Overview
Ladakh, often called “The Land of High Passes,” is a mesmerizing region in northern India known for its stunning landscapes and unique culture. This guided motorcycle tour on Royal Enfield will take you to wonderful locations in the region.
Highlights
- Starts in Srinagar, ends in Delhi
- Cultural show with Ladakhi dance
- Complimentary camel safari in Nubra Valley
- Royal Enfield Himalayan motorbikes
- 11 nights accommodation in top-notch hotels
- Experienced trip captains
- Service of back-up vehicle / luggage van
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Srinagar
Arrival at Srinagar Airport. Transfer to hotel or houseboat. Evening at leisure to explore the local market or relax by Dal Lake. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Day 2: Srinagar - Kargil (~200 km / 124 miles, 6-7 hours)
Ride through the scenic Kashmir Valley via Sonamarg. Cross Zoji La Pass and descend into the Ladakh region. Visit Drass War Memorial en route. Continue to Kargil along the Suru River. Overnight stay in Kargil.
Day 3: Kargil - Leh (~215 km / 134 miles, 6-7 hours)
Ride along the Indus River, visiting Lamayuru Monastery, the Indus–Zanskar confluence, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, and Magnetic Hill en route. Reach Leh by evening. Overnight stay in Leh.
Day 4: Leh - Tso Moriri (~220 km / 137 miles, 7-8 hours)
Depart Leh towards Chumathang, passing through Mahe Bridge and Puga Valley, known for its geothermal activity. Reach the serene Tso Moriri Lake near Korzok village by evening. Overnight stay near Tso Moriri.
Day 5: Tso Moriri - Umling La Pass - Hanle (~280 km / 174 miles, 9-10 hours)
An adventurous day riding to Umling La Pass (5,883 m), currently the highest motorable road in the world. Continue towards the remote village of Hanle, home to the Indian Astronomical Observatory. Overnight stay in Hanle.
Day 6: Hanle - Pangong Lake (~255 km / 158 miles / 8-9 hours)
Ride through the vast and isolated Changthang plateau, experiencing untouched landscapes and high-altitude wilderness. Reach Pangong Lake by late afternoon. Overnight stay near Pangong Lake.
Day 7: Pangong Lake - Nubra Valley (via Shyok Route) (~170 km / 106 miles, 6-7 hours)
Ride along the Shyok River route (subject to road conditions), offering dramatic river valleys and mountain backdrops. Descend into Nubra Valley. Overnight stay in Nubra Valley.
Day 8: Nubra Valley - Leh (via Khardung La) (~125 km / 78 miles, 5-6 hours)
Visit Diskit Monastery in the morning. Ride back to Leh crossing Khardung. La Pass (5,359 m). Reach Leh by afternoon. Overnight stay in Leh.
Day 9: Leh - Sarchu (255 km / 158 miles, 8-10 hours)
Ride across Tanglang La, the expansive More Plains, Lachulung La, Nakee La, and the iconic Gata Loops. Reach Sarchu by evening. Overnight stay in camps at Sarchu.
Day 10: Sarchu - Manali (~230 km / 143 miles, 8-9 hours)
Ride via Baralacha La, passing Darcha, Jispa, Keylong, and crossing Rohtang Pass before reaching Manali by evening. Overnight stay in Manali.
Day 11: Manali - Delhi (overnight Volvo Journey) (~540 km / 336 miles, travel time: 12-14 hours)
Day at leisure in Manali. In the evening, board the Volvo bus for an overnight journey to Delhi. Overnight in Volvo bus.
Day 12: Arrival in Delhi
Arrival in Delhi in the morning with the expedition concluding.
Ride Details
- Bike
- personal bike or rental bike (Royal Enfield, fuel included)
- Mileage
- 1950 km / 1212 miles
- Daily rides
- 125 - 280 km / 78 - 174 miles
- Riding gear
- knee pads and elbow guards for riders, helmets for riders and pillions
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner included
What's included
- Accommodation on a triple-sharing basis; for couple, twin sharing
- Daily breakfast (from day 2 to day 11)
- Daily dinner (from day 1 to day 10)
- Backup vehicle / luggage van for 1 rucksack bag per person (trolley not allowed)
- Mechanical support
- Group leader on bike for groups with 6 or more bikes
- All inner line permits/green tribunal permits
- Wildlife fee and environmental fee
- Motorbike fuel for the complete trip as per the itinerary with rental bike
- Oxygen cylinder with general first aid
- 1 bonfire
- Riding gear for riders (knee pads and elbow guards)
- Royal Enfield Himalayan with helmets for rider and pillion
- Camel safari in Nubra Valley
- Cultural show with Ladakhi dance
- 5% GST
Not included
- Volvo: Delhi - Manali and vice versa
- Personal expenses like telephone, laundry, tips, table drinks, etc.
- Any type of insurance: medical, accidental, theft, etc.
- Any airfare / rail fare other than what is mentioned in "inclusions"
- Airport, railway station or bus stop pick up or drop off
- Cost of any spare part that will be used due to accidental damage incurred when the motorbike is in the rider's possession
- Cost incurred to transfer or tow the motorbike in case it is dropped on the way
- Vehicle servicing or maintenance cost (if own bike)
- Any lunch and other meals not mentioned in package inclusions
- Security deposit per motorbike of 5,000 INR as per the deposit policy (this is refundable at the end of the trip if there is no damage or spare parts used)
- Parking and monument entry fees during sightseeing
- Any cost incurred due to extension, change of itinerary due to natural calamities, roadblocks, vehicle breakdown, union issues, and factors beyond Backpackclan's control
- Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusion sections
Accommodation
During the tour, you will stay in various accommodations as outlined in the itinerary.
Getting There
This motorcycle tour takes place in North India. Starting in Srinagar, you will visit various places such as Kargil, Tso Moriri, Hanle, Pangong Lake, Nubra Valley, Leh, Sarchu, and Manali before continuing your journey by Volvo to Delhi. [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/backpackclan-1/12-day-srinagar-leh-manali-delhi-guided-motorcycle-tour-in-india# "Zoom in") [−](https://www.tripaneer.com/backpackcl
