Long Biking Route in India (Biking in Leh Ladakh)

Duration- 6 Nights / 7 Days

Places- Leh-Sham Valley-Leh-Nubra Valley-Turtuk-Nubra Valley-Pangong-Leh-Delhi

Mode of Transportation- Fight and private vehicle with experienced English speaking chauffer

Meals- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tour Manager- Available at your service right from your arrival till departure

Tour Guide- Local tour guide will be made available at all the locations

Inclusions- All inclusive except expense of personal nature like laundry, entry fee of camera etcetera

Hotel Category- Category of your choice. We recommend palatial / boutique properties wherever available

Golden Triangle-India's golden triangle is a tourist circuit that connects the national capital, New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The Golden Triangle is so named because of the triangular shape formed by their locations on a map and also because of the vast wealth of cultural and historic treasures to be found in these three cities The trips usually start in Delhi and move south to the site of the Taj Mahal at Agra then west, to Jaipur (the desert landscapes). It is normally possible to do the trip by road, train or plane. The Golden Triangle is now a well-travelled route, providing a good spectrum of the country's different landscapes in short duration. The circuit is about 450 Miles by road. Each leg is about 4 to 5 hours of seamless driving with few short breaks en route to cover places of historical importance.

Ladakh- Ladakh is the highest plateau in India with most of it being over 3,000 m (9,800 ft). Ladakh is most famous for breathtaking landscapes, the crystal clear skies, the highest mountain passes, thrilling adventure activities, Buddhist Monasteries and festivals.  Ladakh is one of the highest regions of the world. Its natural features consist mainly of high plains and deep valleys.

Day 1– Arrival Delhi

A very warm welcome to India’s capital city!!! Upon arrival you will be welcomed by your English- speaking tour manager and chauffer. Tour manager will help you with hotel check in and discuss the tour details. Depending upon your flight timings local excursions can be planned for the day.

Today’s Excursion- It can be discussed and planned as per your arrival in Delhi

Night Stay- Delhi

Day 2– Delhi to Leh (Flight / 1.30 hours)

The day will start very early today when we will leave for Delhi Airport to board flight to Leh (Ladakh).

Upon arrival at Leh, check in at hotel and rest to let your body acclimatize to the reduced oxygen level and atmospheric pressure. Since we are arriving at 11000 ft, we strongly recommend taking complete rest & drink ample water on the first day where we should not indulge ourself in any strenuous activity

Today there will be a team briefing about the ride that will start next day.

Later in evening we can take a stroll to the nearby market place.

Night stay- Leh

Day 3– Leh to Sham Valley and Back (100 miles)
(Total distance: 100 miles | Riding terrain: moderate | Altitude: 11560ft)

Post early breakfast at hotel, you will meet all the riders and professional support team at the meeting point. Today we will be enjoying a guided sightseeing tour of the Sham Valley in Leh and later return to Leh for night stay.

Today’s Excursion-

• • Hall of Fame museum- Learn more about the role of the Indian army in the region and Ladakh’s history.

• • Magnetic Hill- Observe the marvel when driver turns the engine off with the gear in neutral, the car will start moving uphill as if attracted by a strange magnetic force that defies gravity

• • Sangam- It’s the confluence of the Indus river (green colour) and the Zanskar river (blue or brown colour depending on the season).

• • Gurdwara Pathar Sahib- Built in 1517, this is place of religious importance to Sikhs

• • Leh Palace- Overlooking the old town, this palace was built in the first half of the 17th century and was the residence of the royal family of Ladakh.

• • Shanti Stupa- A Japanese peace pagoda nestled atop a hillock. This two-level chorten was inaugurated by the Dalai Lama in 1991. It offers a great vantage point over Leh and the Indus valley.

• • Leh Main Bazar- Stroll among locals, where you can do shopping and try typical Ladakhi food.

• • Alchi Monastery- This monastery enshrines some of the best-preserved wall paintings in Ladakh. The monastery was founded in the 11th century by the Great Translator Rinchen Zangpo. A legend says that the poplar tree at the entrance is his walking stick which turned into a living tree

Night stay- Leh

Day 4– Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardungla Pass (90 miles)
(Total distance: 90 miles | Riding terrain: moderate | Altitude: 10,000ft)

Post breakfast at hotel we will check out of the hotel & start our journey to Nubra Valley through Khardungla Pass, which is the World's highest motor able road at 18,832 feet above sea level. At Khardungla pass the snow-capped peaks and the mountain views are amazing. The road then passes through a bridge laid on Glacier which finds its way in Guinness Book of World Records.

Today’s Excursion-

• • Khardungla Pass- The pass offers an amazing view of the K2 Mountain range (the Karakoram)

• • Nubra Valley- Nubra Valley is known as “valley of flowers” in Ladakhi language. The valley lies at an average altitude of 3,100 metres and it is crisscrossed by the Nubra and Shayok rivers

• • Diskit Monastery- The largest and oldest in Nubra valley. Perched atop a rocky hillock, the monastery was established in the 15th century. At the top of a nearby hill, there is a colossal 32-metre-high statue of Maitreya Buddha, one of the landmarks of the valley

• • Hunder Village- Experience a camel ride across the Hunder white sand dunes. The double- humped Bactrian camels were brought to Ladakh when Hunder was a stopping point for caravans travelling on the old Silk Road. 

Night stay- Hotel / Camp in Nubra

Day 5– Nubra Valley to Turtuk and back (100 miles)
(Total distance: 100 miles | Riding terrain: moderate | Altitude: 11560ft)

Post breakfast at hotel, we will embark on a day trip to the remote village of Turtuk. Its a scenic ride along the Shayok River. offering spectacular view of mountain ranges and small villages. It is one of the moist fascinating journeys in Ladakh and this is a less popular destination recently opened for tourist.

Today’s Excursion-

• • Turtuk Village- India’s northernmost village located just 12 km from the Line of Control with Pakistan. The people here have a unique culture. Explore the village composed of traditional stone houses and narrow lanes. Located at an altitude of 2,800 metres, it is warmer than the rest of Ladakh and apricots are grown here. Turtuk was under Pakistan's control until 1971 when it was annexed to India during the Indo-Pakistani war. On a clear day, the summit of K2 peak (the second highest mountain on earth) can be seen in the distance.

Night stay- Hotel / Camp in Nubra

Day 6– Nubra to Pangong Lake (110 miles)
(Total distance: 110 miles | Riding terrain: Hard | Altitude: 13,860ft)

Post breakfast at hotel we will check out of the hotel & start our journey to Pangong lake. We will ride along the Shayok River towards Pangong, an adventurous road trip through beautiful mountain scenery. We will pass through beautiful small villages enroute. This route will take us past the picturesque Shayok valley.

We will take halt at Durbuk village en route.

Today’s Excursion-

• • Pangong Lake- It’s the highest salt water lake in the world. Take in the breath-taking views and setting of the blue lake set amidst the lofty Himalaya Mountains. Pangong is also popular because of its color-changing abilities throughout the day according to the sun. The lake lies at an elevation of 4,250m, it is 100 miles in length but only 30% of it is in India. 

Night stay- Camp on Pangong Lake

Day 7– Pangong Lake to Leh (140 miles)
(Total distance: 140 miles | Riding terrain: Hard | Altitude: 17,800ft)

Enjoy breakfast, take a stroll along the shore of Pangong lake and watch the sunrise over the glistening blue waters. The lake is a wonderful place for wildlife enthusiasts as it serves as a breeding site for various migratory birds. Later we will start our return journey to Leh, passing through Chang La pass located at an altitude of 5,360m. We will pass through beautiful small villages and stop to view monasteries and palace.

Passing through Chang La pass will be a dream for Adventure lovers.

Today’s Excursion-

• • Chemrey Monastery- Build in 17 th Century, this monastery is located in Chemrey village, rising above the barley fields.

• • Hemis Monastery- It is largest and richest monastery in Ladakh. Many shrines can be found within the monastery complex.

• • Thiksey Monastery- Located on a hillock overlooking Indus valley, this is one of the most famous monasteries in Ladakh. It is easily recognizable due to its architecture that resembles the  Potala Palace  in Lhassa. The monastery enshrines a highly revered 14m-high statue of Maitreya Buddha with a finely decorated headdress.

• • Shey Palace- The former summer palace of the royal family.

Night stay- Leh

Day 8– Leh to Delhi (Flight / 1.30 hours)

Post early breakfast in your hotel we will leave for Airport to board flight to Delhi.

Night stay- Delhi (depending upon your onward journey)

Note: This is just a time bound sample itinerary indicative of how and what all could be explored. We can customise the tour as per your requirements. Set your expectations and we will offer memorable experience. Please reach out to us for personalised holiday experience.

All meals- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation for 7 Nights / 8 Days

All mode of domestic transportation

All the entry tickets

English speaking tour guide at all the locations

All the permits

Camel safari

Motor bike

International flight

Travel insurance

Any service / activity not mentioned in Itinerary

Expense of personal nature like laundry, entry tickets for camera etcetera

Optional tours

Water sports activities