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Grand Himalayan Tour – Ride to Umling La Pass at 5799 m

Trip Rating

Review

Days/ Duration

08 nights 09 days

Tour Style

Motorcycle Tour

Group Size

14 people

Season

June to October

Location

Ladakh

Meeting Point

Leh

Skill Level

Intermediate

Accommodation

Hotels / Cottages / Guesthouses

Weather

weather

Overview

Dare to ride where the earth kisses the sky. This epic motorcycle expedition is your invitation to conquer the Ladakh region of northern India, where surreal landscapes, ancient cultures, and adrenaline-pumping routes await. Specially curated for our Polish riders, this tour blends high-altitude adventure with deep cultural immersion—all from the saddle of your machine.

Highlight Location and place we cover


  • 10 lakes
  • 12 passes
  • Care of a guide and good company
  • Explore local culture.

PLACES COVERED

LEH – NUBRA – PANGONG – HANLE – TSO MORIRI – LEH

PASSES

  • Khardung La – 5359 m
  • Wari La – 5312 m
  • Chang La – 5391 m 
  • Thato La – 5090 m
  • Kakshang La – 5438 m
  • Yaye La – 5180 m 
  • Norbu La – 5200 m 
  • Umling La – 5799 m 
  • Salsal La – 5307 m 
  • Charchang La – 5360 m
  • Pologongka La – 4996 m 
  • Taglang La – 5323 m

Lakes

  • Tso Ltak – 5063 m
  • Pangong Tso – 4225 m
  • Mirpal Tso – 4913 m
  • Yaya Tso – 4820 m
  • Chilling Tso – 4900 m
  • Ryul Tso – 5200 m
  • Tso Moriri – 4522 m
  • Kyagar Tso – 4663 m
  • Startsapuk Tso – 4532 m
  • Tso Moriri – 4532 m

Itinerary


Day 1 : Leh
Arrival transfer from Leh airport ( IXL ) to Hotel and Day free for acclimatization.

Day 2 : Leh –  Alchi – Leh ( 65 Kms per way )
Leh local sightseeing on you motorcycles, ride to Alchi and Visit Alchi Monastery, Leh Fort, Shanti Stupa. Evening free to  visit Leh Market.

Day 3 : Ride to Nubra Valley via Khardung La ( 150 km/ 5 Hours)
Get an early breakfast and get briefed about the day’s trip to Nubra Valley. Today you will be riding on one of the worlds highest civilian motorable pass, Khardung La ( 5359 meters ), con7nue with drive and reach the start of Nubra Valley. Shyok river flows through here. Con7nue with drive to Hunder where we stay for the Night and check in at hotel. Later visit Sand dunes at Hunder.
Overnight at Nubra.

Day 4 : Nubra to Pangong Lake over Warila & Changla pass ( 252 Kms )
Aaer breakfast, we drive to Pangong Lake which is a salt water lake at 4225 Meters in the higher reached of Ladakh, the lake changes colour every few hours and the best place for photography is in Morning & evening when the lake is at its best . The road to Pangong is full of contrasts crossing through narrow valleys, river sides and wide open plains. From Nubra ride to Wari La ( 5,312 meters ) by taking a detour from the main road and the descend down to Sakti village and then ride up to Chang la pass ( 5360 meters ) to reach Durbuk and then Pangong Lake.
Overnight at Pangong.

( Electricity is available from 6 PM to 11 PM Mobile signal not available )

Day 5 : Pangong – Hanle ( 142 Kms )
Aaer breakfast Ride to Hanle, the route takes you along Pangong lake for a few kms and then from Chushul take the roa up to Kakshang La Pass. On this route you will cross over 3 passes  Thato La – 5090 m / Kakshang La – 5438 m and Yaye La – 5180 m & 2 Lakes Mirpal Tso & Yaya Tso. Ride on to Hanle after Loma Bend. Situated at an al7tude of 4500 meters Hanle is perfect for night sky watching.
Overnight at Hanle.

Day 6  : Hanle – Umling La – Hanle
After  breakfast stay the ride to Umling La ( 5,799 meters) the worlds highest motorable road.
There are two routes to reach Umling La from Hanle – the tougher one is from Norbu La top whichis an dirt trail and gravel road. The other option  is to go through Photu la  La pass ( 5,524 meters ) which is an easier route but much longer. The area around Umling La is an high altitue area so the road up to the pass is an gentle trail and their are no deep gorges / valleys or narrow mountain roads to be taken. Post visit return back to Hanle.
Overnight at Hanle.

Day 7 : Hanle – Tso Moriri  ( 142 Kms )
After breakfast start the ride to Tso Moriri. The road takes you through the highland and enroute you cross 2 passes – Salsal La – 5307 m & Charchang La – 5360 m and drive past 3 lakes –  Chilling Tso  / Ryul Tso / Tso Moriri  to reach the small village of Karzok on the banks of Tso Moriri lake. evening free at leisure and to explore the area on foot.
Overnight at Tso Moriri

Day 8 : Ts Moriri – Tso Kar – Leh ( 231 Kms )
Ride to Leh, enroute the first pass and Lake are both called Kyagar La Pass and Kyagar Tso Lake. After this you cross and then climb up to Pologongka La – 4996 m an reach Tso Kar from where you can see Tso Kar lake and Startsapuk Tso Lake . Continue with the ride on to More Plains and then ride up to Taglang La pass – 5323 m which is the last pass enroute to Leh.
Overnight at Leh.

Day 9 : Departure
On time transfer to airport to board departure flight for onward journey.

Note – The routing of the tour may be change ue to road / weather conditions or due to Govt restrictions.

Thing to do extra


River rafting at Zanskar River and Satluj River
ATV drive ( in Leh / Nubra – on direct payment basis )
Double Humped Camel ride in Nubra Valley (on direct payment basis )
Authentic food explore
Hiking
Midway Picnics
Meditation and yoga
Visit Buddhist Monetary visit
Photography

Food and Meal


Meals Included in the Tour – Breakfast & Dinner

Breakfast – Our daily breakfast will be at the hotels where we stay.

Dinner – Our daily dinner will be at the hotels / Camps / Guesthouse where we stay. Dinner in Leh is not included in the package as there are lots of good local restaurants in both cities where you can go out and enjoy a meal.

Food is a very essential part of these trips. We make sure that the meals we offer is method delicious, unless you ask for dull meals. You are also permitted the choice of veggie or non-vegetarian meals. We suggest that you consume only the bottled standard water that we will carry for you.

Type of stay


Standard Tour – Stay in good hotels & Boutique properties

Leh – Hotel
Nubra – Swiss Camp
Pangong – Cottages
Hanle – Homestay / Guesthouse
Tso Moriri – Guesthouse / Swiss Camp
Leh – Hotel

Getting there


STARTS AND END POINT OF TOUR
The Ride starts from Leh, you will have to reach Leh airport ( IXL ) by flight from Delhi.

We will provide arrival and departure transfer from Leh airpor to the Hotel in Leh.

 

Skill level


Intermediate

– can Ride for five to six hours in a day
–  extensive driving experience
–  assistance on demand (if required)
–  comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions

 

Including the package cost


  1. 08 nights accommodations
  2. All meals like Breakfast & Dinner.
  3. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450cc.
  4. Accompanying Bike Captain.
  5. Accompanying Mechanic.
  6. Total riding days –  7
  7. Support car in which tools, and your luggage will be carried
  8. Border permits, ILP permit with all entry fee.
  9. Parking & Green tax included.
  10. Oxygen bottles and basic medication backup for AMS
  11. Leh Airport pick up and drop off
  12. Third Party Motorcycle Insurance.
  13. Minor repairs like break shoe, spark plug, clutch plate, tubes, cable (1 set only), and engine oil
  14. All Taxes Included.

Not including the cost

  1. Stay for extra days if any ( we can make bookings for you make bookings for you )
  2. Flights to the destination.
  3. Extra food Like Starters /Lunch /Dinner all over Pay & Eat ( if Any outside the venue) .
  4. Any vehicle Damage /fine/ Insurance
  5. Fuel for the bikes.
  6. Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals, starters (Alcoholic, Mineral, Soft Drinks, Aerated) etc.
  7. Extra guide fee, Camera & Video fee ,Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone
  8. Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances like damage accruing from land blocks, bad weather etc.
  9. Any medical expenses incurred during the trip or travel insurance
  10. Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Motorcycle Tour – Standard
01 Pax travelling on Bike USD 1550 Per Person stay on twin / double share basis of room.
Pillion Rider USD 1250 Per Person stay on twin / double share basis of room.
Car Passenger USD 1550 Per Pax with stay on twin / double stay basis or rooms
Single Room USD 350 additional for single room 

Durations

08 Nights / 09 Days

Month

Aug
July
June
October
September

Tour's Location

Ladakh

FAQs

Can you book a hotel for me?
Yes, sure we can book hotel stay for you for your pre and post tour days.
What is your cancellation policy?
In case of cancellation of tour/travel services due to any avoidable/ unavoidable reasons we must be informed in written. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive mail in written and cancellation charges would be as follows:
• Once the booking is confirmed – 25% of the tour/service cost.
• 15 days prior to arrival – 50% of the tour/service cost.
• 07 days prior to arrival – 75% of the tour/service cost.
• Less than 72 hours or no show – NO REFUNDS
Can you send us the final itinerary before we book the tour?
Yes we always send the tour program before you book.
Note - as we travel in the Himalayas at time if necessary we have to make changes in the itinerary due to snow fall / road closure or any other natural calamity that is beyond our control.
Is basis first aid available with the team
The accompanying team carries with it basis first aid, Oxygen for emergency use
Why are your tours so expensive?
Travelling in the Himalayas requires as lot of preparation and a lot of specialty equipment, this along with the cost of the highly experienced travelling crew and their vehicles increases the cost of the Expedition in the Himalayas.

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