Zanskar Expedition

It is a path less taken. Limited facilities, the roads are bumpy, the climate is rough, & Network is not reliable. So, why would someone visit Zanskar? One reason – It is off roading heaven. Long uninhabited stretches and nature’s unsuspecting tantrums make the ride adventurous. The views and sceneries, ancient cave monasteries, adventurous ride terrains, and unique social practices clubbed with the highest motorable road in the world. The ride to this place simply means a test of your physical and mental endurance. Let’s ride to the top of the world through the mysterious Zanskar valley.

Extreme

Riding Skill Required

1300 Km

Journey

Royal Enfield Himalayan

Motorcycles

Leh, India (IXL)

Fly In

Price List

Tour Cost

Indian Nationals

OWN MOTORCYCLE RENTED ROYAL ENFIELD MOTORCYCLE PASSENGER IN SUV
Per Person Solo Rider Rider & Pillion Per Person
₹49980 ₹65980 ₹58980 ₹59980

Foreign Nationals

RENTED ROYAL ENFIELD MOTORCYCLE PASSENGER IN SUV
Solo Rider Rider & Pillion Per Person
$1600 $1400 $1400
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DAY-WISE ITINERARY AS YOU WITNESS THE ROUTE

Motorcycle Tour Route Details

Day 1 - Arrival at Leh
Leh Alt. - 11500Ft
Say hello to the best adventure with a flight to Leh. Our representative /driver will pick you up from the Airport (in groups) and later take you to the hotel. After checking in at the hotel, take the day to acclimatise - minimum movement, 3.5 ltr water, and complete rest are the principles to avoid AMS. We will meet in the evening for an orientation followed by Bike allocation. Take a spin on the Bike and notify the issue that needs a fix. Overnight stay at the Leh city.

Transfers – Group pick up from Airport to Hotel
Stay – Deluxe Hotel
Included meals – Dinner
Day 2 - Leh – Lamayuru
Leh Altitude - 11500 Ft Lamayuru Alt. - 11520 Ft
You will start the day with a sumptuous breakfast. Verify if your luggage has been placed well in the backup vehicle. We will leave the lush green valley riding on the beautiful NH1. We will visit Magnetic Hill, the Zanskar-Indus River confluence and Gurudawara Patthar Sahib. Don't miss the scenic Moonland of Ladakh. You can see the monastery after you have reached Lamayuru. Overnight at Lamayuru.

Stay – Deluxe Hotel
Included meals – Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 - Lamayuru - Shinge La - Padum
Lamayuru Alt. - 11520 Ft Padum Alt. - 12037 Ft
This riding day is super exciting and adventurous. After a short ride on the paved roads to Wanla, it will change to earthen roads. Enjoy the dust. While you ride to Sirsir La (15700 Ft), enjoy cruising on the Kankar and gravel roads. Take a snap at the top and move on to Photoksar for Lunch. You will be delighted to see the dirt road to Singe La (16590 Ft) with continuous downhill (Use your brakes wisely). After you cross Murgum La (15490 ft), the ride will get to the next level of adventure riding on the extreme edge of the mountain along the Zanskar river. The route is full of surprises and river crossings (not water-crossing). The offroading is close to God's level. After you cross the checkpoint at Zangla, you will enjoy the smooth road to Padum.

Stay – Deluxe Hotel
Included meals – Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 - Padum Local - Purne
Padum Alt. - 12037 Ft Purne Alt. - 12150 Ft
You will explore the signature places of Padum. Visit the beautiful Sani Lake and the Monastery (Find the hidden monastery in the mountain). We will leave the beautiful town with some paved roads to Reru and later continue with our dirt trail ride. We will ride on a narrow mountain ledge. We will continue on the gravel roads with steep inclines and declines. The best part will meet you just before you reach Purne. Enjoy the knee-deep sand, rubble and stones. Overnight at a homestay with minimal amenities by the Tsarap River.

Stay – Home Stay
Included meals – Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 - Phuktal Monastery Trek
Phuktal Alt. - 12631 Ft
After breakfast, we will leave for Phuktal Gompa, the largest Gompa in Zanskar. It is your turn to visit the most isolated monasteries. The 4 km trek takes a full day to explore (If you are not in a trekker-level fitness, please stay and relax at the homestay). Follow the footprints on the edge of the mountain, cross a river bridge and get captivated by the beauty of the river. After reaching there, read scriptures and meditate with the monks. Don't forget to see the mythological tree. We will make a return journey before sunset. Overnight stay at Purne Homestay.

Stay – Home Stay
Included meals – Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 - Purne - Shinku La - Jispa
Purne Alt. - 12150 Ft Jispa Alt. - 10500 Ft
After a relaxing day, we will move ahead to this tour’s most extreme riding day. The deadliest road has no paved section till you enter Himachal. There are many River crossings, mud, slush and stones. Ride on the gravel road to Khargiak to encounter first among the many river crossings. Get photographed at the holy Gombo Rongjon. Beyond this, keep counting river crossings on the offroad trail ascending to the Shinku La pass (16580 Ft). The lake at the top makes the ride worth the pain. We will ride smoothly to the Jispa in Himachal Pradesh. Overnight stay in the valley.

Stay – Deluxe Hotel
Included meals – Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 - Jispa - Sarchu - Tsokar
Jispa Alt. - 10500 Ft Tso Kar Alt. – 14860 Ft
We will ride to a beautiful destination on the Tibetan plateau. You will ride to the multiple high-altitude passes - Naki La (15,547 Ft) and Lachalung La (16,616 Ft). We will ride over these passes to Pang for a warm meal. We will then take a photo break at Morey plains, the most picturesque road stretch and only part of the Tibetan plateau in India. Shortly afterwards we will reach the Tso Kar. With white sand, the lake is a biodiversity hotspot of Ladakh hosting unique flora and fauna including the Black-necked crane. Our stay is next to this Tso (lake) in the Tibetan Plateau.

Stay – Homestay
Included meals – Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 - Tsokar - Hanle
Tso Kar Alt. – 14860 Ft Hanle Alt. – 14100 Ft
We will leave the multi-coloured Kar Lake and head to the Changthang plateau. We will cross Pologongka La to reach Sumdo on the half-baked roads. We will take a left to Changthang for Lunch. We will ride to Loma. You will cross the Indus river to reach the signature and hypnotising single-lane road to Hanle. Enjoy the evening in one of the remotest villages. Overnight stay in Homestay.

Stay – Homestay
Included meals – Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 - Hanle - Umling La - Hanle
Hanle Alt. – 14100 Ft Umling La Alt. – 19300 Ft
You will ride on the highest motorable road in the world. Among the multiple routes available to reach Umling La, we will take the route in the best condition or the open one. All of these will get you to the Chisumle bridge. Beyond the bridge, ride along the Kingdul river, ascending higher on the Chismule-Demchok road. Unlike other high mountain passes, you will not find a deep valley. Take a proud photo at the top of the world at 19300 ft. Later, have a hot tea at Oxygen Cafe. We will head back to the homestay

Stay – Homestay
Included meals – Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 - Hanle - Leh
Hanle Alt. 14100 Ft Leh Alt. – 11500 Ft
This shall be our last day of riding our machines. We will ride on the seductive road of the barren lands. To see a herd of Kiang along the road is not uncommon in this part of Ladakh. You will certainly enjoy the scenic panorama. Until Loma, the road turns broken when you start riding along the Indus River. We will have lunch at Chumathang. Shortly after, the roads are in fantastic condition. You will reach Leh in no time. Overnight at Leh Hotel.

Stay: Deluxe Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 11 - Departure from Leh
Leh Alt. – 11500 Ft
It is time to bid adieu to the amazing gang and the beautiful city. Our team will help you arrange the transfer to the Airport as per your flight timings. See you on your next adventure.

Included Transfer: Group drop off Hotel to the Leh Airport

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