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7-Day Leh Ladakh Motorcycle Riding Itinerary in July 2024

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Leh
    Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
    0 minutes (0 miles) from Leh

    Arrive at Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport and check-in at your hotel. Spend the rest of the day acclimatizing to the high altitude and exploring the local markets of Leh.

  2. Day 2: Khardung La Pass
    Khardung La Pass
    25.9 miles from Leh (1 hour 10 minutes)

    Ride to Khardung La Pass, the world's highest motorable road, and enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayas. Stop at local tea stalls and take plenty of pictures. Return to Leh in the evening and spend time exploring the Leh Palace.

  3. Day 3: Pangong Tso Lake
    Pangong Tso Lake
    136 miles from Leh (5 hours)

    Ride to the stunning Pangong Tso Lake, featured in the movie '3 Idiots'. Enjoy the beautiful blue waters and surrounding mountains. Stay overnight in a tented camp by the lake and stargaze at night.

  4. Day 4: Nubra Valley
    Nubra Valley
    120 miles from Pangong Tso Lake (5 hours)

    Ride to Nubra Valley, famous for its sand dunes and double-humped camels. Take a camel ride and visit the Diskit Monastery, the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley.

  5. Day 5: Tso Moriri Lake
    Tso Moriri Lake
    208 miles from Nubra Valley (8 hours)

    Ride to the lesser-known but equally beautiful Tso Moriri Lake, located in the Changthang region. Enjoy the picturesque landscape and spot wildlife such as marmots, wild horses, and migratory birds.

  6. Day 6: Magnetic Hill and Alchi Monastery
    Magnetic Hill and Alchi Monastery
    79 miles from Tso Moriri Lake (3 hours)

    Visit the Magnetic Hill, a natural phenomenon where vehicles appear to move uphill without any engine power. Continue to the Alchi Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient Buddhist art and architecture. Return to Leh in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Departure from Leh
    Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
    5.6 miles from Leh (20 minutes)

    Check out of your hotel and head to the airport for your departure flight. End of 7-day Leh Ladakh motorcycle riding adventure!

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Hemis Monastery, Thiksey Monastery, and Zanskar Valley. You can also extend your trip to Srinagar via the breathtakingly beautiful Srinagar-Leh Highway.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Renting a Royal Enfield motorcycle (7 days, INR 6,000)
  • Accommodation (7 nights, INR 15,000)
  • Food and drinks (7 days, INR 10,000)
  • Entry fees for monasteries and parks (INR 2,000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 33,000
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