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7-Day Ladakh & Zanskar Motorcycle Riding Itinerary in September 2023

  1. Day 1: Leh to Likir
    30 minutes (26.8 km) from Leh

    Begin your motorcycle adventure with a visit to the Leh Palace, followed by a ride on the scenic Srinagar-Leh Highway to Likir Monastery. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the rugged terrain and stay overnight in a homestay.

  2. Day 2: Likir to Alchi
    30 minutes (16.7 km) from Likir

    Start the day with a visit to the Likir Monastery, then ride to Alchi Monastery to explore its rich heritage. Stop at the Magnetic Hill and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib enroute. Overnight stay in Alchi.

  3. Day 3: Alchi to Lamayuru
    30 minutes (16.3 km) from Alchi

    After breakfast, ride to the Lamayuru Monastery, one of the oldest and largest gompas in Ladakh. Take a short hike to the nearby Moonland for scenic views before returning to your hotel in Lamayuru.

  4. Day 4: Lamayuru to Kargil
    3 hours (105 km) from Lamayuru

    Start early and ride to Kargil via the Fotu La Pass, one of the highest passes on the Srinagar-Leh highway. Stop at the Mulbekh Monastery and the Lamayuru Rock Art enroute. Overnight stay in Kargil.

  5. Day 5: Kargil to Rangdum
    5 hours (130 km) from Kargil

    Visit the Kargil War Memorial before riding towards Rangdum. Take a short detour to visit the 7th century Bardan Monastery, and stop at the Suru Valley for scenic views. Overnight stay in Rangdum.

  6. Day 6: Rangdum to Padum
    4 hours (118 km) from Rangdum

    Visit the Rangdum Monastery before riding to Padum, the administrative center of Zanskar. Stop at the Parkachik Glacier and the Nun-Kun Massif enroute for scenic views. Overnight stay in Padum.

  7. Day 7: Padum to Leh
    9 hours (464 km) from Padum

    Start early for a long but scenic ride back to Leh, via the Penzi La Pass and the Drang Drung Glacier. Stop at the Zongkhul Monastery and the Rizong Monastery enroute. Overnight stay in Leh.

Recommendations

Make sure to carry warm clothing as the weather can be unpredictable. It is also advisable to carry extra fuel and spare parts for your motorcycle. Take a side trip to the Pangong Tso lake for an unforgettable experience.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Likir Monastery (1 hour, free)
  • Alchi Monastery (1 hour, free)
  • Lamayuru Monastery (1 hour, free)
  • Mulbekh Monastery (30 minutes, free)
  • Bardan Monastery (30 minutes, free)
  • Rangdum Monastery (30 minutes, free)
  • Zongkhul Monastery (30 minutes, free)
  • Rizong Monastery (30 minutes, free)
  • Kargil War Memorial (1 hour, free)
  • Pangong Tso Lake (1 day, INR 500 permit fee)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 500
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