Get ready to make your dream of riding in Ladakh come true in the action-packed bike trip where one would be experiencing the fusion of thrill, serene beauty, and culture of the "Land of High Passes". The entire tour is exclusively elected by Wanderers experts.
Brief Route
Manali – Jispa – Tso kar– Leh – Hunder – Leh
What is included in the tour
- Bike as per selection
- Lead Biker with Bike
- Service Back up Vehicle with Mechanic and Helper
- Accommodation as per below mentioned hotels / camps or similar category
- Dinner and breakfast at all the places
- First Aid Kit and Oxygen Cylinder
- Inner Line Permit
- Up-gradation to Himalayan Bike @ XX Per day
What is NOT included in the tour
- GST @ 5%
- Enroute Lunch, Beverages, Snacks, Minibar etc.
- Any Adventure activity, Safari or adventure activity unless specified in inclusions.
- Monument entry, Guide fee etc.
- Any other sight-seeing other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusion.
Day 1: Manali
Meet and greet in Manali, post which Introduction, Registration & briefing will be done by our crew. It is a day at leisure where you can explore the cafes of Old Manali or can relax at the hotel.
Day 2: Manali - Jispa (90 K/M - 5 Hrs.)
Highlights - Solang Valley, Atal Tunnel & Evening at Bhaga River
After breakfast, we will start the journey towards Jispa crossing Atal tunnel. Atal Tunnel is a Newly built highway tunnel which connects Manali with Lahaul valley even in winters as we by-pass the mighty Rohtang Pass. After crossing Tunnel, the landscape changes drastically as we enter the Lahaul and Spiti District. The greenwood of the famous pine trees disappear and the barren slopes of the cold dessert takes over. We continue the ride towards Jispa crossing the quaint mountain towns of Sissu and Keylong. Arrive at the destination early in the evening and have an adventurous overnight stay in Camps / Hotel.
Day 3: Jispa – Tso kar (250 K/M- 10Hrs)
Highlights - Baralacha - la, Sarchu, Gata Loops, Lachulung La, and Morey Plains
Today you will ride towards Baralacha-la (16,050 ft) after crossing Darcha, Zing zing bar and beautiful mountains covered with snow and centuries old glaciers. When you descend down the Baralacha pass and you’ll reach beautiful Sarchu. After crossing Sarchu ride gets more adventurous and we will cross Lachulung la (16,598 ft), after seeing the unique landscapes of rugged mountains and mud which make this place photographers’ heaven. Finally, before moving towards Tso Kar Lake for the overnight stay, we cross the vast land of Morey Plains.
Day 4: Tso Kar - Leh (155 K/M - 4 Hrs)
Highlights - Tanglang La, Riding along Indus River
After Breakfast you start riding towards Leh, as soon as we hit the highway we start climbing the Tanglang La(5328m), the highest motorable pass on the Manali-Leh Highway. After Descending Tanglang - la we continue riding towards Leh along the mighty Indus River on the left side. Reach Leh in the noon and relax in the hotel.
Day 5: Leh
Highlights - Leh Market, Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Hall of Fame, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Thiksey Monastery, Shey Palace, Leh Palace,
Replenish your energies with a healthy breakfast and enjoy a relaxing day in Leh. The first half of the day is saved for a regular check-up of the bikes and the rest of the day can be spent visiting a few scenic and famous places in and around the city. Stop by the Leh Palace and enjoy the splendid panoramic views of the Stok Kangri Mountain range from the terrace. You may also choose to visit the Shanti Stupa and the local market to indulge in some shopping and try out the Ladakhi cuisine at the local eateries. Spend the night at the hotel.
Day 6: Leh - Hunder/ Nubra Valley (140 K/M 5 Hrs)
Highlights - Khardungla Pass, Diskit Monastery
After a relaxed day in Leh, we continue our expedition and start riding towards Nubra Valley through what was considered the highest motorable road in the world i.e., Khardung La(5359m). The road towards the pass is well paved till the checkpoint near South Pullu and after crossing the checkpoint, the road starts to get slushy with loose gravels. Get yourself clicked after reaching Khardungla La and hit the road quickly as it is not safe to spend much time on top of the pass due to the high altitude and thin air. We stop for a quick lunch after descending down from the pass and then continue our journey. After riding for couple of hours, we take a brief stop at Diskit Monastery to visit the 32m high Maitreya Buddha statue. Our arrival in the valley will be welcomed by the white sand dunes and the sightings of the double-hump Bactrian camels grazing in the beautiful Nubra Valley. Stay overnight at the hotel/campsite.
Day 7: Hunder - Turtuk - Hunder
Highlights - Turtuk Village on the Banks of Shyok River
Today, you’ll travel to Turtuk considered as the last Indian village on the LOC, it is a small village on the banks of the Shyok River with unparalleled natural beauty. The place is culturally, linguistically and historically different from what you’ve seen till now in your Ladakh holiday as it falls under the Gilgit-Baltistan region. Even the landscape is different with dramatic narrow valleys and steep mountains, unlike Central Ladakh and Nubra. Comparatively, situated at a lower altitude than Leh, you’ll see green pastures here that yield fresh produce like apricots and apples, Later drive back to Hunder and stay overnight at the hotel/campsite.
Day 8: Hunder- Leh (140 K/M 5 Hrs)
After Lazy Breakfast ride back to Leh via Khardungla Pass and reach Leh around Lunch. Once you reach Leh it leisure time to explore the city or some souvenir shopping or you can completely sit back and relax at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Leh.
Day 9: Bid Adieu
This day brings us to the end of the trip with fond memories of the ride fresh on our minds and with a promise to meet again, we bid adieu to each other.
1. We invite participants from all around the country. We encourage the participants with bikes only. Motorbike Ladakh is a self-drive expedition & is not aimed at providing a taxi or a car with driver. Extremely exceptional cases will be treated with special considerations & will entail extra costs over & above the price specified in this document.
2. All ‘driving’ participants must have a valid Indian driving license or an international driving license valid in India. We may at our discretion accept or reject any application.
3. There will be no refund for any service unveiled.
4. Any Bike can be used for participation. The vehicle must be in good condition mechanically. The condition of the brakes, tires, battery, clutch plates must be in reasonably good condition. The vehicle must have all the required documents that prove it can be legally driven on Indian roads and all permits should be in place. If the owner of the vehicle is not a participant, a letter of authority for use of the vehicle needs to be provided.
5. Safekeeping of the participants’ vehicle, belongings or any personal items would be the sole responsibility of the participant.
6. Vehicle mileage and fueling needs of the vehicle should be taken care by the participant, as extra fuel would not be carried by our team.
7. Our company would not be held responsible for any changes to the itinerary, amendments or exclusions to the expedition plan and will not be liable for any costs or claims arising from the same, if the changes or exclusions have been the direct or indirect result of a natural disasters, accidents, severe weather changes, or govt or military actions. Our crew will go the extra mile in accommodating any such event, to ensure minimum impact to our clients. And as far as reasonably possible, we will look to partially refund in case the expedition is cut short because of such reasons, in the number of activities or the number of days as outlined in this document.
8. The recovery vehicle & the car mechanic support is provided as part of the expedition. Not included in this service, are any costs attributable to vehicle repair which is carried out anywhere else than the place of breakdown, or which cannot be reasonably carried out by our recovery vehicle & mechanic at the time/place of breakdown. For eg. if there is a major incident like the axle breaks. If the mechanic is not able to repair the vehicle, then it will have to be sent to the nearest workshop. Spare parts cost is also not included.
9. The medical equipment’s & personnel support is provided as part of the expedition. Not included in this service are any costs attributable to treatment of sickness/ill-health, which cannot be reasonably treated by our expedition medical professional or using our expedition medical supplies, or which is carried out anywhere else than place of occurrence of ill-health or sickness. Our crew team will go beyond their contractual obligation & will aim to provide extended assistance in taking care of the participant’s vehicle & transporting the participant to a safe place where the participant will get good medical help. Cost arising of such incidents would have to be borne by the participants, with WA having no liability
10. Limitation of Liability: These terms and conditions govern the relation between you, the participant and WA (Wanderers Adventure). You will be bound by these terms and conditions upon joining this expedition. WA responsibility would be limited because of the fact that we liaise with 3rd parties such as hotels, adventure sports companies and other such companies for various arrangements for this expedition.
