Ladakh is “the land of high passes” and most of which will be conquered in this Bike Tour Of Ladakh. And its beauty is not limited to high passes but its landscape, culture, and people are worth admiring in itself. Some of the places you are about to visit like Turtuk and Pangong were not open for tourist until few years back, all effort has been made to include places important in this Ladakh bike trip for 7 days, to make optimum use of your precious time
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation is on a single and triple sharing basis in camps/hotels mentioned or similar (for couple on Double sharing basis)
- Breakfast and Dinner throughout the tour (except breakfast on day 1)
- All inner line permit for the mentioned itinerary.
- Airport pick up
- Royal Enfield Himalayan
- Fuel for the trip (mentioned itinerary)
- Helmet for both rider and pillion
- A Backup vehicle for support
- A Skilled mechanic for assistance
- A Tour Marshall
- Daily maintenance and spare parts.
- First Aid box in the car
- An oxygen cylinder in the car 24/7.
- All the sightseeing and excursion as per the itinerary
What is NOT included in the tour
- Anything that is not mentioned in the cost inclusion
- Cost arising from damage to the bike
- Any entrance fee to the monastery and monument
- Any cost arising due to unforeseen events like a landslide, road block etc
- Riding Jacket, Knee and elbow guard, Gloves
- Airport transfer
- Visit Nubra, Pangong and leh.
- Accomodation .
- Backup team.
Days 7 Nights 6
Day 1 : Arrival in Leh | Adapt for the day
Upon your arrival at Leh airport, our tour representative will meet you and pick you up. You will have an assisted transfer to the pre-booked hotel. Complete the check-in formalities and unwind. The rest of the day is for your relaxation so that you can acclimatize. In the evening, you will meet with the team for a briefing about the road trip to Ladakh. Later, you can stroll in the city and visit the local market to savour the local delicacies.
Day 2: Sham Valley Sightseeing
Total distance: 240 km
| Difficulty – moderate | Altitude – 11560ft
Travel Time: 5 hours (approx.)
Total distance: 240 km | Difficulty – moderate | Altitude – 11560ft Drive to the full-day sightseeing of Sham valley. Visit the Hall of fame, Magnetic hill, Pather Saheb Gurdwara and Sangam point. Back to the hotel and rest.
Day 3 : Leh to Nubra Valley
Distance from Leh to Nubra Valley: 125 km
Difficulty – moderate | Altitude – 10,000 ft
Travel Time: 3 hours 40 minutes (approx.)
On the 3rd day of the tour, wake up to a healthy breakfast and complete the check-out formalities. Then, proceed towards Nubra Valley, which is one of the most famous destinations of Ladakh. En route, you will visit Khardung La Pass ( Altitude – 10,000 ft) one of the world's highest mountain passes. Click some pictures there and then leave for Nubra Valley. On arrival, check-in at the camps in the valley and relax for a while.
Later, visit the Hunder sand dunes, where you can enjoy a double-humped Bactrian camel safari while enjoying the view. With the backdrop of Diskit Monastery, you can enjoy the breathtaking sunset. Return to the camp afterwards and have a delicious meal. Overnight stay at the camp
Day 4 : Nubra to Turtuk or Siachen Base Camp
Distance from Nubra to Turtuk: 80 km
| Difficulty - Moderate | Altitude - 10,000ft
Travel Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Wake up to a healthy meal and a beautiful day in Nubra. After having breakfast, get ready for a bike trip to Turtuk from Hunder. Once you arrive, you can spend some time with the locals in the town and listen to the stories. Soak in the unparalleled beauty of the village and get glimpses of its rich culture. Savour the local delicacies and admire the breathtaking beauty. In the evening, return to Hunder and enjoy your evening strolling in the villages of Nubra.
Overnight stay at the camp in Nubra.
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After early morning breakfast, you will ride towards Siachen Base Camp. Siachen is the highest battlefield in the world where our soldiers protect the Indian borders throughout the year irrespective of the harsh climatic conditions. En route, you will take a halt at Sumur Village which is home to 150-year-old Samstanling Gompa. There is a hot spring in Panamic, which comprises medicinal properties. You can bathe there and proceed to the Siachen Base Camp. It is a protected area and to visit, prior permission is required. Spend some time there and you can talk with the soldiers. Delight in the scenic vistas from the highest battlefield in the world.
After the tour, return to the Nubra Valley. Have a delicious dinner and then slip into your cozy bed for a restful sleep
Day 5 : Nubra to Pangong Lake | Shayok Valley
Distance from Nubra to Pangong: 240 km
| Difficulty - Hard | Altitude - 13,860 ft
Travel Time: 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Today is for a treat because Shayok valley is a stunning landscape for any Ladakh bike tour, not only for the photographers but oftentimes people would stop to look around and appreciate its barrenness and vastness. After punching some kilometres on the motorcycle you will come upon Durbuk village, this place is a must-halt for any tourer. Continue your trip for Pangong lake and you will not fail to see the first glimpse of the lake from the roadside. You will continue your journey to Pangong lake alongside the lake. Overnight stay at Homestay/Camp.
Day 6 : Pangong tso to Leh
Distance from Pangong to Leh: 222 km
| Difficulty - Hard | Altitude - 13,860 ft
Travel Time: 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Serve yourself a delicious meal in the dining tent and take a glimpse of the beautiful pangong lake. this leh to leh bike trip is worthwhile because of this lake. take a walk at the lake side or do some photography. Pack your bags and get ready to push for Chang-la pass(17800ft), this terrain is what bikers dreams of, keep up with the tour marshall for some off-roading experience. Reach Leh and Spend the remaining of your day at your leisure. overnight stay at Leh
Day 7 : Departure
After breakfast. You will be transferred to Leh airport for your flight back home. The Ladakh bike trip for 7 days ends with lots of Photos and memories, hope to see you soon.