6 Day Gear Up Ladakh: Leh Guided Motorcycle Tour in India

Itinerary

Day 1: Leh

Upon your arrival in Leh city, the vehicle will pick you up from the airport and you will get a warm welcome from Crazy Riders Adventure Tours' representative at your hotel premises. The representative will hand over all your tour-related documents and will give you a brief about the tour you are about to embark on. The vehicle will be at your disposal for the rest of the day. Spend some relaxing time at the hotel premises which will also help you get used to the high altitude of Leh, Ladakh.

After lunch, the vehicle will take you around for a short trip to Leh and you can visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, and also visit the local markets of Leh. Take a stroll in the market and go shopping for some local stuff which you can carry as remembrances of this beautiful city of Leh, Ladakh. Have your dinner at the hotel and overnight stay in Leh. This day will also make you familiar with the environment of Ladakh region and you will get acclimatize for the rest of the day as Ladakh is the high altitude region.

Day 2: Leh

After a healthy breakfast, the bikes will be handed over and you can now gear up for the day. You will be visiting the beautiful city of Leh and will get a chance to explore places like Alchi, Likir, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill, confluence of Indus and Zanskar river, and on the way back, visit Hall of Fame, war memorial dedicated to the soldiers who laid down their lives during the Kargil war. In the evening return back to the hotel and after dinner, enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at Leh.

Day 3: Leh - 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. Overnight stay at camp.

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.

Day 4: Nubra - Pangong (via the 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 lakeside camps. This gives you an additional opportunity to try 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 5: Pangong - Leh (via Chang La)

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

Day 6: Leh - home

After breakfast, it’s time for all of you to say good bye and your memorable dream tour concludes here. The vehicle will drop you at the airport as per your flight timings. Carry sweet unforgettable memories of Ladakh to cherish throughout life.

Skill level(s) required for this tour: intermediate

Intermediate:

• can ride for 3-4 hours
• average riding experience
• little assistance required
• comfortable with extreme curves and leans
• average experience with unsurfaced roads
• steep ascents and descents

Being situated at such heights, acclimatization to the altitude becomes very important for tourists and hence, on reaching Leh, Ladakh, rest for at least 3-4 hours is essential. Since the first two days of this tour package to Leh Ladakh allows you to stay at Leh, sprint acclimatization suffices.

The major attractions in this simple Leh Ladakh tour are Leh, the land of lamas and monasteries, Khardung La, the highest and next highest motorable roads in the world, the cold desert of Nubra and the double humped camels, world famous Pangong Lake, confluence of Indus and Zanskar river, physics defying Magnetic Hill, and the war memorial dedicated to the warriors who laid their lives in the Kargil War.

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The package includes welcome drinks on arrival and meals on MAPI basis.

• Welcome drinks on arrival
• 5 nights accommodation in well-appointed standard or equivalent hotels/camps as per city from Day 1 to Day 6 on MAPI basis
• Back up vehicle and medical support (for emergency)
• Basic first aid kit and oxygen cylinders (in emergency)
• Royal Enfield 350cc with helmet on dual sharing basis
• Tour leaders throughout the trip
• One bike mechanic throughout the biking tour with spare parts (spares on chargeable basis)
• All inner line permits (wherever required)
• Fun with bonfire at Leh
• T-shirt / highlighter - specially designed (please send your size)
• Stickers for bike and helmet

• Any majeure service expenses
• Fuel for bike
• Any kind of insurance / medical
• All entry tickets for stupas, monasteries, sightseeing, state and entry fees
• Fees for camel or 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
• 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

• 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 on arrival.