Leh-Manali Bike Loop
A high-altitude circuit: Leh to Manali via Khardung La, Pangong Tso, Hanle, Tso Moriri, and Jispa - thin air, endless vistas, and bonfires with fellow riders.
Ladakh & Himachal Pradesh, India
Reasons it matters
- Acclimatise in Leh for 48 hours before tackling Khardung La on two wheels
- Plan buffer days for permits and weather swings around Pangong & Hanle
Khardung La Pass, Leh-Manali Highway
Mark fuel stops at Karu, Upshi, Pang, and Jispa; keep a buffer day for high-pass weather.
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