LEH - ALCHI CYCLING EXPEDITION
6 Nights / 7 Days | Customizable Package
Includes in Package
Overview
Take on an exciting Leh Ladakh cycling tour in Leh and its surrounding areas. Our 6 Nights 7 Days Leh Alchi Cycling Tour will take you to Stok Palace, Hemis Monastery, Lamayuru, and River Indus, and indulge in delicious Ladakhi food.
Itinerary
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Day 1 Arrival at Leh
Arrive in Leh today. You will be met at the airport by our representative and taken to your hotel. Local sightseeing available at extra cost.
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Day 2 Leh and Surrounding Areas
After breakfast we cycle to Stok Palace that was the official residence of the royal family of Ladakh. We continue to ride on the left bank of the Indus to Spituk Monastery known for its vast collection of Buddhist artifacts. Further up we visit the Mahakal Temple from where we do road transfer to Leh. Cycling 35-40 KM.
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Day 3 Leh (Rest full Day)
You should be well acclimatized by today, so we venture out for a longer ride to some of the monasteries around Leh. The monasteries you will visit today are Shey, Thiksey and Hemis. Cycling 45 KM.
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Day 4 Leh - Alchi
Today we will enjoy rafting on River Indus. Afterwards, we will cycle to Alchi Monastery, one of the oldest in Ladakh and the only one in the region located on flat ground instead of a hill-top. It is famous for its magnificent and well-preserved 11th and 12th century wall paintings. Cycling 60 KM.
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Day 5 Alchi - Lamayuru - Alchi
We cycle to Lamayuru for a day trip. Spectacularly set on a steep mountain and founded in the 10th century, Lamayuru Monastery is the oldest spiritual centre of Ladakh. Post a picnic lunch we do a road transfer back to Alchi. Cycling 60 KM.
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Day 6 Alchi - Leh
Cycle the short distance to Ridzong Gompa. Founded by Lama Tsultim Nima in 1831, it belongs to Gelukpa Order. The monastery serves as the residence of approximately 40 monks and also houses a nunnery comprising of about 20 nuns. We do a road transfer or cycle back to Leh. Cycling 60 KM.
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Day 7 Leh Departure
Today is the last day. Get an assisted transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Inclusions:
- Transfer from Leh to base camp and return.
- Breakfast, Dinner & Evening Tea.
- Camping charges.
- Cycle permits.
- Tents, Sleeping bags.
- Safety equipment.
- Bicycle Rent.
Exclusions:
- Any other item not specifically mentioned above as INCLUDED.
- Extra cost due to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
- Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond IYC?????s control like change in flight and train schedule, cancellation of flights/trains, political disturbances, natural phenomenon, etc.
- Medical & Travel insurance.
- Items of personal nature like drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips, camera fees, etc.
- All applicable taxes.
