When it comes to travel experiences, nothing can beat a bike trip to Srinagar via Ladakh! Travelling by road to Ladakh is the most delightful and adventurous way to explore the place, as it involves crossing some of the highest mountain passes in the world, and the most beautiful remote villages with the alluring Himalayas so close to you. You can experience it all on a Manali to Srinagar Bike Trip via Ladakh. You will get a glimpse of the pristine lifestyle of the locals who live in the small villages on the way.

The unique colorful Tibetan flags, prayer bells, monasteries and Tibetan monks will be a frequent sight along the way. The rough terrains and the breathtaking landscapes will perfectly blend and add buzz to your Motorbike Trip to Leh Ladakh. Although the route to Leh from Manali is every photographer’s delight, believe us when we say that you will go gaga over the Leh to Srinagar route. The enchanting vistas are worth capturing and will definitely give you the feeling of travelling to a different world.

Visit the spectacular and ever changing landscapes of Rohtang Pass and take in the mesmerizing beauty of the mountains all around you. It’s is the gateway to Ladakh. The sight of glaciers, snow clad peaks and Baralacha-la Pass, Zing-Zing Bar will leave you spellbound. Cross the distinctive villages of the valley in this Manali to Srinagar Motorbike Trip and reach the paradise, Ladakh after crossing 22 Gata Loops. Explore Ladakh like never before!

The changing colors of Pangong Tso will take your breath away. Nubra Valley, the cold desert that lies 150 KM north of Leh, is something you would not have seen before. Visit Lamayuru, also known as 'Moonland'. You will be amazed to see the one of the oldest monastery in Ladakh. Pass through Dras, the second coldest inhabited place on the earth. If you love to experience exciting motorbike tours in India, then this is your golden chance to see Srinagar and Ladakh all together.

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Day 0: Delhi to Manali via bus (538 km | 11-12 hrs)

Arrive in Delhi on your own and meet our representative, who will transfer you to Volvo bus for a journey to Manali. It will take you 11 -12 hrs to reach Manali.

Day 1 : Arrival in Manali

Reach Manali in the morning and check in to the hotel. In the afternoon, you will be appointed with your motorcycles. Try your hand at them and enjoy the short guided motorbike tour of Manali. Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 : Manali to Keylong/Jispa (120 km | 6-8 hrs | 3,080 m)

Wake up to a beautiful sunrise in Manali and have a scrumptious meal of breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast, embark on your biking expedition on the first day of your adventurous journey. Kick start the Manali to Srinagar Motorbike trip, passing through the iconic Rohtang Pass, Koksar and some of the most scenic villages of Lahaul Valley. Reach Jispa and stay overnight at the camp/hotel.

Day 3: Jispa/Keylong to Sarchu (103 km | 2 hrs | 4,290 m)

Have breakfast in the morning and then prepare to leave for Sarchu. It will be thrilling when you realize that you are at 4,892 m, and riding through the passage of snow at Baralacha Pass and Zing-Zing Bar will be an exhilarating ride. You will reach in the evening and stay overnight at the camps. Enjoy warmth  and indulge in stories with the locals and your other friends.

Day 4: - Sarchu to Tso-Moriri (228 km | 4-5 hrs | 4,522 m)

In the morning, after a scrumptious meal of breakfast, the next stop for your tour is Tso-Moriri. You will pass through the borders of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, taking in the panoramic vision of the mighty mountains and colors of nature.

You will pass through Tsokar Lake, known for its size and depth, and its salt water and bluish reflection of the sky on the lake. Then you will pass through Mori-planes, 22 Gata loops, 45 Km Pang ground, Nakee-la and Lachung-La. Then by evening, you will reach Tso-Moriri.

Day 5 : Tso-Moriri​ to Pangong (160 km | 8-9 hrs | 4,350 m)

Today morning, your route will go through numerous lakes and beautiful villages. The route taken is commonly not used for bike trips. The road connects from Mahe Bridge to Chushul village, where you will have lunch. Then, on the way you will explore small lakes namely Yaye-Tso and Mirpal-Tso. After exploring the stunning village of Chushual, we will proceed to Lake Safari of approx. 25 km via Maan and Merak Village. On reaching Pangong Lake, you will be amazed to see the beauty of the Lake combined with the blue sky and colorful mountains in the backdrop. Overnight stay at Pangong Lake.

Day 6 : Pangong to Nubra (180km | 6-7 hrs | 3,048 m)

Today morning, before proceed for Nubra, a halt at a popular movie shooting point at Pangong lake for 15-20 mins. Then, an off-beat route will take you to the barren lands of Nubra Valley and through the remote village of Shyok. Ride along the Shyok River of Nubra Valley and feel a rush of adrenaline as you ride on one of the toughest and the rarest taken routes in Ladakh to get to Nubra!

Soon you will be riding along the majestic sand-dunes also known cold desert of Nubra. Enjoy the ride of double hump camels. Click pictures of the Bactrian camels or Mongolian camels. The cold desert is one of the best places to spot the limitless galaxies at night. The shooting stars and the starry sky will leave you awestruck. Spend the night at Nubra Valley.

Day 7 : Nubra - Turtuk - Nubra (163 km | 4-5 hrs | 3,001 m)

Today morning, you will get ready to explore a place which was under Pakistan before 1971, Turtuk village. It is located in the Nubra Tehsil, 205 km from the Leh town, on the banks of the Shyok River and is the last village before LOC. It spells stunning beauty throughout the valley.

After exploring Turtuk you will ride back towards Nubra to stay overnight in your pre-booked hotel.

Day 8 : Nubra - Leh (160 km | 4-5 hrs | 3,500 m)

Get early in the morning, if you wish to see the mesmerizing sunrise that will leave you in awe. It is so enticing that you will remember the vistas forever. Leave for Leh after breakfast. Visit Thiksey Monastery which is the finest illustration of Ladakhi architecture! Reach Leh via world’s highest motorable pass - Khardung-La and spend the night in the peaceful city!

Day 9 : Leh to Kargil (230 km | 4-5 hrs | 2,676 m)

As morning gilds the skies, after breakfast, you will head towards Kargil. Enroute, you will also see the beautiful confluence of Zanskar and Indus River, the intriguing phenomenon of Magnetic Hills and the divine Gurudwara Pather Sahib. After exploration, return back to your hotel for an overnight stay. After crossing Khaltsi check post, you will witness the moon land and Lamayuru monastery. Reach Kargil in evening.

Day 10 : Kargil to Sonmarg (122 km | 3-4 hrs | 2,800 m)

After breakfast, ride to Sonmarg passing through Kargil. Enroute, you will meander through the thrilling Zojila pass and Drass, the second coldest inhabited place on earth. Visit the Tiger Hills and other famous peaks in Kargil. You will reach Sonmarg by evening and check in to the hotel. Relax and spend time with your friends as it is the last night of your Manali to Srinagar bike via Ladakh tour.

Day 11 : Departure

In the morning, after breakfast, you will get transferred to Srinagar airport to fly back to your home destination with some beautiful and memorable memories.