



LADAKH TRAILS
10-Days Guided Motorcycle Expedition
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Dates: June - Sep, 2023
Overview
Conquer some of the highest mountain passes and roads in the world, get spellbound by the beauty of Pangong lake, watch the Milky Way galaxy and find your inner peace while riding in the most beautiful landscapes on earth - the Mighty Himalayas.
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This tour will cover some of the most beautiful valleys, cold desert and beautiful lakes of Ladakh connected via the top 3 highest mountain passes in the world. The lake circuit which connects the 3 lakes Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri and Tso Kar is the highlight of the tour and it will leave everyone spellbound.
Rider Cost : USD 1250 / INR 79000
SKILL
Intermediate
DURATION
10 Days / 9 Nights
START & END
Leh
ACCOMMODATION
Hotels / Guest houses or Camps
SUPPORT VEHICLE
Included
DISTANCE
1500 Kms
GROUP SIZE
15 Max / 10 Min
DAILY RIDES
25 - 250 Kms
TERRAIN
80% Tarmac
20% Off-road
MECHANIC
Included
Tour Highlights
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Ride starts and ends in Leh
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Conquer the World's highest motorable road - Umling La (19,024 ft)
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Lake circuit (Pangong lake, Tso Moriri & Tso Kar)
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Enjoy the hot springs at Nubra valley
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Get a glimpse of the hidden gem of Ladakh - Turtuk
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Walk the sand dunes of Hunder and take a ride on a Bactrian camel /double-hump camel
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Watch the Orion’s belt and millions of stars with naked eye at Hanle
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Itinerary
Day 1. Arrive at hotel in Leh
Pickup from Leh Airport. Meet the team followed by briefing by the Tour Leader. Get acclimatized during the day. In the evening we'll do a short ride to Shanti Stupa to watch the sunset.
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Day 2. Leh - Lamayuru (135 Kms)
Visit the River confluence, Hall of Fame, Magnetic hill and Alchi/Likir monasteries on the way to Lamayuru.
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Day 3. Lamayuru - Dah - Leh (235 Kms)
Meet the dependents of Alexander the Great and then ride through the Aryan Valley back to Leh.
Day 4. Leh - Hunder (130 Kms)
Ride to the highest motorable road Khardung La. Visit the Diskit monastery and Sand dunes of Hunder.
Day 5. Hunder - Pangong Tso (175 Kms)
One of the most scenic rides of this tour along the Shyok river to reach the beautiful Pangong Lake.
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Day 6. Rest day (Read as Photoshoot day)
Explore the villages Man & Merak along the Pangong lake and take some stunning pictures with the lake background.
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Day 7. Pangong Tso to Hanle (150 Kms)
Scenic ride along the length of the Pangong lake and reach Hanle. Hanle is the best place for Astro-photography and home to the second highest optical telescope in the world.
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Day 8. Hanle - Tso Moriri (300 / 150 Kms)
Ride to the world's highest motorable road - Umling la (19,024 ft). Then continue along the Indo-Tibet border to Tso Moriri which is part of the Lake circuit of Ladakh. While Pangong Tso is a salt water lake, Tso Moriri is fresh water lake.
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Day 9. Tso Moriri - Tso Kar - Leh (250 Kms)
Last day of the ride is filled with butter smooth roads and high-speed off-road sections. We will witness the salt plains of the Tso kar lake and then have the opportunity to go crazy in More plains for a group Photoshoot. Farewell Dinner.
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Day 10. Fly back
Airport transfer from Hotel to Leh Airport.
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Inclusions
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Airport transfers to/from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh
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Overnights stay on a two sharing basis in 3-star hotel rooms or guest houses or Swiss tents
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Breakfast and Dinners on tour days
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Coffee/Tea/Soft drinks and Bottled-water
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Experienced English-speaking Ride Captain & Tour Leader
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4X4 Pickup truck as backup vehicle to carry the luggage & spares
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Mechanic for the entire tour
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All permits & Entry-fees for planned sightseeing places
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Complimentary T-Shirts
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First-Aid kit & Oxygen cylinders
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One Night Bonfire
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Exclusions
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Airfare & Visa
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Cost of Lunch is not included
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Damages to the motorcycle
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Any expense incurred due to unforeseen circumstances like landslides, earthquakes, accidents etc
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All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature such as snacks, alcohol, table drinks, laundry, tips to drivers or local guides or to any hotel staff.
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Travel insurance (cover against cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation, in the event of accident or illness). We highly recommend you arrange an appropriate insurance in your home country
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Things to Carry
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Passport & Visa (For Foreigners)
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Original Driving License / International Driving Permit
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DOT/ECE/ISI Full face helmet
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Riding Gear (Jacket, Riding Pants or Jeans with protective knee guards, Gloves & Boots)
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Rain gear
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Thermals (Base/Mid layer for cold protection)
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Polarized Sunglasses
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Hydration pack (Optional)
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Sun screen lotion
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Prescription medicines if any
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Spare power glasses if applicable
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Packages
Rental Bike (Royal Enfield Himalayan + Petrol)
Rider Cost - USD 1200 / INR 79000
Pillion Cost - USD 1000 / INR 65000
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Seat in Backup Vehicle (with Diesel)
Per person - USD 1000 / INR 65000
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Photography Package (Optional)
Portrait/Action Photoshoot by a professional Photographer in most scenic backgrounds during the tour with minimum of 20 printable HD pictures.
Per person - USD 150 / INR 10,000/-
Note:
A refundable security deposit of USD 150 / INR 10000 is payable for each motorcycle for any minor damages during the tour.
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