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 – 4 days (Day 3 - Day 6)
Average riding duration – 6 to 7 hours every day
Average riding distance – 120 to 150 km every day
Main Attractions – Lamayuru Monastery, Sonamarg, Drass, Leh-Manali Highway, Diskit Monastery, Pangong Tso, Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace
Passes & Altitude – Zoji La(11,578 ft), Khardung La(18,379ft), Chang La(17590 ft)
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The costing is as follows:
SUV - Rs. 30500 per person
Royal Enfield Double sharing (500cc) - Rs. 31500 per person
Royal Enfield Solo riding (350cc) - Rs. 33500 per person
Royal Enfield Solo riding (500cc) - Rs. 34500 per person
Himalayan Double sharing - Rs. 32500 per person
Himalayan Solo riding - Rs. 35000 per person
What is included in the tour
- Srinagar airport pick up to Leh by SUV / Tempo Traveller
- Royal Enfield Bike with fuel and helmet for riders (Day 3 evening to Day 6)
- Stay from Day 1 (Lamayuru) to Day 6 (Leh) in comfortable Guesthouses, Swiss Tents & homestays
- Dinner & Breakfast
- Utility Support vehicle & Motorbike Mechanic during riding days
- Experienced tour lead for the entire trip
- Environmental Fees and Inner line permits
- Oxygen Cylinder & First aid Kit
What is NOT included in the tour
- GST- 5% extra
- Flight to Starting point and back from End Point
- Lunch and Snacks/Beverages
- River Rafting
- Entry Tickets of Monuments and Monasteries
- Items of personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, tips, camera fees etc
- Anything other than above-mentioned inclusions
- Expenses due to medical emergency
- Expenses due to change of itinerary on request or due to unavoidable circumstances
- 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
- Ride the Bactrian Double Humped Camel through the white sand dunes in Nubra Valley
Day 1 – Arrival at Srinagar at 0900 hrs. Head to kargil via Zojila pass (by SUV)
Day 2 – Kargil to Leh via Nimmoo for River Rafting (by SUV)
Day 3 – Acclimatization in Leh
Day 4 – Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardungla
Day 5 – Nubra to Pangong Tso via Shayok
Day 6 – Pangong Tso to Leh via Changla
Day 7 – Depart from Leh Airport
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
Start your Ladakh journey on beautiful NH1 and enjoy the Srinagar Leh Highway in SUV / Tempo Traveller. First day of your journey will be around 300 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 the memory of the soldiers and officers of the Indian Army(If time permits). We will reach Lamayuru by late evening. Stay at Guesthouse in Kargil.
Day 2 – Kargil to Leh via Lamayuru
Post early breakfast, we start our journey to Leh. Enroute we visit the Moonland of Ladakh – Lamayuru Monastery. Then reach Leh by late evening. Stay at Guesthouse in Leh.
Day 3 – Acclimatization in Leh
This day is to rest and acclimatise to the high altitude. Once you are done with orientation and briefing, head out late in the afternoon to visit the local places (Leh Palace, Tsemo Monastery and Shanti Stupa) and give your bike a test ride. You can also do some shopping at Leh Market. Stay at Guesthouse in Leh
Day 4 – Leh to Nubra valley via Khardungla
Our long ride starts with 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. As we enter Nubra Valley, the ride along the Shayok River and then to witnessing Hunder sand dunes is a treat for the eyes. We will first visit the oldest and largest monastery of the valley - Diskit monastery and then head out to explore the sand dunes. After rolling around on the sand dunes, we finally head to our campsite. Campsite in Hunder.
Day 5 – 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 6 – Pangong Tso to Leh via Chang-La
On our journey to Leh today, we conquer the Third Highest Motorable Road - Chang La (17590 ft). After crossing gruelling descent from the pass, reach Sakti - a beautiful valley village with fresh water streams and lush green fields. Then Leh by evening. Stay at Guesthouse in Leh.
Day 7 – Depart from Leh
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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