Royal Enfield Motorcycle Tour - Ladakh
15 Days / 14 Nights
The ride of your life awaits, scouring some of the worlds notorious roads on an epic adrenaline pumping thrill seeking adventure on a Royal Enfield Motorcycle.
Delhi - Dharamsala - Mc Leod Ganj - Chamba - Killar - Jispa - Tso Kar - Leh - Khardungla - Tso Moriri Lake - Sarchu - Manali - Delhi
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi airport, you will be greeted by one of our team members holding a placard and easily identifiable. Transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay in proximity to the airport.
Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi - Dharamsala (McLeod Ganj) - Domestic flight
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred to Delhi airport for a domestic flight in direction of Dharamsala McLeod Ganj. In the afternoon time is given to relax and enjoy the distinctive uniqueness of the surrounding area.
Overnight in Dharamsala.
Day 3: Dharamsala - 19 miles
Being of a higher altitude, today is the day to climatise. You will be introduced to your Royal Enfield 500, as the first date begins with an easy ride around the area to gently get to know one another. Hues of emerald blanket the Himalayan foothills in Himachal Pradesh in its fertile lush location.
Overnight in Dharamsala.
Day 4: Dharamsala - Chamba - 85 miles
After breakfast, its time to hit the roads. The mountains await as the winding curvature hugs the bends as the journey takes its first leg of the start of something wonderful. Today you and your bike will get to know one another a lot better.As you navigate together in sync besieged in the sensuous mounds of greenery the valleys display with the towering glaciers of the Dhauladhar ranges backdrop towing proudly above the landscape.
Overnight in Chamba.
Day 5:Chamba - Killar - 105 miles
Taking your trusted relationship with your wheels to a new pinnacle, today getting into the nitty and gritty of it all. The Great Himalayan Pass awaits you touching its surface with your wheels. The infamous Sach Pass sits 4420m high. The most difficult road travelled in India. Leaving the tar behind and getting down and dirty with the rocky mountain road. Getting your heart pumping for more. The exhilaration of the climb escalates to the peak as the ascend down to your night’s destination taking ownership of the bragging rights of the completed trail.
Overnight in Killar.
Day 6:Killar - Jispa - 100 miles
Opening your eyes in the Pangi Valley you will feel transported to another time. The astounding bare beauty in its natural attire is mesmerising. Flanked by monstrous mounts and low lying clouds you feel like you’ve been engulfed by the heavens where Buddhism and Hinduism live harmoniously. Riding in symmetry with the Chenab Riveras she flows alongside you to Lahaul, the gateway to Ladakh. Slowly and steady start as the bygone era road ultimately turns to date and ends on tar.
Overnight in Jipsa.
Day 7:Jispa - Tso Kar - 130 miles
The tread on your tyre enters Ladakh the split second before you as your eyes feast on the changed landscape. The more desert like atmosphere is a welcoming change to feast your eyes. The 5,060 m altitude of Lachulung La pass is our first glorifying pass above 5,000 m. Then plunges down into Pang’s superb gorges. Then the need for speed arrives on the high More plains as we hit the Tso Kar Salt Lake, at 4,600 m altitude.
Overnight in Tso Kar.
Day 8: Tso Kar - Leh - 111 miles
Turning our backs on the Kar basin to ascend the second highest motorable passage in the world, Tanglang La (5,315 m) will sort the men from the boys. Tracked with twists and turns the envious drool of any adrenaline junkie. Making our altitude descend back to below 4,000m to the seventh most sacred river in India. The Indus River Valley, grappled in ancient civilisation history.
Overnight in Leh.
Day 9:Leh - Khardungla - Leh - 50 miles
Todays the day! The climb north to the highest motorable road in the entire world. Altitude of a massive 5,370 m the majestic, impressive panorama where the heavens touch the earth is unimaginable. Proceeding from the Zanskar chain on the southern side spanning to the great Karakoram chain on the northern side. Heading back for a leisurely lunch in Leh. A rest and a chance to stretch the legs and wander around.
Overnight in Leh.
Day 10: Leh - Tso Moriri Lake - 135 miles
Today entering back to the Indus Valley towards neighbouring Tibet. Stopping at the archetypal Thiksey Monastery built in 1430 AD The 12-story monastery built in the traditional Tibetan style splendour stepping up the hill is architecturally astounding. Riding from the Union territory of Tibet and India Upshi, along the rivered gorges making way to the turquoise touched waters of Tso Moriri Lake. Making camp for the night aside the surreal serenity of the lake.
Overnight camping at Tso Moriri Lake.
Day 11: Tso Moriri Lake - Sarchu - 135 miles
Early morning ride, hitting the tracks heading back towards Tso Kar.
Mirror imaging the ride back gives a different prospective on the map. The landscape looks completely different in the reversing light you will be hell spent on picking up any similarities. Penetrating the More Plains and the Pang Gorge entering passes above 5,000m.
Day 12: Sarchu - Manali - 135 miles
A pitstop at the one and only petrol station between Leh and Manali. Heading trough Lahaul to the legendary Rohtang Pass (3,980 m) witnessing the scenery morph from the desert of Ladakh into the lusciousness of the green dressed curvature to the Kullu Valley. A titillating road for the final mount.
Overnight in Manali.
Day 13: Manali - Delhi
Today you can take the bend out of your knees and walk upright. Spending time in Manali to relax and perhaps do a little shopping.
Strolling around the town or relaxing, the choice is yours after your epic adventure. It will take the day to get your head around what you just accomplished. In the late afternoon boarding the overnight bus to Delhi. Or the option of a domestic flight.
Day 14: Delhi
Either by bus or flight you will be met in Delhi and transport arranged for you. The day is yours to do some sightseeing around Delhi or just relax.
Overnight in Delhi.
Day 15: Delhi - International airport
Departure today marks the end of an epic adventure that will be etched in your memory for an eternity. You will be transferred to Delhi international airport in accordance with your flight.
Your preferences are possibilities. We are more than happy to customise any of our itineraries to complement your wishes because it is your journey. We can tailor make an itinerary to your preferences. A personalised itinerary will give you the opportunity to make the most of your experience.