Leh Ladakh Backpacking Bike Trip

Itinerary

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Day 1

Leh Arrival | Acclimatization & Day at Leisure

• After arriving in Leh via flight, check in to our hotel, freshen-up and have some leisure.
• This will be your acclimatization day as you will be starting a thrilling road trip to a high altitude region in the Himalayas the next day.
• Post refreshment, feel free to take a stroll around the beautiful Leh Town and socialize with your co-travellers.
• In the evening, don’t miss out the much-needed acclimatization session by your trip captain followed by home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.

Meals:

Dinner

Included

Day 2

The Leh Town | Leh Sightseeing Day | Cafe Hopping, Bazaars & More

• Wake up to a relaxed morning and post breakfast head out to explore the beautiful Leh town and few nearby attractions.
• Visit the confluence of Indus-Zanskar rivers by covering Hall of Fame, Magnetic Hills and Pathar Sahib Gurudwara enroute.
• Visit mesmerizing Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace in the evening.
• Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.

Meals:

Breakfast

Included

Dinner

Included

Day 3

Drive from Leh to Nubra Valley | Khardung La | Hunder Arrival

• Wake up early in the morning and post breakfast ride towards Nubra Valley via one of the World’s highest motorable roads - Khardung La situated at 17,582 feet.
• Enroute Hunder Sand Dunes in Nubra Valley, we will visit the stunning statue of Maitreya Buddha at Diskit Monastery. 
• After arriving in Hunder, check in to our scenic campsite and quickly head out to take a ride on a double hump bactrian camel - a unique mammal found here in India's cold desert. Optionally, you can also go for ATV Quad biking in sand dunes by your own.
• Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in swiss tents.

Meals:

Breakfast

Included

Dinner

Included

Day 4

Drive from Nubra to Pangong Tso | Shyok Valley | Pangong Arrival

• Wake up to a peaceful mountain morning and post breakfast, move towards Shyok Valley and ride further to Pangong Tso.
• Pangong Tso is Asia's one of the most scenic high altitude salt water lakes situated at 14,270 feet. 
• Enroute Pangong Tso, we will take a pit stop at Durbuk or Tangtse village to grab a satisfying lunch.
• After arriving at Pangong Tso, check in to our scenic campsite and quickly head out for a walk around the lake for an #InstaPerfect shot.
• Savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in swiss tents/cottages.

Meals:

Breakfast

Included

Dinner

Included

Day 5

Drive from Pangong to Leh | Chang La, Thiksey & More | Leh Arrival

• Wake up early in the morning and experience the soothing sunrise at Pangong Tso.
• Post breakfast, ride back towards Leh town via another high altitude motorable road - Chang La situated at 17,586 feet. Enroute Leh, we will stop by at the gorgeous Thiksey Monastery and Rancho School. After arriving in Leh, check in to our cozy hotel and have some much-needed leisure.
• Since this is your last day in the beautiful Leh town, therefore make the most out of it by chilling with your travel clan at various quaint cafes and take authentic souvenirs for your loved ones back home. 
• Post exploration, savour home-style cooked dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.

Meals:

Breakfast

Included

Dinner

Included

Day 6

Back to Home | Trip Ends

• In the morning, post breakfast say goodbye to your hosts in Leh and leave for the airport.
• Reach home with lots of amazing memories and unforgettable experiences.

Meals:

Breakfast

Included

Things To Pack

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  Good quality rucksack (preferably 50-60 liters) with rain-cover & a small day bag pack or trolley bag is recommended, since you’ll be changing multiple accommodations during the entire trip.
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  A pair of shoes (mainly sports) with good grip & waterproof, atleast 2 pairs of socks & floaters/sandals/slippers.
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  Personal documents & ID's like aadhar card, drivers license, passport or any other valid Government ID proofs.
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  Heavy down jacket, light fleece, long track/cargo pants, long/short sleeves T-shirts, body thermal wears (as per season), sun cap/hat, woolen cap & gloves (as per season), hoodie, raincoats/ponchos.
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  Personal medication (as prescribed by the doctor) & first-aid, sprain relief spray, diamox, glucose powder, tablets for headache, fever, diarrhea, motion sickness, dettol & cotton/bandages.
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  Sunglasses, charger, power bank, quick dry towel, adequate amount of cash, quick snacks/dryfruits/energy bars, trash & waterproof laundry bags, re-usable water bottle.
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  Personal care items like cold cream & moisturiser, sunscreen (preferably SPF40), lip balm, sanitary pads, toothpaste & other toiletries, wet wipes, hand sanitizer, insect repellent, body spray.