Manali-Leh-Turtuk-Srinagar motorbiking (11 days)

Leaving behind the lush, green valleys of Manali, you'll begin your Ladakh motorbiking adventure and enter the barren, brown landscapes of the desert kingdom. En route, you'll cross the Rohtang Pass, a major mountain pass that often experiences major snowstorms in the winter season. Scenes of snow-capped mountains peaks will begin popping up over the horizon as you navigate tricky road sections and rest at vantage points. Overnight in Swiss tents at Jispa.

Continue forward from Jispa. You'll drive to the Sarchu Plains by going up to an altitude of over 16,000 feet to cross the Baralacha-La Pass. As you continue gaining altitude each day, pay close attention to the instructions of your road captain and take adequate measures to ensure proper acclimatization. On the road to Sarchu, you'll take brief halts at Zing Zing Bar and Sarai to rest and admire the dramatic beauty of the mountains. Overnight in Swiss tents at Sarchu.

After breakfast, you'll begin your journey towards the infamous town of Leh. The ride today is challenging as you cross the high altitude passes of Lachung La and Nakee La. You'll also ride through the Ghata Loops, a series of 21 hairpin turns on the Manali-Leh highway. You'll reach the city by evening and spend the night in a hotel in Leh.

You’ll ride along spectacular locations as you make your way to the arid dunes of the Nubra Valley. For this journey you’ll drive along the world’s highest motorable pass: Khardung La situated at a height of 17582 feet! Once in Nubra Valley, you’ll witness the gorgeous sand dunes and even the rare double humped Bactrian camels. You’ll spend the night in Nubra Valley in camp tents.

Saddle up and get ready to ride to the highest battleground in the world at Siachen. You'll ride past the stunning Ladakhi landscape and have some time to explore your surroundings. Ride back to Nubra and enjoy a delicious dinner before retreating to your rooms/camps to recharge for the next day.

Taking an offbeat road that doesn't see a lot of motorbiking traffic, you'll ride from Leh to Pangong Lake. En route, you'll ride along the gorgeous Shyok River. You’ll reach Pangong Lake by evening. At the Pangong Lake, take some time to dip your feet in the cool water and meditate in peace. Overnight in Swiss tents at Pangong Lake.

Today you'll ride back to Leh. A beautiful and scenic drive, from witnessing mountain vistas you'll also ride along the Chang La Pass. You'll reach Leh by late afternoon, where you can check into your hotel or guesthouse and spend the rest of day at leisure.

The motorbiking expedition continues from Leh and onward to Kargil. En route, you'll stop to visit the enchanting Buddhist monastery of Lamayuru. You'll also ride down the mountain passes of Fotu La and Hambuting La. You'll reach Kargil by evening. Subject to time constraints, you'll also visit the Kargil War Memorial. Overnight in a hotel in Kargil.

Today's journey takes you from Kargil to Srinagar. En route your journey you'll catch sight of the gorgeous barren landscape transform into scanty greenery as you drive past some beautiful destinations. Along the way you'll ride through the scenic town of Dras and cross the Zoji-La Pass. You'll reach Srinagar by evening, where you'll be accommodated near the Dal Lake for the night.

Today's journey takes you from Kargil to Srinagar. En route your journey you'll catch sight of the gorgeous barren landscape transform into scanty greenery as you drive past some beautiful destinations. Along the way you'll ride through the scenic town of Dras and cross the Zoji-La Pass. You'll reach Srinagar by evening, where you'll be accommodated in a house-boat for the night.

Overnight in a houseboat in Srinagar.

Today you'll travel from Kargil to Srinagar. You'll reach Srinagar by evening where you'll check into a house boat for the night. Today's package includes meals of breakfast and dinner. However, en-route your journey you'll get to stop at local restaurants for lunch or snacks.

On the last day of your Manali to Srinagar motorbiking expedition, eat a filling breakfast and then check out of your hotel. You can head for the airport or continue your stay in Srinagar at your own expense. Your trip ends here.