Ladakh Explorations & Expeditions are our favorite series of events of the year! It gets exciting every year as we keep adding on some extra adventure! We will be riding our Royal Enfields on those long serene roads and completely off roads with views you will never see anywhere else; camping in the wilderness and dancing around the campfire; and creating everlasting memories! It is definitely an adventure of a lifetime! ____________________________________________________________________________________
Riding difficulty – Moderate (Depending on the season & water level on the road)
Riding days – 7 days (Day 3 – Day 9)
Average riding duration – 6 to 7 hours every day
Average riding distance – 120 to 150 km every day
Main Attractions – Kargil, Lamayuru, Turtuk, Pangong Tso, Diskit Monastery, Nubra, Shyok Valley, Tsomoriri, Hanle.
Passes & Altitude – Zoji La (11,575ft), Khardung La(18,379ft), Chang La(17,586 ft), Tanglang La(17,480 ft)
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The costing is as follows:
SUV - Rs. 39500 per person
Royal Enfield Double sharing (500cc) - Rs. 41500 per person
Royal Enfield Solo riding (500cc) - Rs. 49500 per person
Himalayan Double sharing - Rs. 43000 per person
Himalayan Solo riding - Rs. 51000 per person
What is included in the tour
- TT / SUV Transportation from Srinagar to Leh
- Bike, helmet and fuel for riders (Day 3 to Day 9)
- Stay in the guest house and Swiss tents
- Dinner and Breakfast
- Mechanic and support vehicle with an oxygen cylinder and first aid kit
- Experienced tour lead for the entire trip
- Environmental fees and Inner Line Permits
- Drop & Pick up from Leh Airport
What is NOT included in the tour
- GST- 5% extra
- Transportation till Starting point and back from End Point
- Entry ticket of Monasteries & Monuments
- Lunch and Snacks/Beverages
- Items of personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, tips, camera fees etc
- Anything other than above-mentioned inclusions
- Ride on one of the highest motorable road in the world and conquer the highest motorable passes in the Himalayas
- Test your riding skills on the off roads of Ladakh and enjoy the adrenaline rush!
- Explore the sheer scenic beauty of Snow covered mountains throughout the journey
- Mesmerize the bird's eye view of Leh city from the Shanti Stupa
- Devour the best Momos at Khardungla canteen (Highest motorable pass)
- Sip hot and refreshing lemon tea at Changla canteen (Third highest motorable pass)
- Behold the sight of stunning Pangong Lake which is famous for changing colors
- Capture the mountainscapes, desertscapes and riverscapes altogether into your lens
Day 1 – Srinagar to Kargil via Zojila pass
Day 2 – Kargil to Leh via Lamayuru – River Rafting
Day 3 – Acclimatization day. Local Sightseeing (50 km)
Day 4 – Leh to Nubra valley via Khardungla (130 km)
Day 5 – Nubra to Turtuk to Nubra (180 km)
Day 6 – Nubra to Pangong Tso via Shayok (150 km)
Day 7 – Pangong Lake to Tsomoriri via Chushul (180 km)
Day 8 – Tsomoriri to Leh via Taglang La (200 km)
Day 9 – Departure from Leh
Note: Upon the request of the clients, we customize the itinerary to include/exclude travel to Srinagar or Manali side journey. The cost will vary accordingly.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 – Srinagar to Kargil via Zojila pass
Arrive at Srinagar airport and get picked up by our representative. Start your Ladakh journey on beautiful NH1 and enjoy the Srinagar Leh Highway in SUV / Tempo Traveller. First day of journey will be around 200 km. Once you reach the Zojila pass, you are going to have an amazing view of the mighty Himalayan Mountains, which makes the drive worth. We will visit the famous Kargil War Memorial which was built in memory of the soldiers and officers of the Indian Army. We will reach Kargil by late evening. Stay at Guesthouse in Kargil.
Day 2 – Kargil to Leh via Lamayuru + River Rafting
Post early breakfast, we start our journey to Leh (11480 ft) which is at the distance of 210 km. Enroute we visit the Moonland of Ladakh – Lamayuru Monastery. . Then head to Nimmo village for river rafting expedition. We wash off all the dust from our crazy journey by plunging into the waters of Zanskar River! We will go on a crazy rafting expedition which you will surely cherish. Then reach Leh by late evening. Stay at Guesthouse in Leh.
Day 3 – Acclimatization in Leh
Once we are done with orientation and briefing, we go on an acclimatization walk across the town to Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace. The rest of the day is for relaxation and some shopping. Stay at Guesthouse in Leh
Day 4 – Leh to Nubra valley via Khardungla
Our ride starts with us conquering the mighty Khardung La (the World's Highest Motorable Road at a height of 18,380 ft). Riding further downhill, we enter the heart of Nubra valley. It is an amazing experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. The ride along the Shayok River to enter Hunder sand dunes is a treat for the eyes. We will visit the oldest and largest monastery, Diskit monastery enroute Hunder in Nubra valley. It is located at an altitude of 3142 meters. Once we arrive at our campsite, we get refreshed and head out to explore the sand dunes. Stay at Camp/Guesthouse in Hunder
Day 5 – Nubra to Turtuk to Nubra
Around 80km further north from Hunder (Nubra), we reach a beautiful village which was part of former Baltistan. Turtuk is one of the last unexplored places in Leh - Ladakh and village still retains the pristine with very hospitable local people. We return to Hunder same day. Stay at Camp/Guesthouse in Hunder
Day 6 – Nubra to Pangong Tso via Shayok
Today’s route is actually a shortcut road to reach the famous Pangong Tso via Shayok through rough and rocky terrain and in between water streams. The first glance of the alluring Pangong Lake and its blue waters is enough to leave a lasting impression on your mind.Our campsite for the night, which is our personal favourite, is by the lake itself at Spangmik – 20 km away from the shooting point. Stay at Camp/Guesthouse in Spangmik
Day 7 - Pangong Lake to Tsomoriri via Chushul
Today’s ride is going to be rough as this is not a frequently visited route. This route is also shortcut route to reach Tsomoriri lake located at a height of 14850 ft. The beautiful Landscape, and colour changing mountains, and also a pretty Lake – Kyagyar Tso on our journey will leave awestruck throughout the journey. Enjoy the stay with a view close to the Lake. Stay at guesthouse in Karzok
Day 8 - Tsomoriri to Leh via Taglang La
Our last day of riding will be the longest as we maneuver our bikes on some kaccha roads and we finally join the Manali highway, from where, it will be an extremely smooth sail till Leh. We cross Tso kar Lake, and conquer Taglangla pass on Manali-Leh Highway on our journey. If time permits, visit Thiksey / Hemis Monastery before reaching Leh. Stay at guesthouse in Leh
Day 9 – Transfer to Airport
Transfer to Airport in the morning. Thus your Ladakh Odyssey comes to an end with lots of new memories and experiences to take back
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