Leh Trip by Bike
(Leh to Leh)
5 Nights/6 Days
Leh Ladakh bike trip is one the most adventurous journey in the Himalayas, Ladakh lies in the northern part of India at the height of 3500Mtrs above sea level. Ladakh valley is cut off by road from November till May of every year due to harsh winters, the road to Leh is open only for 5-6 months. Hidden behind this harsh and forbidding façade are an ancient civilization and captivating people. The best time to visit Ladakh is from June till September, it’s a summer season in Ladakh. This tour is suitable for those who struggle to get long holidays from work and still need to explore Leh Ladakh on Motorbike; one can explore major attractions in Leh on this 6 days Motorbike trip to Leh. In Ladakh, you never know what surprise nature has in store for you. Pangong Lake, situated at a height of almost 4,350m, is the world’s highest saltwater lake. Pangong Lake, one of the most famous lakes in Leh Ladakh, derives its name from the Tibetan word, “Pangong Tso”, which means “high grassland lake”. The major attraction of Nubra is the highest motorable road Khardungla pass (18,380ft.) majestic peaks and glaciers enchanting valleys and villages, apart from Pangong Lake and Nubra valley you will also be exploring Alchi & Likir Monastery during this Leh to Leh bike trip.
Location Info.
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Most rugged terrains on the Himalayas.
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World’s highest motorable road.
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The oldest monastery in the Himalayas.
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And never-ending Snow-capped mountains.
Recommended season to visit -
June to September.
Skill Level
Moderate to
Experienced
Road Conditions
60% Off-Road
40% Asphalt
Authentic Indian &
Indo-Tibetian
Cuisine
Type of Food
High altitude mountain roads,
water crossings,
high mountain passes
Terrain Info.
Glimpse of destination
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 -
Arrival at Leh
Upon arrival at Leh airport (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) you will be provided the hotel address well in advance, you need to reach the hotel on your own. Since Leh is located at the height of 3500Mtrs ASL, it is very important for each one of you to have enough rest to get acclimatized for the upcoming days. No motorcycles will be provided today since you need enough time to get acclimatise.
Day 2 -
Leh to Pangong Tso Lake
Kilometers - 160
Soon after the breakfast, we will start our ride towards Pangong Tso Lake, before that we will cross multiple check post where we need to submit our restricted area permits and inner line permits. Before reaching Pangong Tso we need to cross Changla Pass, which is the 3rd highest motorable road in the world at the height of 5360Mtrs ASL. By early evening we will reach Spangmik village which is at the banks of Pangong Tso Lake. We will be staying at tented accommodation today. Pangong Lake is located at the height of 4225Mtrs ASL.
Day 3 -
Pangong Tso Lake to Nubra Valley
Kilometers - 175
After spending a night at the banks of Pangong Lake, we will start our 7th day of the Ladakh Motorbike trip towards Nubra Valley. Nubra valley is situated at the height of 3000Mtrs ASL and it’s the coldest desert in the entire Himalayas. Most of the road today will be off-road since we will be riding through Shyok Valley. We will reach Hunder by evening; if we have time during the evening we will visit Hunder Sand Dunes and spend some time over there.
Day 4 -
Nubra Valley to Leh
Kilometers - 135
We will leave Hunder after breakfast and head towards Diskit Monastery, Diskit Monastery is the oldest monastery in Nubra valley also it has a statue of Maitreya Buddha. Post that we will start ascending towards Khardungla Top, which is the World’s Highest Motorable Road at the height of 18380Ft ASL. Since the Khardungla pass is the main attraction on Delhi to Leh Motorbike trip, we will spend some time and then starts to descend towards Leh. By early evening we will reach Leh and rest of the day you can enjoy roaming at Leh Bazaar and buy some souvenirs.
Day 5 -
Leh Local Sightseeing
Kilometers - 150
Today will be a leisure ride; we will start exploring the sightseeing places in and around Leh. After breakfast we will visit Magnetic Hill, then Likir Gompa, and later Alchi Monastery, by early evening we will back to Leh and rest of the evening you can spend on visiting Shanti Stupa.
Day 6 -
Departure from Leh
After exploring one of the greatest creations of Mother Nature, you will be checked out from the hotel after breakfast towards your onward journey.
What is included?
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Royal Enfield 500cc motorcycle with fuel for the entire trip as per the itinerary (Bikes will not be provided for personal use during the tour).
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Accommodation on twin/double sharing basis (Hotels/Camps/Guest House).
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Breakfast and Dinner (Set Menu meals, starts from Dinner on Day 1 from Leh and ends with Breakfast on Day 6 at Leh).
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Dedicated Tour leader for the whole tour as per the itinerary.
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Mechanic for the entire tour as per the itinerary.
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A backup vehicle for Luggage (Based on the group size we will provide a backup vehicle, either it will be Bolero/Xylo/Innova/Tempo Traveller).
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One Helmet and Basic Riding gloves (Both helmets & Gloves are used ones, we recommend each rider to carry their riding gears).
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Portable oxygen cylinders during the entire tour.
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Inner line permits and Restricted area permit for the Ladakh region.
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All Sightseeing places entrance and parking fees.
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GST @ 5% is included.
What is excluded?
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All your international and Domestic flight tickets.
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Visa charges.
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Medical or travel insurance.
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Personal Damages/accidental damages cost to the motorcycle is not included (Client has to pay for any damages that happened during the tour).
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Alcohol, tips, room service, or anything which is not mentioned in the above inclusions.
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Lunch or any other meals which are not mentioned in the inclusions.
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The cost of riding gears like Jacket, Boots, Riding Pants, etc is not included.
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For any extra cost arising due to weather conditions, local disturbance, etc, the client has to pay the cost of extra days on the spot.