Day 1: Arrival and Acclimatization
Difficulty: Easy
Altitude Gain: 3500m
Highlights: Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace
Arrive at Leh airport, where our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Spend the day acclimatizing to the high altitude by staying hydrated and avoiding physical activity.
In the evening, you will be briefed about the days ahead and meet your team.
Visit the iconic Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace, followed by a stroll through the local bazaar.
Overnight stay in Leh.
Day 2: Leh to Lamayuru | Sangam Point | Hall of Fame
Difficulty/Duration: Easy / Approx. 5 hours
Altitude Gain: 10m
Distance: 120 km / 74 miles
Highlights: Moonland View, Lamayuru Monastery
After breakfast, embark on your Himalayan bike expedition towards Lamayuru.
Visit the Hall of Fame museum, Pathar Sahib Gurdwara, and experience Magnetic Hill.
Ride along NH1 before reaching the stunning Moonland landscape.
Explore Lamayuru Monastery in the evening.
Overnight stay at Lamayuru.
Day 3: Lamayuru to Padum via Warila, Sir Sir-La & Singe-La
Difficulty/Duration: Difficult / Approx. 8 hours
Altitude Gain: 180m
Distance: 240 km / 149 miles
Highlights: Offroad trails, Zanskar River, mountain landscapes
Ride through Wanla and Photoksar villages, stopping at Sir Sir-La and Singe-La Pass (16,590 ft).
Enjoy rugged offroad trails alongside the Zanskar River.
Explore Padum market and local culture.
Overnight stay in Padum.
Day 4: Padum to Purne & Phuktal Monastery Trek
Difficulty/Duration: Easy / Approx. 3 hours
Altitude Gain: 200m
Distance: 80 km / 50 miles
Highlights: Offroad ride, Gombo Rangjun, Shinkula Pass
Ride to Purne through scenic villages and trek to the remote Phuktal Monastery.
Enjoy lunch hosted by monastery monks.
Return to Purne campsite for a peaceful night.
Overnight stay at Purne.
Day 5: Purne to Sarchu via Shinkula Pass
Difficulty/Duration: Moderate / Approx. 7 hours
Altitude Gain: 450m
Distance: 250 km / 155 miles
Highlights: Gombo Rangjon, Shinkula Pass, Baralacha-La
Ride through rugged offroad terrain, pass sacred Gombo Rangjon,
descend Shinkula Pass and join Leh–Manali Highway.
Overnight stay in Sarchu.
Day 6: Sarchu to Tsomoriri via Moore Plains
Difficulty/Duration: Difficult / Approx. 7 hours
Distance: 180 km / 111 miles
Highlights: Lachung-La, Ghata Loop, Moore Plains
Cross the iconic Ghata Loop and vast Moore Plains.
Pass Pang and Puga Hot Springs before reaching Tsomoriri.
Overnight stay at Tsomoriri.
Day 7: Tsomoriri to Hanle
Difficulty/Duration: Moderate / Approx. 6 hours
Distance: 140 km / 86 miles
Highlights: Hanle Observatory, Hanle Monastery
Ride to the remote village of Hanle.
Visit the world’s highest observatory and enjoy stargazing.
Overnight stay at Hanle.
Day 8: Hanle – Umling-La – Hanle
Difficulty/Duration: Difficult / Approx. 8 hours
Altitude Gain: 1580m
Distance: 189 km / 117 miles
Highlights: Umling-La, Kalatartar Plains
Ride to Umling-La, one of the world’s highest motorable roads.
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime summit moment.
Return to Hanle for overnight stay.
Day 9: Hanle to Leh via Chumathang
Difficulty/Duration: Moderate / Approx. 8 hours
Distance: 270 km / 167 miles
Highlights: Chumathang Hot Springs
Ride back to Leh with a stop at Chumathang Hot Springs.
Optional visits to Thiksey Monastery and 3 Idiots school.
Overnight stay in Leh.
Day 10: Leh Rest Day
Altitude: 11,480 ft / 3500m
Terrain: Rest day
Relax and explore Leh at your own pace.
Visit Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, or local markets.
Day 11: Departure
Enjoy a final breakfast before transfer to Leh airport.
Depart with unforgettable memories of your Himalaya Bike Expedition.
