Region
Leh/ Srinagar
Best time to Visit
May to October
Temperature
10º C to 25º C
Max Altitude
5000 Mtrs
Distance Covered
1500+ Kms
Overview
The Leh Ladakh bike trip is one of the most adventurous journeys in the Himalayas. Ladakh is located in northern India at a height of 3500 metres above sea level. Due to harsh winters, the Ladakh valley is cut off by road from November to May each year; the road to Leh is only open for 5-6 months. Behind this harsh and foreboding exterior is an ancient civilization and a captivating people.
The best time to visit Ladakh is from June to September, when it is in its summer season. This tour is ideal for those who are unable to take long vacations from work but still want to explore Leh Ladakh on a motorcycle; on this 6 day motorbike trip to Leh, one can visit major attractions. You never know what nature has in store for you in Ladakh. Pangong Lake, at nearly 4,350 metres above sea level, is the world's highest saltwater lake. Pangong Lake, one of Leh Ladakh's most famous lakes, gets its name from the Tibetan word "Pangong Tso," which means "high grassland lake." The main attraction of Nubra is the highest motorable road in the world, the Khardungla pass (18,380 feet), majestic peaks and glaciers, enchanting valleys and villages. In addition to Pangong Lake and Nubra Valley, you will also visit Alchi and Likir Monastery on this Leh to Leh bike trip.
Leh to Leh Bike Trip
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival at Leh
You will be given the hotel address well in advance of your arrival at Leh airport (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport), and you will be responsible for getting to the hotel on your own. Because Leh is located at 3500 metres above sea level, it is critical that each of you get enough rest to acclimate for the next few days. Because you need time to acclimate, no motorcycles will be provided today.
Day 2 - Leh to Pangong Tso Lake - 160 KM
Soon after breakfast, we will begin our ride towards Pangong Tso Lake, passing through multiple checkpoints where we must submit our restricted area permits and inner line permits. Before reaching Pangong Tso, we must cross Changla Pass, the world's third highest motorable road at 5360 metres above sea level. We will arrive in Spangmik village, which is located on the banks of Pangong Tso Lake, in the early evening. Today we will be staying in tented accommodation. Pangong Lake is 4225 metres above sea level.
Day 3 - Pangong Tso Lake to Nubra Valley - 175 KM
We will begin our 3rd day of the Leh Motorbike trip towards Nubra Valley after spending the night on the banks of Pangong Lake. Nubra Valley is the coldest desert in the Himalayas, located at a height of 3000 metres above sea level. Because we'll be riding through Shyok Valley, the majority of the road today will be off-road. We will arrive in Hunder in the evening, and if we have time, we will visit the Hunder Sand Dunes and spend some time there.
Day 4 - Nubra Valley to Leh - 135 KM
We will leave Hunder after breakfast and travel to Diskit Monastery, which is the oldest monastery in Nubra Valley and also houses a statue of Maitreya Buddha. Following that, we will begin ascending towards Khardungla Top, the World's Highest Motorable Road at an elevation of 18380 feet above sea level. Because the Khardungla pass is the main attraction on our Delhi to Leh motorcycle trip, we will spend some time there before beginning our descent towards Leh. We will arrive in Leh in the early evening, and you can spend the rest of the day exploring the Leh Bazaar and purchasing souvenirs.
Day 5 - Leh Local Sightseeing
Today will be a leisure ride; we will start exploring the sightseeing places in and around Leh. After breakfast we will visit Magnetic Hill, then Likir Gompa, and later Alchi Monastery, by early evening we will back to Leh and rest of the evening you can spend on visiting Shanti Stupa.
Day 6 - Departure from Leh
After exploring one of Mother Nature's most magnificent creations, you will check out of the hotel and depart for your next destination.