Every motorcycle rider dreams of riding through the mighty Himalayas once in their life! We envision this dream of good mates tearing up the sharp mountain twisties together on single cylinder thumper motorcycles. This mythical chain of mountains evokes a feeling of isolation and timelessness. The Himalayas truly amazes and captivates you and each day of this tour is a day to cherish and enjoy mother nature opening her vast and striking vistas in front of us.
Ladakh - is an Indian state nestled in the high Himalayan ranges. The capital city Leh sits at 13,500 ft above sea level. You get the drift? We have created the best possible route with our years of experience riding in and out of Ladakh. You will experience the world famous Leh-Manali Highway, definitely the most adventure focussed motorcycle ride in India, three mountain passes and numerous big and small water crossings greet you each day and test every riders endurance levels with varying altitudes and climatic changes. We will ensure superb accommodation each night so your senses rejuvenate after each long and fulfilling day in the saddle. We ride through the gorgeous and flat More plains, a 40 kms vast open stretch of semi arid mountain desert region. Go “throttle out” and get mesmerised by this magical flat land followed by Khardung-La pass at around 18300 feet! Not for the faint hearted as you ride through this challenging climb with a dirt track and occasional landslides and snowfall to complete the thrill of motorcycling here. An adventure riders dream! Get immersed in this mythical land of yak herders and monks. Our simple yet comprehensive new 2024 itinerary will ensure you remember this tour for years to come. This experience has been carefully crafted by our ride experts keeping in mind the sense of adrenaline and adventure that a rider visiting India expects. But at no time is safety overlooked by us and distances have been carefully considered and managed to keep riders satisfied and well rested at the same time. It’s an adventure holiday after all.
Tour Itinerary
Day 01
Arrival in New Delhi and check in
We welcome you to India’s capital, New Delhi and make sure you settle down in your hotel’s comfort. The evening offers us all an opportunity to break the ice over a few beers, get to know each other and share notes on the days that lie ahead.
Day 02
New Delhi - Leh Flight
We take an early morning flight and escape the hustle bustle of this big city and experience some stunning aerial views of the Himalayan ranges!We land in the high altitude city of Leh - the capital of Ladakh and take a full day’s rest at our luxury accommodation to acclimatise to the quick & extreme change in altitude. We are now at about 12,000 ft above sea level and the adventure has just begun!
Day 03
Leh - rest day
After a hearty breakfast, you meet your motorcycles and we gear up for a short run in and around the city to get a taste of the numerous good cafes, clear blue skies and the local vibe! Post lunch we are free to relax at the hotel or just do some more local sight-seeing, shopping etc or visit the grand Shanti Stupa and enjoy the beautiful views of the city! Please note that this additional rest day is crucial to cure any cases of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)! We call it an early night as some brilliant adventure riding awaits us for the next four days.
Day 04
Leh - Likir - Alchi - Leh
160 kms
5 hours
It's ride day! We hop on our mint Royal Enfield Himalayans and ride out of Leh to visit some of the finest Buddhist monasteries and try and soak in the peace and calm of this culturally rich Himalayan region. The lesser known gompas of Likir and Alchi are must visits and riding along the Indus river is a therapy best experienced with your group of riders! Post a sumptuous lunch at a local cafe, we ride back to the famous ‘Patthar Sahib Gurdwara’ to offer our prayers for a safe journey (Legend has it that a demon in the area who terrorised people where the gurdwara is now situated and in anger dropped a huge boulder ‘patthar’ to kill Guru Nanak (a revered Sikh saint). The boulder turned soft on touching Guru Nanak’s body and left an impression of the demon’s foot as he tried to kick it in anger!). We are back to our hotel after a fulfilling shakedown ride that prepares us for the climb the next morning.
Day 05
Leh - Hunder
130 kms
5 hours
With our batteries charged, we ride out of Leh and aim to conquer the mighty ‘Khardung La’ at a heady 18300 ft. The ride up to the pass is an adventure in itself with loose gravel, slush and snow patches galore.The scenery around you is unparalleled with snow capped, high altitude mountain ranges. After a nice ride, we stop for some worthy pictures over a cup of hot chai and snacks at the top. The descent takes us to the beautiful Nubra valley home to the unique “double humped camels”. We check-in to our luxury campsite and post lunch we visit the ‘sand dunes’ (yes, that’s right!)! We enjoy the serenity and beauty of a star lit sky over beers and and a hearty dinner.
Day 06
Hunder - Rest
20 kms
2 hours
It’s a day to rest and explore the Hunder region and visit the awe inspiring Diskit Monastery and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure soaking in the vibes of this high Himalayan village.
Day 07
Hunder - Pangong
230 kms
7.5 hours
Today we ride dual sport through the back roads all the way from Hunder along the Shyok river to the beautiful blue lake of Pangong Tso! It's a full day's ride and the occasional water crossing and dirt paved route will surely get the adrenaline pumping for everyone! This is Himalayan riding at its finest and we enjoy every moment of it.Overnight at a nicely setup camp under the stars.
Day 08
Pangong - Leh
230 kms
7 hours
We have a hearty breakfast and pack up and head out of the lake area and take the windy route towards Leh. We witness the mighty Chang La pass in all her glory at 17,688 ft! Then descend safely in time for a whole lunch at one of the many cafes in the Leh market.Overnight at our luxury hotel for the night.
Day 09
Leh - Tanglang La - Leh
230 kms
7 hours
Our last day of riding will be to one of the stunning high passes called the Tanglang la pass! With its staggering height, sweeping plains, and awe-inspiring views this is a perfect day ride to end our tour.We have local lunch enroute and visit the tranquil Hemis monastery before getting back to base in time for a gala end of tour evening and raise a toast.
Day 10
Leh - New Delhi
We check out after breakfast and take the return flight to New Delhi and spend the remainder of the day just chilling or exploring the city.
Day 11
Departure from New Delhi & check out
It's time to say goodbye and cherish the week gone by.Our riders will take their respective home return flights.
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