Ladakh Motorcycle Tour From Srinagar

Itinerary

• Day 1 -

  Arrive At Srinagar

  Arrive at Srinagar and meet & greet your Team captain.

  Get transferred to the hotel, settle down.

  Meet for the group formation and orientation to meet your team members riding with you and the briefing about riding in Ladakh.

  Overnight at Srinagar in a Hotel.

• Day 2 -

  Srinagar to Sonmarg

  After breakfast head to Sonamarg and follow the Leh-Srinagar highway road to Leh.

  Today your journey will have your first glimpse of the wonders of Kashmir and begin to understand why it is known as “Paradise on earth”.

  Overnight at Sonmarg in Hotel.

• Day 3 -

  Sonmarg to Kargil

  Riders morning always rises up with new challenges.

  Head towards the Zujila Pass (3,530m) and enter the Ladakh region.

  From Sonmarg the landscape starts changing dramatically all the way till the famous ZojiLa pass (11,640ft), roads on the both side of the pass will be in bad condition.

  This is also the toughest few kms of the entire Srinagar - Leh highway, beyond which tarmac is fantastic. Within an hour of crossing Zoji La, you would be at Drass. In the summer months, here the locals love to indulge in their favourite sport – polo.

  A few kms beyond Drass is the Drass war memorial, built in the memory of fallen soldiers in the 1999 Kargil war and a must visit. From here it is a straight run to Kargil and you will be there in less than an hours’ time. Kargil is the intended pit stop for the majority of travelers.

  Overnight at Kargil in Camp .

• Day 4 -

  Kargil to Leh

  This morning after breakfast you start our bikes for Leh. This time the riders can give some rest to their spine as the road condition is better on this way proceed to Leh, pass through Fatu La is a mountain pass on the Srinagar-Leh highway in the Himalayas Zaskar Range in India.

  At an elevation of 4,108 metres (13,478 ft), it is the highest point on the highway, enroute visiting 30ft Long Maitreya Buddha, later visit Lamayuru, Likir & Alchi Monastery, followed by Magnetic Hill, it’s a gravity hill located near Leh.

  Enroute also check the confluence of Indus & Zanskar River called Sangam by locals.

  Overnight at Leh in Hotel.

• Day 5 -

  Leh Local Sightseeing

  This morning after breakfast, spend the whole day visiting Leh, the Shey Palace, the 14th century Thiksey monastery ( a fine specimen of Ladakhi architecture)

  This will be followed by the much anticipated visit to the Hemis monastery.

  Later in the evening to capture the best glimpse of the sunset you will visit this beautiful architecture, a monument known as “Shanti Stupa”.

  Overnight at Leh in Hotel.

• Day 6 -

  Leh to Khardung La to Nubra Valley

  Today morning accelerate the bikes to Khardung -la (5580m.) that is the highest motor able road located near the Khardong village, in the Ladakh region, gateway to the Shyok and Nubra valley.

  It is 39 km.from Leh

  Explore the beautiful Nubra Valley, there are no words to describe the beauty of this valley.

  The road from Khardungla to Nubra will be narrow surrounded with deep valleys by the river Shyok.

  Later on you will ride the sand dunes of Nubra into Hunder and will enjoy the camel safari on the double hump Bactrian camel into the dunes.

  Overnight at Nubra in Swiss Tents / Hotel .

• Day 7 -

  Nubra Valley to Khardung La to Leh

  Today morning travel back to Leh. While riding towards Leh, search for Diskit Gompa which is nearly 50ft tall statue of Maitreyi (future Buddha) in the Gompa's premises.

  After exploring Gompa head towards Sumur. This road goes all the way to Siachin Base Camp, which supports the forward posts on the Siachin Glacier facing both Pakistan and China on this way again we go through Khardungla pass it might rain or snow but you will ride on.

  After reaching Khardungla, take a downhill ride to reach Leh. Overnight at Leh in Hotel.

• Day 8 -

  Leh to Pangong Lake

  Pass through Zingrail, from here the roads turn bit bumpy. Finally reach the third highest motorable pass Changlang la (5289M) crossing over the crazy stream called “ Pagal Nala

  After this pass one of the most scenic roads of Ladakh mountain valleys, innumerable rivulets, a thick carpet of soft grass flanking the rivers, reach Tangste, rest here and move towards our most revered destination for the entire trip. Its 5 to 6 kms to reach Pangong but just before reaching the lake few kms, the roads starts turning bad.

  Reach Lukung on the banks of the lake, one of the few traits of this lake is that it changes colors during the period of the day, Dark blue during the morning and evenings, Aqua green during afternoons, golden during sun-rises and obviously black during night.

  Overnight in tents at Pangong.

• Day 9 -

  Pangong Lake to Leh

  Repack and move on for Leh.

  Overnight at Leh in Hotel.

• Day 10 -

  Leh to Pang

  Today we will cross Taglang la which is the second highest motorable pass in the world.

  After a small celebration at the top, you will ride slowly downhill towards moray plains which are geographically part of the Tibetan plateau but lies within India.

  The natural lights splashed across the high plateau create a magical atmosphere.

  After leaving this plateau you will reach Pang.

  Overnight at Pang in a group tent.

• Day 11 -

  Pang to Keylong

  This morning get geared up for a ride from Keylong to Pang passing Jispa and Keylong.

  Overnight at Keylong in hotel.

• Day 12 -

  Keylong to Manali

  This morning after breakfast you will ride to Manali passing breath taking views and scenic beauties.

  Reach Rohtangpass along the twist and turns on this way will be very exciting for the biker.

  Reach Manali and check in to a hotel.

• Day 13 -

  Depart from Manali

  After breakfast indulge in a farewell meeting with your team mates sharing your unforgettable memories of the trip.

  End of the trip.