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! This time we witness the culturally and visually vibrant Hemis Tsechu Festival. 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 1 – Day 7)
Average riding duration – 6 to 7 hours every day
Average riding distance – 120 to 150 km every day
Main Attractions – Pangong Tso, Diskit Monastery, Nubra Valley
Passes & Altitude – 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. 30000 per person
Royal Enfield Double sharing (500cc) - Rs. 33000 per person
Royal Enfield Solo riding (500cc) - Rs. 37000 per person
Himalayan Double sharing - Rs. 33500 per person
Himalayan Solo riding - Rs. 40000 per person
What is included in the tour
- Bike, helmet and fuel for riders (Day 1 evening to Day 7 evening)
- 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
- Pick up from and drop to 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
- River Rafting Expenses
- 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)
- 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 – Acclimatization in Leh
Day 2 – Leh to Nimmoo (River Rafting) to Leh
Day 3 – Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardungla
Day 4 – Nubra Valley to Turtuk to Nubra Valley
Day 5 – Nubra to Pangong Tso
Day 6 – Pangong Tso to Sakti via Changla
Day 7 – Sakti to Hemis Monastery (festival) to Leh
Day 8 – 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 – Acclimatization in Leh
Arrival at Leh and moved to Guesthouse. 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 2 - Leh to Nimmoo (River Rafting) to Leh
After breakfast, we will head to Sham valley to visit Magnetic Hill and Confluence point of Indus and Zanskar River. Then we will go on a crazy rafting expedition which you will surely cherish. Return back Leh by evening.
Day 3 – 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 4 – 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 in Hunder
Day 5 - Nubra to Pangong Tso
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 Sakti via Changla
Today, we conquer the Third Highest Motorable Road - Chang La (17590 ft). Do not miss hot lemon tea and delicious local Thukpa at the Chang La canteen. After another gruelling descent from the pass, we get connected to the Manali - Leh highway and stay in a beautiful village, Sakti. Post lunch, we head to Sakti monastery, if time and energy permits. Overnight in homestay in Sakti
Day 7 - Sakti to Hemis Monastery (Festival) to Leh
Post breakfast, we head out to witness the most auspicious ceremony at Hemis Monastery for Hemis Tsechu Festival. During the festival, a great wooden mast decorated with streamers and religious emblems are erected and Chamm Dance (Mask Dance) will be performed by Lamas of the Monastery. After witnessing the vibrant Ladakhi festival, we head back to Leh.
Day 8 - 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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