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Bike Trip From Leh To Srinagar Highlights

  • Explore the 'Heaven on Earth - Srinagar' with a famous Shikara ride along with a chance to sojourn in a unique houseboat

  • Visit pangong lake; world’s highest saltwater lake that changes its colour from shades of blue to green to red

  • Let the adrenaline rush pump through your veins as you drive through the world’s highest motorable road Khardung la.

  • A perfect blend of adventurous, thrilling and cultural experiences, handpicked by our outdoor experts

  • Experience Himalayan region with utmost safety and comfort in well sanitized accommodation and vehicles

Bike Trip From Leh To Srinagar Overview

About the destination: 

One of the most popular and beautiful places in India, Leh serves as the small paradise on earth. With high altitude and numerous passes, Leh offers you to ride a bike across the city and explore its heavenly surroundings. With this 8 days-tour, you’ll not only get the chance to discover Leh but also Srinagar.

Get ready to make your dream of riding in Ladakh come true in the action-packed bike trip where one would be experiencing the fusion of thrill, serene beauty and culture of The "Land of High Passes", as the entire tour is exclusively elected by Thrillophilia's outdoor experts.


Srinagar is located on the banks of River Jhelum and shares its boundaries with Jammu & Kashmir. Famous for its stationary houseboats and colorful Shikaras in Dal Lake, Srinagar provides you a mesmerizing view of verdant mountains and serves as the home to exquisite Mughal-age gardens. Grab this golden opportunity to ride across these 2 alluring cities and explore the top attractions of the two places. 

 

Quick info:

Route: Leh - Sham valley - Khardungla - Nubra Valley - Pangong - Chang la - Kargil -Srinagar

Duration: 8 Days & 7 Night 

Start point:  Leh Airport

Endpoint: Srinagar Airport

Passes covered: Khardung-la (18,000 ft), Chang-la (17,688 ft), and Zojila pass (11,500 ft)

Inclusions: 

  • Comfortable 500cc Royal Enfield for dual riders and 350cc for solo riders on all days as per the itinerary.
  • Airport pick up and drop as per your flight timings
  • Accommodation at all locations on a triple and double (for couples & special requests) sharing basis in Hotels/Camps
  • Buffet Breakfast and Dinner on all days
  • Fuel for the whole trip as per the itinerary.
  • Assured Inner line permits and Ladakh Union fee
  • Experienced tour leader on a bike 
  • Daily maintenance by an experienced mechanic
  • Spare parts change in the bike during the tour - front tube/rear tube/spark plug/clutch & brake wire/clutch & disc brake pads/engine oil/clutch plate 
  • A 4x4 backup vehicle to carry your luggage, spare parts, and extra fuel
  • Standard size helmet for the rider and the pillion 
  • Oxygen cylinder and Basic First-Aid during the tour.
  • Evening Bonfire (Wherever possible)
  • Driver expenses/ toll tax/ Fuel/ Parking charges


Things to do: 

  • Enjoy Thukpa, traditional Ladakhi cuisine at The Tibetan Kitchen restaurant
  • Shop souvenirs for friends and family at the Leh Market
  • River rafting at the world’s highest river-rafting point, Sangam
  • Ride the remarkable double-humped (Bactrian) camels exclusively found at Nubra valley
  • Feast on delicious Maggi at the Khardungla-pass
  • Hangout at Lala's Art Cafe for a tall glass of Italian coffee
  • Kashmiri Wazwan cuisine is primarily famous for its non-vegetarian dishes and Rogan Josh is its signature dish.
  • Don't forget to try Spicy red lamb-based curry is ideally eaten with saffron rice
  • Take a shikhara ride through the Nigeen lake and the Dal lake


How to reach:

The easiest way to travel to Ladakh is by air. The nearest airport is Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) located in Leh. This airport is connected with many international airports in India like Delhi. It also receives flights from Srinagar, Jammu, Chandigarh, and other common destinations in India.

Bike Trip From Leh To Srinagar Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Leh | Welcome to the Top of the World
Leh

Upon your arrival, the driver will transfer you from the airport to your pre-booked hotel. Once you check-in, the remaining day is yours to enjoy, rejuvenate, and adjust to the weather conditions. Please note it is necessary to acclimatize to the cold weather and altitude of the region so that you are ready for the adventures in Leh Ladakh.

Transfer in Eeco, Omni or similar
Starts at: 12:00 am
23 Hours
  • The driver will pick you up from the Leh airport and drop-off at your pre-booked hotel.
Day 2
Leh to Sham Valley | Exploring Borders of Leh
Leh

After breakfast, collect your bike post-briefing at the hotel and head to Sham Valley. Visit the Hall of Fame, a monument to martyrs of Indo-Pak wars. Then visit the Spituk Monastery. Later enjoy langar at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and then ride through the Magnetic Hill. See the confluence of Zanskar and Indus Rivers and visit SECMOL, the real-life "3 Idiots" school. After the tour, ride back to your hotel for an overnight stay in Leh.

Rental in Royal Enfield Himalayan, Royal Enfield 500cc or similar
Starts at: 10:00 am
6 Days
Activity: Sham Valley Sightseeing Tour
  • Get ready for an adventurous bike ride to Sham Valley, nestled along the scenic Srinagar - Leh highway.
  • Start the tour by paying homage to the martyrs of the Indo-Pak War at the Hall of Fame.
  • Visit the Spituk Monastery which also has a museum that displays ancient masks, weapons, and Thangkas (Buddhist Paintings).
  • Enjoy langar at Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and get to know the story behind its construction by the army.
  • Ride through the Magnetic Hill, a small stretch of the road that seems to defy the law of gravity.
  • Visit Indus Sangam Viewpoint to see the confluence of the Zanskar & Indus Rivers.
  • Visit SECMOL which is the real 3-idiots school.
Day 3
Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung-La Pass | A Drive to One of the Highest Motorable Road (18000 ft.)
Nubra Valley

Check out from your hotel in Leh, go on a thrilling bike adventure, and visit one of the world's highest passes. On your way, take a stopover at Khardung-La Pass and then continue the ride to Nubra Valley. If time permits, you can visit the oldest Diksit Monastery. Enjoy a double-humped Bactrian Camel Ride in the valley. Have an overnight stay at your pre-booked campsite in Nubra Valley.

Activity: Khardung La and Nubra Valley Sightseeing
  • Start your journey to Nubra Valley and ride through one of the highest passes in the world.
  • Take a stopover at the cafe on Khardung-La Pass, one of the world's highest all-season motorable roads, and soak in the views.
  • If time permits, visit the oldest and largest monastery in Ladakh, the Diskit Monastery, which also houses a large Buddha statue.
  • Enjoy a double-humped Bactrian Camel Ride which is found in this region.
Day 4
Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake | Recreate the Famous Bollywood Moments
Pangong Tso

Check out from your campsite in Nubra Valley, pick up your bike, and enjoy a ride to Pangong, a high-altitude saltwater lake on the Indo-China border. Admire the scenic views of the Shyok River while heading towards the Pangong Lake. You can also recreate some of the moments from your favorite Bollywood movies, like 3-idiots. Later, check in to your pre-booked campsite in Pangong Lake in the evening for an overnight stay.

Activity: Explore Lake's Nearby Surroundings
  • Take a ride to Pangong Lake which is nestled on the Indo-China border.
  • Take in the scenic vistas of the Shyok River on one side & the mountains on another side while heading towards the lake.
  • Admire the changing colors from shades of blue to green to red as you roam around Pangong Tso.
  • Explore some places and recreate some of the moments from your favorite Bollywood movies like 3-idiots & Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Day 5
Pangong Lake to Leh | Excursion to Rancho School
Leh

Check out from your campsite in Pangong and gear up for a return journey to Leh on your bike. Take a small stopover at the Chang-la Pass and visit the Changla Baba Temple & the Druk Padma School. You can also explore the famous Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace, if time permits. After a complete day of adventure, arrive at your pre-booked hotel in Leh for an overnight stay.

Activity: En-route Chang La Sightseeing Tour
  • Begin the journey back to Leh on your bike, and have a small stopover at the illustrious Chang-la Pass, which is one of the highest mountain passes in the world.
  • You can also visit the Chang-la Cafe, which is located on the Changla Pass.
  • Visit the Changla Baba Temple on top, after which the pass got its name.
  • Further, visit the Druk Padma School, famed for the movie ‘3 Idiots’ where the last scene was shot.
  • You can also visit the beautifully structured Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace en route if time permits.
Day 6
Leh to Kargil | Visit the Lamayuru Monastery
Kargil

Check out from your hotel and enjoy an adventurous biking expedition to Kargil. Visit the renowned Alchi Monastery, and pass through Lamayuru Village, a landscape that appears to have a moon-like surface. Discover Basgo Palace and its monastery, and take a stop at Mulbek, if time permits. Arrive in Kargil in the evening, and enjoy an overnight stay in your hotel.

Activity: En-route Sightseeing Tour
  • Get ready for an adventurous ride to Kargil from Leh.
  • Visit the famous Alchi Monastery, known as one of the monastic jewels of Ladakh.
  • Pass through the Lamayuru Village and experience a change in the landscape that appears to have a moon-like surface.
  • Visit Basgo Palace and monastery which is perched on a steep hill.
  • En route, you can also visit the Giant Buddha at Mulbek en route.
  • Reach Kargil in the evening and call it a day.
Day 7
Kargil to Srinagar | Second Coldest Inhabited Place in the World
Srinagar

Check out from your hotel and start your ride to Srinagar. Pass through Drass Village and admire the beautiful vistas of Kargil, Tiger Hill, & other peaks. Pay tribute to the war martyrs at the Kargil War Memorial. Traverse the Zoji La Pass en route to Srinagar. Upon arrival, check into your pre-booked hotel and enjoy the remaining day at leisure. Post your leisure activity, hand over your bike at the hotel, and enjoy an overnight stay in Srinagar.

Activity: On-Route Sightseeing Tour
  • Gear up for your journey to Srinagar from Kargil on your bike.
  • Pass through Drass Village; the second coldest inhabited place in the world.
  • Soak in the amazing views of Kargil, Tiger Hill, and other famous peaks from the Kargil War.
  • You can take a small stopover at the Kargil War Memorial to pay homage to the martyrs of the Kargil War.
  • Ride across the Zoji La Pass to reach Srinagar.
  • Check in to the hotel at Srinagar and rest for some time.
  • The rest of the day is at leisure, wherein you can choose to explore Srinagar at your own expense.
Day 8
Departure from Srinagar | Time to Leave Heaven of Earth
Srinagar

Pack your bags and check-out from your hotel in Srinagar. The driver will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the Srinagar airport from where you can take your flight back to home.

Transfer in Eeco, Omni or similar
Starts at: 12:00 am
23 Hours


Select Package Options

Break the monotony of city life and get ready to explore the wonders of Ladakh, the ‘Land of High Passes’. All equipment, meal areas, accommodation, etc. are sanitized before and after every use to ensure the utmost safety and hygiene of the travelers.

Price Includes
  • Transfers

    Airport pick up and drop as per your flight timings

    Backup Vehicle to carry luggage & mechanic through out your bike trip.

  • Meals

    Buffet breakfast and dinner on all days


  • Stay

    Stay on a double (couples and special requests) and triple sharing basis in hygienic and sanitized hotels

    Evening Bonfire (Wherever possible)

  • Permits

    Assured Inner-Line Permit fee for Pangong & Khardungla

    Wildlife Fee and Environmental Fee

    Ladakh Union fees for restricted areas

  • Tour Leader

    Highly experienced tour leader on his Bike

    Mechanic with spare parts in backup vehicle

  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing as per the itinerary

Break the monotony of city life and get ready to explore the wonders of Ladakh, the ‘Land of High Passes’. All equipment, meal areas, accommodation, etc. are sanitized before and after every use to ensure the utmost safety and hygiene of the travelers.

Price Includes
  • Transfers

    Airport pick up and drop as per your flight timings

    500cc Royal Enfield (Fuel included for the entire trip)

    Backup Vehicle to carry luggage & mechanic through out your bike trip.

  • Meals

    Buffet breakfast and dinner on all days


  • Stay

    Stay on a double (couples and special requests) and triple sharing basis in hygienic and sanitized hotels

    Evening Bonfire (Wherever possible)


  • Permits

    Assured Inner-Line Permit fee for Pangong & Khardungla

    Wildlife Fee and Environmental Fee

    Ladakh Union Fee for restricted areas

  • Tour Leader

    Highly experienced tour leader on his Bike

    Mechanic with spare parts in backup vehicle


  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing as per the itinerary

Break the monotony of city life and get ready to explore the wonders of Ladakh, the ‘Land of High Passes’. All equipment, meal areas, accommodation, etc. are sanitized before and after every use to ensure the utmost safety and hygiene of the travelers.

Price Includes
  • Transfers

    Airport pick up and drop as per your flight timings

    350cc Royal Enfield (Fuel included for the entire trip)

    Backup Vehicle to carry luggage & mechanic through out your bike trip.

  • Meals

    Buffet breakfast and dinner on all days


  • Stay

    Stay on a double (couples and special requests) and triple sharing basis in hygienic and sanitized hotels

    Evening Bonfire (Wherever possible)


  • Permits

    Assured Inner-Line Permit fee for Pangong & Khardungla

    Wildlife Fee and Environmental Fee

    Ladakh Union Fee for restricted areas


  • Tour Leader

    Highly experienced tour leader on his Bike

    Mechanic with spare parts in backup vehicle

  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing as per the itinerary

More Details about Bike Trip From Leh To Srinagar

Know Before You Go for Bike Trip From Leh To Srinagar

  • The tour price will be amended in case of any increase in fuel cost, government taxes, entrance fees, intra and interstate taxes etc.
  • For safety purposes, this activity is not recommended for women who are more than 3 months pregnant, anyone that has had major surgery, or has a broken leg/arm, has chronic back or neck pains, etc.
  • ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
  • All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
  • Any breakage or damage of any items will be charged at actuals
  • Avoid consuming alcoholic beverages during the tour.
  • The instructor reserves the right to reject any participant deemed unfit to be part of the activity.
  • The activity might be delayed or postponed due to weather conditions. In such a scenario, the next best possible time slot will be informed.
  • Participants must pay attention to the guidelines given by the instructor before and after the activity.
  • Guidelines issued by the respective State-Government is to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of masks recommended

Things To Carry for Bike Trip From Leh To Srinagar

  • Back pack (50-60l)
  • Water bottle
  • Extra pair of socks
  • Toilet paper & wipes
  • Biking gears
  • Fleece jackets and thermals
  • Hiking shoes
  • Mosquito & insect repellent
  • Warm clothes
  • Caps

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Bike Trip From Leh To Srinagar Map

Starting Point
Leh
Leh, Himachal Pradesh 175035, India
Pickup Points
Leh Airport Travel Terminal
Leh Airport Travel Terminal, Leh, 194101
Drop Points
Sheikh Ul Alam International Airport Srinagar
Indragandhi Road, Humhama, Badgam, Jammu and Kashmir 190007