9 Day The Great Lakes Guided Motorcycle Tour in Ladakh

Day 1: Arrival in Leh

Transfer to the hotel and ensure that you spend the day relaxing and indulging only in mild physical activity. Keep vigilant for signs of AMS (acute mountain sickness). You will then have a meet and greet with the team.

Day 2: Around Leh

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

Day 3: Leh - Hundar

Today's ride takes you across Khardung La at the elevation of 5,348 meters (18,400 feet). You will cross into the stunning Nubra Valley and ride to the sand dunes of Hunder after a stopover at Diskit Gompa.

Day 4: Nubra Valley - Leh

You will 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 5: Leh - Pangong Lake

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 6: Pangong Lake - Leh

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

Day 7: Rest day

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

Day 8: Leh - Tso Moriri

You will return along now familiar roads, before leaving the highway and divert towards Tso Moriri. Another remote region of Ladakh, the transition in colors and texture and the extreme remoteness of the region redefine 'remote'.

Day 9: Tso Moriri - Tso Kar - Leh

You will wake up for an early breakfast overlooking the deep blue Tso Moriri Lake. You will ride along empty spaces to break for lunch at Tso Kar and cross over Tanglang La and the home stretch to Leh. Tour officially ends on this last night.

Departure Day

Today is at your leisure or you can depart from Leh.

Skill level(s) required for this tour:

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

Notes

• Through the trips leading into and out of Leh, please note that the approach both from Manali and from Srinagar takes quite a toll on the rider as well as consuming several days.
• The road can be your best friend or your worst enemy, so it is advised that you to always ride by keeping in mind your safety, and that of other people travelling with you. Riding in a group is a great joy but requires elements of discipline.

• A visit to Alchi Monastery
• A visit to Basgo Fort
• Rafting expedition on the Zanskar

This version of the ride focuses on the high altitude lakes found in the Ladakh Region, India. Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri, and Tso Kar are all located at an altitude of 4,000 meters. This trip is one of the more extreme circuits in the Himalayas. However, it's one of the most rewarding circuits.

Tso Moriri will enchant you in its remoteness, while the mineral lake of Tso Kar is a paradise for bird watchers. This circuit also allows you to ride in the More plains and approach Leh from the classic Leh-Manali Highway.

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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, warming you on those high altitude passes or 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.

• 7 days of riding
• Rafting expedition on the Zanskar
• Visits to Alchi Monastery and Basgo Fort
• Motorcycle rental (inclusive of fuel)
• Service of multilingual guide
• Backup vehicle
• Support team (4 members)
• First aid with oxygen back-up
• 9 nights' accommodations
• Meals for 9 days
• Beverages
• Internal transfers
• Entries and permits
• Taxes

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

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.