Magnetic Hill

This marvel of nature stands to baffle your senses. Located at around 30 Km drive from Leh will make you question your knowledge of gravity.

Popular for pulling vehicles uphill rather than going downhill, this place will give you chills similar to that of seeing a ghost.

People often park their Bikes and Cars here to experience this astonishing phenomenon.

While there are many existing speculations set up clarifying the conduct of this hill varying from being a strong magnetic source to just being an illusion, it sure is deserving of your visit.

Know for yourself if you can solve the mystery of Magnetic hill with your new hypothesis!

 

Nubra Valley

 

If you are an adventure lover and love getting on the unbeaten path, then visiting Nubra Valley should be the highlight of your next Ladakh Bike trip.

This fascinating remote area was known in ancient times for connecting India to the southern part of the old silk road from China via Karakorum Pass.

Situated at around 150 Km from Leh this valley is home for World's highest motorable pass, Khardungla Pass at over 18000 ft.

This valley provides riders a unique opportunity to have a glimpse into Ladakh's natural beauty and heritage.

Here are a few must-visit destinations to in Nubra Valley for your bike trip:

• Panamik Village
• Diskit Monastery
• Lachung Temple
• Hundur Monastery
• Maitreya Buddha
• Samstanling Monastery

 

Pangong Lake

Pangong Tso Tibetian for "high grassland lake" popularly known as Pangong Lake starts from India and extends to Tibet is situated at 14,270 ft.

Being a signature destination on any Ladakh tour this lake boasts clear blue waters extending to miles, which doesn't fit the description of a lake.

Standing at around 220 kilometers from Leh, this lake makes for a perfect bike ride from Leh for a day and what makes this worth it, is not only the destination but the roads along the way filled with the serene scenic beauty of Ladakh.

 

Tso Moriri Lake

Also known as Lake Moriri and translating from Tibetian "Mountain River" is the largest high altitude lake in Ladakh and all of India is situated in Changthang Plateau.

Surrounded by snow-covered mountains under the clear blue sky of Ladakh, Lake Tso Moriri can help you find a perspective of life.

The lake and it's the surrounding area is protected as so Moriri Wetland Conservation Reserve which allows you to experience the unique wildlife of this region.

Situated at 130 Km from Leh at a drive of around 7-8 hours this should be a part of your Leh-Ladakh road trip.

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Routes For Ladakh Bike Road Trip

 

Manali - Tso Moriri - Srinagar

Day 1: Departure to Manali from Delhi 

On the first day, we start our dream trip! Arrive in Delhi and explore the capital if time permits. Report to the Volvo pickup point in the evening and meet your fellow travelers. Board the bus and travel overnight in an AC Volvo from Delhi to Manali. Tomorrow, you’ll wake up to the fresh lush greens and mesmerizing mountains in the Land of Gods - Himachal Pradesh.

DAY 2: Stay in Manali

Upon arrival in Manali, get transferred from the bus stand to the hotel. Check in to our hotels and gear up for exploring the beautiful city! In the evening, our tour manager will brief you about the various safety measures, riding tips, and gear checkups. The group would have an opportunity to get acquainted with the fellow riders at dinner time. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 3:  Manali to Jispa 

After Breakfast, we will start our Ladakh bike trip journey! We will ride across our first pass - the Rohtang Pass at 13,058ft. as we continue our journey towards Jispa. We will be riding via Chandra Valley before we reach our destination. Dinner and overnight stay at our campsite in Jispa.

Distance: 140 Km
Approx. Ride Duration: 6-7 Hours

DAY 4:  Jispa to Sarchu

Gear up for the day and start the journey towards Sarchu post breakfast. En route, we will visit Suraj Tal and Deepak Tal. We will also cross the famous Baralacha Pass located at 16,616ft. which connects Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh. Upon arrival, we would settle down in our campsite taking in the beauty of our starting point in Ladakh and revamp for our ride tomorrow. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.

Distance: 80 Km
Approx. Ride Duration: 4-6 Hours

Day 5: Sarchu To Tso Moriri

With the energy revamped and the heart ready to take in more, we begin our day amidst the beautiful mountains and fill up on the breakfast. The journey from Sarchu to Tso Moriri will challenge us, amaze us, and leave us asking for more. We will visit the Tsokar lake before we reach Tso Moriri. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.

Distance: 220 Km
Approx. Ride Duration: 8-10 Hours

Day 6: Tso Moriri to Hanle

After breakfast, we start our ride to the remote location of Hanle that inhabits a mere 200 families. The village has recently been opened for tourists and travelers. We see the landscapes change throughout the ride before reaching Hanle. We will trace the ride till Puga Sumdo before taking a turn for Hanle. Puga gives us beautiful views of the hot water springs there, making one realize the untapped beauty of mother nature. We will also see the world's second-largest observatory. The night sky view in Hanle seems almost unreal as one can see the Galaxy with naked eyes. We sum up the day after a hearty meal and retreat in the cozy homestay.

Distance: 160 Km
Approx. Ride Duration: 6-8 Hours

Day 7: Hanle to Pangong Tso

After an early breakfast, we start our ride towards the Pangong lake. The journey is a heaven for an adventure junkie with all the offroading journey that would take us through Maan, Merak, and Chushul. We will be crossing the Rezang-La, 1962 Indo-China War Memorial to paying homage to the Martyrs and continue our ride. For the last 30 Kms, we would ride along the blue waters of the Pangong Tso. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.

Distance: 160 Km
Approx. Ride Duration: 7-8 Hours

Day 8: Pangong Tso to Nubra Valley

After enjoying the beauty and the captivating views of the beautiful Pangong Lake, we get ready to check another location that would leave us awestruck off our list - Nubra Valley! We begin our ride post-breakfast as we bid adieu tods the ink blue lake, taking the unexplored and untouched Shyok village route, as we proceed to the Nubra Valley. This route is famous for its waterfalls, and the beautiful scenic view. We will be visiting the Diskit Monastery. You can also take a ride on the Double humped camels in the valley. Today, we will be staying in a Campsite amidst the Beautiful Mountains.  Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.

Distance: 200 Km
Approx. Ride Duration: 6-7 Hours

Day 9: Nubra Valley to Leh

Post breakfast, we get geared up and start our ride towards to heart of Ladakh - Leh. Today, we will ride past the highest accessible motorable pass in the world – Khardung La at 18,380 ft. We would witness the change of landscape as we keep proceeding on this route. A sumptuous dinner with a chit-chat session would bring an end to the day. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.

Distance: 180 Km
Approx. Ride Duration: 6-7 Hours

Day 10: Leh to Kargil

After Breakfast, we leave for Kargil. En route, we visit the famous Magnetic Hill, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, and Hall of Fame museum. We will be left in awe of nature as we ride past the Moon Landscape near Lamayuru Monastery, enjoying the magnificent view. We also witness Sangam - the confluence of the Zanskar and Indus River on our way. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Distance: 220 Km
Approx. Ride Duration: 5-6 Hours

Day 11: Kargil to Sonmarg

After breakfast leave for Sonmarg, all set and ready to enjoy the last stretch of bike riding of our circuit. We will cross the famous Zoji La (11,575 ft) and Drass Village (2nd Coldest Inhabited Place in the World) on our way to Sonmarg. We have a magnificent view of the famous Kargil war Peaks - Tiger and Tololing from the Vijay War Memorial, where we stop to pay homage to the martyrs. We leave our bikes upon arrival in Sonmarg. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Distance: 124 Km
Approx. Ride Duration: 4-5 Hours

Day 12: Departure 

After the successful completion of an adventurous and memorable circuit, we would depart for the Srinagar Airport post breakfast, where we catch our flights to head back to our homes taking with us memories worth a lifetime and friendships to cherish forever! 

Distance : 102 Km
Approx. Duration : 3-4 Hours

 

Srinagar - Tso Moriri - Manali

Day 1: Arrival at the Srinagar Airport

Arrive at the Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar, to begin a once in a lifetime journey! You'll be meeting our representative post which we will move towards our hotel in Sonmarg. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.  

Distance: 102 Km
Approx. Duration: 3-4 Hours

Day 2: Sonmarg to Kargil

After breakfast leave for Kargil, marking the start of our adventurous and fun-filled bike trip. We will be crossing the famous Zoji La (11,575 ft) and Drass Village (2nd Coldest Inhabited Place in the World) on our way to Kargil. We have a magnificent view of the famous Kargil war Peaks - Tiger and Tololing from the Vijay War Memorial, where we stop to pay homage to the martyrs. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Distance: 124 Km
Approx. Ride Duration: 4-5 Hours

Day 3: Kargil to Leh

After Breakfast, we leave from Kargil and proceed to Leh. We will be left in awe of nature as we ride past the Moon Landscape near Lamayuru Monastery, enjoying the magnificent view. We also witness Sangam - the confluence of the Zanskar and Indus River on our way. En route, we visit the famous Magnetic Hill, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, and Hall of Fame museum. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Distance: 220 Km
Approx. Ride Duration: 5-6 Hours

Day 4: Leh to Nubra Valley

Post breakfast, we start for Nubra Valley. Today, we will ride past the highest accessible motorable pass in the world – Khardung La at 18,380 ft. We would witness the change of landscape as we keep proceeding on this route. We will be visiting the Diskit Monastery. You can also take a ride on the Double humped camels in the valley. Today, we will be staying at a Campsite amidst the Beautiful Mountains. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.

Distance: 180 Km
Approx. Ride Duration: 6-7 Hours

Day 5: Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso

After enjoying the beauty and the captivating views of the Nubra Valley, we get ready to check another location that would leave us awestruck off our list - the Pangong Lake! We begin our ride post-breakfast towards the ink blue lake, taking the unexplored and untouched Shyok village route. This route is famous for its waterfalls, and the beautiful scenic view. The first view of the lake will leave you spellbound and as we breathe that in, we continue towards our campsite near the lake. A sumptuous dinner with a chit-chat session would bring an end to the day.

Distance: 200 Km
Approx. Ride Duration: 6-7 Hours

Day 6: Pangong Tso to Hanle

After breakfast, we start our ride to the remote location of Hanle that inhabits a mere 200 families. The village has recently been opened for tourists and travelers. For the first 30 Kms, we would ride along the blue waters of the Pangong Tso. The journey is a heaven for an adventure junkie with all the offroading journey that would take us through Maan, Merak, and Chushul. We will be crossing the Rezang-La, 1962 Indo-China War Memorial to paying homage to the Martyrs and continue our ride. We will also see the world's second-largest observatory. The night sky view in Hanle seems almost unreal as one can see the Galaxy with naked eyes. We sum up the day after a hearty meal and retreat in the cozy homestay.

Distance: 160 Km
Approx. Ride Duration: 7-8 Hours

Day 7: Hanle to Tso Moriri

Post breakfast, we will retrace the ride till Puga Sumdo before taking a left for Tsomoriri. Puga gives us beautiful views of the hot water springs there, making one realize the untapped beauty of mother nature. We see the landscapes change throughout the ride before reaching the lake. Dinner and overnight stay at the Campsite.

Distance: 160 Km
Approx. Ride Duration: 6-8 Hours

Day 8: Tso Moriri to Sarchu

With the energy revamped and the heart ready to take in more, we begin our day amidst the beautiful mountains and fill up on the breakfast. The journey from Tsomoriri to Sarchu will challenge us, amaze us, and leave us asking for more. We will visit the Tsokar lake before we reach Sarchu. We will also be crossing Naki la (15,647 ft), and Lachung la (16,616 ft) and ride across the famous More plains and Gata Loops! Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.

Distance: 220 Km
Approx. Ride Duration: 8-10 Hours

Day 9: Sarchu to Jispa

Gear up for the day and start the journey towards Jispa post breakfast. En route, we will visit Suraj Tal and Deepak Tal. We will also cross the famous Baralacha Pass located at 16,616ft. which connects Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh. Upon arrival, we would settle down in our campsite taking in the beauty of our ending point in Ladakh and revamp for our ride tomorrow. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.

Distance: 80 Km
Approx. Ride Duration: 4-6 Hours

Day 10: Jispa to Manali

This is the final leg of our ritual road trip. We start our day early as we leave for Manali. The route is slightly rough, so this day we shall try and cover the maximum distance with minimum stopovers. We arrive in Manali by the evening, followed by hand over of the bikes and gear. Later, we all celebrate the completion of our epic road journey. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Distance: 140 Km
Approx. Ride Duration: 6-7 Hours

Day 11: MANALI TO DELHI

After breakfast, we check out of the hotel at 10 AM and explore the nearby cafes with our fellow riders, reliving and relishing the beautiful journey that was once a dream and how it has become not just an achievement, but a chronicle! Leave for Delhi in the evening via an overnight Volvo bus, taking with us memories worth a lifetime and friendships to cherish forever!