TOUR KEY POINTS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Live local at each place closely exploring the culture and Ladakhi cuisines
Leh Alt. – 11500Ft
Arrive at Leh Airport (IXL). We will wait for everyone to arrive & depart in group to the hotel. You are advised to take a dosage of Diamox & take rest for whole day. It is strictly advised not to go out to mitigate altercation of altitude. If you feel any symptom – a headache, nausea or vomiting, inform the team immediately. In the evening, we will gather for orientation and group meet up. Learn all about the road trip in orientation – the roadmap, riding etiquette, pitfalls, & rules followed by motorcycle allocation. Inform the team of any issues on the motorbike.
Leh Alt. – 11500Ft Pangong Alt. – 15280 feet
Key Attractions – Chang La pass, Pangong Lake
This day, start early and gear up to witness on the biggest brackish water lake. En route Pangong, you ride uphill on earthen and gravel roads to mighty Chang La (17,580 Ft). From the top, you will catch the glimpse of Kang Yisay top of Hemis National Park, reminding the miniature stature of human on the earth. As you ride further, you will forget count of the numerous water streams on the road, which keeps flooding your mud wrapped tyres. Do not stop at every other point to take photos, unless you don’t mind missing the sunset at Pangong Lake. Always remember scarcity of amenities in Ladakh & use every resource reasonably. Overnight stay and dinner at the camp.
Pangong Alt. – 15280 feet Nubra Alt. – 10080 feet
Key Attractions – Karakoram Mountain Range, Shyok River
This day shall be the bumpiest ride day on the journey. You would love trading your way in mud & water roads in the true sense of adventure. On the ride, you will be gliding hilly curves accompanied by the roar of Shyok. When you look at the mountains across the river on your right side, that would be Karakoram mountain ranges. Sandstorm and rolling stones are very usual, just like Water crossings. Later the river following will eat your road with its huge water crossings leaving very little traceable road signatures. If you happen to be lucky sandstorm will further come to greet you. Once you reach the campsite, enjoy the evening with hot dinner and sky full of stars. Overnight stay at the camp.
Nubra Alt. – 10080 feet Turtuk Alt. – 10000 feet
Key Attractions – Karakoram Mountain Range, Nubra River, Sand Dunes
It is the day when we explore an untouched destination – Turtuk, the only Baltic Town in India. This unique cultured Baltic town was once part of Pakistan, until 1971. Exploit the opportunity to explore the culture and traditions of Baltic People, take a snap with the mighty K2 from the topmost point in Turtuk. Soon after we will head to the last Indo Pak border town – Thang which is just 3 km from actual line of control. You have to be there to understand rider’s feeling of the farthest village of India. We will return to the Nubra valley in the evening and Visit the dunes famous for its humped Bactrian camel. Overnight at Nubra Camp.
Nubra Alt. – 10080 feet Leh Altitude – 11500Ft
Key Attractions – Highest Motorable Road, Diskit Monastery
On this day, you will witness a man-made wonder – the road above 18000 ft, maintained by Border Road Organisation. Steep turns, low oxygen & weather unpredictability ranks the ride among the most challenging ride. We will make a photo stop at the top for the customary photograph with the landmark board. After the joyous celebration, we drive downhill to Leh, feels scary while looking at endless gorges. Shop relics and crafts at the Tibetan market after arriving at Leh. Night stay and dinner at the Leh hotel.
Leh Altitude – 11500Ft
After breakfast, we meet again to say bid farewell to each other & cheers the moments of togetherness. Our team will bid adieu to you. We will drop in the group to the airport on a fixed time. Here onwards we leave for our lives and cities with lifetime memories and friends.
