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Enjoy A 15-day Adventurous Bike Trip To Leh Highlights
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Bike, Glacier

  • Duration

    15 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

Description

Ride along the beautiful Indus River, see famous monasteries, such as the Karsha Monastery and explore Zanskar and Ladakh lakes on this thrilling 15-day motorcycle expedition through several beautiful valleys. Ascend to Khardung La Pass- the highest motorable road in the world, enjoy the hot springs of Panamik and ride camels on the dunes of Hunder. Finally, reach the plateau of Skyangchu Thang.

Highlights
  • Motorbike to the Himalayan belt of Ladakh
  • Admire the beauty of the Zanskar Valley
  • Ascend the Khardung La Pass- the highest motorable road
  • Pay your respects at the famous Sanchi Stupa
  • Reach Skyangchu Thang (the most extensive and highest plateau)
  • Day 1: Leh Hotel Stay expand_more
    • Arrive in Leh and stay in a hotel and acclimatize.

  • Day 2: Leh - Kargil expand_more
    • Enjoy the beautiful green valley and drive along the Indus river across the moon landscape, Lamayuru (Oldest Monastery in Ladakh) and Giant Maitreya at Mulbekh.

    • Descend into Baltistan Valley to the Garrison City of Kargil- The Gateway to Zanskar Valley.

    A hotel at the top of town (2,600 m) will be your home for the night.

    Distance Covered: 200 km.

  • Day 3: Kargil - Rangdum expand_more
    • Drive to Rangdum through the beautiful, wild Suru Valley. Leave paved roads behind today, continue on a dusty track at average speeds of around 20 - 40 km per hour, ascending to the herdsman’s village of Parkachik and reaching Rangdum.

    Distance Covered: 130 km.

  • Day 4: Rangdum - Padum expand_more
    • Start from Rangdum in the morning and ascend the adventurous track further until you reach Pansi La pass (4,401 m).

    • Visit the tiny Rangdum Mountain Monastery before descending along a massive glacier at the entrance to Zanskar Valley and reaching Padum Valley.

    Distance Covered: 90 km.

  • Day 5: Explore Zanskar Valley (Padum) expand_more
    • Visit the area surrounding the Padum, the only small town in Zanskar. Around 1,000 people live here in the summer.

    • In the afternoon, visit the Karsha Monastery- a medieval oasis of peace and an important centre of the Buddhist faith.

    Spend the night in the best guest house in Zanskar at an altitude of approximately 3,500 m.

  • Day 6: Padum - Parkachik expand_more
    • Cross Pansi La Pass (4,401 m) and spend another night on a meadow near Parkachik Glacier.

    Distance Covered: 170 km.

  • Day 7: Parkachik - Lamayuru expand_more
    • Descending through Suru Valley to Kargil, you will come across your first filling station in 550 km.

    • Crossing the Fotu La pass, reach the Lamayuru Monastery and set up your tent there at an altitude of around 3,800 meters.

    Distance Covered: 190 km.

  • Day 8: Lamayuru - Leh expand_more
    • Witness the morning meditation in the monastery, which is an unforgettable experience.

    • Go to a steep descent to the Indus Valley. Your next track starts at the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers. The 40 km long wild road from  Zanskar River to Chilling, a coppersmiths village, is one of the most breathtaking motorcycle routes anywhere in the Himalayas.

    • In the late afternoon, reach Leh.

    • End of your motorcycle tour.

    Distance Covered: 140 km.

  • Day 9: Leh expand_more
    • Relax and explore Leh.

  • Day 10: Leh - Khardung La Pass - Nubra Valley expand_more
    • Walk 50 km on the road and 2,000 meters ascent to Khardung La Pass- the highest motorable road in the world.

    • After a brief stop in the thin mountain, descend quickly into the arid Nubra Valley, which until recently was a restricted military zone due to the nearby Pakistani and Chinese borders, is now a new high point of Ladakh tours with breathtaking views, remote oasis villages and rugged river landscapes.

  • Day 11: Explore Nubra Valley expand_more
    • Enjoy a half-day ride through the broad valley to the hot springs of Panamik, followed by afternoon riding on camels through the dunes of Hunder.

    Have dinner in the peaceful garden of the guest house.

  • Day 12: Hunder - Leh expand_more
    • Visit Khardung La pass (18,380 feet).

    • Return to the headquarters in Leh. The afternoon is free to relax and shop.

    • Visit the Shanti Stupa at sunset.

    Have dinner at the best Tibetan place.

    Distance Covered: 160 km.

  • Day 13: Leh - Tso Moriri Lake expand_more
    • Post breakfast, ride along with Indus rider till Mahe Bridge then Tso Moriri Lake. The lake is located at 14,000 feet near the small village of Korzok.

    • On the way, cross Polokangla, and Namchick La pass before you reach Korzok Village. Upon arrival, check-in at the camp.

    Distance Covered: 210 km.

  • Day 14: Tso Moriri - Tso Kar Lake - Leh expand_more
    • Post breakfast, check out and drive to Tso Kar Lake.

    • Cross the biggest and the highest plateau on earth on a stretch of 42 km.

    • Reach Skyangchu Thang (the most extensive and highest plateau on earth on a stretch of 42 km), Tanglang La pass (17,585 feet) and Indus Valley.

    • Upon arrival in Leh, check-in at a hotel.

    Distance Covered: 200 km.

  • Day 15: Leh expand_more
    • Depart back home from Leh.

What's Included
  • Experienced guide 

  • Royal Enfield 500 cc /Himalayan 410 cc bike / SUV or MUV for trip rental

  • Backup jeep 

  • Experienced mechanic with spare parts

  • Experienced doctor medical backup with oxygen (O2) and AMS pack

  • Guidance to best places for Meals at Pay N Eat (if any)

  • Pick up and drop off from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) (in a group)

  • 14 nights’ accommodation

  • Meals for 14 days

  • Border entry fee with all inner line permits to restricted/protected areas

  • BWR stickers for your jeep, motorcycle and helmet 

  • Trip photos

  • Checklist and map

What's Excluded
  • Domestic air flight ticket (manageable to book)

  • Any damage/fine

  • Stay for extra days (manageable to book)

  • Extra food like starters/lunch /dinner (if any outside the venue)

  • Any personal expenses or optional tours

  • Extra meals, starters (alcoholic, mineral, soft drinks, aerated, Pay N Eat)

  • Extra guide fee, camera and video fee, tips, insurance, laundry and phone

Know before you go

This tour will take you from Srinagar to Leh. Along the way, visit Kargil, Rangdum, Padum, Parkachik, Lamayuru, Nubra Valley, Tsunder, and Tso Moriri Lake. This tour will also take you to some amazing passes and lakes.

Passes:

  • 5,615 m Khardung La - Pass - the highest pass on earth

  • 5,390 m Tanglang La - Pass - the second-highest

  • 5,360 m Chang La - Pass - the third-highest

  • 5,300 m Wari La - Pass

  • 5,000 m Polokangla - Pass

  • 4,900 m Namshingla - Pass

  • 4,400 m Pansi La - Pass

  • 4,120 m Fotu La - Pass

  • 3,542 m Zoji La - Pass

  • 3,400 m Namik La - Pass

Lakes:

  • Tso Moriri Lake (4,595 m)

  • Tso Kar Lake (4,620 m)

  • Thatsangkaru Lake (4,500 m)

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Vegetarian.

  • Other dietary requirements on request.

Things to do-

  • ATV drive. (on choice)

  • Authentic food exploration.

  • Boating. (on choice)

  • Camel safari. (on choice)

  • Cycle tour. (on choice)

  • Hiking.

  • Meditation and yoga.

  • Oldest Budest Monastery visit.

  • Photography.

  • Rafting. (on choice)

  • Please book your flight to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) or Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL). Transfer from and to the airport is included.

Meeting Point

From the airport

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
1 To 4 USD 2650 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 2650 / person