Srinagar-Batalik-Leh-Nubra Valley-Turtuk-Manali motorbiking (11 days)

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime on this 11-day Ladakh motorbiking adventure. You'll visit the multi-coloured lake of Pangong, travel to the sand dunes of Hunder and Sumur, ride through high-altitude passes of Khardung-La and Chang-La, visit the historic monasteries of Thiksey and Diskit, apart from a range of other exciting adventures. A major highlight of this itinerary, you'll also visit the Aryan villages of Dha and Hanu in the Batalik sector.

With powerful Royal Enfield motorbikes on hand, you'll roar through the highways of Ladakh with an entourage of like-minded motorbikers and an experienced support team. Surrounded by barren and arid hills as far as the eye can see, you'll travel to distant destinations in Ladakh, having new adventures and clicking picture-perfect photos.

Please note that price displayed is the per person price for a booking for one motorbike rider and one pillion rider. An additional refundable, security deposit of INR 10,000 per motorbike, not included in the cost displayed, is to be paid directly to the tour operator.

Destination

Ladakh, the land of high mountain passes, is also the land of extraordinary beauty. The Ladakhi terrain, flanked by the towering mountains of the Trans-Himalayan range, with snow-capped summits rising far beyond the clouds, is home to one of the most iconic motorbiking routes in the country. With scenic views of the landscape, painted in differing shades of grey and brown, you'll explore faraway villages and secluded landmarks in the region on a 11-day motorbiking itinerary.

Your adventure begins from Srinagar, the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir. On your way to Leh, the largest city of Ladakh, you'll take a detour to visit the historic city of Kargil and the curious Aryan villages of Dha and Hanu. After exploring Leh, you'll take a few days to explore the sand dunes of the Nubra Valley, spend a night by the famous Pangong Lake and travel down to the lush, green valleys of Manali, ending the tour with unforgettable experiences.

Destination highlights

Sign up for an adventure on one of India's most legendary motorbiking routes. | Visit little-known villages like Sumur and Turtuk in the deserts of Nubra. | Ride through the Batalik sector and visit the villages of Dha and Hanu. | Get absolutely stunning views of mountains and hills in the Ladakhi range. | Visit high-altitude lakes of Pangong, Tso Moriri and Tso Kar. | Travel with an entourage of motorbikers and experience exciting new adventures.

Off-road biking

Yes

Yes

5200 feet

17582 feet

5200 feet

1740 kms

190 kms

Experienced road captain and support mechanic with spare parts

Royal Enfield

RE Bullet

500cc engine

1-3 yrs

NA

Experienced support crew - mechanic - backup vehicle to carry spare parts and tool kits

Please ensure that vehicle is registered to the riders name and all documents - pollution check - insurance - drivers licence etc - are in order.

No

NA

NA

There is no pick-up for this Ladakh motorbiking trip.

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There is no drop-off for this Ladakh motorbiking trip.

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Srinagar

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15:00

18:00

Arrive in Srinagar and convene at a pre-determined meeting point. In the afternoon, you'll meet your fellow motorbikers and your road captain for a brief orientation session to discuss the climate conditions, itinerary and other details of your upcoming motorbiking adventure. In the evening, you can explore the capital city and visit the famous Dal Lake. Overnight in a hotel at Srinagar.

Overnight in a hotel at Srinagar.

Arrive in Srinagar. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Srinagar. Today's meal package includes dinner only.

Food

Dinner

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Day 1 Milestone

Srinagar

Srinagar

15:00 PM

Begin your Ladakh motorbiking adventure and head east on the Srinagar-Leh highway. On the horizon, you'll begin seeing some of Ladakh's characteristic barren and brown mountains. En route to Kargil, you'll ride through the tricky turns of the Zojila Pass and cross the village of Drass, the second-coldest inhabited village in the world. You'll also halt to visit the Kargil War memorial, dedicated to the soldiers of the 1999 Indo-Pak war. Overnight in a hotel at Kargil.

Overnight in a hotel at Kargil.

Ride from Srinagar to Kargil. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Kargil. All accommodation units throughout the trip, including the Swiss tents, will come with attached washrooms. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only.

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Breakfast | Dinner

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Day 2 Milestone

Srinagar

Kargil

07:00 AM

Keep riding east to reach the town of Leh, the capital city and the largest city of Ladakh. The route runs alongside the gorgeous Indus River ad takes you to offbeat locations in the Batalik sector of Ladakh, a major battlefield during the 1999 Indo-Pak war. En route, you'll stop to visit the villages of Dha and Hanu, inhabited by Aryan natives that are descendants of soldiers in the army of Alexander the Great.

After crossing the Hambotingla Pass at over 13,000 feet, you'll arrive at Leh, but not before visiting the Sangam point, where the two rivers of Zanskar and Indus meet, and the Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, an important Sikh house of worship. You'll also visit the Hall of Fame, a museum dedicated to the Indian Army. Overnight in a hotel at Leh.

Overnight in a hotel at Leh.

Ride from Kargil to Leh. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Leh. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only.

Food

Breakfast | Dinner

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Day 3 Milestone

Kargil

Leh

07:00 AM

Spend your day at leisure in Leh. Today, you can head out to explore local attractions near Leh, such as the Shanti Stupa, the Leh Palace and the Thiksey Monastery. In the evening, you can also visit the Tibetan marketplace in Leh to shop for any souvenirs or gifts. Overnight in a hotel at Leh.

Overnight in a hotel at Leh.

Spend the day at Leh. Travellers are urged to follow proper acclimatization measures in preparation of travelling to higher altitudes. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Leh. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only.

Food

Breakfast | Dinner

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Day 4 Milestone

Leh

Leh

07:00 AM

Take on the challenge of motorbiking over the world's highest mountain pass, the Khardung-La, at an altitude of over 17,000 feet on today's journey to Hunder. Located in the Nubra Valley, Hunder is famous for sprawling sand dunes and the Bactrian double-humped camels. Enjoy a scenic evening at Hunder or visit the nearby Diskit Monastery. Overnight in Swiss tents or a hotel at Hunder.

Overnight in Swiss tents or a hotel at Hunder.

Ride from Leh to Hunder. A support vehicle driven by a mechanic will follow your entourage throughout the trip. You'll be accommodated in Swiss tents or a hotel at Hunder. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only.

Food

Breakfast | Dinner

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Day 5 Milestone

Leh

Hunder

07:00 AM

Ride deeper into Nubra Valley and travel from Hunder to Turtuk, a scenic village surrounded by sprawling apple orchards and apricot farms. Spend some time admiring unique views of the landscape from Turtuk. You'll turn around and resume motorbiking and travel to Sumur, a quiet and lesser known village besides the Nubra River. Overnight in Swiss tents or a hotel at Sumur.

Overnight in Swiss tents or a hotel at Sumur.

Ride from Hunder to Sumur. A road captain riding on a motorbike will lead your entourage throughout the trip. You'll be accommodated in Swiss tents or a hotel at Sumur. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only.

Food

Breakfast | Dinner

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Day 6 Milestone

Hunder

Sumur

07:00 AM

If you wake up early, before dawn, you can take a short ride from Sumur and visit the hot springs of Panamik. Otherwise, you'll proceed to the Pangong Lake, travelling over an off-beat, rocky and rough route that will test your skills of motorbiking. You'll ride besides the Shyok River, taking in scenic views of the craggy mountains. At Pangong Lake, you can spend some time by the lake and enjoy the star-studded night sky. Overnight in Swiss tents at Pangong Lake.

Overnight in Swiss tents at Pangong Lake.

Ride from Sumur to Pangong Lake. You'll be accommodated in Swiss tents at Pangong Lake. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only. Please note that non-vegetarian food may not always be available everywhere.

Food

Breakfast | Dinner

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Day 7 Milestone

Sumur

Pangong Lake

07:00 AM

In the morning, spend some time on the banks of the Pangong Lake, visit the area featured in the popular Bollywood movie '3 Idiots' and travel back to Leh. Today, you'll cross the high-altitude Chang-La Pass, often layered with thick snow all over. Overnight in a hotel at Leh.

Overnight in a hotel at Leh.

Ride from Pangong Lake to Leh. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Leh. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only. Please note that due to the high-altitude, there may be limited road access and availability of services like cellular network or bank ATMs.

Food

Breakfast | Dinner

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Day 8 Milestone

Pangong Lake

Leh

07:00 AM

Your motorbiking expedition continues as you travel south from Leh and reach Tso Moriri. The high-altitude Tso Moriri lake appears vast and endless, captivating travellers with views of rolling mountain ranges on all sides. Take some time to dip your feet in the water and meditate in peace. Overnight in Swiss tents at Tso Moriri.

Overnight in Swiss tents at Tso Moriri.

Ride from Leh to Tso Moriri. You'll be accommodated in Swiss tents at Tso Moriri. Entry tickets to local attractions, such as the monasteries and landmarks, are not included in the package and are payable on the spot. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only.

Food

Breakfast | Dinner

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Day 9 Milestone

Leh

Tso Moriri

07:00 AM

Ride from Tso Moriri to Sarchu. En route, you'll briefly halt at the Tso Kar Lake, another beautiful high-altitude lake in the Ladakhi range. You'll also cross More Plains, a vast stretch of flat land with breathtaking views on the horizon. En route, you'll ride through the challenging Gata Loops, a series of hairpin bends that require attentive motorbiking skills. Overnight in Swiss tents at Sarchu.

Overnight in Swiss tents at Sarchu.

Ride from Tso Moriri to Sarchu. You'll be accommodated in Swiss tents at Sarchu. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only. Please remember to carry spare cash for personal and incidental expenses, and a govt-issued ID card apart from a valid driver's license with you.

Food

Breakfast | Dinner

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Day 10 Milestone

Tso Moriri

Sarchu

07:00 AM

Travelling away from the barren hills of Ladakh, you'll return to the lush, green valleys of Manali. You'll ride through the Rohtang Pass, a famous mountain pass in Himachal Pradesh, and drive alongside the flowing Beas River. Soon, you'll find yourself in the charming woods near Manali, featuring thick forests of oak and pine. You'll arrive in Manali by late afternoon and return your allotted motorbikes. Your trip ends here.

Your trip ends by late afternoon.

Ride from Sarchu to Manali. Today's meal package includes breakfast only. Your trip ends here.

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Breakfast

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Day 11 Milestone

Sarchu

Manali

07:00 AM

Includes / Excludes

Includes

  • 500cc Royal Enfield motorbike for one motorbike rider plus one pillion rider
  • Fuel for motorbikes, as required, plus safety helmets
  • Backup vehicle to carry luggage, fuel, spare parts and support crew/mechanic
  • Basic spare parts for the motorbikes (all spare parts chargeable, if used)
  • Accommodation in hotels or Swiss tents with attached washrooms for 10 nights on a triple-sharing basis (couples on a twin-sharing basis, subject to availability)
  • Meal package consisting of all breakfasts and dinners from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 11
  • Services of experienced road captain and mechanic
  • First aid kit (including oxygen cylinders)
  • All government permits and charges, including the Ladakh Inner Line permit and the Manali Green Tribunal permit
  • Rider's merchandise: t-shirt, wrist band, keychain, stickers
  • Group photos taken by the road captain
  • All applicable taxes

Excludes

  • Travel arrangements from your home city to Srinagar, from Manali to your home city, plus airport transfers
  • Upgrade to one person per 350cc motorbike without pillion rider (arranged for total trip cost of INR 50,300 per person)
  • Seat in Tempo Traveller/support vehicle without a motorbike (arranged for total trip cost of INR 50,300 per person)
  • Ride on your own motorbike (arranged for total trip cost of INR 29,300 per person, without fuel and helmet)
  • Refundable security deposit of INR 10,000 per motorbike
  • Lunch, throughout the trip
  • Entry fees and photography/video charges at places of interest
  • Personal expenses like extra meals, beverages, apparel or gear etc.
  • Costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather etc.
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

What to Wear

What to Wear

  • T-shirts/shirts and jeans/track pants
  • Jacket and sweater
  • Inner thermal wear
  • Woollen and cotton socks
  • Waterproof, sports shoes
  • Not to wear - Expensive gadgets or jewellery

What not to Wear

  • Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming
  • Restrictive clothing
  • Flip-flops

Equipment / Gear

We Provide

  • 500cc Royal Enfield motorcycle
  • Fuel for the motorbike and safety helmets
  • Backup vehicle to carry luggage, backup fuel, spare parts and support crew
  • First aid kit (including oxygen cylinder)

You need to get

  • Govt-issued photo ID card (plus driver's license)
  • Towel and napkins
  • Personal toiletries
  • Sunscreen lotion (SPF 40+) and lip balm
  • UV Sunglasses
  • Small torch or head lamp
  • Insect repellent
  • Dry snacks (chocolates, biscuits etc.)
  • Camera
  • Spare cash

Medical Kit

  • Specific personal or prescribed medication
  • Personal first-aid kit

Cancellation policy

For cancellation of the trip made by the tour operator due to any unforeseen circumstances: 100% refund.

For cancellation of the trip made by the traveller after booking: no refund.

In case of show: no refund.

Rules on trip

The motorbike rider as well as the pillion rider is required to wear a helmet at all times while riding the motorbike. A safety helmet will be provided to the travellers by the tour operator.

Travellers are required to carry a valid, govt-issued photo ID card and a valid driver's licence.

Travellers are required to follow all instructions of the road captain during the Ladakh motorbiking trip.

Consumption of alcohol and drugs is strictly prohibited during the trip. Travellers suspected of intoxication will not be allowed to participate in the trip.

Travellers getting their own motorbike must ensure that the vehicle is registered to the rider's name and all the relevant documents (pollution check, insurance and driver's licence etc) are in order.

Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions

Travellers will be required to pay a refundable, security deposit of INR 10,000 per motorbike. Any major damage or loss to the motorbike and use of any spare parts will be deducted from the security deposit. This deposit is payable directly to the tour operator and any disputes involving the deposit will be settled between the tour operator and the traveller.

Travellers are only allowed to store one rucksack in the support vehicle. Any extra luggage will be charged extra if stored in the support vehicle.

If any traveller wishes to exit the tour mid-way for any medical or personal reasons, an additional charge of transporting the motorbike from the leaving point to the end point will be applicable.

The tour operator reserves the right to alter or cancel the itinerary of this Ladakh motorbiking trip due to any unforeseen circumstances to ensure maximum safety of travellers and staff. Costs arising due to such a change in itinerary will be borne by the traveller.

Travellers are requested to treat the local culture with respect and avoid littering, defacing property and monuments and causing general disturbance.

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