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Georgia
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An intrepid all-rounder, she has cruised India’s roads with many groups, and knows the country like the back of her leather-gloved hand.
On the agenda
An Himalayan motorcycle tour in the Himalayas, unlike any other, on the most beautiful roads in India, beyond the most daring mountain passes, for a fabulous overview of the wonders and riches of Ladakh.
Ladakh Essentials

Motorcycle Tour in Himalaya

10 stages - 510 miles
Arrival in Delhi
1/10 • Arrival in Delhi
You’re met at the airport and transferred to a hotel in central Delhi. You can spend the rest of the day as you wish.
Delhi - Leh
2/10 • Delhi - Leh
On the way to Delhi airport, heading for Leh, the capital of Ladakh. An introductory ride for the fittest. For the others, a rest to acclimatise to the altitude before setting off on this fabulous India motorcycle tour, in the Himalayas.
Leh - Lamayuru
3/10 • Leh - Lamayuru
Today is the big day! We start from Leh in the morning, leaving for the Indus gorges in the west. We reach Lamayuru monastery perched atop a cliff. It is perhaps one of the most prestigious and oldest Tibetan gompas in Ladakh, where around 200 monks and lamas live.
87 miles
Lamayuru - Leh
4/10 • Lamayuru - Leh
We take our bikes on several roads to Leh. On this stretch of the tour, we can admire and visit several remarkable monasteries, such as Likir or the amazing Phyang monastery with its 900-year-old museum. We return to Leh, where we can spend the rest of the day at our leisure. We recommend taking a walk through the little market streets.
93 miles
Leh - Pangong
5/10 • Leh - Pangong
We leave early and head east towards the Chinese border. After visiting Thikshey monastery, we start driving up to Chang La pass at 5,300 m (17388.45 ft.). We then ride down on the other side to the 80-mile long Pangong Lake, a natural boundary between India and China. The last 25 miles are a fairy tale, especially when the late afternoon sun gets involved
99 miles
Pangong - Hunder
6/10 • Pangong - Hunder
We ride again on the beautiful route of yesterday for over 25 miles, this time with the morning sun. We then descend along the beautiful Tangtse Stream, which flows into the Shyok River and its beautiful mineral valley. We stop for a picnic on the riverbank, then we keep riding towards Hunder along winding mountain roads with the imposing Karakoram mountain range on the horizon.
112 miles
Hunder - Leh
7/10 • Hunder - Leh
Our last riding day! We head south towards Khardung La, the highest road in the world (5370m / 17388 ft.) dominating the Indus valley and the city of Leh. We enjoy the view over Leh and start our descent down the beautiful zigzag roads offering incredible views for the last 25 miles.
78 miles
Leh
8/10 • Leh
A free day in Leh (buffer day!). We can visit the Shanti Stupa, the Royal Palace or the Tsemo Gompa above, or purchase some Ladakhi souvenirs.
Leh - Delhi
9/10 • Leh - Delhi
You have an early morning transfer to Leh airport for a domestic flight to Delhi. You’ll then be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a free afternoon in Delhi.
Delhi - Delhi airport
10/10 • Delhi - Delhi airport
Free day in Delhi. You can use your hotel room until 10am. Transfer to the airport based on your flight-departure time.
Price
From £0,00 / rider
The price includes The price does not include

  • A Royal Enfield motorcycle is provided with full mechanical assistance and all spare parts

  • Domestic transfers as appearing in the program, by private vehicle

  • Domestic Flights: Delhi – Leh and Leh – Delhi

  • Mandatory insurance: an insurance that covers medical expenses and legal assistance

  • Repatriation, which covers you for accidents with two-wheeled vehicles (large-displacement)

  • Visa costs

Important
Documents requested :
International motorcycle license if necessary
Motorcycle Driving License
Currently valid passport for the Motorcycle Trip
Valid Visa, if required
This trip includes passes over 4,500 meters, often far from immediate medical assistance. Primary aid in reaching the nearest medical center is provided by our support vehicle, as helicopters and ambulances are rarely available. Limited phone coverage and restrictions on satellite phones can make contacting emergency services challenging. Additionally, as with any mountain route, road quality and difficulty are heavily influenced by current and prior weather conditions
Reviews on this trip
5.0/5 · 14 review
Ladakh Essentials

James
06 Aug. 2022

Ladakh Essentials
Ladakh Essentials

Kamal
05 Aug. 2022

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I had the most exhilarating time.…

I had the most exhilarating time. My riding skills and bike confidence have been greatly...

Paul
29 Aug. 2019

Ladakh Essentials
Only one bit of advice missing…

Only one bit of advice missing ‘Altitude sickness ‘ Do not remember been told or...

Jonathan
26 Aug. 2019

Ladakh Essentials
Thank you and your team for…

Thank you and your team for a wonderful time.

Derek
12 Aug. 2019

Ladakh Essentials
Loved the people, the sense of…

Loved the people, the sense of adventure, the riding, the relaxing lunch stops, the wow...

Richard
11 Aug. 2019

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The VR team looked after us…

The VR team looked after us for the whole trip which somewhere like Ladakh is...

Lawrence (Loz)
10 Aug. 2019

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Ladakh Essentials
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