15-Day Motorcycle Expedition in Ladakh with Zanskar and Nubra Valley

15 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Ride along the beautiful Indus River and through Ladakh's dramatic valleys on this thrilling 15-day motorcycle expedition. Explore Zanskar, visit famous monaste...

Duration: 15 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Leh · Languages: English

Know before you go: 5,615 m Khardung La Pass - the highest pass on earth; 5,390 m Tanglang La Pass - the second-highest; 5,360 m Chang La Pass - the third-highest; 5,300 m Wari La Pass; 5,000 m Polokangla Pass; 4,900 m Namshingla Pass; 4,400 m Pansi La Pass; 4,120 m Fotu La Pass; 3,542 m Zoji La Pass; 3,400 m Namik La Pass; Tso Moriri Lake (4,595 m); Tso Kar Lake (4,620 m); Thatsangkaru Lake (4,500 m); Vegetarian.; Other dietary requirements on request.; ATV drive (optional).; Authentic food exploration.; Boating (optional).; Camel safari (optional).; Cycle tour (optional).; Hiking.; Meditation and yoga.; Visit the oldest Buddhist monastery.; Photography.; Rafting (optional).; Please book your flight to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) or Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL). Transfer from and to the airport is included.

About Leh

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Leh

Set high between the dusty valleys of Jammu and Kashmir on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau, Leh is one of India’s most fascinating cities. Get a local guide to reveal its ancient secrets.

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What's Included

Experienced guide
Royal Enfield 500 cc / Himalayan 410 cc bike / SUV or MUV for trip rental
Backup jeep
Experienced mechanic with spare parts
Experienced doctor medical backup with oxygen (O2) and AMS pack
Guidance to the best places for meals at Pay N Eat (if any)
Pick up and drop off from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) (in a group)
14 nights' accommodation
Meals for 14 days
Border entry fee with all inner line permits to restricted/protected areas
BWR stickers for your jeep, motorcycle, and helmet
Trip photos
Checklist and map

Not Included

Domestic air flight ticket (can be arranged for booking)
Any damage or fine
Stay for extra days (can be arranged for booking)
Extra food such as starters, lunch, or dinner (if any outside the venue)
Any personal expenses or optional tours
Extra meals and starters, including alcoholic drinks, mineral water, soft drinks, aerated drinks, and Pay N Eat items
Extra guide fee, camera and video fee, tips, insurance, laundry, and phone charges

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Leh and Acclimatization

Arrive in Leh, check in to your hotel, and acclimatize to the altitude. Arrive in Leh, check in to your hotel, and acclimatize to the altitude.
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Day 02

Leh to Kargil via Lamayuru

Enjoy the beautiful green valley and drive along the Indus River across the moon landscape, passing Lamayuru, the oldest monastery in Ladakh, and the Giant Maitreya at Mulbekh. Enjoy the beautiful green valley and drive along the Indus River across the moon landscape, passing Lamayuru, the oldest monastery in Ladakh, and the Giant Maitreya at Mulbekh. Descend into Baltistan Valley to the garrison city of Kargil, the gateway to Zanskar Valley. Descend into Baltistan Valley to the garrison city of Kargil, the gateway to Zanskar Valley. A hotel at the top of town (2,600 m) will be your home for the night. Distance Covered: 200 km.
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Day 03

Kargil to Rangdum through Suru Valley

Drive to Rangdum through the beautiful, wild Suru Valley. Leave the paved roads behind today and continue on a dusty track at average speeds of around 20-40 km per hour, ascending to the herdsman's village of Parkachik before reaching Rangdum. Drive to Rangdum through the beautiful, wild Suru Valley. Leave the paved roads behind today and continue on a dusty track at average speeds of around 20-40 km per hour, ascending to the herdsman's village of Parkachik before reaching Rangdum. Distance Covered: 130 km.
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Day 04

Rangdum to Padum via Pansi La

Start from Rangdum in the morning and ascend the adventurous track further until you reach Pansi La Pass (4,401 m). Start from Rangdum in the morning and ascend the adventurous track further until you reach Pansi La Pass (4,401 m). Visit the tiny Rangdum Mountain Monastery before descending along a massive glacier at the entrance to Zanskar Valley and reaching Padum Valley. Visit the tiny Rangdum Mountain Monastery before descending along a massive glacier at the entrance to Zanskar Valley and reaching Padum Valley. Distance Covered: 90 km.
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Day 05

Explore Padum and Karsha Monastery

Visit the area surrounding Padum, the only small town in Zanskar. Around 1,000 people live here in the summer. Visit the area surrounding Padum, the only small town in Zanskar. Around 1,000 people live here in the summer. In the afternoon, visit Karsha Monastery, a medieval oasis of peace and an important centre of the Buddhist faith. In the afternoon, visit Karsha Monastery, a medieval oasis of peace and an important centre of the Buddhist faith. Spend the night in the best guest house in Zanskar at an altitude of approximately 3,500 m.
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Day 06

Padum to Parkachik

Cross Pansi La Pass (4,401 m) and spend another night on a meadow near Parkachik Glacier. Cross Pansi La Pass (4,401 m) and spend another night on a meadow near Parkachik Glacier. Distance Covered: 170 km.
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Day 07

Parkachik to Lamayuru

Descend through Suru Valley to Kargil, where you will come across your first filling station in 550 km. Descend through Suru Valley to Kargil, where you will come across your first filling station in 550 km. Cross Fotu La Pass, reach Lamayuru Monastery, and set up your tent there at an altitude of around 3,800 m. Cross Fotu La Pass, reach Lamayuru Monastery, and set up your tent there at an altitude of around 3,800 m. Distance Covered: 190 km.
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Day 08

Lamayuru to Leh via Chilling

Witness the morning meditation in the monastery, which is an unforgettable experience. Witness the morning meditation in the monastery, which is an unforgettable experience. Take a steep descent to the Indus Valley. Your next track starts at the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers. The 40 km long wild road from the Zanskar River to Chilling, a coppersmiths village, is one of the most breathtaking motorcycle routes anywhere in the Himalayas. Take a steep descent to the Indus Valley. Your next track starts at the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers. The 40 km long wild road from the Zanskar River to Chilling, a coppersmiths village, is one of the most breathtaking motorcycle routes anywhere in the Himalayas. In the late afternoon, reach Leh. In the late afternoon, reach Leh. End of your motorcycle tour. End of your motorcycle tour. Distance Covered: 140 km.
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Day 09

Leisure Day in Leh

Relax and explore Leh. Relax and explore Leh.
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Day 10

Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass

Ride 50 km on the road with a 2,000 m ascent to Khardung La Pass, the highest motorable road in the world. Ride 50 km on the road with a 2,000 m ascent to Khardung La Pass, the highest motorable road in the world. After a brief stop in the thin mountain air, descend quickly into the arid Nubra Valley, which until recently was a restricted military zone due to the nearby Pakistani and Chinese borders. It is now a new high point of Ladakh tours, with breathtaking views, remote oasis villages, and rugged river landscapes. After a brief stop in the thin mountain air, descend quickly into the arid Nubra Valley, which until recently was a restricted military zone due to the nearby Pakistani and Chinese borders. It is now a new high point of Ladakh tours, with breathtaking views, remote oasis villages, and rugged river landscapes.
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Day 11

Explore Nubra Valley

Enjoy a half-day ride through the broad valley to the hot springs of Panamik, followed by afternoon riding on camels through the dunes of Hunder. Enjoy a half-day ride through the broad valley to the hot springs of Panamik, followed by afternoon riding on camels through the dunes of Hunder. Have dinner in the peaceful garden of the guest house.
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Day 12

Hunder to Leh via Khardung La

Visit Khardung La Pass (18,380 feet). Visit Khardung La Pass (18,380 feet). Return to the headquarters in Leh. The afternoon is free to relax and shop. Return to the headquarters in Leh. The afternoon is free to relax and shop. Visit Shanti Stupa at sunset. Visit Shanti Stupa at sunset. Have dinner at the best Tibetan place. Distance Covered: 160 km.
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Day 13

Leh to Tso Moriri Lake

After breakfast, ride along the Indus River to Mahe Bridge and then continue to Tso Moriri Lake. The lake is located at 14,000 feet near the small village of Korzok. After breakfast, ride along the Indus River to Mahe Bridge and then continue to Tso Moriri Lake. The lake is located at 14,000 feet near the small village of Korzok. On the way, cross Polokangla and Namchick La Pass before reaching Korzok Village. Upon arrival, check in at the camp. On the way, cross Polokangla and Namchick La Pass before reaching Korzok Village. Upon arrival, check in at the camp. Distance Covered: 210 km.
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Day 14

Tso Moriri to Leh via Tso Kar Lake

After breakfast, check out and drive to Tso Kar Lake. After breakfast, check out and drive to Tso Kar Lake. Cross the biggest and highest plateau on earth on a stretch of 42 km. Cross the biggest and highest plateau on earth on a stretch of 42 km. Reach Skyangchu Thang, the most extensive and highest plateau on earth on a stretch of 42 km, then continue across Tanglang La Pass (17,585 feet) and the Indus Valley. Reach Skyangchu Thang, the most extensive and highest plateau on earth on a stretch of 42 km, then continue across Tanglang La Pass (17,585 feet) and the Indus Valley. Upon arrival in Leh, check in at a hotel. Upon arrival in Leh, check in at a hotel. Distance Covered: 200 km.
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Day 15

Departure from Leh

Depart back home from Leh. Depart back home from Leh.