Leh-Ladakh Motorcycle Ride
A bike ride to Leh-Ladakh by any means is not an easy one since most parts of the road are at altitudes of 13,000 feet and above in the Himalayas. In addition, the number of miles one can cover in a day depends on the road and weather conditions and the few places one can stay enroute. This is where we step in with our experience so you can call your motorbike ride to Ladakh as the “Ride of My Life”. The spontaneous flow of our motorcycle tours are a judicious mix of adventure and stillness, while giving you in-depth knowledge of the historical importance of the landscape and culture you are passing through.
Overview
Experience
Everyone knows that Ladakh is surreally beautiful. When explored on a bike feeling the cold winds on your face and discovering the place at your own pace it is an altogether different experience. The road trips to Leh from Manali is a treat and so is manoeuvring through the mountainous roads throughout Ladakh is once in a lifetime experience. Something one just cannot experience if one is flying down to Ladakh, or traveling in a closed vehicle.
It is needless to say that Ladakh is the Mecca of motorcycling. Come June and bikers from all across the world assemble to experience it.
As fellow passionate bikers we have put together a few trips with all the necessary support to explore the surreal Ladakh on a bike.
We have two itineraries for you. The first one is biking in Leh-Ladakh region. The second one is a longer one biking from Manali to Leh-Ladakh. The number of days for both the itineraries could be customised based on request.
Itinerary
MOTORBIKING ITINERARIES
ITINERARY 1- LEH - LADAKH MOTORBIKING:
Exploring Leh-Ladakh on a motorcycle.
DAY 1 / LEH (3,524 M/11,562 FT)
Fly in to Leh. Rest and explore the Leh town, Leh palace. Catch the sunset at Shanti Stupa. Overnight stay in Leh.
DAY 2 / IN AND AROUND LEH: SHEY - THIKSEY - HEMIS
Spend the day exploring the Buddhist heritage of Ladakh. Ride to the ancient capital of Ladakh, Shey, while meeting local people on the way followed by a visit to the 500-year-old Thiksey Monastery to witness morning prayers of the monks - a timeless sight. Afterwards, visit the colourful Hemis Monastery, the largest in Ladakh . Return to Leh for the night. Stay overnight in Leh
DAY 3 / LEH - KHARDUNG LA (5,602 M/18,380 FT) - NUBRA VALLEY (3,050 M/10,000 FT): 160 KM/5-6 HRS
Early morning ride to Nubra Valley via Khardung La (one of the highest motorable roads in the world). The topography of Nubra Valley is starkly different to that of Leh. Enjoy the ride through the sand dunes of Hunder and pass the enormous & majestic Chamba of the Diskit Monastery on your way to Turtuk - one of the northernmost villages of India, renowned for its ethereal apricot blossoms, its cultural diversity & the historical impact of the village. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldorma or the valley of flowers. It is situated to the North of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. Time permitting visit Panamik, Kyagar, Sumur, Samesthaling gompa. Overnight at the camp / resort.
DAY 4 / NUBRA VALLEY TO PANGONG TSO (4,225 M/13,862 FT) VIA SHYOK (3,688 M/12,100 FT): 274 KM/7-8 HRS
An early start after breakfast for the famed Pangong Tso which, popularly featured in the Bollywood movie '3 Idiots'. The long ride through the beautiful picturesque locations & villages will be more rewarding than ever. The south-eastern route towards Pangong presents an assortment of sights worth beholding. With halts & hot lunch en route, the ride will be cherished by all. Reaching the high altitude saline lake well before last light will ensure the beauty of the lake is witnessed in its true shades of blue & green. Hot dinner & camping overnight at the lake. Facts: Pangong Tso, is one of the world's highest saline lakes, which also freezes over completely in the winter. Overnight stay in a luxury camp in Pangong Tso.
DAY 5 / PANGONG TSO TO LEH: 225 KM/6-7 HRS
After an early breakfast by the shores of the Lake", we start riding back to Leh. Rest of the day is free with options to explore the ancient Tibetan art of Thangka Painting at CIBS Institute, or take a rejuvenating Tibetan massage, try yoga or mediation class, or relax around town and maybe do some shopping for souvenirs. You can also visit the donkey sanctuary in Leh. Overnight stay in Leh.
DAY 6 / LEH - DEPARTURE
Early morning transfer to Leh airport to take the flight for onward destination.
ITINERARY 2- MANALI - LEH - LADAKH MOTORBIKING:
DAY 1 / MANALI
Reach Manali. After transfer from bus stand, directly to hotel. You will be shown the bikes today and you can do test rides. Simultaneously some maintenance and servicing will be carried by the crew before the bike tour starts. Rest you can go for a sightseeing tour by car. Visit the 16th century Hadimba Temple, the Hot springs at Vashisht and even speculate anout the life and times Old Manali - the hippy enclave. But the lure of the playing fields of the Solang Valley. Naggar 28 km from the Manali, a picturesque tiny village set on a hill, Naggar is the starting points for the treks over the Chandrakhani pass. Overnight stay at Manali.
DAY 2 / MANALI – SARCHU (200 KM)
Today we start our journey to Leh stopping at Sarchu for a night. Today we cross Rohtang Pass (3978 m), Keylong (3350 m), Baralacha Pass (4890m) with overnight stopover at Sarchu (4253 m), border of the states of Himachal Pradesh (Lahaul) and Jammu and Kashmir (Ladakh). On arrival in Sarchu we check in at our tented campsite for overnight stay.
DAY 3 / SARCHU - LEH (250 KM)
Leave for Leh by early morning, through Nakeela and Lachangla Pass 16,617 ft. Lunch at Pang. After Lunch drive to Leh passing through Skyangchu Thang (Biggest and Highest Plateau on Earth on Stretch of 42 Kms), Tanglang La Pass 17,585ft and Indus Valley. Upon arrival in leh you’ll met by our representative and check in at our Hotel.
DAY 4 / LEH
After an intense two day ride into Leh, it is advised to rest a bit. However, you could visit magnetic hills, Hall of fame, Shanti stupa, Thiksey Monastery, Alchi Choskor Monastery, Likir Monastery,Leh Royal Palace, and local Tibetan market evening will be at leisure. Overnight stay in Leh.
DAY 5 / LEH - KHARDUNG LA (5,602 M/18,380 FT) - NUBRA VALLEY (3,050 M/10,000 FT): 160 KM/5-6 HRS
Early morning ride to Nubra Valley via Khardung La (one of the highest motorable roads in the world). The topography of Nubra Valley is starkly different to that of Leh. Enjoy the ride through the sand dunes of Hunder and pass the enormous & majestic Chamba of the Diskit Monastery on your way to Turtuk - one of the northernmost villages of India, renowned for its ethereal apricot blossoms, its cultural diversity & the historical impact of the village. Nubra Valley is popularly known as Ldorma or the valley of flowers. It is situated to the North of Ladakh between the Karakoram and Ladakh ranges of the Himalayas. Time permitting visit Panamik, Kyagar, Sumur, Samesthaling gompa. Overnight at the camp / resort.
DAY 6 / NUBRA VALLEY TO PANGONG TSO (4,225 M/13,862 FT) VIA SHYOK (3,688 M/12,100 FT): 274 KM/7-8 HRS
An early start after breakfast for the famed Pangong Tso which, popularly featured in the Bollywood movie '3 Idiots'. The long ride through the beautiful picturesque locations & villages will be more rewarding than ever. The south-eastern route towards Pangong presents an assortment of sights worth beholding. With halts & hot lunch en route, the ride will be cherished by all. Reaching the high altitude saline lake well before last light will ensure the beauty of the lake is witnessed in its true shades of blue & green. Hot dinner & camping overnight at the lake. Facts: Pangong Tso, is one of the world's highest saline lakes, which also freezes over completely in the winter. Overnight stay in a luxury camp in Pangong Tso.
DAY 7 / PANGONG TSO TO LEH: 225 KM/6-7 HRS
After an early breakfast by the shores of the Lake", we start riding back to Leh. Rest of the day is free with options to explore the ancient Tibetan art of Thangka Painting at CIBS Institute, or take a rejuvenating Tibetan massage, try yoga or mediation class, or relax around town and maybe do some shopping for souvenirs. You can also visit the donkey sanctuary in Leh. Overnight stay in Leh.
DAY 8 / LEH - DEPARTURE
Early morning transfer to Leh airport to take the flight for onward destination.
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