Explorer
Offroad in Remote Himalayas 13→23.08.2026
MOTORCYCLE:
Royal Enfield Himalayan 411. Motorcycle rental is included in the tour price.
It is possible to upgrade to the latest Himalayan 450 for €190 fee.
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
Ride to the Top of the World: Through Ladakh, Zanskar, and Beyond
Ride a Royal Enfield across Ladakh and deep into the remote Zanskar Valley. This is a full-blown, high-altitude adventure on newly opened Himalayan routes: prayer-flag monasteries, raw valleys, and a chain of 5,000+ m passes culminating at Umling La (5,848 m). Expect altitude. Expect awe.
Highlights
- Ladakh’s spiritual heart: prayer flags, ancient monasteries, big-sky vistas
- Remote Zanskar Valley: twisting roads, gravel sections, cliff-side views
- New high passes 5,000+ m, including Umling La (5,848 m)
- Sapphire lakes: Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri
- Royal Enfield motorcycles — the Himalayan icon
- Fresh routes made possible by recent road-building in the region
Your journey begins amid Ladakh’s monasteries and prayer flags, where thin air and silence sharpen every sense. Then the road dives into Zanskar, a valley so isolated it feels like its own dimension — gravel tracks and twisting mountain tarmac threading between sheer rock and ancient gompas.
From here, the altitude rises and the horizons explode. You’ll crest a chain of newly opened high passes, many soaring above 5,000 meters, before topping out on Umling La (5,848 m) — the highest motorable road on the planet. When the mind finally catches up with the altitude, the surreal blues of Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri reset the senses.
Thanks to new roads, places that once demanded days of trekking are now within reach, revealing fresh lines and challenges that few riders have experienced. This is a ride that redefines what’s possible on two wheels — not for show, but for the sheer joy of high places and honest miles.
Ready to ride the edge of the sky? Book the Ladakh & Zanskar Motorcycle Tour now and claim your Royal Enfield for Umling La, Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri and the newest high-altitude routes in the Himalayas.
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DETAILS OF THE TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS:
- New road connecting Zanskar Valley and Manali.
- Ride through Mount Gombo.
- Most famous Ladakh Buddhist Monasteries.
- Zanskar Valley.
- Gatta Loops.
- Hanley.
- Leh.
Passes:
- Umling La (5,848 m)
- Kaksang La (5,436 m)
- Khardung La (5,359 m)
- Chang La (5,300 m)
- Shingu La (5,091 m)
- Hor La (4,966 m)
- Kanglajal La (4,908 m)
- Baralacha La (4,890 m)
- Sir Sir La Pass (4,808 m)
- Polokong La (4,800 m)
- Naki La (4,740 m)
- Tsaga La (4,635 m)
- Singe La (4,200 m)
- Zang La (3,981 m)
Lakes:
- Pangong Tso (4,350 m)
- Kiagar lake (4,522m)
- Tso Moriri (4,595 m)
- Tso Kar (4,620 m)
- Yaya Tso (4,820 m)
- Mirpal Tso (4,950 m)
WEATHER:
If you don’t like the weather in the Himalayas just wait for a few hours… The Himalayas are so high that they create microclimates in each valley, and the weather conditions may change very fast. It can be bright and sunny, and a few hours later it could get cloudy and cold. Our tour is taking place during the most favorable time of the year in terms of weather conditions. However, it is very difficult to predict the temperatures. You have to be prepared for all kinds of conditions: days with bright sun shining, sudden gusts of strong cold winds, cold 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 for himself.
We will be traveling at very high altitudes, be sure you have sunscreen and sunglasses. The tour is rated 8/10 because of the altitude, not because of the riding difficulties.
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:
5848 (Umling La)
meters above seal levelDAY BY DAY TOUR PROGRAM
DAY 1 (13.08)
Arrival to Leh
Acclimatize in the rooftop capital of Ladakh. Stroll through Leh Bazaar and soak up that thin, high-altitude buzz.
DAY 2 (14.08)
Leh – Lamayuru
Ride along the Indus River Valley, flanked by lunar landscapes. Visit the stunning Lamayuru Monastery, perched above eroded rock towers that feel like a Star Wars movie set.
DAY 3 (15.08)
Lamayuru – Padum
Cross into the remote and mystical Zanskar Valley: Narrow dirt tracks, river crossings, wild roads. End the day in Padum, land of monks, yaks, and zero cell signal
DAY 4 (16.08)
Padum – Jispa
Ride over the dramatic Shingo La Pass: Wild alpine scenery, fast-flowing rivers
DAY 5 (17.08)
Jispa – Tso Kar
Conquer the Baralacha La Pass (4,890 m). Discover the surreal, salt-rimmed Tso Kar Lake.
DAY 6 (18.08)
Tso Kar – Hanle
Cross Taglang La Pass (5,328 m) — another world-class high.
Reach Hanle, home to one of the world’s highest astronomical observatories.
DAY 7 (19.08)
Hanley – Umling La – Nyoma
The crown jewel: Umling La Pass (5,848 m) — highest road on Earth. Descent into the stark wilderness of Nyoma, feeling like you’ve crossed planets.
DAY 8 (20.08)
Nyoma – Pangong Tso Lake
Ride beside crystal-clear Pangong Lake, straddling the China border. Yes, it’s the lake from that Bollywood movie. But way better in person. Lodge right near the edge of surreal blue water at 4,200 m. Courageous ones can take a swim!
DAY 9 (21.08)
Pangong Lake – Nubra Valley
Dramatic ride through the wild Shyok River Valley. Enter the sand dunes and 2-humped camels of Nubra — it’s a high-altitude desert!. Diskit Monastery, with its massive Buddha statue watching over it all.
DAY 10 (22.08)
Nubra Valley – Leh
Cross the legendary Khardung La (5,359 m) — once claimed as the world’s highest.
DAY 11 (23.08)
Leh – departure
THE ROUTE MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DUE TO POLITICAL, SOCIAL OR WEATHER FACTORS.
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
ACTIVITIES
Visit in the Alchi and Lamayuru Bhuddist Monasteries.
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.
- Medical expenses not covered by standard MotoBirds insurance.
- Motorcycle fuel.
- *Motorcycle refundable security deposit: US$500 payable at the start of the tour in cash or non-refundable insurance bond of US$180.
- Lunches and dinners in Leh.
- Drinks.
- Tips.
DEPOSIT FOR THE MOTORCYCLE:
OPTION 1 – 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.
OPTION 2 – Non-refundable insurance in the amount of US$190.
