On arrival in Manali, check-in at hotel and unwind. Post this, bikes will be assigned to you, and you can take them for a trail or acclimatisation ride from the heart of Manali to the magnificent Kullu Valley.

Post lunch, test your motorbike and get used to the roads. The tricky bends and stretches on the road will help you test the characteristics of the bike and acquaint yourself to handle the motor beast for your entire tour. Enjoy a fun ride to the beautiful Kullu Valley. The joy ride is coupled with scenery of mighty Himalayas on one side and untamed River Beas on the other. But be watchful of the tricky roads.

After an exciting day, return to the hotel. Savor the delectable dinner and sleep peacefully.

Wake up early this morning and get ready for a happening day ahead full of adventure. Start your journey through Rohtang Pass; perched atop 3,798 m, this is an arduous drive, where hairpin bends are frequent. This first leg of your journey is your first challenge as the roads are really bad and the weather conditions are also uncertain.

Riding towards the north, through the rugged and challenging terrains, you will reach the scenic Lahaul Valley where you can witness and enjoy the astounding views of the snow-clad peaks all around!

After lunch, proceed to Tandi – a small village above the union of Bhaga and Chandra Rivers. Up next, you will be moving to Keylong. Get your motorbike serviced here, if required.

Meandering through the snowy peaks, you will reach Jispa, which is your halt for the day. Enjoy a delicious dinner in-between the mountains. Steamed momos and thukpa are famous traditional Himalayan items for dinner. Thukpa is a local soup made by mixing vegetables and meat. Fill your stomachs and be off to your well-deserved rest. Overnight stay in Jispa.

Note: At Tandi, fill your motorbike fuel tanks and get your motorbike issues fixed at Keylong as after this, you won’t find any mechanic. From here, your cell phone will lose network connection, so be prepared.

Today, drive to Sarchu. As you leave Jispa behind, this highway route takes you into the heart of the mountains to enter the Greater Himalayan landscape. Enjoy the splendid views as you pass through the Baralachha Pass (5000 meters above sea level).

With the increasing altitude, you might experience Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) effects. But stay strong as you have to conquer more, most especially at the Bara-Lacha La peak. Now, you have to drive downhill and be cautious as it is going to be rough till Bharatpur.

Keep driving towards Sarchu.

From there, as you proceed to Sarchu, road conditions get better. We reach Sarchu by afternoon. the village that divides Himachal and Ladakh. From there, get to the Sarchu camp. Relax for the rest of the day and keep a high intake on fluids to keep away AMS (acute mountain sickness). Overnight stay in Sarchu.

The day starts with a lot of challenges, as the terrain is one of the most challenging day of your Ladakh Bike Trip. Today you will have to ride your motorbike through flatlands and get into the mountain horizon. Here onwards, you will be riding through the Tanglang La Pass that stands at an elevation of 5,300m and is revered as the second highest motorable pass in the world.

Further driving, gear up for a challenging drive to the Gata Loops ascent. A series of 21 hairpin bends takes you to Nakee La (4769 m) – the 3rd high mountain pass on the Leh-Manali route. After a descent from Nakee La, you will drive up Lachulung La (5059 m), which is the route’s 4th high mountain pass and easier as well. From here, you will reach Pang – a temporary tent settlement. After crossing this pass, you will ride through well-maintained roads all the way to Leh. Be careful here as your vehicle’s suspension can be tested and don’t accelerate at all.

We also stop over to visit the monasteries of Thiksey and Shey. These ancient monasteries are set on the top of a hill and are attractions of our tour. Check-in at the hotel in the borders of Changspa in Leh. Spend your time exploring the local places.

Have a sumptuous dinner at the resort. Overnight stay in Leh.

Today is the 5th day of the trip and you will visit Nubra via Khardungla Pass at 18360 ft., one of the world’s highest motorable pass. On the way to Nubra, you will take the first break at South Pullu, grab some food and then continue your journey to Khardung La. Take pictures and get a feel of standing at one of the world’s highest passes. The next stop will be North Pullu. Take some rest and eat something. On the way to Nubra, you will visit the Diskit Monastery. The Maitreya Budha statue which is 32 m high can be seen far from here. Nubra is famous for sand dunes and two-humped camels. Take a camel ride in the evening (on direct payment basis).

Enjoy your dinner and overnight stay in the camp at Nubra.

Wake up early and enjoy the enchanting natural sceneries. Post breakfast, begin your drive to the Pangong Lake alongside the river Shyok. Enjoy the picturesque beauty on the way. After a drive of 3 hrs. we reach Durbok; have our lunch over there. After a halt, you will proceed towards Chang La (5500 meters above sea level) and go forward to the army checkpoint at Tangse.

After a further drive of 3 hours, we arrive at our campsite, besides the Pangong Lake; check in to your camps. You can stroll around the Lake and spend some quality time with nature. Pangong Lake is the largest high altitude brackish water lake in the world; the 2/3rd portion of which lies in China. Enjoy the sunset from the lakeshore and have a great time stargazing.

Click pictures of the lake and the mountains in the backdrop. The entire setup of nature looks amazing and enchanting. Pay close attention to the lake as it is believed that the lake changes color when daylight changes. This makes the high-altitude lake even better.

You will have an overnight stay at the campsite near the lake. Enjoy your dinner under the starlit sky.

Kick start your day with an early breakfast, you can enjoy the photo-session around the lake and spend some quality time there. Check-out from the hotel and drive towards Leh.

From today onwards, your journey back home commences. The first destination to be reached in the process is Leh. On arrival, check-into the hotel and rest.

Later, you can go on a sightseeing tour of Leh. You can shop at bazaars and visit the Shanti Stupa, the Buddhist white-dome huge structure which overlooks Changspa. Enjoy a great view of the Indus Valley and the Zanskar range. Roam around in the streets of Leh. The markets are very vibrant and you will love the energetic vibes of Leh.

After a happening day, return to the hotel for a reviving dinner and sleep peacefully. Overnight stay in Leh.

Wake up early, freshen up and Bid adieu to Leh. By 7:30 you will be heading towards Sarchu, enroute you will see Pang, a scenic spot in Ladakh’s landscape. Halt at Pang for lunch. To reach Sarchu, you will have to cross Nakeela and Lachung La. Sarchu lies in the middle of the two beautiful destinations, Manali and Leh.

Upon reaching your destination you will have an overnight stay at the camp and enjoy your meal.

In the morning, begin your drive through the Sarchu plain and reach the Baralaccha plain till noon. Enjoy the beauty crossing through Lahaul ranges and reach Rohtang pass. Rohtang pass will challenge you with mini-rivers of mud. Ride through the obstacles to reach Manali. Upon arrival at Manali, you will be dropping off the bike at the rendezvous point and check-in to your hotel.

Get yourself comfortable and after-dinner get some sleep. Have a comfortable stay at the hotel in Manali.

This is the last day of the adventurous bike tour. We bid you adieu with fond memories of your adventure trip in Ladakh.