SRINAGAR LEH LADAKH RECREATIONAL BIKE TRIP(Where Adventure Meets Serenity) from INR 24,999

Welcome to Srinagar, the gateway to your Ladakh adventure! Upon arrival at Srinagar Airport, our team will pick you up at either 3 PM or 5 PM. You’ll be taken to Dal Lake, where a Shikara (traditional wooden boat) will transport you to your houseboat stay.

After check-in, relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Dal Lake, famous for its floating markets, houseboats, and the stunning view of the Zabarwan Range.

🛏 Stay: Standard Houseboat with comfortable beds, attached washroom & power blankets.
🍽 Food: Traditional Kashmiri cuisine, served hot (ensure you eat on time).

⚠️ Note:

• Standard check-in time: 1 PM
• This is a budget-friendly backpacking event, so plan accordingly.
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We start early today to cover the long journey from Srinagar to Kargil.

• 5:00 AM – Wake-up call & breakfast
• 6:00 AM – Begin the journey to Kargil
• 11:00 AM – Arrive at Zero Point, where you can enjoy adventure activities like snow biking, sledding, and skiing (at your own expense).

After some fun at Zero Point, we continue towards Kargil War Memorial, dedicated to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Kargil War. Here, you can:
✔ Visit the Main Memorial, engraved with the names of martyrs.
✔ Explore the Museum, which displays war weapons, photographs, and letters from soldiers.
✔ Watch a 10-minute documentary about the war, narrated by Amitabh Bachchan.
✔ Buy souvenirs from the gift shop.

• 5:00 PM – Depart for Kargil town
• 7:00 PM – Check-in at a basic hotel/homestay
• 8:00 PM – Enjoy a warm Kashmiri-style dinner
• 9:30 PM – Lights out!

🛏 Stay: Basic Hotel/Homestay with clean beds & washrooms.
🍽 Food: Traditional Kashmiri meals.

⚠️ ID is mandatory to enter Kargil War Memorial.

After breakfast, we’ll begin our journey from Kargil to Leh. This route is packed with stunning landscapes and iconic locations.

📌 Route Highlights:

• Namika La Pass (12,198 ft.) – A high-altitude mountain pass with breathtaking views.
• Lamayuru Monastery – One of Ladakh’s oldest and largest monasteries.
• Fotu La Pass (13,479 ft.) – The highest point on the Srinagar-Leh highway.
• Sangam Point – The magical confluence of Indus & Zanskar rivers.
• Magnetic Hill – A unique gravity-defying phenomenon.
• Gurudwara Pathar Sahib – A peaceful Sikh shrine in the Himalayas.
• Shanti Stupa – A panoramic viewpoint in Leh offering breathtaking sunset views.

📌 Evening in Leh

• Check into our hotel, enjoy a hot meal, and rest.

🛏 Stay: Hotel in Leh
🍽 Food: Hot meals provided(Dinner and breakfast)

• After breakfast, we set off on an epic bike ride towards Nubra Valley.
• En route, cross the famous Khardung La Pass (18,380 ft.), one of the highest motorable road in the world!
• Arrive at Nubra Valley and check in to our camp/homestay.

📌 Evening Adventure

• Visit the Sand Dunes – The only cold desert in India.
• Experience the Double-Humped Camel Safari (Optional, at personal cost).

📌 Overnight Stay in Nubra Valley

• Enjoy dinner and rest under the starlit sky.

🛏 Stay: Camp/Homestay
🍽 Food: Hot meals provided(Dinner and Breakfast)

Today, we ride to Turtuk, India’s last village near the Indo-Pak border.

📌 Things to Do in Turtuk:

• Walk through the picturesque Balti village and interact with the locals.
• Taste fresh apricots, for which Turtuk is famous.
• Visit the Balti Museum to learn about the history & culture of the region.
• Relax by the Shyok River and soak in the peaceful vibes.

📌 Evening: Return to Nubra for dinner & overnight stay.

🛏 Stay: Camp/Homestay
🍽 Food: Hot meals provided(Dinner and Breakfast)

• After breakfast, we start for Pangong Lake, riding through Shyok & Agham Villages.
• Stop at Diskit Monastery, home to Ladakh’s largest Buddha statue.
• Reach Pangong Lake (13,862 ft.) and enjoy the mesmerizing sunset.

📌 Evening: Transfer to Tangtse (35 km from Pangong) for the night.

🛏 Stay: Homestay in Tangtse
🍽 Food: Hot meals provided(Dinner and breakfast)

Today, we gear up for the final leg of our bike ride, making our way back to Leh. After breakfast, we set out on the return journey via the famous Chang La Pass (17,688 ft.), the second-highest motorable road in the world. The challenging roads and breathtaking landscapes make this ride an unforgettable experience.

📍 Chang La Pass (17,688 ft.)

• This high-altitude pass is often covered in snow, making it one of the most scenic yet challenging routes.
• Visit the Chang La Baba Temple, built in honor of the soldiers who maintain the pass.

• Evening: Reach Leh, check-in at the hotel, and unwind after four days of adventure-filled biking.

• Dinner: Enjoy a warm, freshly cooked meal before resting for the night.

🛏 Stay: Hotel in Leh (sharing basis).
🍽 Food: Hot meals provided(Dinner and breakfast)

After an incredible journey through Ladakh, it’s time to say goodbye to the majestic mountains. Wake up early, pack your bags, and enjoy one last breakfast in the Himalayas.

🚗 Airport Drop:

• 9:00 AM: Group drop-off at Leh Airport.
• Standard hotel check-out time is 10 AM.

💡 Departure Tips:

• Make sure to book a morning or afternoon flight to get stunning aerial views of snow-capped peaks, river valleys, and barren mountains.
• If you have some extra time, explore Leh’s local markets for souvenirs like Pashmina shawls, Tibetan jewelry, and apricots.

📌 Return Options:
✔ Leh Exit (Recommended) – The best way to return home comfortably and quickly.
✔ Manali Exit (Alternative) – Public transport to Manali (500 km), then to Delhi (600 km). However, this journey is long and exhausting (1,100 km total), so we highly recommend flying out from Leh instead.