LADAKH BIKE TOUR PACKAGE
LADAKH BIKE TOUR PACKAGE
Overview
This tour will make you fall in love with Ladakh as you get to see the amazing combination of mountains, forests, deserts, lakes, rivers, waterfalls.
On a journey to the top of the world, Leh/Ladakh features most of the world’s highest motorable passes with the spectacular beauty of snow-capped mountains. Admired for its unparalleled scenic views, pristine icy lakes, and swirling roads, Ladakh is becoming the most Instagrammable place in India and is on everyone’s bucket list. It offers you a stay amidst the beautiful valley of mountains and a starlit sky in the night.
Included/Excluded
- 1×500 cc bullet for 4 days (Fuel cost to be borne by guests), Airport pick up and drop by taxi.
- 5 nights’ accommodation as specified in your preferred package.
- Daily meals as specified in your preferred package.
- Green Fees ( The fee includes the environmental fee).
- Wildlife fees and compulsory red cross donation.
- GST.
- Air Fare/Train Fare and all entry fees at sightseeing spots.
- Any additional meals other than mentioned in the ‘inclusive’ column.
- Travel insurances.
- Monuments entrances fee and optional Activities mentioned in the itinerary.
- Items of personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry, and telephone calls, mineral water etc.
- Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, political disturbances etc.
- Any item not specifically mentioned in the Inclusions column
Day 1 :- Arrive at Leh.
An early morning arrival at Leh airport where you will be greeted by our company representative and transferred directly to your Leh-based accommodation. After check-in spends a full day taking rest and adapting to the high altitude of Ladakh. Enjoy the surrounding mountain views and take in the local gardens before dinner and overnight stay in your preferred Leh-based accommodation. |
Day 1 :- Arrive at Leh.
An early morning arrival at Leh airport where you will be greeted by our company representative and transferred directly to your Leh-based accommodation. After check-in spends a full day taking rest and adapting to the high altitude of Ladakh. Enjoy the surrounding mountain views and take in the local gardens before dinner and overnight stay in your preferred Leh-based accommodation. |
Day 2 :- Leh – Hall of Fame – Pathar Sahib – Sangham – Magnetic Hill – Basgo – Alchi – Leh City tour – Leh
Wake early and travel west of Leh to the popular ‘Hall of Fame’ war museum. Here, you can learn about Ladakhi history pay your respects to the Indian army as you view the museum of war memorabilia. Next, continue on to the Sikh temple known as ‘Pathar Sahib’ before taking a pit stop at the mysterious Magnetic Hill where you can experience reverse gravity in action as your vehicle appears to move without power. Continue on your safari journey and arrive at the Sangham lookout where you can view the meeting point of the intersection of the Zangskar and Indus rivers and then drive through the ‘pretty-as-a-postcard’ Basgo village. Arrive at Alchi monastery (famous for its Kashmiri-influenced architecture) just in time for lunch and then return back to Leh where you can continue your sightseeing with a half-day of Leh city sightseeing beginning at the ancient Tse Mo castle. After seeing the crumbling architecture and your first aerial view over the town, you can visit the ancient Leh palace and then proceed to the magnificent Japanese-built Shanti Stupa where you can watch the sunset and the lights emerge over Leh town. Return to your Leh-based accommodation for an overnight stay. |
Day 3 :- Leh – Disket – Hunder – Sumoor / Nubra (One way – 140 Kms, Around 5 hours travelling time per way)
Depart Leh after breakfast and head towards ‘Nubra Valley’ – popularly known as the ‘valley of flowers’ because of the variety of wildflowers and medicinal plants grown all over the local area. Situated in the northern part of Ladakh (between the Karakoram and Ladakh Himalayan ranges), the journey between Leh and Nubra takes you over ‘Khardong-la-pass’ which is the world’s highest motor-able road (located 18390 feet above sea level)! The journey to Nubra is a half-day drive of breathtaking landscapes and spectacular scenery and the experience is sure to be once-in-a-lifetime and truly unforgettable. On arrival in the Valley, you will visit the Disket monastery where you can see the 100-foot tall Buddha statue, and then those who wish to enjoy an optional camel safari on Nubras resident double-humped camels can climb aboard a double-humped camel in Hunder for a ride around the cold desert sand dunes. Arrive at Nubra Valley accommodation in time for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 :- Sumoor- Pangong Lake(One way– 165 Kms, Around 6.30 hours traveling time per way)
Definitely a highlight of your tour, today involves an adventurous drive with a constantly scenic trip to the magnificent Pangong Lake. A must-see destination for your time in Ladakh, Pangong Lake has been made famous by the ‘Three Idiots’ movie and more than half of the lake marks the separation border of India and China. The appearance of the water is said to change color at every angle of the sun – which makes for some amazing photographs so don’t forget your camera (and spare batteries!) Overnight stay in Pangong. |
Day 5:- Pangong Lake – Thiksey- Shey – Leh (One way – 140 Kms, Around 5 hours travelling time per way)
Start your morning with a sunrise view of beautiful Pangong Lake before making your way back to Leh via Thiksey monastery. Commonly referred to as ‘Little Lhasa’, Thiksey has become a popular tourist destination because of its architectural resemblance to the ‘Potala Palace’ in Lhasa, Tibet. Finish the afternoon with a short drive to the Shey Monastery and Palace – both built-in 1655 as summer retreat spaces for the reigning King. Return to Leh for a well-earned rest with the evening free to roam in the market as per your leisure. Overnight stay in Leh
Day 6 :- Departure
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Note :-
In the case of 5 night and 6-night itineraries, in order to keep all sightseeing and stay overnight in Pangong, clients must travel between Nubra and Pangong in one day which is around 9 hours journey. If the Shyok road is not accessible for any reason, we would encourage the clients to endure a longer drive – which would take them from Nubra to Leh to Pangong in one day. This would mean that the accommodation and bookings would not change, but there would be a small fee for the extra driver hours as follows:
- Non-AC Scorpio/ Xylo: 2600 INR per vehicle (We will charge this only if the Shyok route is closed when guests travel).
- Non-AC Innova: 3200 INR per vehicle (We will charge this only if the Shyok route is closed when guests travel).
- Non-AC Tempo Traveller: 3600 INR per vehicle (We will charge this only if the Shyok route is closed when guests travel).
Optional things :-
Optional tour guide (2000 INR per day – recommended for all foreign clients)
- Optional dune buggy/camel safari costs (price dependant on preferred time on buggy/camel)
- Optional rafting/ mountain biking/ bullet bike hire (1600 INR per person/bike/rafting – petrol not included)
- Optional hire of an oxygen cylinder to take with you on tour (750 INR per cylinder per day)
Kindly also Note :-
- All passengers need to carry a valid COVID- Negative certificate (RTPCR) issued within 96 hours prior to the date of arrival
- All incoming passengers, irrespective of whether they have a negative RT-PCR report within the last 96 hrs, will have to mandatorily undergo Rapid Testing at all entry points. Such persons, if found positive, will have to be isolated at a Covid care center.
- The above package is only an offer and not a confirmation. We shall proceed with the booking only after we receive confirmation from your end.
- Package cost is valid if 2 adults are traveling together
- In case rooms are not available in the hotels mentioned, we will provide you alternate hotels of a similar category.
- At Hill, Stations A/c is not required due to low temperature. AC on demands @ Rs 7/- per Km (SUVs) and Rs 10/- per Km (TT) will be collected by the driver directly.
- Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability
- Mobile Phone Service – Mobile phones with the post-paid connections of BSNL are operational in most parts of Ladakh. In Leh Town area postpaid connections of Airtel and Jio Networks are also functional.
- No Electricity at Nubra, Pangong, Sarchu, Jispa, Keylong & Tsomoriri so Camps are operated through generators which provide electricity only from 7 pm to 11 pm. During this time you can charge your cameras/mobile phone/power banks.
- Only Veg meal will be available at Nubra, Pangong Sarchu, Jispa, Keylong & Tsomoriri
- To avoid high altitude sickness Diamox tablet can be taken prior to coming to Leh but only after consulting with your doctor.
- Once you land in Leh Kindly wear a jacket to avoid high altitude sickness.
Day 2 :- Leh – Hall of Fame – Pathar Sahib – Sangham – Magnetic Hill – Basgo – Alchi – Leh City tour – Leh
Wake early and travel west of Leh to the popular ‘Hall of Fame’ war museum. Here, you can learn about Ladakhi history pay your respects to the Indian army as you view the museum of war memorabilia. Next, continue on to the Sikh temple known as ‘Pathar Sahib’ before taking a pit stop at the mysterious Magnetic Hill where you can experience reverse gravity in action as your vehicle appears to move without power. Continue on your safari journey and arrive at the Sangham lookout where you can view the meeting point of the intersection of the Zangskar and Indus rivers and then drive through the ‘pretty-as-a-postcard’ Basgo village. Arrive at Alchi monastery (famous for its Kashmiri-influenced architecture) just in time for lunch and then return back to Leh where you can continue your sightseeing with a half-day of Leh city sightseeing beginning at the ancient Tse Mo castle. After seeing the crumbling architecture and your first aerial view over the town, you can visit the ancient Leh palace and then proceed to the magnificent Japanese-built Shanti Stupa where you can watch the sunset and the lights emerge over Leh town. Return to your Leh-based accommodation for an overnight stay. |
Day 3 :- Leh – Disket – Hunder – Sumoor / Nubra (One way – 140 Kms, Around 5 hours travelling time per way)
Depart Leh after breakfast and head towards ‘Nubra Valley’ – popularly known as the ‘valley of flowers’ because of the variety of wildflowers and medicinal plants grown all over the local area. Situated in the northern part of Ladakh (between the Karakoram and Ladakh Himalayan ranges), the journey between Leh and Nubra takes you over ‘Khardong-la-pass’ which is the world’s highest motor-able road (located 18390 feet above sea level)! The journey to Nubra is a half-day drive of breathtaking landscapes and spectacular scenery and the experience is sure to be once-in-a-lifetime and truly unforgettable. On arrival in the Valley, you will visit the Disket monastery where you can see the 100-foot tall Buddha statue, and then those who wish to enjoy an optional camel safari on Nubras resident double-humped camels can climb aboard a double-humped camel in Hunder for a ride around the cold desert sand dunes. Arrive at Nubra Valley accommodation in time for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 :- Sumoor- Pangong Lake(One way– 165 Kms, Around 6.30 hours traveling time per way)
Definitely a highlight of your tour, today involves an adventurous drive with a constantly scenic trip to the magnificent Pangong Lake. A must-see destination for your time in Ladakh, Pangong Lake has been made famous by the ‘Three Idiots’ movie and more than half of the lake marks the separation border of India and China. The appearance of the water is said to change color at every angle of the sun – which makes for some amazing photographs so don’t forget your camera (and spare batteries!) Overnight stay in Pangong. |
Day 5:- Pangong Lake – Thiksey- Shey – Leh (One way – 140 Kms, Around 5 hours travelling time per way)
Start your morning with a sunrise view of beautiful Pangong Lake before making your way back to Leh via Thiksey monastery. Commonly referred to as ‘Little Lhasa’, Thiksey has become a popular tourist destination because of its architectural resemblance to the ‘Potala Palace’ in Lhasa, Tibet. Finish the afternoon with a short drive to the Shey Monastery and Palace – both built-in 1655 as summer retreat spaces for the reigning King. Return to Leh for a well-earned rest with the evening free to roam in the market as per your leisure. Overnight stay in Leh
Day 6 :- Departure
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Note :-
In the case of 5 night and 6-night itineraries, in order to keep all sightseeing and stay overnight in Pangong, clients must travel between Nubra and Pangong in one day which is around 9 hours journey. If the Shyok road is not accessible for any reason, we would encourage the clients to endure a longer drive – which would take them from Nubra to Leh to Pangong in one day. This would mean that the accommodation and bookings would not change, but there would be a small fee for the extra driver hours as follows:
- Non-AC Scorpio/ Xylo: 2600 INR per vehicle (We will charge this only if the Shyok route is closed when guests travel).
- Non-AC Innova: 3200 INR per vehicle (We will charge this only if the Shyok route is closed when guests travel).
- Non-AC Tempo Traveller: 3600 INR per vehicle (We will charge this only if the Shyok route is closed when guests travel).
Optional things :-
Optional tour guide (2000 INR per day – recommended for all foreign clients)
- Optional dune buggy/camel safari costs (price dependant on preferred time on buggy/camel)
- Optional rafting/ mountain biking/ bullet bike hire (1600 INR per person/bike/rafting – petrol not included)
- Optional hire of an oxygen cylinder to take with you on tour (750 INR per cylinder per day)
Kindly also Note :-
- All passengers need to carry a valid COVID- Negative certificate (RTPCR) issued within 96 hours prior to the date of arrival
- All incoming passengers, irrespective of whether they have a negative RT-PCR report within the last 96 hrs, will have to mandatorily undergo Rapid Testing at all entry points. Such persons, if found positive, will have to be isolated at a Covid care center.
- The above package is only an offer and not a confirmation. We shall proceed with the booking only after we receive confirmation from your end.
- Package cost is valid if 2 adults are traveling together
- In case rooms are not available in the hotels mentioned, we will provide you alternate hotels of a similar category.
- At Hill, Stations A/c is not required due to low temperature. AC on demands @ Rs 7/- per Km (SUVs) and Rs 10/- per Km (TT) will be collected by the driver directly.
- Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability
- Mobile Phone Service – Mobile phones with the post-paid connections of BSNL are operational in most parts of Ladakh. In Leh Town area postpaid connections of Airtel and Jio Networks are also functional.
- No Electricity at Nubra, Pangong, Sarchu, Jispa, Keylong & Tsomoriri so Camps are operated through generators which provide electricity only from 7 pm to 11 pm. During this time you can charge your cameras/mobile phone/power banks.
- Only Veg meal will be available at Nubra, Pangong Sarchu, Jispa, Keylong & Tsomoriri
- To avoid high altitude sickness Diamox tablet can be taken prior to coming to Leh but only after consulting with your doctor.
- Once you land in Leh Kindly wear a jacket to avoid high altitude sickness.