MOTORCYCLE:
Royal Enfield Himalayan 411. Motorcycle rental is included in the tour price.
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
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DETAILS OF THE TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS:
Route Key Highlights
- Itinerary will also be enjoyed by novice or asphalt riders
- World’s highest passes
- Kashmir and Ladakh landscapes, food and culture
- Indus Valley
- Zanskar Valley
- Most famous Ladakh Buddhist Monasteries
Main passes
- Zoji La Pass: 3,528m
- Chang La Pass: 5,360m
- Rezang La: 5,000m
- Umling La Pass: 5,883m
- Tanglang La: 5,338m
- Photi La: 5,524m
- Sirsir La: 4,805m
Lakes
- Dal (1,583m)
- Pangong Tso (4,350 m)
- Tso Kar (4,620 m)
WEATHER:
If you don’t like the weather in the Himalayas, just wait a few hours—it will likely change! The towering peaks create unique microclimates in each valley, causing the weather to shift rapidly. One moment it can be sunny and warm, and just a few hours later, clouds may roll in, bringing cooler temperatures. While our tour takes place during the most favorable season for weather, predicting the temperatures remains challenging. You should be prepared for anything—from bright, sunny days to sudden gusts of cold wind, and chilly nights
MOTORCYCLE GEAR:
Wearing adequate riding gear is an individual responsibility. We strongly recommend “adventure” or hard-shell type boots for this ride. Bring your own gear.
LUGGAGE:
We will be traveling light. Try not to take more than one 20kg luggage piece. It should be dust & water proof. For riding days take with you a small backpack or waterproof bag, with straps, to enable you to attach it to your motorbike.
IMPORTANT, REMEMBER:
Each participant is required to arrange a tourist entry visa to India.
We will be traveling at very high altitudes, be sure you have sunscreen and sunglasses. The tour is rated 5/10 because of the altitude.
During your trip, especially when crossing the highest mountain passes, you may feel symptoms of altitude sickness (AMS). Remember that you must drink a lot of water to minimize this risk. In case you feel sick, we will have an oxygen cylinder with us.
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE:
5,883m - Umling La
meters above seal levelDAY BY DAY TOUR PROGRAM
DAY 1 (3.08)
Arrival in Srinagar
Highlights: Arrival, rest after your journey, and settle in for the start of the adventure.
DAY 2 (4.08 / 0 km)
Srinagar
Highlights: Shikara ride at sunset, cruise to Char Chinar for a private dinner, and time to explore.
DAY 3 (5.08 / ~90 km)
Srinagar – Sonamarg
Highlights: Optional sunrise boat tour, world’s largest tulip garden, and a scenic ride to Sonamarg.
DAY 4 (6.08 / ~125 km)
Sonamarg – Drass – Kargil
Highlights: Ride through the breathtaking Zozilla Pass, visit the Drass War Memorial, and end in Kargil.
DAY 5 (7.08 / ~235 km)
Kargil – Rangdum – Padum
Highlights: Suru Valley, Panikhar Glacier, Drang Drung Glacier, and Rangdum Monastery.
DAY 6 (8.08 / ~160 km)
Padum – Zanglas – Basgo
Highlights: Sirsir La Pass (4,805m), Zangla River gravel road, and spectacular mountain views.
DAY 7 (9.08 / ~190 km)
Basgo – Pangong Tso
Highlights: Chang La Pass (5,360m), the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers, and Pangong Tso Lake.
DAY 8 (10.08 / ~145 km)
Pangong Tso – Hanle
Highlights: Tsaga La Pass (4,633m), Rehang La War Memorial, and arrival in the remote Hanle region.
DAY 9 (11.08 / ~200 km)
Hanle – Uming La – Nyoma
Highlights: Ride the King stage with Umling La Pass (5,883m) and Photi La Pass (5,524m).
DAY 10 (12.08 / ~145 km)
Nyoma – Leh
Highlights: Tanglang La Pass (5,338m), Tso Kar salt lake, and Puga hot springs.
DAY 11 (13.08)
End of the adventure and flights out of Leh.
THE ROUTE MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DUE TO POLITICAL, SOCIAL REASONS OR WEATHER.
YOUR OPINIONS
FROM GOOGLE
Google rating score: 5.0 of 5,based on 47 reviews
PRICE INCLUDES:
MOTORCYCLE
4X4 CAR
GUIDE
SUPPORT CAR
MOTORBIKE MAINTENANCE
ACCOMMODATION & FOOD
TRANSPORT TO/FROM THE HOTEL
PERMITS
INSURANCE
- Basic travel insurance.
- Tourist Guarantee Fund fee.
- Tourist Support Fund fee.
IMPORTANT: For an additional fee, there is an option to independently extend the insurance within the Signal Iduna Safe Travels and/or Global Rescue partner offer. The price of the tour includes basic travel insurance.
PICTURES & GPX TRACKS FROM THE TOUR
WELCOME PACK
PRICE NOT INCLUDES:
- Airline tickets (tickets should not be bought until the organizer confirms the completion of the minimum group size)
- Tourist entry visa, if required
- Tests and / or vaccinations, if required
- Medical expenses not covered by standard MotoBirds insurance
- Costs not covered by the insurance related to the transport of a participant to the nearest medical center, in case of injury, illness, inability or unwillingness to continue the tour
- Additional, recommended Global Rescue coverage
- Motorcycle fuel
- Motorcycle refundable security deposit: US$500 payable at the start of the tour in cash
- Lunches & dinners in Leh and Srinagar
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Tips
- Entrance tickets to optional tourist attractions: buddhist monasteries, etc.
DEPOSIT FOR THE MOTORCYCLE:
Refundable motorcycle deposit of US$500. Cash payment on site on the first day. If the damage to the motorcycle exceeds the amount of the refundable deposit, the driver is obliged to pay the difference.