12 Day Explore The Unexplored Premium Guided Motorcycle Tour to Ladakh in India

Day 1: Srinagar arrival and drop to Sonamarg

Welcome to the world of adventure traveling in Himalayas. This day you have to report till 2:00 p.m. at the tourist point of Srinagar Airport and a representative will meet you there. Then you will be transferred to Sonamarg by Tempo Traveler. Over night stay in Sonamarg.

Day 2: Sonamarg to Kargil

In the morning, after breakfast you will leave for Kargil. You will cross famous Zojila Pass, Drass village (second coldest inhabited place in the world). En-route towards a magnificent view of Kargil war is the Famous Peaks (Tiger, Tololing) from Vijay war memorial hall site. You will reach Kargil by evening. Overnight stay at Kargil.

Day 3: Kargil to Batalik

In the morning after breakfast, leave for Batalik. It is the main region of 1999 Kargil war with Pakistan and en-route you will visit Dha-Hanu village and pass over Himboting-La Pass.

People who inhabit this area are considered as last race to Indo-Aryans. Not only is their attire is highly decorated with jewellery and flowers, their features are also quite distinct. Overnight stay at Batalik.

Day 4: Batalik to Leh

In the morning after breakfast, leave for Leh. Visit Dha-Hanu. People who inhabit this area are considered as last race to Indo-Aryans, not only their attire is highly decorated with jewellary and flowers, their features are also quite distinct.

During the ride you will cover Sangam point (meeting point of Zanskar and Indus River), Magnetic Hill, and Gurudwara Pather Sahib and reach hotel in Leh. Overnight in Leh.

Day 5: Leh to Nubra

Today, you will take the road to the highest motorable pass in the world - Khardung-La - at 18,380 feet. In spite of the altitude, today you will ride on some of the smoothest roads so far and the landscape becomes grand.

After celebrating at Khardung-La Pass, you descend into the dramatically different landscape of the Nubra Valley.

Day 6: Nubra to Siachen Base

In the morning after breakfast, you are going through one of the unexplored village of Ladakh. Sumur is a small village and a popular base for exploring the valley. At an elevation of just 3,100 meters, it’s one of the lowest points in Ladakh, and you can feel the difference.

Especially after going over the Khardung La Pass (where giddiness temporarily sets in), Sumur is far easier to breathe in the valley compared to in Leh. You will try to attempt towards new open Siachen Base Camp as fas as you can go. Overnight stay at camp.

Day 7: Sumur to Pangong

In the morning after breakfast, you are going through one of the most uncommon route in Ladakh area via Shayok village, which is open recently for the tourist.

Day 8: Pangong to Leh

In the morning, have breakfast at your camps in Pangong. Thereafter, proceed for your journey back to Leh. En-route you will cros Chang-La pass which is world’s second highest motorable road. You will also cover Thiksey Monestary on the way back to Leh. Upon your arrival in Leh, you may enjoy the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel

Day 9: Leh to Jispa

After breakfast you will start your ride lately by 7:00 a.m. as there is 350 kilometers approximate ride. En-route you will enjoy the beauty of Baralacha-la Pass, Zing-zing bar, Sarchu, Tanglang-La (world’s third highest motorable road). You will have lunch at Sarchu and target to reach Leh by 6:00 p.m. Overnight stay in camp.

Day 10: Jispa to Manali

This is the final leg of your amazing and lifetime memorable bike trip. You will start your day early and start your ride from Jispa to Manali. The route is slightly rough. So this day you shall try and cover the maximum distance with minimum stopovers.

You will arrive Manali in the evening by covering most attractive and one of the major pass Rohtang-La. Overnight stay in Manali.

Day 11: Manali to Delhi

After the breakfast you all need to check out by 11:00 a.m. Keep the luggage in cloak room and you are free to explore locally by your own. In the evening report back by 4:00 p.m. to board Volvo bus towards the overnight journey to Delhi.

Day 12: Delhi arrival

Tour ends. Plan your further trip on your own.

Bike rental deposit

Go 360 does not take deposit but make sure if any damage has to be paid by customer directly. Guest shall be liable to pay for any damages, except normal wear and tear to an asset, if any.

Important notes

• Any extra transfers required or bike transportation during the tour will be charged extra to the client. Anything that is explicitly not mentioned in the inclusions and optional as suggested in the itinerary, are not a part of this package. Images shown about the place, city, hotel, attractions, etc. are for illustration purpose only and may not be the same as linked to the itinerary or services provided.
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• There will be additional charges for the passengers would like to stay back at the destination or transit.
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• Any changes in itinerary or upgrade in hotel/s will be charged extra, over and above the given cost (which will be informed to the customer in advance for final acceptance and payment).
• Riders are required to have a valid driver’s license
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• You accept that the very nature of active, adventure travel requires a degree of personal risk. You are likely to visit places where political, cultural and geographical attributes present certain risks, dangers and physical challenges. By booking a tour with Go 360, you accept that you are aware of the personal risks, dangers and challenges attendant upon such travel and that you assume the risks involved. You hereby assume all such risk and release Go 360 from all claims and causes of action arising from such damages or injuries or death resulting from these inherent risks. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with customs, weather conditions, physical challenges and laws in effect as well as your local embassy contacts in each destination.

Safety gears

• Riding gears are mandatory for bike riders (compulsory for both rider and pillion rider).
• Full face helmets. Provided along with bike in case of rented bike
• Winter biking gloves, knee pads, and elbow pads (available on rental basis)
• Rain coat
• Boots and boots cover / gum boots

Skill level(s) required for this tour: beginner, intermediate, and advanced

Beginner:

• can ride for 2-3 hours
• minimal riding experience
• assistance required
• comfortable with curves and leans
• basic experience with unsurfaced roads
• short distance ascents and descents

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

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

Hidden over high passes in an arid, largely treeless rain shadow, Ladakh is classic Trans Himalayan scenery: huge khaki-colored valleys and harsh rock walls brought alive by the occasional splash of irrigated green. Traditional Tibetan Buddhist culture remains intact here, with spectacularly located monasteries that burst into life during medieval masked dance festivals that have changed little in 500 years.

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Buffet breakfasts and dinners will be served during the entirety of your stay.

• Bike as per selected package (standard 500cc / Himalayan)
• 12 nights accommodation in standard hotels / camps / home stays on double / triple sharing
• Buffet breakfasts during stay
• Buffet dinners during stay
• Fuel (bike and backup car) for the whole trip
• Used helmet
• Experienced and professional backup team with backup car
• Oxygen cylinders and basic first aid kit
• Experienced and professional tour marshal
• Experienced and professional tour mechanic
• One side Volvo semi-sleeper (Delhi to Manali or Manali to Delhi) (for Ladakh package only)
• Required permits

• Expenses of personal nature such as table drinks, water bottle, snacks, telephone calls, laundry, camera fees, tips to drivers, local guides, and hotel staff, etc.
• Any kind of biking gears (such as elbow guard, knee guard, riders jacket, etc.)
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks, etc. to be borne by the client directly on the spot
• Any other item which is not specified under cost inclusions
• Any entrance fee to the monastery and monuments
• Travel insurance any item, activity or facility other than clearly mentioned within the inclusions and itinerary above
• 5% GST

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.