Accommodation

Check-in Time:

08:00

Check-out Time:

20:00

You will stay for 5 nights in various accommodations including hotels and boutique homestays. The start of the trip sets the tone for the rest of the journey and the end of the trip is an intimate moment to reflect, relish, and basically have one big party.

The properties Karma Yatri uses at various locations, that serve as start and endpoints of the itinerary, are unique and carefully selected. The properties combine the best in hospitality that the region has to offer, great food, and the ability for you all to behave like a group.

Nights 1 and 2: Stok Palace Heritage or similar in Leh
Night 3: Lchang Nang Retreat or similar in Nubra
Night 4: Pangong Ladakh Sarai or similar in Pangong
Night 5: Stok Palace Heritage or similar in Leh

Program

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: Hundar - Pangong Tso

After loading up your gear, you're ready to leave Hundar and cruise through the majestic plains of Shyok an undulating stretch of tarmac that runs along the Shyok river. You will stop for a picnic lunch before you ascend Warli La, a 5000 meters+ pass and one of the most spectacular.

You then proceed further to the village of Sakti for a quick break and then attempt another high pass ‘Chang La’ (5289 m) to arrive at the shores of Pangong Tso (a 134 km long Endorheic lake and one of the largest brackish lakes in Asia). You camp close to the shore, relax and take in the changing colors as the sunsets.

Day 5: Pangong Tso - Leh

You can rise early today, for a chance to catch a spectacular sunrise over the lake. You will, however, begin the ride post-breakfast allowing the sun to soak some heat into your bodies as you make your journey back to Leh. You will backtrack on the same road through Chang La, break for a late lunch closer to Leh and return to the hotel by early evening. You will have the evening to visit the market, you will return to your hotel and your final night together. Tour ends.

Day 6

Departure from Leh.

Skill level(s) required for this tour:

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

Guides

Hashim Qayoom

Two decades of motorcycling and the opportunity to live in many parts of India and Europe. A passion that keeps growing with every riding season. New roads to discover, more friends to ride with is his mantra. He speaks Hindi, Kashmiri, Tamil, English, German, French and a smattering of other Indian dialects. A native of Kashmir means that a vast network that can be called upon in case of any emergency or contingencies.

Location

During this tour, you will visit various places in North India such as Leh, Nubra Valley, Diskit Gompa, visit some monasteries, historical places of interests, and learn about Ladakhi culture.

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Food

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.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Coffee
Tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Visits to local markets

Attractions in the vicinity of accommodation relevant to the day plan of the itinerary

Short ride or walk to nearby locations of historical/cultural/natural interest

What's included

5 days of riding
Visits to multiple sights and attractions for listed destinations on the itinerary
Motorcycle rental (inclusive of fuel)
Service of a multilingual guide
Backup vehicle
Support team
5 nights' accommodation
Meals and beverages for 5 days
Entries and permits
Taxes

What's not included

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

How to get there

Recommended Airports

IXL

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

3 km

Transfer not provided

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, Ladakh via domestic flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi (DEL). For transport arrangements, kindly contact Karma Yatri an inquiry for more information.

Cancellation Policy

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.

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