Overview
This is a new route for Zanskar Bike Trip, Earlier it used to be a long journey as you have to go to Kargil and then Zanskar, but now this new route from Wanla is introduced and ready for biking. This new route for Zanskar is much of an offroad and have fewer asphalt, Motorcyclist will love this route for its scenery and dirt road. And this motorcycle trip to Zanskar is going to be an experience like no other. You can choose the bike of your liking and an experienced mechanic will be at your service in case of a breakdown.
Passes like Shinkula and Singela will test the riders ability to tackle the terrain offered to them, this route has more to offer to an offroad enthusiast then all the other routes of Ladakh. This is a 10-day biking tour for Zanskar and all the other attractions of Ladakh, and this trip is a combination of all difficult, medium and easy terrain. A backup vehicle will be provided for support throughout the tour.
The new route for Padum is descending from Singe-la to Nyerak village, earlier it used to be from Lingshed and then Padum. The road from Nyerak village has few of the best picturesque landscape of Zanskar, you can see most of Trans-himalayan mountain range from Singe-la.
We can organize this trip for a private group or an absolute shared group, as well as you can customise it to your preference if you are a private group or more then 9 people. You can choose to rent out a bike in Ladakh or bring your very own, please check the link for Bike Rental Prices in Ladakh and outsiders bike policy.
Due to snowfall, the road from Kargil remains open for only about six months of the year, leaving Zanskar cut off from the rest of Ladakh for many long months each winter, barring one escape route: the famous ‘Chaddar Trek’ route, which involves walking out of Zanskar on the frozen surface of the Zanskar River. Make the most of this opportunity to visit Zanskar whilst it is still relatively unspoilt.
Day 2- Leh to Lamayuru | Sangam point | Hall of Fame
Difficulty/Duration – Easy/Approx. 4 hours
Altitude gain – 10m
Highlights – Moonland view | Lamayuru monastery
- After breakfast you will leave for Lingshed Village, visit hall of fame (war memoribilia).
- After that you will come across Pathar saheb gurdwara, halt for a prayer and leave for Magnetic hill on the way.
- Head over to the deserted area of Taru Thang and enjoy the view of Ladakh Konkha, today will be a smooth ride as the road is national highway 1.
- After punching some miles you will come across Moonland view of Lamayuru, take some photos and head towards your hotel, later in the evening visit Village Monastery on a hill.
- After that return to your hotel and prepare for the big day tomorrow.
- Overnight stay at Lamayuru.
Day 3- Lamayuru to Padum (Zanskar) via warila | Sir Sir-La | Singe-La
Difficulty/Duration – Difficult/Approx. 8 hours
Altitude gain – 180m
Highlights – Offroad, Zanskar river and picturesque landscape
- Fill your tummy with a lip smacking breakfast, its a big day.
- After punching some mile you will come across Wanla village, and after short riding you will see beautiful village of Photoksar, where you will see stunning monestary, take a break at sir sir la and continue riding.
- Reach Singe-la pass 16590ft, and you will take a turn to the left into Nyerak village.
- “Zanskar” this is a offbeat track so make sure to strap your bags the right way, Zanskar bike trip is indeed a test of your riding skills and you have to be slow at the corners, i can’t emphasise this enough but you have to ride the bike within your skillsets.
- After riding for sometime you will come across Zanskar river, and the first village of Zanskar Zangla village (Headquarter of Zanskar). And after riding your motorcycle for half an hour you will see Stongday village on your left, there is a beautiful monastery on the left side of the road when you are heading towards Padum, Padum is the main market of Zanskar and also the biggest village.
- Roam around the bazaar and overnight stay at Padum.
Day 4- Hanle to Umling-la pass | Nerbo-la pass | Kalatartar plain
Difficulty – Hard
Altitude of Umling-la pass – 5798m
Highlights – Offroad Heaven | Blacktop road | Nerbo-la pass (5282 m)
- Take a hefty breakfast, lube the chain of your bike, check for loose nuts and bolts and head towards Hanle bridge, stay in a group and don’t keep huge distance between riders. Our road captain and backup car will coordinate with a radio.
- After crossing the bridge you will come across Kalatartar plain, it is same as the Moore plain of leh manali road but not an asphalt one. This is off-road with sands flying from the rider ahead of you so ride in any direction you want to avoid the sand.
- After punching some miles you will come across blacktop road, it is tarmac road and is an engineering marvel. Head towards Nerbo-la and after that you are above Everest base camp for reference.
- This bike expedition to Umling-la is about this terrain and serenity of the place. You can meditate for a while if you want. Reach the top and take some photos and realise the accomplishment of your endeavour.
- After absorbing your feat, head back to Hanle via same route.
- Overnight stay at Hanle.
Day 5- Hanle to Pangong Lake via Loma bend | Tsaga-la pass
Difficulty – hard
Altitude of Pangong Lake – 4200m
Highlights – Tsaga-la | Pangong Lake | Chuchul war memorial
- After a delicious breakfast leave for Pangong Lake, You have to start the ride early
- Your tour captain will instruct about the road ahead of you and you have to be compliant with the riding, go to Loma bend and rest for a while in the meantime your permit will be checked at the Loma Checkpost.
- Head towards Tsaga-la pass and you will comeacrsoss Chuchul war memorial, pay your respect to the fallen soldiers and visit Chuchul village. Take your lunch at the village market.
- After your lunch head towards Merak village, and you will not fail to see the majestic Pangong Lake at your right after crossing a village called “Khaktat”.
- Enjoy the view and stay at campsite of Pangong Lake
Day 6- Pangong to Nubra Valley | Sand dune
Difficulty – Medium
Altitude of Nubra – 3000m
Highlights – Shayok valley | Zipline | Camel riding | Diskit Monestary
- Start your day with the changing colour of Pangong Lake, Sunrise at Pangong Lake is amazing.
- Have your breakfast with the group and warm your motorcycles up for the ride ahead.
- Shayok Valley is amazing landscape with lots of bends and narrow road, be careful in this road and head towards Nubra Valley, once you reach you can check into the camp, leave your baggage and do zipline, Adv riding or camel, riding there will be cultural show at sand dune
- Overnight stay at campsite of Nubra.
Day 8- Departure
- Congratulation you have successfully completed the Umling-la bike expedition on the world highest motor-able road. We wish you best of luck for your future endeavour and trip ends with loads of memories and new friends.
Package Details
- Solo Rider – ₹ 39,800
- Dual Rider – ₹ 30,800
- SIC (Seat in Car) – ₹ 28,500
- Own Bike Own Fuel – ₹ 23,700
- *PLUS 5% GST
Terms & Conditions
- ₹ 5,000 per person required to reserve a slot
- Remaining balance to be paid 15 days before tour start
- Apex Adventure Tours is not responsible for road blocks, flight cancellations, or unforeseen circumstances
- Child (5–8 years): 30% of total cost (no extra bed)
- Child above 8 years considered adult (extra mattress provided)
Cancellation Policy
- 25% charge if cancelled before 15 days of departure
- 50% charge if cancelled 10 days before departure
- No refund if cancelled within 9 days of departure
- No refund once the tour starts
