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18 days - Across the Indian Himalaya - The epic descent from the
Khardung La (5380m.), the highest road pass on earth - Ladakh's friendly people -
Rugged and spectacular landscapes - The sheer challenge Flying to the Ladakhi capital of Leh, we spend 6 days acclimatising and
preparing for our classic trans-Himalayan adventure. During this time,
we visit several of the area's colourful Buddhist monasteries, enjoy a
day's whitewater rafting on the Indus, ride the amazing jeep road from
Chilling in the Zanskar Gorge and also take on the challenge of the astonishing
Khardung La. Then, heading south from Leh, we cross India's main Himalayan
ranges by a series of 4 high passes, including the Taglang La (5280m.), the
world's second highest road pass. En route, we are exposed to a tremendous
variety
of landscape and culture, from the high plateau of Ladakh, through the
semi-arid plains of Lahaul, to the lush greenery of the Kulu Valley.
Offering an exciting blend of tough climbs and some of the best
downhill in the world, set amongst ever-changing scenery, this is one of our
favourite mountain biking holidays.
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