AMAZING THAILAND

Day 11

Whisky Nalah to Paang

Whisky Nalah to Paang (4630m/15,250ft)via Nakeela and Lachungla Passes (4550m/15,030ft & 5065m/16714 ft) - 44km/27miles - This is one of our harder days with a significant climb and a double pass. After breakfast we will start ascending biking towards the Lachung La, the third highest pass on the trip. The day will be longer and the air thinner as we pedal steeply up the "Gata loops" – 21 switchbacks with 464m/1500ft of elevation gain over 7 kilometers - to reach the Nakeel pass at 15,030ft and after a short descent, we ascend once more to the Luchung (or Lachalung) pass at 16,714ft.. The scenery and view are ample reward as it gets more spectacular with astounding rock and sand formations all the way to Paang. Paang, is a busy, dusty roadside settlement with many makeshift tented caravan-serai style restaurants set up for the summer season. We will camp just before Paang in a more pristine location at 15,250ft.

Day 12

Paang to Tsokar Lake

Paang to Tsokar Lake (4500m/14,800ft) - 55km/33miles - Leaving the camp this morning we will pass the roadside settlement of Paang and the tented "Dhaba" restaurants. After few switchbacks, we will come to the beautiful More (pronounced Mo-ray) Plains. We have mostly flat cycling day after the initial ascent. We will pass through settlements of the Changpa people - nomadic shepherds - and hopefully see herds of Kyang, the Tibetan wild ass. Overnight in camp at 14,800ft.

Day 13

Tsokar Lake to Rumtse

Tsokar Lake to Rumtse (3384m/11,150ft) via Tangnang La Pass (5360m/17,490ft) - 73km/44miles - A simple up and down day but a challenging one! We climb for about 20 to reach the Tangnang La (or Tanglang la) pass, the second highest pass on the trip. From the summit of the pass we will enjoy spectacular views of Ladakh, and the Zanskar and Karakoram mountain ranges. We continue downhill from the pass to Miru, a small and beautiful Ladakhi village. Overnight in Camp at Rumtse at 11,150ft.

Day 14

Rumtse to Leh via Hemis

Rumtse to Leh via Hemis (3506m/11,500ft) - 51km/31miles - An easy day of biking: to the village of Miru, we will come to a bridge and cross the Indus river and then bike along the Indus for 3 hours to Leh. We will pass through the monastical villages of Thiksey, Shey and other prominent villages, finally arriving to our hotel in Leh. After shower we can visit the market for a stroll, enjoy some well deserved refreshments, and relax in the peaceful surroundings of Leh.

Day 15

Indus Valley

Indus Valley Explorations and Celebration. OPTIONAL: ride up Kardung La (5540m/18,250ft) - 60km/36miles - After breakfast we will visit Ladakhs most prominent monasteries of Hemis, Thiksey and Shey or for those who feel like one last challenge we will bike up to the highest motorable pass of our trip, the Khardung La Pass at 18,250ft which crosses over into the fascinating Nubra valley, where the locals raise and ride two-humped Bactrian camels.

Day 16

Leh to Delhi flight

Leh to Delhi flight - Early morning flight to Delhi. Sightseeing in Delhi, Chandi Chowk, old Delhi, the National Museum.

Day 17

Farewells and Flight Home.