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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.