13 Day Rendezvous Ladakh Guided Motorcycle Tour in India

Day 1: Delhi to Manali

Your dream tour to Leh Ladakh kicks off by waking up in the morning wee hours and gearing up to meet at India Gate. After a quick briefing session the whole group starts off from here for the life time dream trip to Leh, Ladakh. Manali is the first stop over of this trip. You kick off from New Delhi and reach Manali via Karnal (stop for breakfast), Ambala (stop for a quick break), Kiratpur (stop for lunch), Mandi, and Kullu.

Day 2: Manali sightseeing

The second day of the Leh Ladakh tour allows you to enjoy Manali, which in itself has lot to offer. The entire day is at your own disposal and you may plan to visit Solang Valley where one can enjoy paragliding, visit Hadimba temple, Vashisht village where you may take dips at hot water spring, Mall Road. Remember to wrap up any last minute shopping and come back to hotel by evening. From here you gear up for an early morning adventurous ride through Pir Panjal range of The Great Himalayas for Jispa.

Day 3: Manali to Jispa

The third day of Leh Ladakh tour highlights crossing the Rohtang Pass and so after having a healthy breakfast, you hit the road for Jispa, via the first pass on Manali Leh highway, Rohtang, which connects Kullu Valley with Lahaul Spiti Valley. You will enjoy mesmerizing scenic beauty along with Chandara and Bhaga river. You halt at Jispa. Get refreshed and start again the next morning.

Day 4: Jispa to Sarchu

Today you drive to Sarchu. As you leave Jispa, you enter the Greater Himalayan landscape. This highway route, takes you into the heart of the mountains. Enjoy the splendid view as you pass through the Baralachha Pass (5000 meters above sea level). Keep driving towards Sarchu which is the border line between Kashmir and Himachal. From there, you drive to Sarchu camp. Relax for the rest of day and keep a high intake on fluids to keep away AMS (acute mountain sickness). Stay overnight in camp.

Day 5: Sarchu to Leh

After an early breakfast, you leave for the last leg of your onward journey towards Leh. You will cross Gata Loops, the 21 hair pin bends and will get the chance to ride on all types of road i.e tarmac, stony, quick, and unbelievable U turns. You will actually get to know as to why this road is often called by many as the “Highway to Hell”.

You break for lunch at Pang and then drive on towards Leh, passing through Skyangchu Thang (a vast plateau stretching for 42 kilometers) and then crossing Tanglang-La (17,585 feet) and driving through the upper Indus Valley. Reach Leh by evening. Check in and relax overnight in Leh.

Day 6: Rest day in Leh

On the sixth day of this tour, you can enjoy Leh as a place. After a hearty breakfast, set out for local sightseeing, exploring Leh and the neighboring attractions, visiting Shanti Stupa, Jama Masjid, Leh Palace, Polo Grounds, and the War Museum to name a few. In the later part of the day, check and gear up the bikes as necessary and get ready for the adventure that is to follow the next day.

Day 7: Leh to Nubra (via Khardung La)

Gear up and speed off on the smooth tarmac to meet the board showing “The Highest Motorable Road in the world” at Khardung La Pass. After taking a break for a photo session on this high pass to the Nubra Valley, you head towards Khardung village where you can have a quick break for tea and snacks. You proceed towards Nubra Valley as you cross the Khalsar and Diskit sectors.

Nubra valley is a high altitude cold desert which mesmerizes every traveler with its unsurpassed naked beauty. This is probably the only place in Ladakh which gives a glimpse of snow clad mountains encompassing green pastures. The valley is comfortably located in the Karakoram range, and gives a feel of cold desert magical sand dunes, constantly changing shape and place. You have get to ride on double humped camels at the Nubra Valley. Travelers can also visit Turtuk village, the last Indian village that is open for tourists and adventure seekers. Overnight stay at camp.

Day 8: Nubra to Pangong Tso (via Shyok Route)

From Nubra Valley, you head towards yet another fascinating place, Pangong Lake via the Shyok route. You take a left from Durbuk. After crossing Tangtse, you will see the first view of world famous Pangong Tso. Spend the night at lake side camps. This gives you an additional opportunity to ride/drive as real off-roading and experience water crossing. This also saves a day for you and you get a chance to ride along the Shyok River.

Day 9: Pangong Tso to Leh (via Changla Pass)

After spending an unforgettable night on the bank of Pangong Tso, post breakfast you head towards Leh. Enroute you will cross the Changla Pass ( 3rd highest motorable pass), have a quick break at Karu for refreshment. Overnight stay in your hotel at Leh.

Day 10: Leh to Kargil

The road from Leh to Kargil resembles a runway and constitutes the first part of the day’s journey. You can feel the magic of Magnetic Hill, as you pray at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. You then visit the Lamayuru monastery, which is the highest monastery in Ladakh and then, cross the Fotu La, which is the highest pass on the Leh - Srinagar road, and descend down to stop at Kargil.

The entire population in Ladakh is Buddhist while the entire population in Kargil is Islamic, and thus, the journey from Ladakh to Kargil is symbolic in its own way, signifying a transformation, as you traverse from one world to another.

Day 11: Kargil to Srinagar

Begin riding and cross Drass - the second coldest inhabited place on earth after Siberia (Russia) and visit the Drass war museum to pay respects and pray for the peace of the brave souls of the valiant jawans who fought and sacrificed their lives during the Kargil war of 1999.

Pave way to reach the majestic Tiger Hill and salute the brave Indian Army and the national flag - ‘Tiranga’ and yet again, feel the pride of being an Indian. Ride to cross Zoji La and descend down to Sonamarg while leaving behind the arid, dry, and vegetation-less yet picturesque Ladakh to be greeted by the starkly contrasting greenery of Sonamarg, one of the most beautiful parts of the “Heaven on Earth - Kashmir”. Visit the Dal Lake for a shikara ride, the Mughal Gardens, the Shankracharya, Temple and other tourist attractions on reaching Srinagar. Overnight halt at Srinagar.

Day 12: Srinagar to Pathankot (via Chenani - Nashri Tunnel)

Cross the gateway to Kashmir which is heavily guarded by the Indian army, and then, pass through the historical Jawahar Tunnel to enter the newly constructed, longest tunnel of India (Chenani - Nashri Tunnel) which paves way to the warm and sunny Udhampur/ Jammu region. Finally, be grateful to God for having successfully completed one of the toughest drives in the world not only safely, but, also while, immersing in every moment of its awe inspiring beauty. Reach Pathankot by evening and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 13: Pathankot to Delhi

After having north Indian, the most famous Punjabi breakfast, you start your journey to Delhi, cross Ludhiana, Ambala and reach Delhi by evening. Conclude the Leh Ladakh tours and take with you lots of unforgettable memories. Trip concludes.

Skill level required for this tour

• Advanced:
• can ride for 5-6 hours
• extensive riding experience
• assistance on demand (if required)
• experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
• comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions

This tour will take you to ride the complete circuit of Ladakh (Delhi to Delhi) in India. The cities you will visit include Manali, Sarchu, Leh, Nubra, Pangong, and Kargil.

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• Paragliding
• River rafting
• Camel safari
• ATV ride
• Shikara ride

• Motorcycle tour in the complete circuit of Ladakh (Delhi to Delhi)
• Tour leaders throughout the trip
• One bike mechanic throughout the biking tour with spare parts (the spare parts are chargeable)
• One party night during the trip
• Back up vehicle and medical support, for emergency
• Services of luggage vehicle for a group of more than 10 motorbikes
• 12 nights' accommodation
• 13 breakfasts and 12 dinners
• Theme dinner with bonfire at Leh
• Welcome drinks on arrival
• All inner line permits wherever required
• Basic first aid kit and oxygen cylinders in emergency
• Specially designed t-shirt or highlighter (please send your size)
• Stickers for bike and helmet
• Ride completion certificate
• All inner line permits wherever required

• Any majeure service expenses
• Fuel for bike
• Any kind of insurance / medical
• All entry tickets for stupas, monasteries, sightseeings, state, and entry fees
• Fees for ATV ride
• Any air / bus/ taxi / jeep fare
• Lunch throughout the tour
• Ladakh autonomous hill development council (LAHDC) Leh environment fees and red cross fees
• Airport transfers (1,500 INR / person)
• Any personal expenses like room service, donation, tips, drinks, bar and beverage, mineral water, laundry, and telephone
• All items / services not specially mentioned in the inclusion
• No bill will be reimbursed against any missed service / facility
• Any part of package, not availed by the client
• Refunds cannot be claimed for any part of package nor are exchangeable with any services
• In case, extension of tour in terms of no. of days, is required, extra charges as applicable would be paid directly to Crazy Riders Adventure Tours by the clients
• GST as per actual would be charged extra on the package cost
• Additional accommodation / food cost incurred due to any unforeseen delay
• Riding gears on rental basis
• Vehicle servicing or maintenance cost
• Cost incurred to transfer or tow the motorbike in case it is dropped on the way

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 15 days before arrival.