Leh Ladakh Bike Trip From Delhi Full Details -Motorbike Expeditions

Leh Ladakh bike Trip

Manali to Leh Ladakh bike trip is one of the most enduring and adventurous bike trips one can choose in their lifetime. Every biker dreams of fulfilling the Manali to Leh Ladakh bike trip once in their life and the reason is very simple, It’s just so amazing.

Just Imagine yourself riding through the 15 feet of huge snow walls when entire India suffers from high mercury levels. Another reason why the Manali to Leh Ladakh bike trip is considered heaven for riders is the presence of the highest motor-able passes on the way to Leh. Imagine yourself crossing 6 world’s highest mountain passes in 10-11 days, Isn’t that amazing?

This adventurous 😎 once in a lifetime trip begins from the famous town of Manali covering places like the famous Rohtang Pass 3978m(13050ft), Jispa 3200m (10500ft), Tanglang-la 5328m (17480ft), Baralacha-la 4890m (16040), Chang-la 5360m (17590ft), Pangong 4350m (14270ft), Tsomoriri 4522m (14836ft) and finally ends up in Leh 3500m (11562ft).

So are you thrilled and curious to be a part of our journey through the world’s deadliest terrain in the guidance of Native riders, who have been riding in the mountains for a long? And if you are then you are surely in the right place

Manali To Leh Ladakh Bike Trip Highlight

Deadliest Road

Manali to Leh Ladakh road is considered as one of the most dangerous and adventurous road not only in India but across the entire globe. This deadliest road binds a beautiful picturesque view on both sides which will make your heart pound widely.

The bike ride through the highest passes with narrow cliffs on one side and the gushing river on the other is something which will shoot up your adrenaline for sure 😎 .

Highest passes

This is what that makes a bike trip to Leh Ladakh one of the most adventurous bike trip in the world. After you cross Manali the first pass which you guys are going to cross is the Rohtang pass, one of the most dreaded and beautiful passes in India.

This pass connects Kullu district to Lahaul Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh. And later in the journey, you will cross deadliest passes like Baralacha-la, Tanglang-la and many more which is not possible on any other route in the world;-).

Lakes

Leh Ladakh has always been home to the most beautiful lakes, whether it be the famous 3 idiots lake pan-gong or the much exclusive Tsomoriri. These lakes have always been the center of attraction for our bikers in the recent few years. The peace which these places deliver is far more then what a person can get in his or her entire life.

Motorbike Expeditions have always focus on exploring those places which most of the travel companies skip on their trip to Leh Ladakh 8-).

Nubra valley

Can you imagine camels in Ladakh? You must be thinking it’s crazy but guys it’s for real. On your trip to Ladakh, you are going to see the famous double hump camels of Nubra valley.

These camels have a long story before independence, it is believed that these camels were brought by Afghan people to Nubra valley per-independence and now they are an unbreakable part of Nubra culture 8-).

Famous Monasteries

Leh and the region around is famous for its amazing Ladakhi architecture and the world-class monasteries. The flawless architecture and the impeccable blend of Tibetan-style monasteries will surely make your heart skip a beat. The famous Shey, Thikshey and Leh palace are some of the must-visit places on your bike trip to Leh Ladakh 8-).

Route for Leh Ladakh bike trip

There are basically 3 famous routes in order to explore the beauty of Ladakh and our company tries to focus on all the three routes depending on our fellow traveler’s preferences. Our customers choose the trip and we plan adventure for them.

Srinagar to Leh Ladakh Route

In the recent few years due to the presence of social media, this route has garnered a lot of fame and curiosity. Srinagar to Leh Ladakh route is around 434km long and runs through the places like Sonmarg-Zozi La-Kargil-Saspol-Leh.

Our MotorbikeExpeditions tour starts from Srinagar covering all the major locations mentioned above to reach our final destination Leh Ladakh. On our journey from Srinagar to Leh Ladakh. We provide best-staying facilities and try to involve with locals of the region in order to understand the cultural aspect of the region. This thing makes us totally different from all the other travel companies in the region.

Manali to Leh Ladakh Route

This route is one of the most famous and beautiful routes in order to reach Leh Ladakh. Known for its picturesque beauty, view of snow-capped mountains and the world’s deadliest passes. This route is considered as a heaven for bike riders.

Every year as soon as BRO declares Manali to Leh Ladakh route open for tourists, huge influx of bikers heads towards the famous Leh town of Ladakh.

Manali to Leh Ladakh route is around 472 km long and runs through famous villages of Lahaul and Jammu namely Khoksar, Tandi, Keylong, Jispa, Sarchu and so on. Stays in the region during the bike tour depend on the number of days our fellow travellers are willing to put in.

Motorbike Expeditions standard stays on the Manali Leh route are arranged in clean and best-reviewed hotels. Our company focuses on clean hygienic toilets, Bonfire arrangements, Female safety, and Photography at its best. So if you are planning a Leh Ladakh bike trip and confused with which route you should go then our suggestion would surely be the Manali-Leh route.

Leh to Manali Route

The third route which you can choose for your bike trip is Leh Ladakh to Manali. On this route, you have to get to Leh by flight, acclimatize there for a day or two and then start your journey towards the famous town of Manali. This route is just the same as the route mentioned above but the only difference lies in the direction of the journey.

Best Time For Leh Ladakh bike trip

The Roads to Leh Ladakh remain close nearly for 6 months due to the heavy snowfall in the region. It opens around May end and remains open till October depending upon the snowfall. The best time to visit Leh Ladakh bike trip is usually around May and June when roads are just opened this will let you witness huge glaciers on the way to Rohtang pass, Baralacha la, Tanglang la 😎 .

Our Leh Ladakh bike trip starts around June and we take one single batch every month till October 15. For us customer safety is always on the top of priority list hence we choose dates for every single batch accordingly 8-).

If you ask us about the best time for organizing a custom tour we will surely suggest to you around August and September. and here are a few reasons: 😎

Less crowded: Being native to the region and running this business since 2014. We have deeply understood the tourism graph in the region. So if you want to plan a Leh Ladakh bike trip peacefully then August and September are the most perfect months 💡 .

Why choose us for Leh Ladakh Bike trip

The most important question which strikes is that why you guys should choose us for your Leh Ladakh Bike trip when big travel companies provide travel packages for Leh Ladakh and the answer is:-

Location: We are not travel companies who are operating from Delhi or elsewhere, we are based in Bhuntar:-). Which is the heart of the Kullu district and the starting point for the Leh and Spiti trip. We have been organizing tours since long but now we have decided to run these tours in our own name instead of selling our skills to big travel companies.

Native People: Our team consists of totally Native people who have high information on local weather conditions, road conditions which can never be provided to you by any other travel company.

It’s a lifetime experience: Bike trip to Leh Ladakh is once a lifetime experience and you surely don’t want to ruin it. Being native to the region we don’t plan a standard itinerary copied from elsewhere. we make a custom itinerary as per the demand of our fellow travelers and that’s what makes us different.

FAQ’s for Leh Ladakh Bike trip

What preparation should I do?

Packing:- When traveling to the world’s dangerous route one should always be ready mentally as well as physically. Packing is the first thing to prepare yourself for the ride, carrying biking gears, warm clothes, gumboots, waterproof lower and jackets is always an important part of a bike trip to Leh Ladakh. These all things can also be bought from Manali so if you don’t feel like carrying them then you can surely buy them from Manali.

Research:- When traveling with motorbike expeditions, you don’t have to worry for anything but still we suggest our fellow riders research thoroughly the route and what all things can happen and for what all things you should be prepared for.

Will my phone work during the journey

Signals are very rare to get on this route but still if you have BSNL postpaid you can surely get signal in Leh, Keylong, Jispa or other places depending upon the climate.

Why should I travel to Leh Ladakh?

In a world full of stress and worries there is very little time which we give to our self. All we do is to exploit our self to the fullest without seeing the beauty with which we are surrounded. Our company Motorbike Expeditions try to make this Leh Ladakh tour the best tour of your life making you understand the real meaning of Exploring the unexplored.We will try to cover the places which are offbeat and not visited by many people but we will surely take your insight into consideration and plan the trip according to your priorities.

Best Bike for Leh Ladakh

The most common choice for any rider for the Leh Ladakh trip is always the Royal Enfield 350cc classic. The reason for this choice is the power of the bike and the low renting cost as compared to the 500cc or the Royal Enfield Himalayan. But if you ask us we always suggest our fellow riders that always choose that bike which suits your riding style. Bike touring is all about being comfortable with bike you have chosen for your journey.

Lack of oxygen

Traveling on the world’s most dangerous road can never be easy. If you are not from the Mountains then surely you are going to face problems like altitude sickness as you are going to be traveling about 10000 feet above sea level. In our company Motorbike Expeditions, customer safety is our top priority hence we design or itinerary in such a way that our fellow travelers get maximum time to acclimatize to the high altitude locations.

Minimum days to explore Leh Ladakh on bike

Apart from the first 2 days of acclimatization, you need a minimum of 8-9 days in order to plan Leh Ladakh bike trip. Beautiful monasteries, sky blue lakes, arid landscapes and the amazing stay in the midst of cold desert require a plentiful time. As bike trip to Ladakh is once a lifetime journey so you surely don’t want to skip any place. Hence we emphasize our fellow travelers to at-least give our company time of 8-10 days so that we can show you every bit of Ladakh.

Clothes

The most crucial part of any Leh Ladakh bike tours is the clothing. If you are packed well your trip goes well but if lack in providing yourself enough heat then you can surely make the best trip of your life the worst one.

Permits required for Leh Ladakh Bike Trip

Manali to Leh

You will need a permit from Manali to Leh in order to cross Rohtang pass. This permit will be checked at different check post-setup by local authorities where they will note your phone number and bike number on the way to Leh.

Leh to Pangong, Nubra, Tsomoriri

After reaching Leh you will need the second inner line permit which will help you to go to Pangong, Nubra and Tsomoriri and other protected areas in Leh Ladakh. These all permits are provided by our company Motorbike-expeditions private LTD when you book a custom tour from us.

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