10 Day Nubra Valley Guided Motorcycle Tour in Ladakh, Himalayas

Day 1: Arrive at Leh

Transfer to the hotel and ensure that you spend the day relaxing and indulging only in mild physical activities. Keep vigilant for signs of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Meet and greet the team.

Day 2: Around Leh

You get on your bikes and do an exploratory circuit of the sights around Leh. You will cover easy terrain and will encounter some traffic but the ride is fairly relaxed and filled with stops.

Day 3: Leh - Tirith

Today’s ride takes you across Khardung La at 5,348 meters (18,400 feet). You cross into the stunning Nubra Valley and ride to the village of Panamik and return to Tirith.

Day 4: Tirith - Turtuk - Hundar

This part of Nubra Valley has opened to tourism only recently and remains untouched in most parts. Its Balti culture is different from the rest of Ladakh and interesting historical facts link this region to the Leh we know today.

Day 5: Nubra - Leh

You ride through the Shyok Valley (if Wari La is open) and cross back into Leh via another spectacular road in these regions. This is a relatively unexplored part of Ladakh and thereby more special.

Day 6: Rest Day

There is only one planned activity which takes you on a rafting expedition on the Zanskar. Part of the day is yours to spend in your own style and at your convenience.

Day 7: Leh - Pangong

The ride to the iconic Pangong Lake takes you across Chang la (another 5,000 meters pass). The surreal beauty of this region and the colors of the lake, from its first view to the ride along its shores will leave you amazed.

Day 8: Pangong - Leh

You return to Leh on the same roads as the previous day. You break the journey at a special spot and have a picnic lunch. This is an interesting ride because you will be able to see it all again but from a different perspective.

Day 9: Leh - Alchi - Leh

Your last day of this trip takes you on NH1 that runs along with some amazing viewpoints of the Indus River. You visit the historic Alchi Monastery, make a brief stopover at Likir, and take a back road to visit Bagso fort. Return to Leh for your farewell dinner. Tour officially ends on this last night.

Day 10: Departure Day

Depart from Leh via flight/road.

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

• Rafting expedition on the Zanskar
• A visit to Alchi Monastery
• A visit to Bagso fort

Chai or the omnipresent Indian tea is a very important part of your trip. From early morning starts to your numerous stops by the road, this (often) milky and sweet beverage is like a road trip elixir, providing a much-needed break for the bum sore you will inevitably experience on these roads.

Food is a mix of local and continental, allowing you to experience the local cuisine but ensuring that your taste buds are not overpowered by the spicy Indian fare.

• Exploratory ride around Leh
• Road trip exploring Ladakh
• Rafting expedition on the Zanskar
• A visit to Alchi Monastery
• A visit to Bagso fort
• Motorcycles (inclusive of fuel)
• Back-up vehicle
• Support team (3 members)
• First aid with oxygen back-up
• Internal transfers
• Airport transfer at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)
• Entries and permits
• 9 nights' accommodations
• Meals for 9 days
• Beverages

• International air travel
• Alcohol and cigarettes
• Tips (recommended 10%)
• Personal shopping
• Personal equipment
• Camera equipment
• Medical insurance
• Emergency evacuation

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 12% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.