Itinerary
- Day 1
McLeod Ganj
You'll arrive in McLeod Ganj around lunchtime and have time to settle in. Later this evening, head to the Dalai Lama's Monastery to walk around the grounds. The team gathers for dinner where you'll get briefed on what's coming up over the next few days.
- Start point
- Potala Road, 176219, Dharamsala, Dharamshala, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India (Hotel D'Casa, 07:00 - 20:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Team dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Dalai Lama's Monastery
Landmarks Dalai Lama's Monastery - Day 2
McLeod Ganj to Barot
After breakfast, you're riding toward Barot. The route takes you through Dharamsala on busy roads, then past tea plantations around Palampur. From there, head through Bir and take the uphill road to Billing, a well-known paragliding site. After that, you'll ride along the newly built road down to Barot Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorcycle ride through Dharamsala, Palampur tea plantations, Bir, and Billing to Barot Valley
Landmarks Billing Barot Valley - Day 3
Barot to Jalori Pass
Today's ride follows a quieter, scenic route heading to Bajaura. You'll stick with the National Highway for a while, then turn off after the Aut Tunnel onto narrow roads that climb uphill. Stop at Jalori Pass for chai and take in the valley views before continuing on.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorcycle ride through scenic Barot to Bajaura route
- Tea break at Jalori Pass
Landmarks Jalori Pass Aut Tunnel - Day 4
Khanag to Sarahan
Starting from Khanag, you're riding down shady, winding Himalayan roads toward Ani, then on to Sarahan. If timing works out, you'll get there by early afternoon to visit the Bhima Kali Temple, which has been standing for about 1500 years. The elevation keeps things cool with nice views around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorcycle ride from Khanag to Sarahan
- Visit to Bhima Kali Temple
Landmarks Bhima Kali Temple - Day 5
Sarahan to Kalpa
Most of today's ride is on paved roads, though you'll hit some stretches with loose stone that gets dusty. Turn left off the main road for a steep 7km climb up to Reckong Peo, the district headquarters. From there, continue another 15km uphill to Kalpa, riding through pine forest with tight turns and that crisp mountain air.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorcycle ride through pine forest to Kalpa via Reckong Peo
Landmarks Reckong Peo Kalpa - Day 6
Kalpa to Nako
Riding to Nako, the last village in Kinnaur, you'll stop at a military checkpost at Jhangi where they'll check your permits and passports. After that, walk through Nako, a quiet Buddhist village with small shrines scattered around. Check out the old monastery that was founded by the Great Translator Rinchen Zangpo and see the intricate mural work inside.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorcycle ride to Nako
- Visit to Nako Monastery
Landmarks Nako Monastery - Day 7
Nako to Tabo
This is when things get dramatic as you enter Spiti Valley on your bikes. The landscape turns into cold desert terrain. You'll climb uphill first, then cross the famous Mulling Nala before descending to the valley floor. Pass through a military checkpost at Sumdo near the Tibet border, then head to Tabo Monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorcycle ride entering Spiti Valley
- Visit to Tabo Monastery
Landmarks Mulling Nala Tabo Monastery - Day 8
Langza - Comic
After taking your time with breakfast, ride to Key Monastery, then continue through Langza and Comic Village. Comic Village sits among the highest inhabited places you can reach by motorcycle in the world. Afternoon is yours to relax and walk around town looking for souvenirs or just rest up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorcycle ride to Key Monastery
- Visit to Langza village
- Visit to Comic Village
- Afternoon free for exploration and souvenir shopping
Landmarks Key Monastery Langza Comic Village - Day 9
Chicham Bridge - Losar
You're riding past Key Monastery toward Kibber Village today. Along the way, you'll cross the Chicham Bridge, which is the highest bridge by altitude in the world. Ride through villages with great views and landscapes. After passing Losar, the last village in Spiti Valley, the road turns to dirt and gets rocky and dusty.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorcycle ride past Key Monastery to Kibber Village
- Cross Chicham Bridge (world's highest bridge by altitude)
- Ride through Losar village
Landmarks Chicham Bridge Kibber Village Losar - Day 10
Ladakh Route
This is a long, thrilling day of riding through high passes and incredible landscapes. You're on part of the famous Manali to Ladakh route that many riders dream about doing. There's a lot of ground to cover and varied terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorcycle ride on the Manali to Ladakh route crossing high passes
- Day 11
Leh
You've got options today. Either ride up Khardung La Pass, which is the second highest motorable pass in the world, or spend the day more relaxed in one of Leh's cafes. In the evening, the team gets together for a final dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Evening dinner with the team)
Optional Activities
- Motorcycle ride to Khardung La Pass (2nd highest motorable pass in the world)
- Explore cafes in Leh
Landmarks Khardung La Pass - Day 12
Leh Departure
Your tour ends today. If you need it, arrange an airport transfer and head out.
- End point
- Nh1, 194101, Chuchat Yakma, Leh, Leh, Ladakh, India (Leh Kushok Bakula Airport, 04:00 - 10:00)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer
