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12 Day itinerary in India, Asia

Kashmir-Ladakh Motorcycle Expedition

For the die-hard adventure lovers, the Leh Ladhak highway will surely be like a once in a lifetime experience. If you are travelling from Chandigarh, the journey through the highway you will experience multiple dialects, delicacies and cultures. This is because the highway passes through multiple st... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Demanding
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Recommended Age

Minimum 18
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Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Tour Leader, Tour Guide

starting point

Chandigarh

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Skiing/Snowboarding

Kayaking

Cycling

Outdoors & Nature

Adventure

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

The Motorcycle Pilgrimage every serious rider should take.

2

Discover the turquoise waters of the sacred Pangong Lake

3

Conquer Khardung la, the highest motorable road in the world

4

Enjoy the peaceful sight Dal lake - The Jewel of Kashmir

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1 - Chandigarh to Jammu

Get an early start from Chandigarh. Today's distance travelled will be about 370 kilometres with a travel time of 7 hours. Roads are mostly good with a few bad patches between Pathankot and Jammu. Overnight stay at Jammu

Accommodation:

  • Solo Rider (without Motorcycle Rental): 3* Hotel
  • Solo Rider (with Motorcycle Rental): 3* Hotel
  • Ride with Pillion (on a rental Motorcycle): 3* Hotel
Day 2

place Day 2 - Jammu to Srinagar

Traffic delays and jams are common on this route, so we start early again. Distance travelled will be about 270 kilometres with a travel time of 11 to 12 hours. Overnight stay at Srinagar

Accommodation:

  • Solo Rider (without Motorcycle Rental): 3* Hotel
  • Solo Rider (with Motorcycle Rental): 3* Hotel
  • Ride with Pillion (on a rental Motorcycle): 3* Hotel
Day 3

place Day 3 - Srinagar Local Visit

We take a local tour of Srinagar, with shikara rides on the Dal Lake and a visit to local monuments in Srinagar. Today is also used as a buffer day. Overnight stay at Srinagar

Accommodation:

  • Solo Rider (without Motorcycle Rental): 3* Hotel
  • Solo Rider (with Motorcycle Rental): 3* Hotel
  • Ride with Pillion (on a rental Motorcycle): 3* Hotel
Day 4

place Day 4 - Srinagar to Kargil

The scenery will transform slowly from lush green of Kashmir to barren brown of Ladakh. We cross the famed Zojila Pass today, the physical frontier between the lush Kashmir Valley and the barren Ladakh. Distance travelled will be about 200 kilometres with a travel time of 8 to 9 hours. We visit the Kargil War Memorial in Dras. Overnight stay at Kargil

Accommodation:

  • Solo Rider (without Motorcycle Rental): 3* Hotel
  • Solo Rider (with Motorcycle Rental): 3* Hotel
  • Ride with Pillion (on a rental Motorcycle): 3* Hotel
Day 5

place Day 5 - Kargil to Leh

Distance travelled will be about 220 Kilometers with a travel Time of 7 to 8 hours. There are a lot of places to see on this stretch including Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Mulbekh Maitreya, Indus Zanskar Confluence etc. Overnight stay in Leh

Accommodation:

  • Solo Rider (without Motorcycle Rental): 3* Hotel
  • Solo Rider (with Motorcycle Rental): 3* Hotel
  • Ride with Pillion (on a rental Motorcycle): 3* Hotel
Day 6

place Day 6 - Leh

We spend the day in Leh City visiting local attractions in Leh city like Leh palace, local market, Shanti Stupa etc. Overnight stay in Leh

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Solo Rider (without Motorcycle Rental): 3* Hotel
  • Solo Rider (with Motorcycle Rental): 3* Hotel
Day 7

place Day 7 - Leh to Diskit

The crowing stone of the entire ride, we cross the highest motorable road in the world - Khardung La today. We start early from Leh to ride to Nubra Valley, at the foot of the Siachen Glacier, crossing the Khardung La. Total Distance of 120 kilometres with a total travel time of 6 to 7 hours. We visit the Diskit Monastery, and the Hunder Sand Dunes today. Overnight stay in Diskit

Accommodation:

  • Solo Rider (without Motorcycle Rental): 3* Hotel
  • Solo Rider (with Motorcycle Rental): 3* Hotel
  • Ride with Pillion (on a rental Motorcycle): 3* Hotel
Day 8

place Day 8 - Diskit to Pangong via Shyok

Almost everyone rides to Pangong from Nubra Valley via Khardung La again, but this leaves the Shyok river road untouched by the masses and that is what we will be taking today. The road curves along the Shyok valley, surrounded on all sides by towering rock faces ready to gobble you up at the slightest distractions. After a mersmerising ride through the Shyok Valley, the first glimpse of Pangong Lake is bound to bring joy to anyone. Total 190 kilometres to be covered with a travel time of 6 to 7 hours. Overnight at Pangong Lake

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Solo Rider (without Motorcycle Rental): Luxurious Tents
  • Solo Rider (with Motorcycle Rental): Luxurious Tents
  • Ride with Pillion (on a rental Motorcycle): Luxurious Tents
Day 9

place Day 9 - Pangong to Leh

We cross the second highest pass on our journey - the Chang La, while riding from Pangong towards Leh. We pass by the highest military installations along the road in a heavily militarised area. The road is mostly good with a really bad patch around Chang La top. Distance travelled will be about 160 kilometres Travel time of 8 to 9 hours Overnight stay in Leh

Accommodation:

  • Solo Rider (without Motorcycle Rental): 3* Hotel
  • Solo Rider (with Motorcycle Rental): 3* Hotel
  • Ride with Pillion (on a rental Motorcycle): 3* Hotel
Day 10

place Day 10 - Leh to Sarchu

With almost 2/3rds of the ride completed, we start our descent out of the Himalayas by taking the Manali road to Chandigarh. We cross the high altitude pass of Tanglang La and drive across More Plains today. Distance travelled will be about 250 Kilometers Travel time of 7 to 8 hours Overnight stay at Sarchu

Accommodation:

  • Solo Rider (without Motorcycle Rental): Deluxe Tents
  • Solo Rider (with Motorcycle Rental): Deluxe Tents
  • Ride with Pillion (on a rental Motorcycle): Deluxe Tents
Day 11

place Day 11 - Sarchu to Manali

A day of passes, we reach Manali while crossing the 4 high altitude passes of Nakee La, Lachulung La, Baralacha La and Rohtang La. A total distance of 220 kilometres from Sarchu Travel time of 9 to 10 hours Overnight in Manali

Accommodation:

  • Solo Rider (without Motorcycle Rental): 3* Hotel
  • Solo Rider (with Motorcycle Rental): 3* Hotel
  • Ride with Pillion (on a rental Motorcycle): 3* Hotel
Day 12

place Day 12 - Manali to Chandigarh

A total distance of 300 kilometres with a travel time of 9 hours, we reach Chandigarh to finish off the ride, and top it up with a party in style in Chandigarh.

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Luxurious Tents
  • 3* Hotel
  • Deluxe Tents
  • 3* Hotel
  • Luxurious Tents
  • Deluxe Tents
  • 3* Hotel
  • Luxurious Tents
  • Deluxe Tents

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (2)

Transport expand_less

  • Personal Vehicles
  • Double Sharing Motorcycle Rental
  • Solo Riding Motorcycle Rental

Activities expand_less

  • Motorcycle Ride

Extras expand_less

  • All entry permits

Not Included expand_less

  • Personal expenses
  • Any expenses due to emergencies
  • Fuel for bikes
  • Any expenses due to change of plan due to weather/unforeseeable circumstances

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