leh, ladakh

Srinagar - Leh


Trip Code: LL05
Duration: 9 days, Srinagar to Leh
Distance: 1,076 km
Daily Distance: 120 km (average)
Skill Level: High

Best time to travel: May to Sep
Max Altitude: 17,470 ft
Temperature: -5℃ to 20℃
Culture: Muslim and Buddhist

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About Places in Ladakh


Leh, the capital and largest town of Ladakh, generally becomes the base for anybody travelling in Ladakh. It is connected with Srinagar by National Highway 1D and with Manali by Leh-Manali Highway, both of which are open only during summer from May to October. Summers in Ladakh are quite warm during the day, while winters are very cold and harsh. It is a high-altitude cold desert receiving scanty snowfall in winters and hence the internal roads within Ladakh remain open almost throughout the year.

Nubra valley, situated in the north eastern part of Ladakh where the Shyok river, a tributary of the Indus, joins with the Siachen or Nubra river. The Karakoram range of mountains form its northern limits. Like the rest of the region, this is also a high altitude cold desert which receives very less precipitation and thus is mostly barren having light vegetation and crops near rivers. The road travelling from Leh to Nubra valley goes over the high Khardung La pass at a height of 17,582 ft. Chamba monastery, Diskit monastery, Maitreya statue are some places of interest in this area. The ancient Nubra kingdom had its capital at Hunder. Sand dunes and two-humped Bactrian camels grazing on seabuckthorns can be seen between Diskit and Hunder. The goats from whose wool we get the famous Pasmina shawls are reared in a beautiful village called Baigdandu here.

Pangong Lake, is a beautiful cross border endorheic lake. Endorheic lakes are land locked river basins with rivers flowing into the lake but not flowing out of it. It is situated at a height of about 14,270 ft and is 5 km wide at its broadest. It is 134 km long and lies in both India and China. The lake completely freezes in winter inspite of its being a salt water lake. For security reasons one requires Inner Line Permit to visit the lake and boating is not allowed in this lake.

The ride along this trip can be long and rough and the roads are a combination of metalled and unmetalled ones. There are numerous high altitude passes that needs to be crossed and so care should be taken against AMS. In th event of an unlikely rain, temperatures can fall to become very chilly. So, you will need to carry with you appropriate waterproof clothings and warm inner wears.

Notice


Tour Price Includes:
  • Royal Enfield motorcycle
  • Accomodation on twin-sharing(double-occupancy) basis
  • Breakfast and dinner (set menu) on all days
  • All tolls / entry fees that are part of the tour
  • Experienced English-speaking road captain
  • Experienced Mechanic throughout the tour
  • Spare parts for breakdowns of our motorcycles
  • Support vehicle for carrying extra luggage and other essentials
Tour Price does not Include:
  • Fuel for the ride
  • Government Taxes as per actual
  • Lunch and any kind of snacks on all days
  • Any beverages like bottled water, juice, tea, coffee etc.
  • Any other item of personal nature like room service, laundry, tips, porterage, phone calls etc.
  • Any tolls / entry fees that are not part of the tour or are optional
  • Your travel to the start location and away from the end location
  • Refundable security deposit for the motorcycle
  • Anything not exclusively mentioned in the Includes section.
Please Note:
  • Nomad Bikers terms and conditions will apply
  • Accomodations will be non-luxury or similar
  • All destinations and sightseeing is subject to weather conditions and political conditions in the destination and on the way
  • Nomad Bikers cannot be held liable in case the tour is affected because of weather, political, or any other conditions. Any additional expenses incurred due to the same would be borne by the participants.
  • In case of any increase in prices due to increase in government taxes, entrance fees, intra or inter state taxes etc, the tour price will be revised.
  • It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving License / Voter ID card / AAdhar card) with its photocopies and some passport sized photos
  • Road Captain can change anytime during the course of the tour
  • In case of any mishap, if the Road Captain is unable to ride then the mechanic would take his place, as he is also an experienced rider.

Itinerary and Highlights of the Route


The itinerary lists the places we will be covering during the trip. Where we stay and how much we travel in a day is just indicative and is subject to change depending on weather condition. We have kept few days extra in order to account for bad weather, road blocks, unscheduled halts, acclimatisation, local sightseeing etc.

Srinagar
Srinagar (5,200 ft)

Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, and Dal and Anchar lakes. The city is famous for its gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits.
You will receive a warm welcome on arrival at Srinagar. Check in to hotel. Meet the team. Local sightseeing. Overnight stay in hotel.

Sonamarg
Sonamarg (9,190 ft)

Sonamarg is a hill station in Ganderbal district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a popular tourist destination, nestled within the imposing Himalayan peaks. In its vicinity lies the great Himalayan glaciers of Kashmir Valley namely Kolhoi Glacier and Machoi Glacier with some peaks of above 5000 meters: Sirbal Peak, Kolhoi Peak, Amarnath Peak and Machoi Peak. Sonamarg an alpine valley is situated at the bank of Nallah Sindh, the largest tributary of the Jehlum River in the valley of Kashmir. Sonamarg has no permanent settlement and is inaccessible during winter due to heavy snowfall and avalanches.

Kargil
Kargil (8,780 ft)

Kargil is a city in the Kargil district of Ladakh, in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the second largest town in Ladakh after Leh. People in Kargil are of mixed Dard and Tibetan descent. Most are Baltis. It falls on the highway connecting Leh to Srinagar.

Leh
Leh (11,480 ft)

Leh is the capital of the Leh district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The town is dominated by the ruined Leh Palace, the former mansion of the royal family of Ladakh. Mountains dominate the landscape around the Leh.

Pangong Lake
Pangong Lake (14,270 ft)

Pangong Lake, is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas and extends from India to China. Pangong Tso can be reached in a five-hour drive from Leh, most of it on a rough and dramatic mountain road. The road crosses the villages of Shey and Gya and traverses the Chang La, where army sentries and a small teahouse greet visitors. Soak in the beauty of the place and the blue waters of the lake. Stay at nearby camps.

Nubra Valley
Nubra Valley (10,010 ft)

Nubra is a tri-armed valley located to the north east of Ladakh valley. Diskit the capital of Nubra is about 150 km north from Leh town. We cross the famous Khardung La pass to reach this place from Leh. The 32 metre Maitreya Buddha statue is the landmark of Nubra Valley and is maintained by the Diskit Monastery. Samstanling monastery is between Kyagar and Sumur villages, and Panamik is noted for its hot springs. Across the Nubra or Siachan River at Panamik, is the isolated Ensa Gompa. On the Shyok River, the main village, Diskit, is home to the dramatically positioned Diskit Monastery which was built in 1420 AD.

Leh
Leh (11,480 ft)

End of trip. Local shopping and you go back with loads of memories.