Himalayan Trail With Ladakh

Day 01: Arrive Shimla / Chandigarh

Arrive at Shimla / Chandigarh Kalka railway station and take Kalka Shimla Toy Train chugging its way up to Shimla crisscrossing hills and passing through 103 tunnels, an architectural marvel, and among the World Heritage Sites. Meet on arrival at Shimla station and transfer to hotel for overnight stay. 

Day 02: Shimla/ Jalori Pass/ Tirthan (200 kms/7-8 hrs)

The morning after breakfast we assemble for a small briefing on the tour and we get introduced to our ride for the next 10 days The Royal Enfield. We start our ride, crossing the city and catching on to the Hindustan Tibet road riding up the Satluj valley, and getting excellent Himalayan mountain views. At Sainj we cross the river and start our ascend to Jalori Pass 3120 m, stopping at the pass for a cup of tea at the local stall. We ride further downhill into Tirthan valley crossing the small town of Banjar. Our hotel is located on the banks of the river. Rest & relax to the music of the fast-flowing river. Check-in and overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Tirthan/Manali (110 kms/3 hrs)

Post breakfast we start our ride along river Tirthan till Aut, where we cross a 3 km tunnel to enter Kullu valley. We ride up the valley en route stopping at a local Shawl factory and continue to Naggar which was the capital of rulers of Kullu about 500 yrs ago. Here we visit the Naggar Castle, and Roerich Art Gallery and walk past Tripura Sundari temple. We continue our ride to our retreat for the night. Check-in and overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: Manali/ Atal Tunnel/ Jispa (100 kms/ 4 hrs)

We start our ride today by crossing Sollang Valley and Atal Rohtang Tunnel which at 3000 m is the longest tunnel in World above this altitude. We enter Lahaul valley and ride to Jispa riding along the Chandra river to Tandi and then crossing Keylong & Gemur villages to reach Jispa. On arrival check-in and overnight in tents.

Day 05: Jispa/ Baralacha La Pass/ Sarchu (85 kms/4 hrs)

On your bikes from Jispa to Sarchu Enroute crossing Darcha and overBaralachala Pass (4800 m). On arrival check in at camp. Evening free to walk around in Sarchu. Overnight in camp.  
 

Day 06: Sarchu/Tsokhar (122 kms/ 5 hrs)

Post breakfast we start our ride from Sarchu to Tsokhar crossing over Naki La (4800 m), Lachang La (5065 m), and crossing the vast expense of More plains to reach Tsokhar. At an altitude of 4520 meters, this is one of the most amazing high-altitude lakes in the Ruspshu Nomadic belt. This crystal clear lake is a protected bird sanctuary and home to thousands of migratory birds including the endangered black-necked crane. Walk around the lake and explore Tsokhar village. Overnight in tents.

Day 07: Tsokhar/Leh (150 kms/4-5 hrs)

After enjoying our breakfast we start our ride with ascend to Tanglang La pass (5328 m) and a lovely ride down to Upshi to enter Indus valley and further to Leh riding along the river. Arrive in the ancient town of Leh. Check-in at the hotel. Evening free to enjoy a walk around Leh market or visit the Leh Palace or enjoy the sunset from Shanti Stupa. Overnight at hotel. 

Day 08: In Leh – riding around 

After breakfast rides your Royal Enfield bikes to Nimo to witness the confluence of the Zanskar & Indus Rivers. Return to Leh enroute visiting Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, and Spituk Monastery. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Leh/ Nubra via Khardungla (130 kms/ 6 hrs)

Today after breakfast at your hotel ride to Nubra valley via the famed Khardungla pass (5600 m), which was once the highest motorable pass in the world. Later ride to Nubra valley, and take a photoshoot enroute. The natural home of double hump bacterial camel and the famous old silk route, enjoy a small camel ride at the sand dunes. On arrival check in at camp. Evening explores Hunder village. Overnight stay at the camp at Hunder.

Day 10: Nubra/ Shyok/ Pangong Lake (140 kms/ 5 hrs)

Today after breakfast we leave for yet another mesmerizing ride to follow the Shyok river to reach Pangong Lake (4250 m). Arrive at Pangong, which is the highest salt water Lake in the World, shared by two countries India & China. Enjoy the beauty of the lake. Overnight in camp.

Day 11: Pangong/ Thiksey monastery/ Shey Palace/ Leh (160 kms/ 7 hrs)

After breakfast, we leave Pangong and start our ride towards Leh town crossing over Chang La (5160 m). Enroute we also visit Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace to reach Leh. On arrival check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free and overnight at the hotel.

Day 12: Depart Leh

Intime transfer to Leh airport to connect flight to Delhi.