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Across the high Himalayan passes.
Across the high Himalayan passes.
Across the high Himalayan passes.
Across the high Himalayan passes.
Delhi Motorcycle Motocycle 13 days 1400 KM

Across the high Himalayan passes.

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Experience new heights on the legendary roads of the Himalayas.

You ride onto the Transhimalayan Highway, a legendary line carved through the highest mountains on earth. From the very first kilometers leaving Manali, the altitude makes its presence felt: the road climbs relentlessly, high passes follow one another, and every crossing becomes a defining moment. Baralacha La, Tanglang La… names that resonate like milestones, conquered one by one, at the rhythm imposed by the mountains.

Day after day, the landscapes open up, silence settles in, and the horizon seems to drift farther away. The higher you climb, the more the journey turns inward. Here, altitude sets the pace, slows every movement, sharpens every sensation. Each bend matters, every kilometer is fully lived. Guided by a local expert, you ride along one of the most iconic routes in the Himalayas, reaching the vast plateaus of Ladakh, where the road stops being just a route and becomes a true human adventure, in the heart of the roof of the world.
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  • Check iconRide a motorcycle across the world's highest mountain passes
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Alice
Motorcycle travel expert in Asia and Madagascar – Based in France
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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 - Delhi
Day 1
Day 1 - Delhi
Namaste and welcome to India. On arrival at Delhi airport, a private driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. This first day allows you to recover from the flight or to begin discovering the Indian capital at your own pace. Depending on your preferences, you can rest or set out to explore Delhi's first neighbourhoods, amid urban bustle and cultural diversity. This day serves as a transition before the start of the journey. Overnight at the hotel.
<b>Day 2 - Delhi - Leh</b>
Day 2
<b>Day 2 - Delhi - Leh</b>
Domestic flight: 1h20. After an early breakfast, you make your way to Delhi airport to catch your flight to Leh. In just over an hour you go from the Indian plains to the mountainous landscapes of Ladakh, at around 3,500 meters above sea level. On arrival, the day is deliberately relaxed and devoted to acclimatization. You take the time to adjust to the altitude and to quietly discover your new surroundings before the start of the motorcycle tour. Overnight in Leh.
<b>Day 3 - Leh - Indus Valley - Leh - 80 km</b>
Day 3
<b>Day 3 - Leh - Indus Valley - Leh - 80 km</b>
You begin riding with an introductory loop along both banks of the Indus. This day allows you to get to grips with the motorcycles while staying at a constant altitude to continue acclimatization. The route takes you to several iconic monasteries of Ladakh, including Matho and Thiksey. These visits offer a first insight into the local culture and Tibetan Buddhism, closely tied to daily life in the region. Return and overnight in Leh, at around 3,500 meters.
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<b>Day 4 - Leh - Temisgam - 130 km</b>
Day 4
<b>Day 4 - Leh - Temisgam - 130 km</b>
You head west through the Indus Valley on little-used roads. The driving alternates between villages, oases and more isolated stretches, allowing you to see a more rural Ladakh. Along the way you visit the Alchi Monastery, one of the oldest in the region. The day ends in the Temisgam Valley, reached via a narrow, enclosed road that marks a change of atmosphere. Overnight at around 3,300 meters.
<b>Day 5 - Temisgam - Lamayuru - 160 km</b>
Day 5
<b>Day 5 - Temisgam - Lamayuru - 160 km</b>
The road first runs along the gorges of the Indus before crossing the Kuksho Pass. You then descend to the Chiktan Valley, the territory of the Shia Baltis, where Muslim and Buddhist influences coexist. The journey continues with the crossing of the Fotu Pass, the first pass above 4,000 meters in altitude, before reaching Lamayuru. You will discover its monastery, considered the oldest in Ladakh. Overnight at around 3,500 meters.
<b>Day 6 - Lamayuru - Padum - 185 km</b>
Day 6
<b>Day 6 - Lamayuru - Padum - 185 km</b>
You leave Lamayuru for a day alternating between roads under development and stretches of unpaved track. The route gradually gains altitude and leads you to the Singi Pass, situated at 4,955 meters. After the pass, the road descends into the Zanskar gorges, offering a stonier, more enclosed view of the terrain. You reach the Zanskar valley at the end of the day. Overnight at around 3,400 meters above sea level.
<b>Day 7 - Padum - Jispa - 150 km</b>
Day 7
<b>Day 7 - Padum - Jispa - 150 km</b>
You follow the Tsarap and Kurgiak rivers heading towards the Shinku La pass. The route takes you through a high mountain environment, with open and sparsely populated landscapes. Crossing the Shinku La pass, at around 5,050 meters, marks a temporary exit from Ladakh. The descent continues toward the Lahaul region. Overnight at about 3,300 meters above sea level.
<b>Day 8 - Jispa - Tso Khar - 210 km</b>
Day 8
<b>Day 8 - Jispa - Tso Khar - 210 km</b>
You join the Transhimalayan road, the route linking Leh to the rest of India. The day includes crossing three major passes, one at around 5,080 metres and two others above 4,900 metres. The itinerary then crosses the Pang gorges and the Morey plain before reaching the salt lake of Tso Khar. You then enter the Changtang region, characterised by vast high-altitude plateaus. Overnight at around 4,600 metres.
<b>Day 9 - Tso Khar - Tso Moriri - 80 km</b>
Day 9
<b>Day 9 - Tso Khar - Tso Moriri - 80 km</b>
This day takes place at high altitude, between 4,500 and 5,000 metres. You cross the Changtang territories, inhabited by the Changpā nomads, herders of yaks and Pashmina goats. The road leads to the village of Korzok, located on the shore of Lake Tso Moriri. You spend the night in a camp at about 4,500 metres, at the highest accommodation of the trip.
<b>Day 10 - Tso Moriri - Pangong Tso - 155 km</b>
Day 10
<b>Day 10 - Tso Moriri - Pangong Tso - 155 km</b>
You take a route off the main roads, punctuated by high-altitude lakes and successive passes. The day includes crossing the highest point of the trip, with a pass located at about 5,437 meters. Progress continues through the open landscapes of the Changtang, where you can observe local wildlife, notably the kiang, the wild asses of the Tibetan Plateau. Arrival is at the end of the day on the shore of Pangong Lake. Overnight at around 4,300 meters.
<b>Day 11 - Pangong Tso - Leh - 185 km</b>
Day 11
<b>Day 11 - Pangong Tso - Leh - 185 km</b>
You leave Pangong Lake to return to Leh by crossing the Chang La pass, located at approximately 5,340 meters above sea level. The gradual descent brings you back down to the Indus Valley and marks the end of the great Himalayan loop. Back in Leh, you will have free time to stroll through the market or enjoy one last dinner in town.
<b>Day 12 - Leh - Delhi</b>
Day 12
<b>Day 12 - Leh - Delhi</b>
Early in the morning, you will be transferred to Leh Airport for your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be taken to your hotel. The afternoon is free, allowing you to enjoy the Indian capital one last time as you wish. Overnight at the hotel.
<b>Day 13 - Delhi - Departure - [To be specified] km</b>
Day 13
<b>Day 13 - Delhi - Departure - [To be specified] km</b>
Your room is available until 10:00. Depending on your flight times, a transfer will be arranged to Delhi International Airport. This final day marks the end of the trip. You depart with a complete understanding of the regions you traversed, the high-altitude roads you traveled and the encounters experienced throughout the tour.
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Starting from €2,990 /person
Alice
Roadtrip offered by Alice
Motorcycle travel expert in Asia and Madagascar – Based in France

Based in France, Alice designs motorcycle trips across Asia and Madagascar, from the roads of the Nepalese Himalayas to the tracks of Mustang and the unique landscapes of the Indian Ocean.

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Day 1 - Delhi
Day 1
Day 1 - Delhi
Namaste and welcome to India. On arrival at Delhi airport, a private driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. This first day allows you to recover from the flight or to begin discovering the Indian capital at your own pace. Depending on your preferences, you can rest or set out to explore Delhi's first neighbourhoods, amid urban bustle and cultural diversity. This day serves as a transition before the start of the journey. Overnight at the hotel.
<b>Day 2 - Delhi - Leh</b>
Day 2
<b>Day 2 - Delhi - Leh</b>
Domestic flight: 1h20. After an early breakfast, you make your way to Delhi airport to catch your flight to Leh. In just over an hour you go from the Indian plains to the mountainous landscapes of Ladakh, at around 3,500 meters above sea level. On arrival, the day is deliberately relaxed and devoted to acclimatization. You take the time to adjust to the altitude and to quietly discover your new surroundings before the start of the motorcycle tour. Overnight in Leh.
<b>Day 3 - Leh - Indus Valley - Leh - 80 km</b>
Day 3
<b>Day 3 - Leh - Indus Valley - Leh - 80 km</b>
You begin riding with an introductory loop along both banks of the Indus. This day allows you to get to grips with the motorcycles while staying at a constant altitude to continue acclimatization. The route takes you to several iconic monasteries of Ladakh, including Matho and Thiksey. These visits offer a first insight into the local culture and Tibetan Buddhism, closely tied to daily life in the region. Return and overnight in Leh, at around 3,500 meters.
<b>Day 4 - Leh - Temisgam - 130 km</b>
Day 4
<b>Day 4 - Leh - Temisgam - 130 km</b>
You head west through the Indus Valley on little-used roads. The driving alternates between villages, oases and more isolated stretches, allowing you to see a more rural Ladakh. Along the way you visit the Alchi Monastery, one of the oldest in the region. The day ends in the Temisgam Valley, reached via a narrow, enclosed road that marks a change of atmosphere. Overnight at around 3,300 meters.
<b>Day 5 - Temisgam - Lamayuru - 160 km</b>
Day 5
<b>Day 5 - Temisgam - Lamayuru - 160 km</b>
The road first runs along the gorges of the Indus before crossing the Kuksho Pass. You then descend to the Chiktan Valley, the territory of the Shia Baltis, where Muslim and Buddhist influences coexist. The journey continues with the crossing of the Fotu Pass, the first pass above 4,000 meters in altitude, before reaching Lamayuru. You will discover its monastery, considered the oldest in Ladakh. Overnight at around 3,500 meters.
<b>Day 6 - Lamayuru - Padum - 185 km</b>
Day 6
<b>Day 6 - Lamayuru - Padum - 185 km</b>
You leave Lamayuru for a day alternating between roads under development and stretches of unpaved track. The route gradually gains altitude and leads you to the Singi Pass, situated at 4,955 meters. After the pass, the road descends into the Zanskar gorges, offering a stonier, more enclosed view of the terrain. You reach the Zanskar valley at the end of the day. Overnight at around 3,400 meters above sea level.
<b>Day 7 - Padum - Jispa - 150 km</b>
Day 7
<b>Day 7 - Padum - Jispa - 150 km</b>
You follow the Tsarap and Kurgiak rivers heading towards the Shinku La pass. The route takes you through a high mountain environment, with open and sparsely populated landscapes. Crossing the Shinku La pass, at around 5,050 meters, marks a temporary exit from Ladakh. The descent continues toward the Lahaul region. Overnight at about 3,300 meters above sea level.
<b>Day 8 - Jispa - Tso Khar - 210 km</b>
Day 8
<b>Day 8 - Jispa - Tso Khar - 210 km</b>
You join the Transhimalayan road, the route linking Leh to the rest of India. The day includes crossing three major passes, one at around 5,080 metres and two others above 4,900 metres. The itinerary then crosses the Pang gorges and the Morey plain before reaching the salt lake of Tso Khar. You then enter the Changtang region, characterised by vast high-altitude plateaus. Overnight at around 4,600 metres.
<b>Day 9 - Tso Khar - Tso Moriri - 80 km</b>
Day 9
<b>Day 9 - Tso Khar - Tso Moriri - 80 km</b>
This day takes place at high altitude, between 4,500 and 5,000 metres. You cross the Changtang territories, inhabited by the Changpā nomads, herders of yaks and Pashmina goats. The road leads to the village of Korzok, located on the shore of Lake Tso Moriri. You spend the night in a camp at about 4,500 metres, at the highest accommodation of the trip.
<b>Day 10 - Tso Moriri - Pangong Tso - 155 km</b>
Day 10
<b>Day 10 - Tso Moriri - Pangong Tso - 155 km</b>
You take a route off the main roads, punctuated by high-altitude lakes and successive passes. The day includes crossing the highest point of the trip, with a pass located at about 5,437 meters. Progress continues through the open landscapes of the Changtang, where you can observe local wildlife, notably the kiang, the wild asses of the Tibetan Plateau. Arrival is at the end of the day on the shore of Pangong Lake. Overnight at around 4,300 meters.
<b>Day 11 - Pangong Tso - Leh - 185 km</b>
Day 11
<b>Day 11 - Pangong Tso - Leh - 185 km</b>
You leave Pangong Lake to return to Leh by crossing the Chang La pass, located at approximately 5,340 meters above sea level. The gradual descent brings you back down to the Indus Valley and marks the end of the great Himalayan loop. Back in Leh, you will have free time to stroll through the market or enjoy one last dinner in town.
<b>Day 12 - Leh - Delhi</b>
Day 12
<b>Day 12 - Leh - Delhi</b>
Early in the morning, you will be transferred to Leh Airport for your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be taken to your hotel. The afternoon is free, allowing you to enjoy the Indian capital one last time as you wish. Overnight at the hotel.
<b>Day 13 - Delhi - Departure - [To be specified] km</b>
Day 13
<b>Day 13 - Delhi - Departure - [To be specified] km</b>
Your room is available until 10:00. Depending on your flight times, a transfer will be arranged to Delhi International Airport. This final day marks the end of the trip. You depart with a complete understanding of the regions you traversed, the high-altitude roads you traveled and the encounters experienced throughout the tour.

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The price includes
  • rental of a recent-model Royal Enfield 500 cc motorcycle, including spare mechanical parts
  • ground transfers in private vehicles as indicated in the itinerary
  • third-party insurance for the motorcycle
  • round-trip between Delhi and Naggar by air-conditioned overnight bus
  • a French-speaking motorcycle guide from day 3 to day 13
  • fuel
  • a local support team: mechanic; the driver of the support vehicle provided for groups of 4 or more
  • accommodation in standard hotels and camps, in double rooms
  • full board from day 4 to day 13, and breakfast and lunch on day 3
  • a support vehicle and luggage transport for groups of 4 or more; side luggage racks for groups of 3 or fewer
The price does not include
  • your mandatory personal insurance covering medical expenses and repatriation
  • visa fees
  • international flights
  • the €600 security deposit per pilot
  • bank fees
  • tips
  • drinks
  • entrance fees to temples, museums, and monuments
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