Trans Himalayan Ride
Ladakh Motorcycle Tour Package (2026 Departure)
Duration: 12 nights · 13 days | Price: ₹25,499
This 13-day Himalayan Odyssey is the ultimate pilgrimage for every adventure seeker - a grand circuit spanning over 3000 kilometers from the plains of Chandigarh to the highest reaches of the trans-Himalayan desert. From the lush saffron valleys of Kashmir to the stark moonscapes of Ladakh, conquer legendary passes and experience Ladakh's most remote frontiers before descending through the Atal Tunnel engineering marvel.
Key Highlights
- Chandigarh to Jammu - Gateway to the Mountains
- Jammu to Srinagar - Into the Heart of Kashmir
- Srinagar to Kargil - Crossing the Gateway to Ladakh
- Kargil to Leh - The Moonscapes of Lamayuru
- Leh to Nubra - Conquering the World's 3rd Highest Pass
- Hundar to Pangong - The Hidden Gem of Turtuk
- Shyok to Pangong - The Blue Jewel of the Himalayas
- Pangong to Hanle - The Borderlands of Hanle
- Hanle to Hanle - Touching the Sky at MigLa
- Nyoma to Leh - The Monastery Trail
- Leh to Sarchu - The High Altitude Plains
- Sarchu to Manali - Through the Engineering Marvel
- Manali to Chandigarh - The Final Descent
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: The Gateway to the Mountains (340 km, 6-8 Hours)
Kick off your journey from Chandigarh through the fertile plains of Punjab. Experience smooth transition from city skylines to rolling foothills of Jammu. Cruise through Jalandhar and Pathankot as distant peaks of the Himalayas begin to peek through the horizon.
Highlights: - Chandigarh departure
- Punjab plains riding
- Jalandhar passage
- Pathankot arrival
- First mountain glimpse
Day 2: Into the Heart of Kashmir (250 km, 7-9 Hours)
Breathtaking climb through Jawahar Tunnel leads you into Paradise on Earth. Ride past ancient ruins of Awantipora and lush saffron fields of Pampore. Experience mesmerizing evening by Dal Lake with floating magic of Srinagar houseboats.
Highlights: - Jawahar Tunnel passage
- Awantipora ruins
- Saffron fields of Pampore
- Dal Lake evening
- Srinagar floating magic
Day 3: Crossing the Gateway to Ladakh (205 km, 6-7 Hours)
Conquer the mighty Zoji La Pass, gateway to the cold desert. Terrain shifts dramatically from green meadows to rugged brownish cliffs. Pay respects at Drass War Memorial - the second coldest inhabited place on Earth.
Highlights: - Zoji La Pass conquest
- Sonmarg beauty
- Gateway to Ladakh
- Drass War Memorial visit
- Coldest inhabited place
Day 4: The Moonscapes of Lamayuru (215 km, 6-8 Hours)
Navigate Fotu La Pass - highest point on Srinagar-Leh highway. Experience surreal moonland topography of Lamayuru. Test physics at Magnetic Hill and find peace at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. Explore Sham Valley before arriving in Leh.
Highlights: - Fotu La Pass experience
- Lamayuru moonscape
- Magnetic Hill illusion
- Sham Valley exploration
- Pathar Sahib Gurudwara
- Leh arrival
Day 5: Conquering the World's 3rd Highest Motorable Pass (150 km, 5-6 Hours)
Reach pinnacle at Khardungla - one of highest motorable passes. Descend into breathtaking Nubra Valley. Sunset camel safari on unique Double-Humped Bactrian Camels amidst white sand dunes of Hundar.
Highlights: - Khardungla Pass conquest
- 3rd highest motorable pass
- Nubra Valley descent
- Hundar sand dunes
- Bactrian camel safari
- Sunset dune experience
Day 6: The Hidden Gem of Turtuk (170 km Round, 6-7 Hours)
Ride to the edge of the border to Turtuk - culturally distinct village that was part of Pakistan until 1971. Explore apricot orchards and towering Maitreya Buddha statue at Diskit Monastery.
Highlights: - Turtuk village border location
- Balti culture discovery
- Indo-Pak border proximity
- Diskit Monastery visit
- Maitreya Buddha statue
- Apricot orchards
Day 7: The Blue Jewel of the Himalayas (180 km, 6-7 Hours)
Ride along turquoise Shyok River through wild Changthang plateau. Arrive at legendary Pangong Lake - watch water change from cerulean to emerald as sun sets over India-Tibet border.
Highlights: - Shyok River scenic route
- Changthang plateau riding
- Pangong Lake arrival
- Color-changing waters
- Cerulean to emerald transition
- India-Tibet border views
Day 8: The Borderlands of Hanle (315 km, 7-8 Hours)
Raw, off-road experience along Indo-China border. Visit Rezang La War Memorial honoring brave soldiers of 1962. Hanle offers clearest night skies in India with unparalleled stargazing opportunities.
Highlights: - Chushul route riding
- Rezang La War Memorial
- Brave soldiers honor
- Hanle remote arrival
- Ancient monastery visit
- Clearest night skies
- Milky Way observation
Day 9: Touching the Sky at MigLa (140 km, 5-6 Hours)
Exhilarating climb to MigLa Pass offering panoramic views of Tibetan plateau. Visit Indian Astronomical Observatory - one of world's highest sites for optical, infrared, and gamma-ray telescopes.
Highlights: - MigLa Pass climbing
- High-altitude achievement
- Tibetan plateau views
- Observatory visit
- Highest telescope site
- Scientific landmark
Day 10: The Monastery Trail (250 km, 8-9 Hours)
Follow Indus River back towards civilization dotted with iconic spiritual sites. Explore Potala-like architecture of Thiksey Monastery and innovative SECMOL campus inspired by 3 Idiots movie.
Highlights: - Nyoma passage
- Chumathang exploration
- Upshi gorge riding
- Indus River following
- Thiksey Monastery visit
- SECMOL campus
- 3 Idiots movie location
- Leh Market return
Day 11: The High Altitude Plains (250 km, 8-10 Hours)
Traverse vast, flat More Plains before tackling Twin Passes of Lachungla and Nakaela. Experience sheer isolation and grandeur of high-altitude plateau with endless mountain vistas.
Highlights: - Tanglang La Pass crossing
- More Plains traverse
- Twin Passes experience
- Lachungla Pass
- Nakaela Pass
- High-altitude plateau beauty
- Mountain isolation
Day 12: Through the Engineering Marvel (230 km, 6-7 Hours)
Cross treacherous Baralacha La and ride past emerald waters of Deepak Taal. The Atal Tunnel whisks you from barren cold desert to lush green Beas Valley. Celebrate completion of Great Loop entering pine-scented air of Manali.
Highlights: - Baralacha La Pass
- Deepak Taal emerald waters
- Atal Tunnel engineering marvel
- Cold desert to green valley transition
- Beas River valley
- Great Loop completion
- Manali arrival
Day 13: The Final Descent (270 km, 6-7 Hours)
Scenic ride following Beas River. Wind down through hills of Himachal Pradesh back to plains. Reflect on 1,500+ km journey over final roadside chai before reaching Chandigarh, concluding your Himalayan odyssey.
Highlights: - Beas River following
- Kullu valley passage
- Aut Tunnel crossing
- Mandi exploration
- Kiratpur Sahib passage
- Final descent
- Journey reflection
- Chandigarh return
Inclusions
- 12 nights accommodation dual/triple sharing (1 Night in Jammu, 1 Night in Srinagar, 1 Night in Kargil, 2 Night in Leh, 2 Night in Nubra Valley, 1 Night in Pangong, 2 Night in Hanle, 1 Night in Sarchu, 1 Night in Manali)
- 24 Meals (Day 2nd to Day 13th Breakfast, Day 1st to Day 12th Dinner)
- Sightseeing (for complete trip as per itinerary)
- First-Aid kit for emergency
- Oxygen cylinder (1)
- Marshall
- Mechanic cum Sweep Rider (From Srinagar to Manali)
- Motorbike (RE Classic 350, RE Himalayan 411 & 452) if opted
- Backup Vehicle (throughout the trip)
- All inner line permits
- Bonfire & Music
Exclusions
- Any food or beverage expenses not covered in the package
- Any additional costs incurred due to natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control
- Any other expense not mentioned in the inclusion column
- Fuel (for Motorbike)
- Motorbike
- GST 5%