The Land of Lamas motorcycle Safari

Grade: Difficult (Long Hours of challenging Ride on this motorcycle Safari - Stamina is Must) ; Best season: May and September ; Distance: appx. 1800 Kms ; Duration: 14 Days ;

A Barometer ride to fathom the variations of nature - imagine yourself in the foothills of the Himalayas with those tiny mountains in front with ever green forest & easy going serpentine roads along river beds ..... and then ascend every day - going up higher mountains, into remote areas and high passes... On this motorcycle Safari at every rotation of wheel there is something more to look for - a fortnight - a lifetime of exhilarating experiences - a time to understand that these mighty Himalayas were once below the sea level, we graduate every moment in the learning process understanding the intricacies and wonders of nature. The Land of Lamas motorcycle Safari takes us from Alpine valleys where there is fresh oxygen in abundance to a few days ahead where we lack oxygen due to no treeline!! Other than this the unadulterated pleasure of the uncaged spirit riding the bike in the full control with total concentration is the most exciting feature of this motorcycle Safari.

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Itinerary:

Day 01: Delhi - Kalka - Parwanoo
Arrival Transfer Ex Intl flight in Delhi Airport. You are advised to arrive in the early morning Hrs to take connecting train to Kalka. Met on Arrival & transfer to Hotel. Pre Lunch at leisure to refresh from Jet Lag. P.M. Seasoning & Briefing on the motorcycles. O/Nt Hotel.

Day 02: Parwanoo - Narkanda
On with the riding gear with some serious biking on the foothills of the shivalik ranges of Himalayas. Arrive by evening at Hotel Narkanda.

Day 03: Narkanda - Kalpa
Earlier part of the ride is in river bed & later riding uphill. The roads in this area may be under maintenance at this time of year. The Ride from Karcham Bridge till Kalpa is a bit challenging with good scenic views of the rock felling areas. O/Nt Kalpa At Hotel.

Day04: Kalpa - Kaza
This is a challenging day. Initial river bed ride followed by the hair pin bends & the ride into the barren landscape from the evergreen region and apple orchards does add on striking contrast in scenery. O/Nt Hotel.

Day 05: In Kaza area
Visit the Kibber - Ki Monastries and Dankar Monastery. If time permits (Keeping in mind road and weather conditions) we ride into the Pin Valley also.

Day 06: Kaza - Jispa
Early start today. This is the day test the stamina of the riders on the unpaved stretch some times real no road at the river bed. A real acid test of the Bikes as well as riders. O/Nt Camp

Day 07: Jispa - Sarchu
We ascend to a height of 4800M move on a further 40 Kms to Baralacha La - 4830M. Once through we will be crossing over into the Zanskar range. One has to safeguard against the Skidding patches, especially at points where the water of the hill streams flows freely on the Road. O/Nt Tentage Camp.

Day 08: Sarchu - Tsokar
Crossing Naki La to the Double humped Pass Lachulung La (5060M) we steer North westthrough Pang (4630m and After a brief lunch break drive on to the More plains - a vast stretch at an altitude of appx 4200 M. Beware of the not always visible pot holes - which are quite dangerous in case you decide to speed up! From Debring Morh the ride is in sand & lake beds. O/Nt Camp.

Day 09: Tso Kar - PoloKangala - Tsomoriri - Chumathang - Upshi - Karu
By now we should all be seasoned to the high altitude, as well to the rough terrain. This will help us to take over the real challenging 140 KMs Of unpaved roads & another 80 Kms of metalled ride, the longest ride of the trip. O/Nt Camp.

Day 10: Karu - Leh
A day of leisure riding as we explore the Buddhist monasteries & the buddhist culture on the outskirts of Leh town - finally by evening reaching Leh and a hotel. O/Nt Hotel Leh.

Day 11: At Leisure in Leh
We will spend a day at leisure in Leh town for acclimatisation. The bikes also need a break for routine check-up and maintenance. You can visit the marketplace and see the attractions in the town leaving the bike in the hands of the mechanic. Enjoy a hot shower and a good night's rest.

This is also our cushion day to meet any contingency that can arise enroute like the land slides or road blocks which can not be ruled out.

Day 12: Leh - Khardungla - Nubra Valley
We had been looking forward for this day all through the tour - a ride to Khardung La - the highest motorable pass in the world! We start early to be on top of the world. Initially the going is smooth but as Khardung La top gets closer, the track becomes more tough, full of boulders and stones. After a brief stop descend into the Nubra valley, a striking contrast to the Ladakh valley in form the culture - a non commercial not so touristy place. O/Nt Camping at Teggar North.

Day 13: Nubra Valley - Diskit - Leh
This area is a high altitude desert and you will find endless stretches of bleak, sandy terrain and numerous sand-dunes along the river. By noon we will start back for Leh town, once again crossing over Khardung la, this time in the afternoon. O/Nt hotel in Leh.

Day 14: Leh - Delhi ( By Air )
We have now reached the end of our exciting motorcycle safari in the Land of Lamas. Early morning we take a flight back to Delhi. Whole day at lesire & sight seeing of Delhi Monuments. Late evening/night connecting flight home.