Ladakh Motorcycle Expedition

Motorcycle Expeditions

Ladakh Motorcycle Expedition

Ride the world's highest motorable passes through Ladakh's lunar landscapes, from Leh to Khardung La and beyond.

Duration 12 Days / 11 Nights
Price From $2,650 per person
Difficulty Challenging
Group Size 6–10 riders

Ride the world’s highest motorable passes through Ladakh’s lunar landscapes, from Leh to Khardung La and beyond.

Itinerary

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Day 1

Arrive in Leh

Arrive in Leh and settle in. The rest of the day is reserved for rest — acclimatising to the altitude before the ride begins.

2
Day 2

Acclimatisation & Bike Briefing

A short local ride around Leh to get familiar with your motorcycle, followed by a full briefing on the route ahead.

3
Day 3–4

Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La

Ride one of the world's highest motorable passes en route to the dramatic landscapes of Nubra Valley.

4
Day 5–6

Nubra to Pangong Lake

Cross remote high-altitude terrain to reach the striking blue waters of Pangong Lake.

5
Day 7–9

Pangong to Leh via Chang La

Ride back through Chang La, one of the highest passes on the route, with stops at remote villages along the way.

6
Day 10–11

Leh Free Days & Local Exploration

Rest, explore Leh's monasteries and markets, and prepare for departure.

7
Day 12

Departure

Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

What's Included

  • All accommodation (hotels and guesthouses)
  • Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle rental
  • Fuel for the full route
  • All meals during the expedition
  • Experienced ride leader and support vehicle
  • Inner Line Permits

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Personal riding gear
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
Availability

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — this route involves challenging terrain and high altitude. We recommend at least two years of regular riding experience, ideally including some off-road riding.
The route crosses several passes above 5,000 metres, including Khardung La. Acclimatisation days are built into the itinerary to manage altitude safely.
The riding season runs from June to September, once the high passes have cleared of snow.
Traveller Reviews

What Travellers Say

★★★★★

“Hard, beautiful, and completely worth it. The local guides knew the mountain like family, which made a genuinely demanding trek feel safe from start to finish.”

Daniel Reyes Himalayan High Altitude Trek, 2024
★★★★★

“We saw three leopards in two days at Yala, which our guide told us was rare even for him. Every detail of this trip felt considered — nothing generic about it.”

Sarah Okonkwo Sri Lanka Wildlife Safari, 2025
★★★★★

“Riding Khardung La was the highlight of my life on two wheels. Tenzin and the team handled everything — permits, altitude, the works — so all we had to do was ride. Genuinely life-changing.”

James Whitfield Ladakh Motorcycle Expedition, 2025

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