.

Day 5 Spangmik to Durbuk:

After the breakfast just ride back to the Furbuk village and camp overnight.

Day 6 Durbuk to Karu:

Just then, ride to the Chang ka and descend back into indus valley and reach manalu -Leh highway named Karu.

Day 7 Karu to Leh:

After having the breakfast ride back to Leh which is almost 45kms from Karu and explore the Stok Palace and museum which is in between.