Bike Safari in Manali : If you want to enjoy and experience the ‘wonders’ of Manali and the areas around, Bike Safari is one of the finest ways for yo u. Of the various bike safari routes in Himachal Pradesh, Bike Safari from Manali to Leh is one of the most popular route with both the Indians as well as foreign tourists.

The 475 kms route will take you via Rohtang Pass (3,980 m) - Lahaul valley - Keylong - Darcha - Baralacha la (4,890 m) - Sarchu - Lachalang la (5,065 m) - Tangalng la (5,360 m) to Leh (3,505 m). Bike Safari route from Manali to Leh remains open only for three months, from June to September every year.

You can also extend you trip to Nubra Valley across Khardungla pass, the highest motorable road in the world or to Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) after passing Zojila pass. Another option is also available, you can drive to Leh via Tsokar and Tsomoriri Lake. You can complete the Manali to Leh drive in two days with a overnight stay at Sarchu or Darcha.

During your Manali - Leh Bike Safari trip you will cross the varied terrains. The terrains will surprisingly change their colour and nature, from lush green and foggy to the rugged brown, naked desert to the sprawling plain. In addition to these, you also get a good chance to observe the charming landscape, splendid valleys dotted with villages and beautiful monasteries from your bike. Moreover, a lifetime's experience, Bike Safari across Manali - Leh provides you a wonderful opportunity to meet and interact with the loving people of this beautiful land.

Introducing Manali
Considered as a wonder for a visitor, Manali is a calm and tranquil hill town, situated 40 kms north of the popular Kullu Valley. Set at an altitude of 1928 m, above the sea level, Manali is an excellent destination for both common tourists as well as the die-hard adventure enthusiasts.

Once known as “Dana Agha”, Manali was an old village, the signs of that period is even today present across the town. Manali derives its name from Manu Rishi, who lived here and wrote the first constitution of India called “Manu Samriti”. In olden days, the present town of Manali was the transaction point between the traders of Hoshiarpur and Kangra and also the traders of Yarkand, Smarkand, Tash Kand, Ladakh, Zanskar and Western Tibet.

Manali is blessed with several gifts like a beautiful landscape, dense thick pine and deodar forests, ice-capped peaks, steep cliffs, rolling valleys, adventure and mystery and lush meadows of wild flowers and fragrant fruit orchard in full bloom. Besides, the Beas river with clear water meanders through the town, making Manali truly a paradise on earth for any traveller.

So, plan a trip to Manali, reach and unfurl the un-spoilt natural beauty of this enchanting place and make your vacation a lifetime experience.

How to Reach
By Air : Kullu airport is the nearest airport from Manali. Indian Airlines and Jagson Airlines operate daily flights to and from Delhi to Kullu. Flights usually take 1.5 hrs to reach Kullu from Delhi. During monsoon, the flight services remain cancelled most of the time due to bad weather.

By Train : From Manali, nearest railheads are Jogindernagar, Pathankot, Shimla, Chandigarh and Kaka. You have to take the road journey from these railway stations to reach Manali.

By Bus : Good motorable roads connect Manali with important places of the country. Frequent bus services are available for Manali from Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Haridwar, Shimla, Dharamsala and Chamba/Dalhousie. You can opt from travelling either in a deluxe bus or other ordinary buses. Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC), Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corp. (HRTC) and several private agencies operate deluxe buses for Manali from various parts of the state or neighbouring states.