Description
Leh-Ladakh, considered as heaven for bikers & riders, is known to have the highest motorable road (Khardung-La) in the world. Bike ride journey is one of the most fascinating ways of exploring the mountain region of Leh Ladakh and its natural beauty. This bike ride trip of 6 days & 5 nights takes you to some fascinating places across ladakh region like Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso lake etc. It starts and ends in Leh, in which case bikers / travelers have to ensure that they reach Leh on their own. And this journey will start from Leh and will last for 6 days.
Overview
This curated bike trip adventure tour of Leh Ladakh over 6 days 5 nights, is little less exhausting when compared to other 15 day or 10 day bike tour of Leh Ladakh which starts from Delhi / Manali. Its great for casual riders who do not want to undergo the taxing journey of driving all the way from Delhi, but only want to explore the beauty of Leh Ladakh on bike. What Leh Ladakh has to offer? - Traveling through high passes, serene lakes, ancient monasteries, listening to tranquil sound of chants, feeling the chill in the air and smile on your face these are some of the experiences we promise you on a road trip you will remember for the rest of your life. Come & experience a visual delight for your soul and body as we lazily ride through long and winding roads. Come and get Leh’d with us on a journey across cultures so diverse and land so different. **Trip Info.** - Duration: 6 Days 5 Nights - Starting Point: Leh - Location: Leh & Ladakh Region - Gradient: Moderate - Best time: June to Sept - Places Covered: Leh, Hunder (Nubra valley), Diskit, Pangong Tso **How To Reach Leh (Starting point of this trip)** By Air: Leh has an airport (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport ) which is well connected from Delhi and few other large Indian cities. If you are traveling from outside India or from far away destination in India, please take a connecting flight from Delhi and reach Leh By Road: Leh can be reached by road from Srinagar (Srinagar - Kargil - Leh) or from Delhi / Manali (Delhi - Manali - Jispa, Tso Kar). One can private cabs or bus journeys to reach Leh **Basic Itinerary:** Day1: Leh Arrival and Acclimatization Day2: Explore Leh on Bike Day3: Leh - Hunder (Nubra Valley) Day4: Hunder - Pangong Tso Lake Region Day5: Pangong Tso - Leh Day6: Leh Departure
Itinerary
After months of preparation and years of planning time has arrived to go on trip of lifetime. Arrive in Leh and check into hotel. Acclimatize your body to the high altitude of Leh by taking rest. You can check out the Leh market in the evening. Our Team will meet you in the evening so that we get to know each other and group formation and rules for the trip will be further explained, along with detailed itinerary.
No need to rush today as day is free to experience the culture of Ladakh by exploring the monasteries, Leh bazaar, talking to locals and eating some local cuisine. Roaming around the city and nearby will help the nomads to get acclimatize with the weather and high altitude. We will take you for a ride on Srinagar-Leh highway where you can seek blessing of Guru Nanak Dev at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib , find the illusion of magnetic hill for yourself, witness the confluence of Indus and Zanskar and moving to Alchi monastery. Return to Leh city to witness sunset from Shanti Stupa and amazing views of Leh city.
Finally the day has arrived to ride to the highest motor able road in the world. Yes the time has come to live the dream and nomads are at Khardung La (18380ft). Caravan moves ahead to what lies beyond and will reach nubra valley, another spectacle of nature. Desert, mountains, river all at same place and this is what makes nubra valley so special. Nomads can get face to face with Bactrian camels, friends of the earliest nomads. We will seek the blessing of Maitreya Buddha (100ft High) at Diskit Gompa the oldest & largest gompa in Nubra valley.
Nomadic caravan will start its journey to Pangong Tso one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Today we will ride on the most remote route of the trip. With various water crossings, riding on dry riverbeds, smooth tarmac and roads which are virtually non- existent it is going to be one epic riding day. All our tiredness will go away on the view of majestic Pangong Tso. Camping beside the lake with only basic necessities will be a life time experience.
Experiencing sun rise at Pangong Tso will be moment of awe for the nomads. After having our breakfast we will bid adieu to this majestic lake and start our journey back to Leh base camp.
Nomads will bid its final “Julley” to the land of Lama’s and travel to their further destinations. . It’s time for final chat with the fellow nomads and bid adieu to this trip. Saying goodbye is always hard but we promise we will meet back for more such journeys and living in your memories for life.
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