This adventurous tour of Leh and its surrounding valleys offers a captivating journey through the picturesque landscapes of Ladakh. Beginning with the acclimatization day in Leh, the tour takes you on an exhilarating ride to Khardung La, one of the world's highest motorable passes, and the enchanting Nubra Valley. Explore the white sand dunes of Hunder, visit Diskit Monastery, and enjoy the serene sunset. The expedition continues with an excursion to the northernmost village of Turtuk, providing insights into the cultural diversity of the region. Heading towards Pangong Tso, the journey encompasses breathtaking views and wildlife encounters. The tour concludes with a visit to Shanti Stupa and a leisurely ride through the scenic Sham Valley, highlighting key landmarks like Pathar Sahib Gurudwara and Magnetic Hill. As you bid farewell to Leh on Day 7, the memories of this high-altitude odyssey linger, leaving you with a sense of awe and admiration for the Himalayan landscapes.
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation is on a triple sharing basis in camps/hotels mentioned or similar (for couples on Double sharing basis)
- Airport transfers
- Royal Enfield himalyan bike
- Backup support vehicle
- Mechanic
- Oxygen cylinder
- Fuel for the trip ( mentioned itinerary)
- Bike gear such as jacket, helmet, knee guard, and gloves.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Anything that is not mentioned in the cost inclusion
- Cost arising from damage to the bike
- Any entrance fee to the monastery and monument
- Any cost arising due to unforeseen events like a landslide, road block, etc
- Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La
- Turtuk
- Nubra to Pangong Tso via Shyok / Warila
- Pangong Tso to Leh
- Leh to Sham Valley
- Our wildyak representative will drop you at your hotel, check-in at the hotel.
- Acclimatising to the altitude is very important before doing any activity so we take rest till noon.
- In the afternoon, you can venture out to the city market for a casual stroll.
- Bike will be dropped off at your hotel or you can pick up the bike from the office itself.
- In the evening, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Tip: At an altitude of 10,000 ft., the oxygen levels drop steeply any carelessness can lead to AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). It is strictly advisable to rest and stay hydrated to acclimatize yourself.
- After breakfast, we head towards Nubra Valley only 130 kilometers from Leh.
- En route we pass through the epic Khardung La Mountain Pass, the second highest motorable road in the world.
- Continuing on your way down from the pass, we reach Hunder village, famous for its sand dunes and double humped Bactrian camels.
- Visit the Diskit monastery, which is believed to be the largest and oldest monastery in Nubra Valley, and enjoy the sunset.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Nubra.
- After breakfast we head towards Turtuk - a small hamlet situated at India-Pak border.
- Turtuk was under Pakistan's control until 1971, after which India gained control of this strategic area. It is predominantly a Muslim village, and residents speak languages including Balti, Ladakhi, and Urdu.
- Turtuk is the last outpost in India after which the Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan begins and is one of the gateways to the Siachen Glacier.
- Post breakfast, we'll continue our journey towards Pangong Tso via Warila / Shyok village.
- En route explore old monasteries and the beautiful valley with a rich flora and fauna.
- You'll also come across a lot of adorable Himalayan Marmots around the area.
- The main attraction being Pangong Tso, indulge in a night filled with stargazing.
- Dinner and overnight stay at your camp near the lake.
- After breakfast and some sighseeing we head back to Leh.
- Enroute we'll visit the Sindhu Ghat and Thiksey monastery followed by Shey Palace and Druk White Lotus School.
- Reach Leh in the evening from where we'll head to Shanti Stupa - a Japanese stupa situated on a hilltop, offers a panaromic view of the Leh town.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Leh.
- Post breakfast we drive towards Leh - Srinagar highway. This drive further is one of the most spectacular journeys of this trip.
- En route, we’ll visit the famous Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, Magnetic Hill, Confluence Point (Sangam), and Hall of Fame.
- Overnight stay at hotel in Leh.
- Post breakfast you'll be transferred to the airport for departure.
