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8 Day Explore the Himalayas Guided Motorcycle Tour
Leh, India
Motorcycle Tour in Himalayas
Take a joyride through the less-traveled and to-be-traveled areas in the mighty Himalayas and conquer the highest passes in the world! Journey with passionate motorcyclists and thrill-seekers such as yourself and get taken away on an exciting trip as you ride your way through the mountains and discover another viewpoint of India. Stay off the usual routes and get the most outstanding and rewarding experience you have had yet. Your love for adventure will be the one thing that will keep you away from the mundane.
Planet Way Round's travel experiences are very personalized and can be customized according to your needs. With a like-minded team that loves to ride bikes and trek in their free time, Planet Way Round offers a bike riding experience like none other.
Planet Way Round's bike trip coordinators are well versed with the local culture, cuisines, and events, and can create an experience for you according to your preferences. With Planet Way Round, you wouldn’t just be checking off a destination from your bucket list, you would be replacing your checklist with experiences.
Got a bike or jeep tour plan in mind? Let Planet Way Round know! They would love to curate a tour just for you, taking you to the places that you would like to visit.
Key information
- Terrain: off-road
- Bike: rental (Royal Enfield 350 / 500cc)
- Mileage: 769 kilometers / 478 miles
- Daily rides: 70 to 175 kilometers / 43 to 109 miles
- Riding gear: included: helmet
- Meals: all meals included
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Leh
- Exciting Himalayan adventure
- Strenuous ride through Chang La Pass
- Conquer the world's highest motorable road
- Services of a guide and back-up team
- Royal Enfield 350 or 500 cc bike
- 7 nights accommodation
- Airport transfers
Skill level
- Intermediate
8 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Hindi
Group size: 2-16 participants
Airport transfer included:
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
12:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
During this tour, you will be staying at various accommodations across India. Rooms will be available on a single or twin-sharing basis.
Nights one, three, five, and seven will be spent in Leh.
Get some good sleep in Ule on night two.
Make Nubra Valley your home on night four.
Have a well-earned rest in the banks of Pangong Lake on night six.
Program
Day 1 | Leh Arrival (0 KM)
Assistance on arrival at Leh airport and transfer to hotel, day free to relax and for acclimatization.
Day 2 | Leh – Fotu La – Lamayuru – Fotu La – Leh (229 KM)
Morning get to know your motorcycles and take them for a ride, today we ride on the highway road to Lamayuru and back. The Road takes over one small pass ( 4108 m ) Small by Himalayas standards. Visit the Ancient Monastery at Lamayuru and drive back to Leh. Evening free for leisure in Leh.
Day 3 | Leh – Tanglang La – Tso Kar (153 KM)
After breakfast start the ride to Tso Kar Lake. The road to Tso Kar takes you over Tanglangla Pass at 5328 meters to reach the high altitude flat land known as More Plains which is a flat ground at 4500 meters. Continue on with the ride to Tso Kar Lake which is an nature reserve and a salt water lake with stunning views of the grass lands. Spend the evening on a bike ride to the area around the lake in Tso Kar.
Day 4 | Tso Kar – Pologongka La – Tso Moriri (80 KM)
Today you will ride to the massive Salt water lake that is also surrounded by snow clad peaks. Enroute you will cross Pologongka La Pass, followed by the hot springs at Chumathang Plato at Puga and after crossing a small pass you can admire the grand view of Thatsangkaru Lake (4,500 meters/14,763.78 feet). An off-road trail takes you to Karzok village along with Tso Moriri lake. Overnight stay at Karzok village.
Day 5 | Tso Moriri – Kaksang La – Thato La – Pangong (171 KM)
The journey today is full of contrasts from flat highways with excellent tarmac to roads that have never seen tarmac, the journey has it all, on top the route will also take you over Kaksang La pass which is over 5406 meters and the highest mountain pass of your tour. From the village of Chushul the views change dramatically again and you get to see the massive Pangong lake which is like an small Sea in the Himalayas. Pangong at 4225 meters is salt water lake and over 140 Kms long. Overnight stay at village near to lake.
Day 6 | Pangong – Nubra ( 171 KM)
The drive from Pangong to Nubra valley snakes along the river Skyok for most of the journey. The altitude drops from 4225 meters to 3000 meters. The road today has wast flat plains, winding roads along the river Shyok, some water crossings and a mix of good tarmac and some broken patches. Overnight at Nubra Valley.
Day 7 | Nubra – Khardung La – Leh (126 KM)
Morning visit Diskit Monastery for unending views of Nubra valley, the ancient monastery also has an massive statue of Buddha. Later drive up to Khardungla Pass ( 5359 meters ) and then down to Leh valley via the curvy mountain road to reach the city of Leh. Evening free for leisure at Leh market.
Day 8 | Departure
End of Trip and time to go home.
Note: The route may change without notice due to political, social, or weather factors.
Included excursions
- Visit Tso Kar Lake & Pangong Lake both above 4500 meters
- Sightseeing in Hemis, Thikse Monastery, and Shey Palace
- Tour around Leh Palace, markets, and Shanti Stupa
- Trip to Diskit Monastery and explore Nubra Valley
- Visit to Lamayuru Monastery, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, and Moonland
- Drive over seven mountain passes all over 4000 meters, highest pass is Kaksang la at 5406 meters during the tour.
Location
This tour will take place in Leh Ladakh, Ule, Nubra Valley, and Pangong Lake. It will start and end in Leh City in India.
Food
All meals and beverages, like water and tea, during this tour, are included. You will be served daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner at either the hotel or while on the road. Every day, you'll get the best food with local Indian taste and flavor for all hotels and resorts, and camps.
Lunches in Leh are not included in the tour.
Have the best healthy breakfast buffet with Indian and Western touches. The lunch is served on the way at running Ladakhi and local food joints with local Ladakhi and Tibetan taste. Dinners will be at the hotel and resort or camp where you stay. In some places, Plane Way Round can plan to visit the best city restaurant to taste local food.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
River rafting day trip at Indus river - 50 USD
Mountain bike day tour (Highest motorable pass to Leh city, 40 kilometers downhill) - 100 USD
ATV ride at sand dunes - 50 to 100 USD
Day Hike - 50 to 100 USD
Camel Safari at Sand Dunes - 50 to 150 USD
Spa treatments
You can get a spa treatment at Leh City for an additional cost.
What's included
- Transfers to / from airport and hotel
- 7 nights accommodation on twin sharing basis in A category hotels / guests houses / camps / tents
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the tour (during ride in remote areas lunch can be at a local dhaba / restaurant / packed box)
- Royal Enfield Himalayan 410cc or standard 500
- All fuel for the ride
- English speaking guide on Motorbike along with group
- First aid box and oxygen on high altitude adventures
- Mechanics with all necessary spare parts
- Support vehicles to carry your luggage, spare, and extra fuel
- Bottled mineral water throughout the adventure
- Tea / chai and snacks en-route
- Permits and environment fees for restricted areas
- All entrance fees to places of visit
What's not included
- Any kind of personal expenses
- Any flight international or domestic
- Visa fee
- Tips
- Optional guide tours or tour guide
- Bike Insurance (If bike damage)
- Refundable security / damage deposit of 300 USD per rider
- Personal insurance
- Travel insurance
- Laundry and phone calls bills
- Any kind of hard and soft drinks (alcoholic, beer, and aerated)
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary
- Stays on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control
- Anything not mentioned in What's included
How to get there
Recommended Airports
IXL
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
3 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) or Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Planet Way Round will pick you up from the airport.
Airport: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
Airport transfer included: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 40% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 10 days before arrival.
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