Q. What altitude is Ladakh situated at?
Ladakh is about 3000 meters or 9800 feet above mean sea level. It drops from 5,753 meters (18,875 feet) above sea level at its source near the China border to 3,620 metres (11,880 feet) at its snout.

Q. How far is Ladakh from Manali by road?
Manali is nearest place to Ladakh to start your bike trip. The distance of Manali to Ladakh by road is around 430 km and the total travel time is approximately 12 hours.

Q. Is Ladakh safe to  visit?
Yes, Ladakh is absolutely safe to visit as there is no active conflict in the area. Also, the tourist destinations are far from the political instability.

Q. Which is the best time to visit Ladakh when all roads are open?
June to August are the peak months to visit Ladakh when all roads and passes are open. The weather is nippy with a sunny morning and afternoon making it fit for exploration. Expect the mercury to go up to 25 degree Celsius and fall to about 10 degree Celsius post sunset. For bikers too this is the best time to visit and experience all the wonderful colours the place is splashed in. Also this is the time when the popular Hemis Festival takes place.

Q. How many days are required for a Ladakh tour?
There are various tourist places and also hidden places that one must visit when travelling to Ladakh. A week or atleast 6 days is sufficient time for a Ladakh tour.

Q. How long do I need to spend in Leh before heading out on a trek?
Give yourself a couple of days – but at best a day, before moving out to the higher reaches. Not only does Leh have an array of monasteries, palaces and other sightseeing spots, it will also let you acclimatise better when you go further up to a Nubra Valley or Khardungla La.

Q. Does the internet work in Ladakh?
Yes, towns and villages in Ladakh have internet connectivity. In Leh Area, you will have access to a full network and 4G internet.

Q. Do local Ladakhis follow English?
While Ladakhi is a Tibetan dialect and can be difficult for a traveler to fathom, you can get around locally by speaking in Hindi and also English. Across Leh, most people speak and understand Hindi and even English, but when you travel remotely into the villages, no other language but Ladakhi is spoken and understood. Keep the word ‘julley’ – a greeting in Ladakhi – handy and you can win both favour and friends.

Q. How good is a jeep ride from Manali to Leh?
There are several shared as well as private jeeps running the 470-odd kilometres from Manali to Leh. Though shared jeep rides come cheap, they can be tad uncomfortable given the length of the journey which is nearly 12 hours with little scope to acclimatize.

Q. What is there to shop in Ladakh?
Souvenir hunters have plenty of opportunities afoot in Leh’s Main Bazaar home to an assortment of curio shops selling Tibetan antiques, trinkets among other bric-a-brac. You can head into the Tibetan market to pick up unique silver jewellery, Pashmina shawls. There are several bookstores in Leh with a superb array of novels, travel books, guide books, and books on the Himalayas and Buddhism. Just by the jeep stand is a second-hand clothing market selling warm winter clothing. But if you have a trek planned out, do round up the trekking food shops selling powdered milk, instant noodles, chocolate, biscuit, granola bars and some dry fruits.

Q. Do I need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) to visit Nubra Valley?
Yes, you need an ILP to visit Nubra Valley because it is close to the borders of Pakistan and China. It is easy to attain an ILP permit these days as you can go to the official ILP website, enter your details, furnish your identification proof, state the purpose of your journey and you will be issued an e-ILP. You need to produce a printout of the same at the site.

Q. Is the Khardung La pass open through the year?
Though the Indian Army keeps the world’s highest motorable road open through the year, it is not open for tourists, to travel all year round. The best time to enjoy the beauty of the landscape and drive through is between April and June and then from September to October. The monsoon months in between make the stretch extremely treacherous, and in the months post October it goes under a blanket of snow, as its shut down by the authorities. The road opens at 09:00 am and shuts by 05:00 pm everyday.

Q. How long does a bus from Manali take to get to Leh?
The Himachal Pradesh Tourist Development Corporation (HPTDC) buses take about 2 days to get to Leh from Manali. The 473 kilometre stretch warrants a night stay in Keylong or Sarchu before progressing to Leh. The road is extremely scenic and the slow pace of the journey helps you acclimatise better.

FAQs of Ladakh Motorcycle Tour

Q: What is the best time for Ladakh Bike Tour?
The Srinagar – Leh high pass is open by the mid-May and the Manali-Leh route is open from early June to October. So the best time for Ladakh Bike Tour is from June to mid-October and we offer the best Ladakh bike trip packages during this time.

Q: What is an Ideal Duration for Ladakh Bike Trip?
We offer a number of Ladakh Bike Trip packages from both Srinagar, Leh and Manali spanning over a duration of 5 to 10 days. Many famous tourist destinations of Ladakh are covered in the packages and you can choose one according to your requirements.

Q: What are the best bikes for Ladakh Trip?
Some of the best bikes for Ladakh trip are Royal Enfield, Pulsar, Yamaha Fazer, Hero Impulse, and KTM Duke.

Q: What are the destinations covered in Ladakh Bike Trip 2021?
The destinations covered in this Ladakh bike trip are:

Manali – A beautiful honeymoon destination on the bank of the river Beas famous for trekking and skiing. Manali in Himachal Pradesh is the starting point of the Ladakh biking trip.

Jispa – This spectacular village is located in the Manali-Leh highway on the bank of the the Bhaga river.

Sarchu – This is one of the prime camping sites in Leh-Manali highway and a key stop during Ladakh bike trip from Manali.

Leh – A high desert city in the Ladakh region famous for Leh palace, Buddhist monasteries and vibrant markets.

Khardung La – A gateway to Nubra and Shyok valley, this is of the highest passes in India offering breathtaking views.

Nubra Valley – With Shimmering sand dunes, this high desert valley offers double humped camel ride. Its head quarter is Diskit where the famous Diskit monastery is located.

Pangong Lake – Located in the eastern Ladakh, Pangong Tso is the highest saline water lake in the world offering stunning views of its water changing the color from blue to green to red throughout the day.

Q: What are the popular routes for Ladakh Tour by Bike?
There are two main routes for Ladakh tour by bike; Srinagar to Leh via Zoji La Pass covering approx 265 Km and Manali to Leh via Rohtang Pass covering 475 Km.

Manali to Leh – This route is comparatively tougher to travel due to its higher altitude. But real enthusiasts like to take the challenge of the nature that reward them with stunning views and isolated areas throughout the journey.

Srinagar to Leh – This route is comparatively easier to cross both in terms of distance and altitude. You will pass through mesmerizing valleys of Kashmir and Sonamarg and the beautiful towns of Drass and Kargil before reaching Leh.

Q: What kind of clothing is required in Ladakh bike trip?
You need to wear Warm Clothes including Thermal Coat and bike riding jacket during Ladakh bike trip. Also, you need to carry Sports Shoes, Hand Gloves, Knee Pad & Elbow Pad, Goggles, etc. for your bike trip.

Waterproof boots. It is critical that you keep your feet, shoes and socks from getting wet at streams flowing on passes, especially the one at Baralacha La, which is one of the most vicious. The water level on passes such as Khardung La and Chang La is high, so be cautious. The trick is not to cross the stream from the middle; keep your bike in first gear, and use the clutch to maintain traction and throttle. Or you could wait for others to pass, see how they do it and follow suit.

Spare tube, puncture kit, clutch wire, break wire, chain lock, gear oil, engine oil, spark plugs, etc. are a must. You should also carry a petrol jar if you are taking the Leh-Manali Highway, as the last petrol pump is at Tandi (around 380 km before you find the next at Karu). We recommend carrying 10–20 liters of extra petrol.
Puncture shops are also not available, and even if you find one, there is no guarantee that they will have the tube. This is why a Tyre & Tube is a must-pack item even if you don’t have a puncture kit.

Q: How to Get a Car/Motorcycle Permit for Rohtang Pass
There are two types of permits issued for Rohtang Pass by the order of the National Green Tribunal and the District Administration.

Rohtang Pass Permit for Tourism Purposes
Obtaining a permit for Rohtang Pass is mandatory for all vehicles/visitors who are making a day trip for tourist activity at Rohtang La. This permit is issued on a daily basis for one-time use only, and the taxes/fees are levied according to the daily quota as ascribed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) of India and as issued by the district administration.

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Q: Are Foreign Nationals allowed to do Ladakh bike trip?
Foreign Nationals can travel on both Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh high passes with a normal visa but to travel to the inner areas in Ladakh such as Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri lake, they need to have protected area permits.