RIDE ON TOP OF THE WORLD
9Days-8Nights
9 Days Trip
9 Days
8 Nights
LADAKH BIKE TRIP 2024
Trip Start: Manali | End: Leh
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10% OFF FOR BOOKINGS 60 DAYS IN ADVANCE
5% OFF FOR BOOKINGS 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE
PRICE :- ₹35000/- OWN BIKE
DURATION :- (9 DAYS - 8 NIGHTS )
DISTANCE :- 1072 KM
TERRAIN :- TARMAC,HILLS, SLUSH, GRAVEL, MUD , RIVER CROSSING River , PINE FOREST & TWISTIES
OVERVIEW
Destination Covered :
Manali - Jispa - Sarchu - Leh - Khardung La - 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:
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TRIP STARTING LOCATION: MANALI
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TRIP END LOCATION: LEH
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BIKE USED: OWN BIKE/ROYAL ENFIELD BIKE
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TRIP DURATION: 9 DAYS AND 8 NIGHTS
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PLACES COVERED: LEH, LAMAYURU, KHARDUNGLA, NUBRA, CHANGLA PASS, PANGONG
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ACCOMMODATION : LUXURY HOTEL TO GLAMPING TENTS (ALL CAMPS HAVE BEDS AND THICK HIMALAYAN BLANKETS)
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DIFFICULTY : EASY RIDING, MOSTLY ON-ROAD
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GUIDE : ENGLISH AND HINDI-SPEAKING GUIDES AND MECHANICS FOR HELP ALONG THE WAY
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BACK UP : VAN/PICK UP CAR WITH SNACKS AND DRINKS, EXPERT MECHANICS,CARRIES EXTRA LUGGAGE
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WHEN : TOURS RUN FROM MAY UNTIL OCTOBER
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FUN : UNLIMITED
COVERING 4 MAJOR PASSES OUT OF SEVEN PASSES IN THE INDIAN HIMALAYAS
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5,604 m | Khardung La – The Highest motorable pass in the world
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5,390 m | Tanglang La – The 2ND -highest pass in the world
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5,360 m | Chang La – The 3RD -highest pass in the world
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5,300 m | Wari La – The highest pass in Nubra Valley and 4th highest in the world
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 FROM MANALI TO LEH - HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN-, TO 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. Our motorcycle expedition From Manali to Leh is neither too slow nor too fast. So it is an ideal Ladakh Motorcycle Tour for every kind of adventure rider. This challenging bike trip offers you to ride through the Manali – Leh highway which is famous for its scenic landscapes and thrilling passes. This route offers stunning landscape from green valley to the snow capped mountains. Exploring beautiful and adventurous Himalayas on a Vintage Royal Enfield motorbike or on the Royal Enfield Himalayan would be one of the unforgettable experience of your life. So get ready for this wondrous journey to astounding Leh-Ladakh.
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
Enjoy bike rides on the tricky roads of Leh Ladakh.
Relish delicious Ladakhi cuisines.
Drive across Baralacha Pass, Rohtang Pass, Chang la and Tanglang La.
Visit Shey, Thiksey and famous monasteries.
Explore Jispa, Sarchu and Pang villages.
Enjoy shopping in Leh Market.
ITINERARY DETAILS
DAY 1 (MANALI STAY) :
Travelling Distance - 0km
Altitude(Manali)- 2050m
Highlights - Orientation, Manali Exploration
Accommodation- Good Hotel.
Included Meals- Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Manali - After breakfast, you will get your first chance to ride your choice of motorcycle, Start your Indian motorcycle tour by exploring Manali and its surroundings with a local guide. You can also visit Naggar Castle, Roerich Art Gallery, Hindu Temples and the hot springs in Vashisht.
DAY 2 (MANALI - JISPA) :
Travelling Distance - 140km
Altitude(Jispa)- 3080m
Altitude Gain - 1030m
Grade/Duration - Moderate/Approx. 8 Hours
Highlights - Atal Tunnel, Keylong.
Accommodation: Large tents with attached WC and proper camp beds.
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Wake up early this morning and begin your adventure. Start your ride to Rohtang Pass (3978 meters). The beautiful mountain pass is the gateway to your bike tour. The pass provides mesmerizing views of the Himalayas and also serves as the divider between the humid Kullu valley and the high altitude Lahaul and Spiti valleys. It will be an amazing and thrilling experience to cross your first mountain pass of the journey on Manali Leh highway. The road is almost smooth except for a few water crossings. This first leg of your journey is your first challenge as the roads are really bad and the weather conditions are also uncertain. This place is famed for its inhospitable snow storms and blizzards. Overcome your first test, after which you will pass through the Lahaul Valley. Lahaul introduces you to the mountains capped with snow all around. Proceed to Jispa, which is your halt for the day. Jispa is at 10,000 ft (3,300 m approx). Enjoy a delicious dinner of the mountains. Steamed momos and thukpa are famous traditional Himalayan items for dinner. Fill your stomachs and be off to your well-deserved rest. Overnight stay in Jispa. Take your time to acclimatize here. This is the last habitat place and now on barren land will start. The real adventure is just about to begin from here. So get relaxed and be ready for tomorrow’s challenging ride.
DAY 3 (JISPA - SARCHU) :
Travelling Distance - 90km
Altitude(Sarchu)- 4201m
Altitude Gain - 1121m
Grade/Duration - Difficult/Approx. 6 Hours
Highlights - Deepak Tal, Baralacha La, Riding along Tsarap River
Accommodation: Large tents with attached WC and proper camp beds.
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Today, you will leave to ride to the higher regions, following zigzag uphill roads in the shadow of hanging glaciers, to the scenic Baralacha La (4800 m / 15,748 ft.). It is one of the most dangerous mountain passes in the world. You may feel low oxygen on this pass and it will test how properly you are acclimatized. It is the second mountain pass on Leh Manali highway. As you leave Jispa behind, enter the Greater Himalayan landscape. This highway route takes you into the heart of the mountains. The road from Jispa to Sarchu is a colossal collection of bends, curves, hairpins, water crossings and beautiful scenery. Keep driving towards Sarchu which is the border-line between Kashmir and Himachal. From there, get to the Sarchu camp. Relax for the rest of the day and keep a high intake on fluids to keep away AMS (acute mountain sickness). Overnight stay in Sarchu campsite.
DAY 4 (SARCHU - LEH) :
Travelling Distance - 250km
Altitude(leh)- 3524m
Altitude Loss- 677m
Grade/Duration - Difficult/Approx. 8 Hours
Highlights - Gata Loops, Twin Passes
Accommodation: Hotel just outside of town.
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
The spectacular day starts with a lot of challenges. Today you will have to ride your motorbike through flatlands and get into the mountain horizon. Blasting across the More Plains, and dipping down through hairpins into Leh, are also just a handful of the highlights of moto touring today. Leaving the vast Sarchu plateau, we head up a twisty road until you reach Namik La (4950 m / 16,240 ft.), where you can experience the spectacular views of rugged rocks and their unique geological formation. Then you go over Lachu Lang La (5090 m / 16,699 ft.). before riding through the rocky gorges to Pang. We ride the infamous Gata Loops, a series of never-ending hairpin bends and cross three high passes, including the second-highest in the world Tanglang La. Some riders could feel discomfort, but generally it should go smoothly. The journey will provide all the magnificent views of the Himalayas along with possible views of the fauna that finds these habitats to their liking. After crossing this pass, you will ride through well-maintained roads all the way to Leh. Overnight stay at the hotel in Leh.
DAY 5 (LEH - Rest Day) :
Rest day, shopping and local sightseeing in Leh.
Altitude(Leh)- 3524m
Highlights - Rest Day, shopping and local sightseeing in Leh.
Accommodation: Hotel just outside of town.
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
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 6 (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, lunch, dinner.
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 7 (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, lunch, dinner.
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 8 (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, lunch, dinner.
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 9 (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.
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
SECTION A: PACKAGE WITHOUT MOTORCYCLE
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Accommodation in hotels / camps / guest houses on double/triple sharing from start to end of your ride itinerary.
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Meals - breakfast and dinner starting from start to end of your ride itinerary.
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Services of the experienced trip leader and motorbike mechanic
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Services of the backup vehicle for a group of more than 5 motorcyclist / 2 suv cars /5 mtb riders
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First aid kit and oxygen cylinder at dispersal with the ride leader
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Assured inner line permits and ladakh union fee.
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A backup vehicle (suv/traveler/bolero camper) to carry your luggage and spare parts from day-1
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Facility to carry luggage in a vehicle restricted to 1 rucksack / duffle bag of 50-70 liters per motorbike.
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Oxygen cylinder and basic first aid during the tour
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Evening bonfire (at places allowed & that are safe)
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Driver expenses/ toll tax/ fuel/ parking charges
SECTION B: PACKAGE WITH MOTORCYCLE
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Everything that is included in Section - A
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Royal Enfield -350cc / 500cc / Himalayan motorcycle
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Motorcycle fuel for the complete trip as per the itinerary/ extra fuel for back up
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Standard helmet for both rider and pillion
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Riding gears for rider (knee pads and elbow guards are included in the package for the whole trip)
RIDE EXCLUSIONS:
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Gst 5%
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Adventure travel insurance
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Any airfare / rail fare other than what is mentioned in “inclusions.”
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Airport, railway station or bus stop pick up or drop.
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Personal expenses like telephone, laundry, tips and table drinks, etc.
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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.
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The cost incurred to transfer or tow the motorcycle /suv/ mtb in case it is dropped on the way.
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Motorcycle /suv/ mtb servicing or maintenance cost.
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Any extra lunch and other meals not mentioned in package inclusions
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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Parking and monument entry fees during sightseeing.
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Any cost incurred due to extension, change of itinerary due to natural calamities, road, blocks, vehicle breakdown, union issues and factors beyond our control
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Additional accommodation/food cost incurred due to any delay
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The cost for the single sharing accommodation will inccur additional costs which needs to be confirmed prior the ride.
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Finally, anything that is not mentioned in the inclusion section
