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.
Do you dream of mountain peaks and vast natural spaces? This adventure is accessible to all bikers, not just weathered bikers seeking stony trails. For a first experience of Tibetan Buddhist culture, riding through jaw-dropping landscapes, this motorcycle tour is an excellent introduction to the Ladakhi world. Gradually acclimatize as you ride right along the Indus Valley from Leh to Lamayuru, with stopovers in the region’s finest hotels. Be shaken and stirred on your Royal Enfield, on the most beguiling Himalayan roads.
Period
June to September
Duration
11 days incl. 7 days' riding
Level
Intermediate
English-speaking tour leader
Accommodation
Comfort or Superior Comfort
From
3840€/pilot
You’re welcomed at the airport and transferred to your hotel in downtown Delhi. Free time, and night at the hotel.
You’re taken to Delhi airport en route to Leh, for a day’s acclimatising in Ladakh’s capital. You can take a walk for a first immersion in Ladakhi culture.
A day’s acclimatising in Leh, by the holy Indus River. We get to know our steeds on a ride to Shanti Stupa. Night at Tsermang Eco Camp, an ecologically responsible lodge.
We ride easily through the striking gorges of the Indus Valley. On the way we visit Alchi Monastery, noted for its Kashmiri architecture and wall paintings. Then along the river to the wonderful village of Temisgam.
We set off to discover the clifftop monastery of Lamayuru, certainly the oldest and most prestigious Tibetan gompa in Ladakh. Once back in Temisgam, you can cruise through its lush green valley and visit its palace and colourful monastery.
We join the green banks of the Indus River, hemmed by imposing bare massifs: the scenery is superb. We ride up this holy river, passing through the little villages of Rong and Yangtang. Arrive in Nimmu, and spend the night at Nimmu House, a boutique hotel.
Climb towards the Khardung La, the highest roadable pass in the world (5,370 meters above sea level) by a series of endless turns. The scenery is magical on the Zanskar in the south and on Karakoram in the north. Go down to the valleys of Shyok and Nubra, where time seems to have stopped.
We take advantage of this day to fully appreciate the natural wonders of the grandiose Nubra Valley. We can swim in a waterfall, drive up to the Hunder Dunes and the Diskit Monastery, or take a most relaxing walk between the old stone walls.
We take a small road, asphalted on the whole, to pass by the Wari La, aerial pass at 5,300 meters of altitude and very little frequented. This, if climatic and geological conditions allow us! Stony passages and fords are however inevitable. Grand view and small villages are part of the program of this unforgettable last motorcycle day.
Your comfortable discovery of the Indian Himalaya comes to an end! Morning transfer to Leh airport to take your domestic flight to Delhi. Transfer to the hotel.
Transfer to the international airport, based on your flight-departure time.
“I found the ride through the Himalayan Mountains to Leh from Manali excellent. Vintage Riders did an excellent job in making this ride a success. I would recommend them to an rider who would go with them.”
“An awesome adventure lead by a very capable and fun tour leader. A great mix of riding from bitumen to two wheel dirt tracks and a great mix of accommodation experiences from hotels, hostels to large tents. Price was genuinely reasonable and our mechanic was a wizard. I will most definitely do it again in a couple of years time when I get sick of just looking at the photos and video!”
“Absolutely fantastic. The pre-trip organization and communication was stellar. The itinerary and accommodations were well planned and our guide, mechanic, and support driver collectively allowed for a trip where any risk of stress was quickly replaced with nothing but pure delight. I took the Spiti Valley tour ("Gateway to Tibet") which offered otherworldly views and rich cultural exposure. The remote area was particularly enjoyable as even when compared to other Himalayan routes there was very little traffic... truck or otherwise (The last thing I want to do is to go to a remote location to be stuck endlessly maneuvering around slow trucks). I sing the praises of Vintage Rides at every possible opportunity. I've ridden motorcycles all over the world either independently or with a tour group and this trip was tops! I wish I had sooner discovered Vintage Rides and they will certainly be my choice again. Vive la Moto! (If you like to see the video of the trip it is at advmotorbike dot com under "global moto"... it will say in image more than my words can convey!)”
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