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BEST OF LEH LADAKH
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6 Days Trip

6 Days

5 Nights

BEST OF LEH LADAKH RIDE 2024

Trip Start: LEH  |  End: LEH

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PRICE :- ₹25000/- OWN BIKE 

 

DURATION :- (6 DAYS - 5 NIGHTS )

 

DISTANCE :- 742 KM 

 

TERRAIN :- TARMAC,HILLS, SLUSH, GRAVEL, MUD , RIVER CROSSING River , PINE FOREST & TWISTIES

OVERVIEW

Overview

Destination Covered :

​ Leh  -  Khardung La - Nubra Valley - Turtuk-Nubra Valley-Pangong Lake - Leh

START IN THE FOOTHILLS OF MANALI AND TRAVEL BY MOTORCYCLE OVER THE HIMALAYAN PLATEAU, FINISHING WITH THE HIGHEST ROAD IN THE WORLD.

QUICK INFO: 

  • TRIP STARTING LOCATION: lEH 

  • TRIP END LOCATION: LEH 

  • BIKE USED: OWN BIKE/ROYAL ENFIELD BIKE  

  • TRIP DURATION: 6 DAYS AND 5 NIGHTS 

  • PLACES COVERED: LEH , KHARDUNGLA PASS, NUBRA, TURTUK VILLAGE , CHANGLA PASS, PANGONG TSO LAKE

  • ACCOMMODATION : LUXURY HOTEL TO GLAMPING TENTS (ALL CAMPS HAVE BEDS AND THICK HIMALAYAN BLANKETS)

  • DIFFICULTY : MODERATE RIDING, MOSTLY ON-ROAD

  • GUIDE : ENGLISH AND HINDI-SPEAKING GUIDES AND MECHANICS FOR HELP ALONG THE WAY

  • BACK UP : VAN/PICK UP CAR WITH SNACKS AND DRINKS, EXPERT MECHANICS,CARRIES EXTRA LUGGAGE

  • WHEN : TOURS RUN FROM MAY UNTIL OCTOBER

  • FUN : UNLIMITED

 

COVERING 2 MAJOR PASSES OUT OF SEVEN PASSES IN THE INDIAN HIMALAYAS

  • 5,604 m | Khardung La  Pass

  • 5,360 m | Chang La  Pass

 

ABOUT LADAKH LEGENDARY LADAKH BIKE RIDE - RIDE ON TOP OF THE WORLD

Come ride through the high altitude's of Leh Ladakh. Get mesmerized by the breathtaking beauty the moment you land in this incredible mountain town which has verdant valleys, vast plateaus, cold desert's it is bounded by towering mountains of Himalayas & boasts the highest motorable pass in the world & has remote monasteries built on hilltops .

 

JOURNEY  COVERING THE BEST OF LEH-LADAKH

The Adventurous souls consider it a heaven because of its high altitude walks in the spectacular mountain areas of the Himalayas. Himalayas is well known for its highest peaks and mountain passes. So, every rider have a dream to ride through those passes. This bike trip will let you fulfill your dream. You will reach up to the lofty elevations of 18,380-feet. The landscape of Ladakh has many secrets to discover. In the summer, the region is rich with bird life, while several types of mountain sheep, goats, kiang roam the land. Even you can spot snow leopard. This route to the Lakes, Passes and the Valley of Ladakh attracts riders from all parts of the world to enjoy this adventure, an exciting yet demanding motorcycle journey. This journey is extremely enjoyable with the “Royal Enfield” motorcycle and allows you to enjoy nature to the fullest. You should experience this awesome Ladakh motorcycle tour once in your life. In this Fixed Departure tour, you can enjoy motorcycling in the picturesque and hypnotic Himalayas with our expert guide. This is a fully guided motorcycle tour package which includes mostly everything without any hidden cost. Leh Ladakh bike trip is most popular tour among all the adventure motorcycle tours in India. This expedition is for those with a true adventurous spirit. Blind corners, steep climbs and drops, and plenty of narrow twists & turns will take you through the spectacular landscapes of Ladakh. May to September is the best season for this adventurous motorcycle trip.This wonderful Ladakh ride takes you high into the mountains and along the ancient path, known as the Silk Route. It wasn’t until 1974 that any outside visitors could even travel Ladakh. Ride Level is thrilling and varied from paved to dirt to gravel. It isn’t a route for the inexperienced bikers, but an experienced rider will also find it enough of a challenge without being over faced. Temperature of Ladakh can range from hot to quite cold. Though it falls under rain shadow zone and counted as cold desert but encounter some rain and snow as well. The weather of Ladakh is as unpredictable as the uncharted terrain. But this will only increase the adrenaline. This 6-day itinerary is designed to give you a glimpse of the best of Leh and Nubra Valley a day at Turtuk before heading to Pangong Tso, a beautiful high-altitude lake. Your journey begins in Leh, The First Day at Leh you will spend acclimatizing to the high altitude and exploring the local sights. You'll get a chance to visit famous monasteries like Hemis, Thiksey, and Shey,Leh palace,Local market. On day Two,Today you are in for a treat, head towards nubra valley and conquer the mighty khardong-La pass (18380 ft). Take some photo at the top, don’t stay for too long and start your Decend into the beautiful valley of Nubra. On day Three,We will ride to Turtuk sector, formerly a part of Baltistan and administered by Pakistan until 1971 before India liberated the region. The Turuk and adjoining villages are resided by Balti ethnic peoples, who are culturally different from Leh. We will explore the villages and ride back to Hunder by evening. On day Four,you'll leave Nubra Valley and make your way to Pangong Tso, a mesmerizing lake located at an altitude of 14,270 feet. Today is going to be great, because Shayok valley is a stunning landscape for any Leh bike trip not only the photographers but often times people would stop to look around and appreciate its barrenness and vastness. On day Five,Pack your bags and get ready to push for Chang-la pass(17800ft), this terrain is what bikers dreams of, keep up with the tour marshall for some off-roading experience.Reach Leh and Spend the remaining of your day at your leisure. overnight stay at Leh On day Six,Ladakh trip ends with lots of Photos and memories. On day three, you'll embark on an expedition to the Nubra Valley, one of the most picturesque places in Ladakh. The journey takes you through Khardung La, the highest motorable road in the world, before reaching the quaint village of Diskit. Here, you can explore the ancient Diskit Monastery, which dates back to the 14th century. • Day four is dedicated to exploring the best of Nubra Valley, which includes a visit to the Hunder Sand Dunes, where you can go on a camel ride and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding mountains. You can also visit the Yarab Tso Lake, which is known for its crystal clear waters. • On day five, you'll leave Nubra Valley and make your way to Pangong Tso, a mesmerizing lake located at an altitude of 14,270 feet. The journey takes you through the Chang La pass, one of the highest motorable passes in the world. Upon reaching Pangong Tso, you can spend the evening admiring the beauty of the lake and the surrounding landscape. • Finally, on day six, you'll bid adieu to the Himalayan wonderland and return to Leh, concluding your Leh Ladakh tour package. This itinerary is perfect for adventure enthusiasts who want to experience the best of Ladakh in a short period of time. So pack your bags, put on your hiking shoes, and get ready for an unforgettable journey in the Himalayas.

ABOUT LEH-LADAKH :

Ladakh rightly known as the ‘land of high passes’. ‘la’ means pass, and ‘dhak’ means many.  Come ride to leh & ladakh! To a world of complete solitude. Riding here its all about your soul connecting with awe-inspiring landscapes, picturesque green oasis, the snow-covered peaks, the streams flowing by, the deep valleys, scintillating monasteries and quaint hamlets. Here the hills welcome you with colours of brown, grey, purple with stripes of white, silver and speckles of green alongside the great indus river. The culture of leh laddakh is quite similar to the tibetan culture .In this region you will find many colourful gompas or monasteries. The architecture of leh laddakh also is influenced by the tibetan style. Hidden in the crest of these lofty mountains are some breathtakingly beautiful lakes famous beautiful lakes of Leh Ladakh are Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri and Tsokar Ride to the Pangong lake is going to last in your memories for ever, the first view of this sapphire blue lake will leave you spellbound. It is just magical. It is known to be the second-highest saltwater lake in the world and the highest one in india. It is perched at an altitude of 4350 m Pangong lake is approximately 134 km in length. The finest attractions of Ladakh is also the desserts of Nubra valley. Here you get to see the bactrian camels or the double-humped camels and they are only found specifically in this area. You can take a bumpy scenic ride through the cold dessert on these camel’s. One of the best locations to stargaze. In ladakh is hemis national park .It has the second-highest telescope in the world, it is also a protected area where you get the most snow leopards in the world . Have a pit stop at the lovely place called lamayuru called the moon land of leh ladakh, here it feels as if you have landed on the moon and it looks absolutely fantabulous. Bailey bridge is the world’s highest bridge and is located in ladakh. The bridge is built across suru river and dras and was built in 1982. It is a very important connection in the map of ladakh. List of mountain passes in ladakh are  1. Khardung la pass 2. Chang la pass 3. Baralacha la pass 4. Taglang la pass 5. Fotu la pass 6. Lachung la pass 7. Namika la pass 8. Zoji la pass.

Ride Highlights

RIDE HIGHLIGHTS

 Enjoy bike rides on the tricky roads of Leh Ladakh.​

Overnight stays at Good Hygenic hotel/Night camp stays at Nubra. 

Drive across Rohtang Pass & Chang la Pass

Visit Shey, Thiksey and famous monasteries.​

Explore Turuk and adjoining villages

Enjoy shopping in Leh Market.​

Itinerary Details

ITINERARY DETAILS

DAY 1 (LEH - Arrival & Acclamatization Day) :

Rest day, shopping and local sightseeing in Leh.
Altitude(Leh)- 3524m 
Highlights - Rest Day, Acclimatise to the altitudeshopping and local sightseeing in Leh.
Accommodation: Hotel just outside of town.
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Total distance 20 km | Altitude 11560ft Today you will rest and roam around in the city or market and visit souvenir shops. You can visit an ancient monastery, the Leh Palace, or just watch the world go by in the Leh market. There are lots of things to do here such as visiting the fort, palace or monastery (the Dalai Lama sometimes is in town and speaks here). Or just relax in one of our favourite restaurants overlooking the square and watch Himalayan life go by. Leh offers various tourist attraction, Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Trekking trails, Museum, Jama Masjid, Gurdwara Pathar Sahib just to name a few. The ancient capital of Ladakh, Leh rich in history and tradition will offer you a day of well-earned rest and relaxation. A community of various religions (Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism) co-existing in perfect harmony. It give a resemblance to Tibet. Many Tibetan refugees also live here who came here after incursion of China into Tibet. Now you are in the Ladakh and more adventure is waiting for you.

DAY 2 (LEH- KHARDUNG LA-NUBRA VALLEY) :

Travelling Distance - 162km
Altitude(Khardung La )- 5359m 
Altitude(Nubra Valley )- 3000m 
Altitude Gain- 1835m(Khardung la)
Altitude Loss-524m
Grade/Duration - Moderate/Approx. 5-6 Hours
Highlights -Khardung La, Diskit Monastery
Accommodation: Guest Houses 

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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Total distance 162 km | Difficulty – Moderate | Altitude – 10,000 ft Highlight of todays ride is to ride to the top of the world - the Khardungla Pass (5359m), the world's highest motorable pass.Steep turns, low oxygen & weather unpredictability rank the ride among the most challenging ride, located 40 kilometres from Leh. Following that, we'll travel to the Nubra Valley. The ride towards Nubra Valley is scenic and exhilarating through Khardung La, The highest motorable road on earth. Capture amazing pictures with your motorcycle & team after reaching Khardung La and then we hit the road quickly as it is not safe to spend much time on top of the pass due to the high altitude and thin air. We stop for lunch after riding down from the pass and then continue our journey.We will make a stop at Diskit Monastery for prayers. Our arrival in the valley will be welcomed by the white sand dunes and the sightings of the double-hump Bactrian camels grazing. Overnight stay at guest house.

DAY 3 (NUBRA VALLEY - TURTUK & BACK ) :

Travelling Distance - 150km
Altitude(Turtuk village )- 3001m 
Altitude(Nubra Valley )- 3000m 
Altitude Gain/Loss- None
Grade/Duration - Moderate/Approx. 4-5 Hours
Highlights -Turtuk village
Accommodation: Guest Houses 

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

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Total Distance 150 km | Difficulty - Moderate | Altitude - 10,000ft After breakfast in the morning at the camp/Guesthouse, we will ride to Turtuk sector, Turtuk, an unknown little hamlet, flanked by Nubra on one side and Baltistan on the other, lies along the shores of Shyok River. The Turuk and adjoining villages are resided by Balti ethnic peoples, who are culturally different from Leh. We will explore the villages and ride back to Hunder by evening. Overnight stay in Nubra.

DAY 4(NUBRA VALLEY-SHYOK-PANGONG LAKE) :

Travelling Distance - 280km
Altitude(Pangong Lake)- 4225m 
Altitude Gain- 1225m
Grade/Duration - Difficult/Approx. 8 Hours
Highlights – Sand dunes & 2 Humped Camel Ride
Accommodation:High land camps/similar
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

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Today we ride towards the most photographed & beautiful Lake in Ladakh, Pangong Lake.It is a day of riding through slushy muddy & water crossings. Few water crossings en route are so huge and challenging, nothing like you have seen before. Later, face hilly curves along the Shyok river. Most of our ride is going to be along the beautiful Shyok River and through the villages like Agham, Shyok, Durbuk, and Tangste. After crossing Durbuk, the last stretch of the ride is going to be along the lake. Upon reaching Pangong, we will check in to our cottages where we will have dinner followed by an overnight stay. Overnight camp stays near the Pangong lake at Tangste or Spangmik..

DAY 5 (PANGONG LAKE -CHANG LA- LEH) :

Travelling Distance - 150km
Altitude(LEH)- 3524m 
Altitude Loss- 701m
Grade/Duration -  Moderate/Approx. 5 Hours
Highlights – Chang La, Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery. 
Accommodation: Hotel just outside of town.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

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Today is the grand finale of your Indian motorcycle trip, Depart for Pangong Lake after breakfast. We will start on the narrow road along the Pangong lake coast. You will encounter numerous water streams on the road The journey today will take us over the second-highest pass in the world, Chang La (17,590 ft). The pass is considered one of the hardest in the world.Traversing through Chang La (17,586 ft), which is one of the highest passes in the world.After crossing Chang La, we halt for Lunch. Just before reaching Leh, we are going to pass through the Thiksey monastery and the popular Druk White Lotus School. There will be a quick halt to explore the monastery . The journey continues on the Manali-Leh highway after descending from the pass to Shakti. After riding for approximately an hour, we will arrive in Leh for the second time during the expedition. Stay Overnight in a hotel. And you have done this. Head back to Leh for a free evening and Spend The Night Over at a luxury hotel.

DAY 6 (LEH - Rest Day) :

Travelling Distance - 0km
Altitude- 3524m 
Altitude Loss - 701m
Highlights –  Bid adieu to Leh
Accommodation: Not included.
Included Meals: Breakfast at the hotel.

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After Breakfast, pack your backpacks and complete the checkout formalities. With lots of amazing memories, you can depart from Leh Airport for further destinations & Bid adieu to Leh.

Ride Inclusions & Exclusions

RIDE INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

SECTION A: PACKAGE WITHOUT MOTORCYCLE

  1. Accommodation in hotels / camps / guest houses on double/triple sharing from start to end of your ride itinerary.

  2. Meals - breakfast and dinner starting from start to end of your ride itinerary.

  3. Services of the experienced trip leader and motorbike mechanic

  4. Services of the backup vehicle for a group of more than 5 motorcyclist / 2 suv cars /5 mtb riders

  5. First aid kit and oxygen cylinder at dispersal with the ride leader

  6. Assured inner line permits and ladakh union fee.

  7. A backup vehicle (suv/traveler/bolero camper) to carry your luggage and spare parts from day-1

  8. Facility to carry luggage in a vehicle restricted to 1 rucksack / duffle bag of 50-70 liters per motorbike. 

  9. Oxygen cylinder and basic first aid during the tour

  10. Evening bonfire (at places allowed & that are safe)

  11. Driver expenses/ toll tax/ fuel/ parking charges

 

SECTION B: PACKAGE WITH MOTORCYCLE

  1. Everything that is included in Section - A

  2. Royal Enfield -350cc / 500cc / Himalayan motorcycle

  3. Motorcycle fuel for the complete trip as per the itinerary/ extra fuel for back up

  4. Standard helmet for both rider and pillion

  5. Riding gears for rider (knee pads and elbow guards are included in the package for the whole trip)

 

RIDE EXCLUSIONS:

  1. Gst 5%

  2. Adventure travel insurance

  3. Any airfare / rail fare other than what is mentioned in “inclusions.”

  4. Airport, railway station or bus stop pick up or drop.

  5. Personal expenses like telephone, laundry, tips and table drinks, etc.

  6. The cost of any spare part will be used due to the accidental damage incurred when the motorcycle /suv/mtb is in the rider’s possession.

  7. The cost incurred to transfer or tow the motorcycle /suv/ mtb in case it is dropped on the way.

  8. Motorcycle /suv/ mtb servicing or maintenance cost.

  9. Any extra lunch and other meals not mentioned in package inclusions

  10. Security deposit per motorcycle of rs. 10,000/-. As per the deposit policy (this is totally refundable at the end of the trip if there are no damage or spare parts used.)

  11. Security deposit per suv of rs. 25,000/-. As per the deposit policy (this is totally refundable at the end of the trip if there are no damage or spare parts used.)

  12. Security deposit for mtb of rs. 5,000/-. As per the deposit policy (this is totally refundable at the end of the trip if there are no damage or spare parts used.)

  13. Parking and monument entry fees during sightseeing.

  14. Any cost incurred due to extension, change of itinerary due to natural calamities, road, blocks, vehicle breakdown, union issues and factors beyond our control

  15. Additional accommodation/food cost incurred due to any delay

  16. The cost for the single sharing accommodation will inccur additional costs which needs to be confirmed prior the ride.

  17. Finally, anything that is not mentioned in the inclusion section

 
Ride Essentials

RIDE ESSENTIALS

 

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