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 Yuru Kabgyat Festival in Lamayuru.
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; Rafting in the mighty Zanskar River; and creating everlasting memories! It is definitely an adventure of a lifetime!
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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 – Yuru Kabgyat Festival, Pangong Tso, Turtuk Valley, Diskit Monastery, Lamayuru Monastery.
Passes & Altitude – Khardung La(18,379ft) , Chang La(17,586 ft)
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The costing is as follows:
SUV - Rs. 37000 per person
Royal Enfield Double sharing (500cc) - Rs. 40000 per person
Royal Enfield Solo riding (500cc) - Rs. 46000 per person
Himalayan Double sharing - Rs. 41000 per person
Himalayan Solo riding - Rs. 47000 per person
What is included in the tour
- Airport pick up and drop
- Deluxe stay in guest house and Luxury tents with dinner and breakfast
- Transport by SUV / Tempo Traveller from Srinagar to Leh
- Bikes, Fuel, and Helmets for riders from Day 4 to Day 8
- Backup Support vehicle with Spares
- Lead & Mechanic for the tour
- Inner line permits + environmental fees
- Oxygen cylinder + first aid kit
What is NOT included in the tour
- Transportation (Flight) till Starting point and back from End Point
- Entry ticket of Monasteries & Monuments and for River Rafting
- Lunch and Snacks/Beverages
- Items of personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, tips, camera fees etc
- Medical expenses or Covid testing related expenses
- 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
- Witness the colourful 'Cham masked' dance performed by the head Lamas during the Ladakhi Festival.
- 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 – Arrival at Srinagar Airport. Dal Lake and Market (90 km)
Day 2 – Srinagar to Lamayuru via Kargil (320 km)
Day 3 – Lamayuru festival to Leh (90 km)
Day 4 – Leh acclimatization & local sightseeing. Bike testing (50 km)
Day 5 – Leh to Nubra valley via Khardungla (130 km)
Day 6 – Nubra to Turtuk to Nubra (190 km)
Day 7 – Nubra to Pangong Tso via Shayok (150 km)
Day 8 – Pangong Lake to Leh via Chang la (160 km)
Day 9 – Departure from Leh
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrival at Srinagar Airport. Dal Lake and Market
Get picked up from Srinagar Airport & check into your stay. Visit Dal Lake for a surreal Shikhara Boat ride post lunch. Then head to market for some shopping. Stay at Houseboat in Srinagar
Day 2 – Srinagar to Lamayuru via Kargil (320 km)
Leave early from Srinagar post breakfast. After crossing, Zojila Pass, visit Kargil War Memorial for a quick revisit to the history. After lunch, continue the journey towards Leh and reach Lamayuru, the Moonland by evening. Stay at guesthouse in Lamayuru
Day 3 – Lamayuru festival to Leh (90 km)
We begin the day with the most auspicious ceremony at Lamayuru Monastery for Yuru Kabgyat 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. Then continue the journey towards Leh. Before reaching Leh, check out Indus – Zanskar River confluence and Magnetic Hill en route. Stay at guesthouse in Leh
Day 4 – Leh acclimatization & local sightseeing. Bike testing (50 km)
Wake up leisurely and have breakfast. Get some more rest in a guest house for to acclimatize better. Later in the afternoon, post Lunch, go around the town to Leh Palace, Tsemo Monastery & Shanti Stupa by bike & SUV. The rest of the day is for relaxation and some shopping. Stay at guesthouse in Leh.
Day 5 – Leh to Nubra valley via Khardungla (130 km)
Today’s journey starts by conquering the mighty Khardung La (the World's Highest Motorable Road at a height of 18,380 ft). Driving 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 drive along the Shayok River to enter Hunder sand dunes is a treat for the eyes. Then we will visit the oldest and largest monastery, Diskit monastery enroute Hunder in Nubra valley. It is located at an altitude of 3142 meters. Reach Nubra by later in the afternoon and head out to explore the sand dunes. Stay at Camp in Hunder
Day 6 – Nubra to Turtuk to Nubra (190 km)
Around 80km further north from Hunder (Nubra), we reach a beautiful village which was part of former Baltistan. Turtuk is one of the least explored places in Leh - Ladakh and the village still retains the pristinity with very hospitable local people. A slow stroll around the small unique village and lunch, we return to Hunder same day. Stay at Camp in Hunder
Day 7 – Nubra to Pangong Tso via Shayok (150 km)
Today’s route is actually a shortcut road to reach the famous Pangong Tso at 13800 ft 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. Your stay for the night, which is our personal favourite, is by the lake itself at Mann – 25 km away from the shooting point. Stay at Guesthouse in Mann
Day 8 – Pangong Lake to Leh via Chang la (160 km)
On our journey back to Leh 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 after crossing beautiful village, Sakti. From then the road till Leh will be a smooth sail. Reach Leh by evening. Stay at Guesthouse in Leh.
Day 9 – Departure 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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