Umling La Pass Worlds highest motorablepass Cycling Expedition 2025
Overview:
World's highest motorable pass–Umling La (Pass) in Ladakh, which is higher than the base camp of Mount Everest is open to cyclists which is why YHAI gives you an opportunity of a lifetime to be on board for an expedition of a lifetime. A cycling expedition where we’ll ride through the mighty Tanglang la, majestic Tsomoriri lake and eventually on Umlingla. This expedition will challenge you on every possible day as we ride through the toughest terrains in the world.
Day wise Schedule:
Day 1: reporting at Leh
Day 2: Test ride
Day 3: Rest and acclimatisation. Can be taken for sightseeing. Or can be cancelled if time constrained.
Day 4: Ride to Rumtse. Ride is too long so start by 7 am
Day 5: Ride to Debring: Crossing Tanglangla was tough for many participants. Nearly 1/3 had to be sweeped on the climb. Here again start ride at 7 am
Day 6: ride to Puga: Comfortable ride. Start by 8 am
Day 7: Ride to Nyoma. Start by 8 am
Day 8: Ride to Hanley is good but there is headwind on the way. Just outside Hanley there is army canteen with free WiFi where participants can have food and last communication as at Hanley no network.
Strong suggestion we should accommodate participants in proper twin sharing rooms. As setting up tent in Hanely is not allowed.
One day extra stay here in Hanley will be good before last day ride to Chisumle which is the last campsite before Umlingla climb. As we skip ride to Tsomoriri we save a day here which can be used as recovery day at Hanley.
There is Observatory and Giant telescope at Hanley. Which can be kept as option on free day/ recovery day. As next day ride to Chisumle is very tough. I can say toughest of the expedition and a rest day before ride will be ideal.
Day 9: Rest day. Trucks can proceed to Chisumle and set up camp. As we have no campsite at Hanley we can do that.
Chisumle big truck can not be taken from Hanley from cycling route hence extra small vehicle was arranged last time. But Truck can go to this place from different route which should be checked for next expedition.
Day 10: Hanley to Chisumle. Start at 7 am. It is tought and long ride. Chisumle is a good place to chill.
Day 11: Ride to Umlingla. Start rice at 5 am.
After finishing Umlingla come back down to Chisumle and the Bus will take participants back to leh.
Day 12: Disburse
Recommendation
This is a difficult expedition more strenuous then MLK. It should be specifically mentioned that only experienced riders who could do MLK and other difficult rides should participate and others should not be allowed. There are other YHAI cycling expeditions which they should participate.
Recovery day at Hanley and stay in proper hotel in twin sharing room.
How to Enroll
Participants may enroll online on www.yhaindia.org. We accept Net Banking, Debit Card and Credit Card payment on www.yhaindia.org for online payments. After successful transaction Admit Card will be generated. Participant has to carry Admit Card, Trekking Medical Certificateb & Membership Card (Print out of membership card may also be accepted) at the time of reporting to the Base Camp.
For More details & offline bookings please call:
Call us - 7827999000/011-45999000
trekking@yhaindia.org
*HOW TO REACH THE BASE CAMP:
SHUKPA HOUSE LOWER TUKCHA Road, Near By RIZONG LABRANG Leh 194101
Nearest Bus Stand: Leh, Nearest Railway Station: Jammu, Nearest Airport: Leh 1km
*How to Participate:
Online Booking: Members desirous of joining this programme may apply online by paying requisite program fee along with online booking amount. We accept Net Banking, Debit Card and Credit Card payment on www.yhaindia.org for online payments.
After successful transaction Admit Card will be generated. Participant has to carry Admit Card, Trekking Medical Certificate & Membership Card (Print out of membership card may also be accepted) at the time of reporting to the Base Camp.
Offline Booking:
Participants can deposit the fees amount in below account number also:
Account Details:
Account Name: Youth Hostels Association of India
Bank: Punjab National Bank
Branch: Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021
Account No: 1736000100169954
IFSC Code: PUNB0173600
Note: Seat once booked may not be re-scheduled or transferred.
Trekking Division, National Office
Youth Hostels Association of India
5, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri. New Delhi – 110021, Contact No.: 01145999020,15
All Offline Booking confirmation is subject to availability of seats. National Office will send the Admit Card along with confirmation letter to the participant at the address mentioned in Trekking Registration Form.
Members can also apply through our YHAI Units or State Branch in their respective area.
N.B: Without admit card do not claim your registration as confirmed.
IMPORTANT: Please read all the instructions of programme carefully before booking the same (including cancellation policy).
*Food & Supplies: Morning tea, breakfast, packed lunch, evening tea (in the camp), and dinner and after dinner tea/coffee/Bourn vita, shall be provided. Nutritious, vegetarian and good quality food shall be served at the camp. Please bring your own plates, mugs, spoons etc. Natural mineral spring water has been brought to the base camp from a nearby source. Washing of clothes is strictly prohibited.
*Accommodation Facilities: Sharing Tent accommodation.. A common toilet-cum bathrooms block is available at the camp.
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*Safety & Security: YHAI Group Insurance cover is for accidental death or permanent disability only. You are advised to take personal insurance cover for your journey and other related matters. Extensive and painstaking preparations have gone into the planning of this program for your safety. Our field staff and experienced camp leaders have been visiting the area to check all details. While every care has been taken to ensure safety, the Youth Hostels Association of India cannot be held responsible for any accident, illness and such other unforeseen eventualities.
Cancellation
Cancellation Method:
1) Participants booked online will do online cancellation minimum 10 days prior to your reporting date.
2) Participants booked offline will inform their cancellation by email to trekking@yhaindia.org minimum 10 days prior to your reporting date.
Only cancellation done as per above method will be eligible for credit shell/refund. The below cancellation policy will however not be applicable if the request reaches short of 10 days prior to the reporting date and shall not be eligible for credit shell/refund.
Cancellation Policy:
The Participant, who cancels the programme by serving request minimum 10 days prior to his/her reporting date as per above terms and conditions of "Cancellation Method", is eligible to get the credit shell or refund as follows:
(a) Credit Shell:-
1) In case you are unable to join the programme due to any reason, you will get a 100% Credit Shell of the participation fees which will be valid till December 2025.
2) If the next programme opted by you is cheaper, you may use the balance amount in any of the Trek till Dec 2025.
3) If the next opted programme is costlier, the trekker has to pay the differential amount.
4) Program opted using the Credit Shell cannot be cancelled again.
5) You may transfer your seat to your family members and friends also. The seats thus transferred cannot be retransferred or cancelled.
6) The credit shell can only be used in booking of adventure programs organised by YHAI. The credit shell will not be used in taking memberships and hostel bookings.
OR
(b) Refund:-
Participants can opt for a 50% refund instead of 100% credit shell if they wish to. The conditions of “Cancellation Method” will be the same as mentioned above. The participant has to inform either offline or online minimum 10 days prior to his reporting date. If the request reaches short of 10 days prior to the reporting date the refund request shall not be considered.
Note: If any program will be cancelled due to Natural Calamity / Government Restriction / Cancellation of Permission or any other reasons, YHAI will be accountable only for program fees and not other expenses which participants have made for joining the program. In these circumstances the decision for participation fees will be considered by the YHAI and will be bound to all.
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