A 5-night guided Ladakh bike trip from Leh on a Royal Enfield Himalayan: Khardung La, Nubra Valley, the Shyok river road to Pangong and Chang La, wit…
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Our Ladakh bike trip package is a guided motorbike tour from Leh for riders who want the thrill of riding Ladakh's famous roads with the safety of a support team. You ride a Royal Enfield Himalayan, with a road captain, a mechanic and a backup vehicle carrying your luggage, spares and oxygen.
After a day of rest and a short ride to the Sangam and Magnetic Hill, you climb Khardung La and descend into Nubra Valley for the night. The next day you ride the Shyok river road to Pangong Lake, and on day 5 you return over Chang La to Leh, visiting Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace on the way.
The tour runs on fixed departure dates in the summer season, so you ride with a small group of fellow bikers. Riders can come solo or with a pillion. Breakfast and dinner, riding gear, permits and maintenance are included; fuel is paid on the ride.
Route
Leh 2N – Nubra Valley 1N – Pangong Lake 1N – Leh 1N (by motorbike)
Duration
5 Nights / 6 Days
Arrive at Leh airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest for the day to acclimatise. In the evening, if you feel well, visit Leh Market, Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa, and meet your road captain for a briefing. Overnight in Leh.
Collect your motorcycle and gear and set off on an easy ride along the Indus to Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill and the Sangam of the Indus and Zanskar rivers (about 70 km). A good chance to get used to the bike before the high passes. Overnight in Leh.
Ride up to Khardung La, one of the highest motorable passes in the world, and down into Nubra Valley (about 125 km, 4 to 5 hours), with breaks at roadside cafés. In the afternoon, visit the sand dunes between Diskit and Hunder. Overnight in Nubra Valley.
Ride the Shyok river road to Pangong Lake (about 150 km, 6 to 7 hours), one of Ladakh's most scenic rides, with water crossings and open valleys. Spend the evening by the lake. Overnight at Pangong Lake.
Catch the sunrise at the lake, then ride over Chang La back to Leh (about 140 km, 4 to 5 hours), stopping at Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace. Return the motorcycle and gear in Leh. Overnight in Leh.
Early in the morning, transfer to Leh airport for your flight home.
Hotel names will be provided after booking, subject to availability and confirmation. We do not hold hotel confirmations before booking.
5 nights accommodation (Leh 3, Nubra Valley 1, Pangong Lake 1) in hotels and camps on triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner daily, from dinner on day 1
Arrival and departure transfers at Leh airport
Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc motorcycle for the ride days, with daily maintenance
Road captain and mechanic
Backup jeep for luggage, spare parts, first aid and oxygen
Helmet, riding jacket and knee guards for rider and pillion
Inner Line Permit / protected-area permit and fees
Airfare to and from Leh
Fuel for the motorcycle
GST as applicable
Refundable security deposit for the bike and riding gear
Damage to the motorcycle or riding gear
Lunches, and meals not mentioned in the inclusions
Monument and monastery entrance fees
Travel insurance and any medical or evacuation costs
Tips for the support team
Adventure activities and anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
Package cost depends on travel dates, hotel category, number of travellers sharing the vehicle and availability; prices are confirmed at the time of booking.
Leh is at about 3,500 metres. Rest fully on the day of arrival; altitude sickness can affect anyone, and guests with medical conditions should consult a doctor before travel.
Sightseeing is on a point-to-point basis in locally registered vehicles as per Ladakh taxi union rules; the vehicle is not at disposal.
Stays at Nubra, Pangong, Tso Moriri and Hanle are in camps, cottages, guest houses or small hotels with basic facilities and limited electricity; alternate properties of a similar standard may be used.
Itineraries may change because of weather, roadblocks, landslides, flight delays, permit restrictions or local conditions; any extra cost arising from such changes is payable directly.
Carry original government photo ID for permits and checkpoints. Foreign nationals require a Protected Area Permit arranged through us.
Child policy, hotel check-in and check-out times and meal plans are as per the selected hotels.
Cancellation charges depend on hotel, camp, transport and permit supplier rules at the time of cancellation.
Cancellations close to the travel date, during peak season or for fixed departures may attract higher or 100% cancellation charges.
Permit fees and any non-refundable bookings cannot be refunded once processed.
No refund is given for unused services, nights or sightseeing, or for changes due to weather, roadblocks or flight cancellations.
Refunds, where applicable, are processed after the amount is received back from the hotel or supplier.
Planning your own ride? Read our Ladakh bike trip guide for routes, rentals and costs.
You need a valid two-wheeler driving licence and experience riding a heavy motorcycle; Ladakh's roads include gravel, water crossings and steep hairpins. Rest fully on day 1, ride within your limits and follow the road captain. A refundable security deposit is taken for the bike and gear, and riders pay for any damage. Longer rides with Turtuk, Hanle and Umling La, or from Manali or Srinagar, are also available.
Leh is at about 3,500 metres (11,500 feet). Everyone, however fit, needs a slow first day: rest, drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol and exertion. Read our altitude sickness and packing guide before you travel.
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