Leh Trip Overview
This 9 Day adventure is a brief insight into this magical region of the world, where extremely hostile environments combine with the most generously, hospitable temperaments.
Ride through over 800 kms of Ladakh’s spectacular landscapes, soaking in the monuments, temples, monasteries, markets, villages, local food and everyday life of this remote region.
Delve into culture of Ladakh, and see first hand how it has shaped each region with slight differences.
From the Dard tribes of the remote Aryan valley to the village of Turtuk in Baltistan – The very edge of this country.
Experience what it would have felt like to traverse the ancient Silk Route in India and immerse your senses in the beauty of one of Ladakh’s great lakes – The surreal Pangong Tso.
Additional Info
Duration: 9 days
Starts: Leh, Leh
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Leh, Leh, Leh
This 9 Day adventure is a brief insight into this magical region of the world, where extremely hostile environments combine with the most generously, hospitable temperaments.
Ride through over 800 kms of Ladakh’s spectacular landscapes, soaking in the monuments, temples, monasteries, markets, villages, local food and everyday life of this remote region.
Delve into culture of Ladakh, and see first hand how it has shaped each region with slight differences.
From the Dard tribes of the remote Aryan valley to the village of Turtuk in Baltistan – The very edge of this country.
Experience what it would have felt like to traverse the ancient Silk Route in India and immerse your senses in the beauty of one of Ladakh’s great lakes – The surreal Pangong Tso.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Leh: Transfer to Stok – 14 kms
Stop At: Leh, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
Fly into Leh from Delhi and be received by our team. We recommend that you relax and take it easy. Only mild activity is advised as you are in high altitude territory. We spend the evening getting to know more about the journey ahead and your fellow travellers.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ovenight at Leh in Premium Homestay or Hotel
Day 2: Acclimatisation – 30 kms
Stop At: Leh, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
The day begins relatively easy, as we are going to spend a further day acclimatizing in Leh. We will visit the nearby monasteries of Thiksey & Phyang. Shopping in the Leh bazaar and generally soaking in the vibe of this gorgeous town. Again the level of activity recommended is mild and this would be a good day to do any last moment shopping for the upcoming days of riding.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Leh at Premium Homestay or Hotel
Day 3: Stok – Tingmosgam – 98 kms
Stop At: Tingmosgang, Tingmosgang, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
We begin our ride today as we travel along the gorgeous Nh1. We continue at a low altitude in order to ensure that we are getting better acclimatised, but the adventure has begun. We pass the dramatic confluence of the Indus and the Zanskar river as we ride into Sham valley. We divert off towards the monastery of Alchi to witness one of Ladakh architectural wonders and break for lunch. We continue onward to our night halt at the quaint village of Tingmosgam.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Premium homestay or hotel
Day 4: Tingmosgam – Stok – 98 kms
Stop At: Stok Palace Museum, Stok Palace, Leh 194101 India
We return on the same road but take diversions to smaller lesser known villages, and some monasteries that are of interest in these parts. Likir, Basgo fort, and Phyang village are some of our stops today. We eat lunch at Leh and complete any last minute shopping before reaching our guest house by evening. We should be well used to our bikes by now, as tomorrow is a new challenge as we attempt to cross K-top (Khardung La), once the highest road in the world.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Premium Homestay or hotel
Day 5: Stok – Nubra: The high road. – 162 kms
Stop At: Nubra Valley, Nubra Valley, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
Post an early breakfast we get on our bikes and begin our day’s ride. Exiting Leh, we make our first stop at South Pullu. We are heading towards the first mountain pass (of the trip) and it also happens to be the highest pass in the world. Your introduction to Khardung La will bring forth all that is exciting and dangerous on this trip. You will slowly make your way through an enigmatic landscape, on roads that require an army of workers to maintain. A brief stop at Khardung La before you begin your descent into Nubra Valley and its charming landscape.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Premium Homestay, Hotel or Campsite
Day 6: Nubra – Stok (Don’t Wari La) – 162 kms
Stop At: Wari La Pass, Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso, Diskit India
After loading up our gear we ready to leave Hundar and cruise through the majestic plains of Shyok; an undulating stretch of tarmac (that runs along the Shyok river) set in a not so popular stretch of the greater Himalayas. We will stop for a picnic lunch at Thangyar monastery before we ascend Warli La, another 5000M+ pass and one of the most spectacular. We descend down this alternative pass into Leh and reach the village of Stok.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a premium Homestay, Hotel
Day 7: Rest Day/Rafting in Zanskar – 0 kms
Stop At: Leh, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
Today is a rest day but we have organised an (optional) rafting expedition on the Zanskar river. This is a beginner’s stretch with minor rapids but the surreality of rafting through the gorges make it an experience of a lifetime. The water is freezing cold, so you will be provided with wet suits. A jump in the river and floating/swimming alongside the raft is thrilling, and a refreshing break from the sharp sun. The whole trip including the ‘to and fro’ transfers plus lunch lasts about 6 hours so it will be a full days activity.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Premium Homestay or hotel
Day 8: Stok – Pangong – 153 kms
Stop At: Pangong Tso, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India; Ladakh, , India;, Leh 194101 India
We leave Stok in the morning, this time attempting another high pass ‘Chang La’ (5289 M) and crossing a crazy stream of glacial melts (Pagal Nala) to arrive at the shores of Pangong Tso (a 134 km long endorheic lake, and one of the largest brackish lakes in Asia). We camp close to the shore, relax and take in the changing colours as the sun sets. The night skies are surreal as we are camping at 4300 M with clear views of the milky way and several constellations. We will be staying in swiss cottage tents with attached bathrooms. Based on the wind, the nights can be cold and chances of AMS are possible.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Premium Homestay or Campsite
Day 9: Pangong – Stok – 153 kms
Stop At: Leh, Leh, Leh District, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
We can rise early today, for a chance to catch a spectacular sunrise over the lake. Our ride begins post breakfast, allowing the sun to soak some heat into our bodies as we make our journey back to Leh. We will backtrack on the same road, break for a late lunch at Upshi and return to our hotel by early evening. You will have the evening to visit the market, but chances are that you could be quite exhausted. Trip ends.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Premium Homestay or hotel
