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Pure Motorcycling: 12 Days in Ladakh

Meet the Dard and Balti Community of

Turtuk & Dah Hanu

Srinagar – Aryan Village - Turtuk – Manali

Ladakh Expedition (12 Days)

A bike trip to Ladakh from Srinagar is a challenging and rewarding adventure that takes you through some of the most beautiful and remote parts of the Indian Himalayas. The ride is perfect for first-time exposure to long trips. With experts in terrain, ride through the high passes and explore the unique cultures of Dards at Aryan valley and Baltis at Turtuk. Take a walk along Pangong lake. Experience adventure with the comfort of like-minded adventurers.

Moderate

Riding Skill Required

1700 Kms

Journey

Royal Enfield Himalayan

Motorcycles

Srinagar, India (SXR)

Fly In

Tour Highlights

  • Enjoy a relaxed adventure with the perfect balance of culture, leisure & terrain ride


  • Ride on the legendary highways - Manali - Leh, NH 1D & Shyok - Agham route in Ladakhi Valleys, Lakes, plateaus, Mountain passes, desert and more.


  • Get mesmerised gazing at the milky way galaxy at night and ride at the shore of Pangong lake


  • Visit ancient Thiksey & Diskit monastery


  • Meet the Brokpas (Dard Aryans) at Dah Hanu


  • Witness the cold desert at Nubra valley and the rare species of Double Humped


  • Explore the Only Baltic village in India - Turtuk.


  • Ride to the last Village Thang at Indo Pak Border (2 km from LAC).


  • Pay homage to the Martyrs at Batalik and Kargil War Memorial


Tour Cost

* Prices Per Person;

Indian Nationals

Own Motorcycle Rented Royal Enfield Motorcycle Passenger in SUV
Per Person Solo Rider Rider & Pillion Per Person
43000 63000 53000 58000

Foriegn Nationals

Rented Royal Enfield Motorcycle Passenger in SUV
Solo Rider Rider & Pillion Per Person
1410 1200 1350

Inclusion

• Royal Enfield 411 CC Himalayan motorcycle for the tour
• Quality twin-sharing accommodation (Semi-Deluxe/ Deluxe Hotel and tent)
• Daily Breakfast and Dinner
• Experienced Road Captain
• Experienced Mechanic
• One Spare Rider for emergency
• Helmets for Rider and Pillion
• Bonfire Activity Once during the tour
• Oxygen Cylinder and Basic Medical amenities
• Support vehicle for carrying luggage and other essentials
• Group pickup from Srinagar Airport to Sonamarg
• All Inner Line Permits for Restricted Areas and all Tolls
• Activities and Visits to make the experience truly Memorable

*Note: The helmets provided are of standard size so there can be some discrepancies regarding the sizes. For comfort and safety reasons, we recommend you carry your own helmet for the ride.

Exclusion

• Applicable GST
• Your two-way travel to Srinagar& from Manali
• Lunches on all days
• Fuel for the ride
• Personal travel insurance
• Personal Expenses (Snacks, bottled water, Juice, Porter etc.)
• Any spares consume during the ride
• Monument Entry Charges and Camel Ride / Horse Ride.
• INR 10,000 refundable security deposit for the motorcycle
• Optional rental for the riding gears
• Anything not mentioned in Tour Inclusions
• Any Hotel, subsistence or other cost incurred prior to the official start date of the tour and after the official end date of the tour.
• The cost incurred to transfer or tow the motorbike in case it is dropped on the way.

Day-wise itinerary as you witness the route

Motorcycle Tour Route Details

Day 1 - 1 Arrival at Srinagar and transfer to Sonamarg

Sonamarg Alt. - 8900 Ft

We request you arrive at Srinagar latest by 1 PM. Our representative/driver will pick you up (at the scheduled time only) from the Airport (in groups) and later take you on a 4 hr journey to the Sonamarg. Check-in at the hotel and go for a horse ride to Thajwas Glacier. We will meet in the evening for an orientation followed by dinner. Overnight stay at Sonamarg.

  • Transfers – Airport pickup and transfer to Sonamarg in Group
  • Stay – Deluxe Hotel
  • Included meals – Dinner

Day 2 - Sonamarg – Kargil

Sonamarg Alt. - 8900 Ft Kargil Alt. - 8800 Ft

Start the day with a short test ride of the allocated bike. Convey the issues that need to fix. We will head to Kargil via Zoji La pass. Check your skills on the rough roads to the top of the mountain. We will spend time at the Kargil war memorial. You can spot tiger Hill, Tololing and Pt 4875 from there. We will continue the journey to Kargil. Overnight at the Hotel.

  • Stay – Semi Deluxe Hotel
  • Included meals – Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 - Kargil - Hamboting La - Aryan Valley

Kargil Alt. - 8800 Ft Dah Hanu Alt. - 10100 Ft

You will ride to the grain bowl of Ladakh. We will take broken roads to Hamboting La at 13380 ft. While you ride to Batalik, the view of the Laloung village is a treat to the eyes. You will reach the Aryan valley by the afternoon. Explore the village of the Brokpa people (A small segment of the Dard people). Overnight stay near the Indus River.

  • Stay – Deluxe Hotel
  • Included meals – Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 - Dah Hanu – Leh

Dah Hanu Alt. - 10100 Ft Leh Alt. – 11500 Ft

Early mornings are great for a village walk. We will ride on the narrow roads along the Indus River till the Khaltsi. Enjoy a delicious meal at the midpoint of our journey. Beyond Khaltse, enjoy riding on the beautiful stretch of the road. We will visit Magnetic Hill, the Zanskar-Indus River confluence and Gurudawara Patthar Sahib with our team. Enjoy the evening in the Leh Hotel.

  • Stay – Deluxe Hotel
  • Included meals – Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 - Exploring Leh and around

Leh Alt. – 11500 Ft

Start the city exploration after a good breakfast. Feel free to wander the city - the market, the monasteries, and the palaces. Our team will guide you about places of your interest. You can consider the day to take complete rest. Overnight stay at Leh.

  • Stay – Deluxe Hotel
  • Included meals – Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 - Leh - Khardung La - Nubra valley

Leh Alt. – 11500 Ft Nubra Alt. - 10080 Ft

We will leave for a higher altitude place after breakfast. We will ascend to an altitude of 18000 ft, leaving the green valley. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the valley on the way to one of the highest motorable roads in the world. You get to spend ten minutes photographed at the top with 50% oxygen. Soon, you will descend to the beautiful valley along the Shyok river. We will make a brief stop at the Diskit Monastery before our today's destination. Overnight stay in wooden / Swiss tents.

  • Stay – Deluxe Camp
  • Included meals – Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 - Hunder - Turtuk - Nubra

Nubra Alt. - 10080 Ft

After breakfast, we will ride to the western part of Ladakh, the land of the last Baltis people in India. Turtuk was once occupied and administered by Pakistan till the 1971 war. Explore the cafes, schools and the museum of the only Balti village in Indi at the Indo-Pak border. Later, we ride back towards Nubra Valley. After spending some quality time at the Nubra dunes and the Double humped Bactrian camels, we will head back to our accommodation to enjoy the evening with a warm meal at Nubra Valley.

  • Stay – Deluxe Camp
  • Included meals – Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 - Nubra - Shyok Agham - Pangong Tso

Nubra Alt. - 10080 Ft Pangong Alt. - 15280 Ft

You will take the road along the river called Shyok (which translates to the river of death in the local language). Living true to the legend, the route will throw challenges like water crossing, sand storms, shooting stones and mud rubbles etc. Take a walk by the shore and devour the beauty of the holy Pangong. Enjoy the night by the brackish waters of the endorheic lake in deluxe tents.

  • Stay – Deluxe Camp
  • Included meals – Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 - Pangong Tso – Leh

Pangong Alt. - 15280 Ft Leh Alt. – 11500 Ft

The sunrise at Pangong is as beautiful as the sunsets. We leave the beautiful lake and head the life as we knew. Refrain photography in the army areas in Durbuk. We will ride off to the Chang La pass at an elevation of 17688 ft. The continuous ascend is meant to test your physical fitness on the bike and four-wheelers. You get a panoramic view of the entire Hemis National Park. Take a photograph at the top. We will then continue to Leh city. Go out to explore the Market in the evening with the local commute. Overnight at Leh.

  • Stay – Deluxe Hotel
  • Included meals – Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 - Leh - Tanglang La – Sarchu

Leh Alt. – 11500 Ft Sarchu Alt. -14500 Ft

You will head to a deserted location to spend the night with minimal human footprints. Many adventures and beautiful locations wait for you. You will cross 3 high altitude passes by riding on varied road conditions - Naki La (15,547 Ft), Lachalung La (16,616 Ft), and Tanglang La (17582 Ft). Not to mention the surreal experience of being photographed at Moray Plains (Only part of the Tibetan Plateau in India) and dining your lunch in a cramped hut at Pang is once in a lifetime experience. Enjoy the star-studded night in the trembling camps at Sarchu.

  • Stay – Deluxe Camp
  • Included meals – Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11 - Sarchu - Jispa – Manali

Sarchu Alt. - 14500 Ft Manali Alt. - 6700 Ft

You will understand the primal way of survival after spending the night at Sarchu. We will ride onto the urban life to Manali after witnessing the blissful Suraj Taal and Deepak Taal while riding on Baralach La pass (16000 ft). The route will never disappoint you in throwing some great adventure in the road conditions and nature hurdles. You will enjoy transversing through the 9 Km long man-made marvel - The Atal Tunnel. Enjoy the evening at Manali. Overnight stay at the deluxe hotel.

  • Stay – Deluxe Hotel
  • Included meals – Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12 - Departure from Manali

It's the day we bid adieu to the beautiful city and the lovely people we met. Check out from the hotel at the dictated time and head for your onward journey. We will meet again on the next adventure.
  • Delhi/ Chandigarh Transfers: Not included
  • Included meals – Breakfast

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