5N/6D Leh – Bike Expedition

• Arrive in Leh and spend the day acclimatizing.
• Overnight stay in Leh.

• Prepare for a local sightseeing tour in Leh.
• Visit Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Hall of Fame, Monastery, Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, and Sangam Confluence.
• Visit Leh market in the evening.
• Get ready for the long-awaited adventurous trip and prepare accordingly.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel.

160 kms | 2-3 hrs | 17,982 ft

• Prepare to ride through the world’s second highest motorable road and enter the beautiful
  Nubra Valley.
• The trail crosses places such as South Pullu,  Khardung La – 18,380 ft, and North Pullu.
• Following the permit check post, enter Khalsar, a small village on the banks of the Shyok River, with Hunder Sand Dunes, Camel Rides, and ATV rides.
• Spend the night in Nubra.

150 kms | 3-4 hrs | 14,270 ft

• After breakfast, enjoy the drive to Pangong Tso, perhaps one of the most picturesque places in Ladakh.
• The route will mostly follow the Shyok river. Stops along the way include Agham, a tiny village where the road cuts for Wari La (enroute Leh).
• Located at the intersection of Pangong Tso and Chang La roads, is the checkpoint for Tangste. This is the last checkpoint before Pangong Tso.
• The overnight stay is at Pangong Tso.

160 kms | 5-6 hrs | 17,590 ft

• Explore the scenic Pangong Tso on a chilly morning.
• An early departure will permit visits to Shey Monastery and Three Idiots School.
• The group will see places like Tsoltak where a halt is scheduled where the climb for Chang La (at 17,590 ft it is the 2nd highest pass in the world) starts here.
• Overnight stay at Leh.

• This day marks the end of this adventure. While you may be leaving for home today, you won’t be going alone.
• This trip will provide you with lots of fun memories which you will treasure for a long time.

• Booking will be confirmed within 24 hours.
• In case of non-availability for the date, our team will get in touch with you to work out best possible dates. Kindly bear with us as this industry does not work with real-time inventory view from vendor partners.
• If you wish to cancel before receiving a confirmation, you will receive 100% refund.
  

• Full Refund– If cancelled before 15 days of scheduled departure.
• No Refund– If cancelled within 15 days of scheduled departure.
• If participants are unable to or refuse to go through with the experience at site, no refund will be applicable. In order to avoid inconvenience to other travelers, the expedition will continue in such case and participant will have to make their own arrangements, if they continue their stay.

• 100% at the time of booking.

Rescheduling is subject to availability.

Once the cancellation window ends, rescheduling cannot be done.

Each booking allows for a maximum of two rescheduling opportunities. After which, no further changes can be made to the booking.

Any price differences resulting from rescheduling, such as changes in seasonal rates or availability, will be applicable and will be communicated to the customer during the rescheduling process.

In the event that a customer requests a rescheduling but fails to attend the newly scheduled appointment, it will be considered a missed appointment, and our standard cancellation policy will apply

• Since ladakh is a rough terrain, a bike with powerful engine and strong build is preferable. The ideal bike for this trip is RE Classic 350cc, RE Classic 500cc, RE Himalayan, RE Thunderbird, Bajaj Avenger and in adventure bikes, you can try KTM Duke, KTM Adventure 390.

• Yes, it is absolutely safe for solo riders to bring their own bike and join the group if they are a good rider. The group departure has an experienced tour marshal along with a mechanic and a backup vehicle. Thus, you can enjoy this adventure with maximum safety.

• Yes, there will be an experienced tour marshal during the entire trip.

• Please read the product detail page carefully for things to carry for the trip.

• The best time to visit for a Ladakh Bike Trip is from May to October, during this time all the winter snow starts melting resulting in clear and dry roads. Autumn and summer are the best time, as there are a lot of festival celebrations in the town, which makes it more appealing for tourists.

• Yes, there are age & weight restrictions for this trip. The age limit is 18 to 50. The weight limit is 50 to 100 Kgs as long as there is no medical history or condition involved. Please consult your doctor before visiting the trip.

• The accommodations will be provided in standard hotels/ guest houses and camps on Single/ Twin/ Triple sharing basis of your selection.

• Breakfast and dinner are included in the trip from Dinner on Day 01 to Breakfast on Day 06.

• If you are a frequent bike rider then this trip is perfect for you. If you are not a rider then you can join the trip as a pillion with your rider partner or get a seat on a backup vehicle.

• Every day you will be doing a ride of minimum 5 to 6 hours and it may extend depending on the cumulative speed of the group and halts taken during the trip.

• You can enjoy river rafting, camping, double humped camel ride and ATV rides during this trip at your expense. It is not a part of the package being offered.

• If you are going for this expedition during the month of Jan to March, you may experience snow on the trail. In the summer, the snow melts completely and the weather is bright and sunny.

Below are the additional charges that may incur and are not included in the package cost:

• A refundable security deposit of INR 10,000 in cash will have to be paid on arrival to the vendor partner for the Bike.
• Personal expenses.
• Any detours that you may take or places that you visit which are not a part of the itinerary.
• Entry fees of any attractions.

• For riders with their own bikes, all the documents related to the vehicle are mandatory like insurance, RC and Driving license a valid Id & address proof. For other riders, id proof and valid driving license is required.
• The local permits required will be arranged by our vendor partner however a valid Id proof & address proof, the booking voucher along with your declaration form is required.

• The best way to reach Leh is by getting a direct flight from Delhi to Leh. The duration for the same is 1 hr and 15 mins.

• Full Refund– If cancelled 15 Days of scheduled departure.
• No Refund– If cancelled within 15 Days of scheduled departure.
• If participants are unable to or refuse to go through with the experience at site, no refund will be applicable. In order avoid inconvenience to the other travelers, the expedition will continue in such case and participant will have to make their own arrangements, if they continue their stay.

• The payment policy is 100% at booking.

• In case of extreme bad weather, government restriction or political disturbance, if any activity is cancelled, then the operator will suggest the best possible alternative. However, a cash refund is not applicable. In case of a change in itinerary due to weather, any additional expenses must be borne by the traveler.

• AMS or Acute Mountain Sickness is caused by the quick exposure to low oxygen levels at high altitude. Symptoms of AMS include nausea, fatigue, rapid heart rate and headache to name a few.
• In case of any symptoms, please inform your tour marshal immediately, if there is any discomfort and oxygen levels drop, backup oxygen cylinder is provided as an immediate relief and the customer is taken to the nearest hospital and moved to a lower altitude region. Once the doctor certifies that you are fit to travel, you can resume the trip or you will be advised to travel back home.

• Any changes in your schedule pertaining to airlines or transportation will result in a change in the entire itinerary. The operator will suggest the best alternative possible in this case. However, a refund for any missed inclusions will not be provided and any extra cost incurred to rearrange the itinerary will be borne by the traveler.