Called as the Land of High Passes, Ladakh is located in the familiar surroundings of Tibetan culture. This heavenly place is situated at an altitude of 3,000 m. in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Ladakh nudges close to one of the most oldest and famous civilization area of Indus Valley. You will also be at a touching distance of Himalayan and Kunlun mountain ranges.
In recent times, Ladakh has seen a lot of tourists explore the land. Although the region is on the verge of becoming a tourist zone, it is still far away from being commercially equipped. You will be strolling through traditional mud-built home and barley fields. Ladakhis, or people of Ladakh, are known to be self-sufficient. So while you are there, you will be roofing under conventional houses and eating vegetables, barleys, and homemade dairy products for dinners.
Motorbike riders’ objective in touring this place is to cross highest passes of this region; Khardung La and Taglang La – both of which are one of world’s highest passes. You could get affected by altitude sickness, be mindful, and also, the road to these highlands is long as well as snowy, so you ought to be very careful as well. Best time to tour Ladakh is in the months of June, July, and August.
Brief Tour Info:
- Total Kilometers (km) you need to cover- 1620.
- Total ride hours in a day- 4 to 8.
- Difficulty Level- Intermediate.
Since you are there:
- Pack your tents and camping gears; you do not want to miss the majestic view of the Pangong Tso Lake. The night view will take you to a different dimension!
- Visit the Nubra Valley at Diskit and Thikse Monastries- witness the largest Maitreya (future Buddha) statues in all of Ladakh with the height of 33- metres!
Day 01:
Arrival in Delhi – Manali (Via Bus) | Destination (Delhi) | Altitude (216 m)
Day 02:
Manali | Destination (Manali) | Altitude (2050 m)
Day 03:
Manali – Jispa | Destination (Jispa) | Altitude (3200 m)
Day 04:
Jispa – Sarchu | Destination (Sarchu) | Altitude (4290 m)
Day 05:
Sarchu-Leh | Destination (Leh) | Altitude (3500 m)
Day 06:
Leh | Destination (Leh) | Altitude (3500 m)
Day 07:
Leh - Kardungla pass – Nubra Valley | Destination (Nubra Valley) | Altitude (3048 m)
Day 08:
Nubra valley – Pangong Lake | Destination (Pangong Lake) | Altitude (4250 m)
Day 09:
Pangong Lake- Leh | Destination (Leh) | Altitude (3500 m)
Day 10:
Leh ( Departure via flight to your destination) | Destination (Leh) | Altitude (3500 m)
Day 01: DELHI – MANALI (560 Km / 12 Hrs)
Our Voyage will start from Delhi the capital of India; our team will pick you up from the airport and board bus for the journey to the Backpacker’s town Manali. As it will be almost 12 hours journey from Delhi to Manali (560 km) it will start giving you the hilly experiences and also the exciting feel that how awesome your trip is going to be. Manali is situated at an altitude of more than 2000 meter from where you have the views of wooden forests, orchards, river, endless Himalayan mountain ranges and more.
Day 02: ARRIVE MANALI – LOCAL CITY TOUR
Arriving Manali in the morning, check into the hotel and take some rest. After that, you will be introduced to your companions i.e. your bikes. Our team will provide you every detailed introduction and all tiny information about the routes, maps, destinations, rules & regulations and also, guide you for improving riding skills for high altitude Himalayan roads. You will enjoy delicious local food of Manali and night stay at the hotel.
Day 03: MANALI – ROHTANG PASS – JISPA (140 Km/ 8 Hrs)
Having some healthy breakfast, we will start riding toward Jispa crossing Rohtang Pass (13000 ft above sea level). Rohtang Pass is the nature’s most bewitching and venturous pass of the Himalayas which connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh. So along with our way, you will enjoy the scenic beauty of these Valleys and Chandra & Bhaga Rivers. Arriving at Jispa will be all for the first day of our trip from Manali. Stay will be overnight at Jispa in camps directly under the sky and magnificent stars.
Day 04: JISPA – SARCHU (100 Km/ 5 Hrs)
At morning after breakfast, we start riding toward Sarchu crossing Baralacha La (16500 ft) the third highest motorable pass in the world. On the way passing by two marvellous lakes Deepak Taal & Suraj Taal. Deepak Tal is a small manmade lake near Patseo having its own charm whereas Suraj Taal Lake (third highest lake in India and 21st highest lake in the world) is the origin of Bhaga River, a tributary of the Chenab River. The Chandra River originates from moon shaped lake; Chandra Lake. The feeling of passing through this particular pass has a feeling of its own kind and you also will experience that by yourself. Sarchu, is where you really start to see those unique looking soil formations on the mountains and special colours of Ladakh will become more prominent just around Sarchu and onwards. Arriving at Sarchu, the overnight stay will be in camp.
Day 05: SARCHU – LEH (253 Km/ 10 Hrs)
Finally, we start riding from Sarchu towards Dream place Leh crossing 22 Gata loops (Gata Loops just before climbing Naked La – a series of 22 hairpin bends) and 45 km Pang ground. Taglang Pass is nestled at an altitude of 17480 ft above the sea level, in the Zanskar range, which is the second highest mountain pass in Ladakh. On arrival, check-in at the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 06: LEH (REST DAY)
Today is the day when we can take the rest or roam in the beautiful Leh City. We can visit Local Market, Tibetan Market, Monasteries, Gompas, Shanti Stupa, Hall Of Fame, Leh Palace and delicious local food. Overnight at Leh.
Day 07: LEH – KHARDUNGLA PASS – NUBRA VALLEY (150 Km / 6 Hrs)
Time to turn on the adventure mode at Khardungla ( the world’s topmost motorable pass according to BRO (Border Road Organization), with almost ‘Heart in mouth’ condition! The ‘Khardungla’ is located on the Ladakh range which is 40 km from Leh and It is positioned at an altitude of 18,382ft. Khardungla is a very significant Historical place of major caravan route from Leh to Kashgar. Bikers from all over the world visit this mountain pass on their motorcycles and do mountain biking which is a refreshing and remarkable experience for a lifetime. Further, we will ride towards Nubra Valley, arriving at Nubra overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 08: NUBRA VALLEY – PANGONG LAKE (160 Km / 6 Hrs)
Early morning after breakfast, we will explore the beauty of Nubra valley which is also known as the ‘Orchard of the Desert’. The entire Nubra valley is a tourist destination in itself there’s nothing that isn’t worth visiting. Diskit the capital of Nubra is about 150 km north of Leh town, the capital of Ladakh district, India. The beauty of this cold desert is an experience to cherish for the lifetime. Then, we will ride to Pangong for an overnight stay at the Camp.
Day 09: PANGONG TSO LAKE – LEH (320 Km /10 Hrs)
We are here at Pangong Tso Lake, climax scene of phunsuk wangdu! (Three Idiots Movie). Pangong-Tso (Pangong Lake) is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas and one of the largest brackish lakes in Asia; Situated at a height of 14000 feet, the lake is 130 km long, 45 km of which lies in India while the remaining stay in China. It is Shaded from an ink blue to turquoise to an aquamarine to a purple to other brilliant colours, you have to see it to believe it. The Lake is 5 km wide at its broadest point and during winter the lake freezes completely despite being saline water. After seeing the whole view you will be like” Jahanpanah! Tussi great ho!”. In the evening return back to Leh and the overnight stay will be at a hotel
Day 10: LEH
Today we bit farewell to everyone. Drop off to Leh airport for the departure.
Advisory
- Always carry your driver’s license
- Always wear helmets while riding
- Do not park your bikes anywhere on the roads without consultation
- Check your bikes every day before you ride
- Give room to passers
- Make sure you wear a knee pads and elbow pads
- Accommodation
- Bikes (500cc Royal Enfield)
- Breakfast and Dinner(buffet)
- Mechanic
- Backup jeep for the trip
- First aid box and oxygen tank
- Inner line permits
- Road captain for the entire tour
- Motorbike fuel for the complete trip as per the itinerary
- Flights
- Personal expenses like Telephone, Laundry, Tips, Table alcoholic drinks.
- Any lunch or meals not mentioned in the package.
- Any types of insurance- Medical, Accidental, theft.
- Security Deposit of $100 which is refundable after the trip ends.
- Any costs incurred due to trip extension and/or change of itinerary due to natural calamities.
