Ladakh Motorcycle Riding Weeklong Itinerary

1. Day 1: Mumbai to Amritsar
   12 hours (840 km)

   Start from Mumbai at 5am and reach Amritsar by 5pm, visit the Golden Temple for the evening prayers at 7 pm.

2. Day 2: Amritsar to Dharamshala
   5 hours (210 km)

   Leave Amritsar early morning and reach Dalai Lama Temple Complex in McLeod Ganj by afternoon. Explore the town by bike.

3. Day 3: Dharamshala to Jispa
   9 hours (220 km)

   This is a long stretch but one of the best, pass through Bhagsunag, Dhauladhar range, Rohtang Pass, Keylong and finally reach Jispa before evening.

4. Day 4: Jispa to Leh
   10 hours (360 km)

   Travel north into the Greater Himalayan landscape passing through several villages and mountain passes. Reach Leh by evening.

5. Day 5: Visit Monasteries in Leh
   4 hours (45 km)

   Explore the spiritual side of Ladakh through visits to Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery and Leh Palace.

6. Day 6: Leh to Nubra Valley
   5 hours (120 km)

   Take the off-beaten path to the stunning Nubra Valley via the Khardung La pass, one of the highest in the world. Visit the dunes for Camel Safari in Hunder.

7. Day 7: Nubra Valley to Leh
   6 hours (160 km)

   Return to Leh via a different route with a visit to Sumur Monastery. Stay in Leh or move to Srinagar or Manali for return travel.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Golden Temple (1 hour, free)
• Dalai Lama Temple Complex (2 hours, free)
• Thiksey Monastery (2 hours, Rs 30)
• Hemis Monastery (2 hours, Rs 50)
• Leh Palace (1 hour, Rs 15)
• Nubra Valley Camel Safari (1 hour, Rs 600)
• Sumur Monastery (1 hour, free)
• Total Estimated Costs: Rs 695

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit Pangong Tso Lake, Tso Moriri Lake, or plan a day of rafting. If you have less time, skip Dharamshala, and take an overnight bus from Amritsar to Leh. Always carry cash and warm clothes.