Leh – Ladakh Bike Trip

Road trips on bikes just hit different compared to your usual bus and car rides. It can be challenging and even arduous due to the long journey, but we will have everything prepared for you. From an SUV support, emergency rations and first-aid kits, to the fuel fee for the entire trip, you’ll get to enjoy the best part minus the annoying itti-bitties that you have to look out for. Your ride is going to be the Royal Enfield Himalaya, a fitting ride for trip through the tallest mountain range in the world. After settling in your hotel room, ride from Leh to Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist peace stupa that was enshrined by the 14th Dalai Lama himself. Then to Leh Palace, a gorgeous royal home that had to be abandoned by its inhabitants during Dogra’s invasion. The second day will be a long ride as we hit one of the world’s highest road, the Kargil Highway, with the River Indus on our side. Less than 4 hours later, we’ll be at the Hall of Fame, a museum dedicated for the Indian Army after the Indo-Pak wars. Ride on to the Magnetic Hill which might be less tiring than you expect as your ride slowly makes its way up with ignition off! As we leave the hill, we’ll be arriving at the gorgeous Confluence of Zanskar and Indus Rivers. This place easily snags the crown of the road trip for Sham Valley as you get an amazing view of the Nimmu Valley and the rivers. You can say your thanks and pray at the Gurudwara Patthar Sahibp, which is our next destination from the confluence. Then to the monastery of Alchi Gompa by the Tibetan Buddhists and enjoy the calming atmosphere while strolling along the gallery that houses ancient paintings. Likir Monastery is another in the list with just equally historical significance as it dated back to the 11th century. For the third day, we’ll off to Nubra Valley with a lifetime ride through the world’s highest drivable road of Khardung La at over 5,600m altitude. As we make our way to Hunder Village, you’ll see an out-of-this-world view that can’t be seen elsewhere and totally unforgettable. We head to Turtuk for the 16th Century Mosque which preserves such distinct architectural features along with other old ruins and buildings such as the Ruined Fort of Dhards and Monastery. By the fifth day, we’ll be heading to our next destination, Pangong Lake, which is around 4,350m above sea level. The road maybe challenging depending on the weather, but we’ll always have your back! We ride back to Leh via Changla Pass which is a famous part of the silk road and an archaeological site of dinosaur remains at the same time. Stop at one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, Hemis Gompa. Be awestruck at the sight of Thiksey Monastery which isn’t far from Hemis. Then take in the amazing architecture of Shey Palace & Monastery before finally reaching the 3 Idiots Rancho’s School.