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Monasteries Of Zanskar – Motorcycle Expedition

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Motorcyle Tour Details

Bike Tour Details

Whom is this for

If You are addicted to Adventure and looking for a new high, then this ride will deliver it in truck loads. The Zanskar Motorcycle Expedition is for the experienced adventure rider who is not afraid of riding on rough dirt roads and heights.

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What do you “Take-Away” from this ride

For thousands of years, the Zanskar Valley was accessible only to hardened trekkers. It has just about become possible to ride an adventure motorcycle through the valley. So enjoy exploring the valley before it gets commercial.

Riding through Zanskar is like travelling back in time. Gravel roads, gurgling brooks, ancient traditional mud homes and a shot at experiencing a subsistance lifestyle are just some of the take away of this ride.

What else

The breath-taking scenery, scale of mountains that dwarf all human endeavors, warm locals with a culture that has largely remained in isolation for many thousands of years, their ancient Monasteries and a subsistence way of life will make every moment in this ride memorable.

Highlights of the ride

The route highlights are Drang Drung Glasier, remote high altitude passes Singe La and Sirsir La (La in Ladaki means Mountain Pass) and viewing the tallest mountain peaks in Ladakh. We will pass thru hamlets like Rangdum and Purne. We will also get to visit Buddhist Monasteries that are over a thousand years old.

This ride is designed to be a combination of extreme riding and witnessing a culture that has kept the locals happy in this remoteness.

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Why NOW and not some other time

Now is the time to experience this really wild side of the Northern Himalayas. In the few two years, good roads, electricity and telephone connectivity will change everything. The old world novelty of Zanskar will be permanently lost to modern development.

Why ride with Red Panda Adventures

We have deep local knowledge of this terrain, culture and riding at high altitude. We also understand you need a good mix of hard riding thru the day and comfort at the end of it.

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Bike Tour Departure & Return Location

Departure & Return Location

Leh
Motorcyle Tour Pricing

Price Includes

  • Airport pick up & drop
  • Hotel Accommodation
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Experienced tour guide & Sweep
  • Royal Enfield Himalaya rental fee
  • Fuel
  • Back up 4x4 SUV
  • Local Permits
Motorcyle Tour Pricing

Price Excludes

  • Airfare to and from Leh
  • Personal Insurance
  • Any private expenses
  • Additional meals, tips etc.
  • Indian Visa fees
  • Accidental expenditure
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Motorcyle Tour Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Day

1
New Delhi to Leh
All our local and international guest riders will arrive at Leh Airport (IXL). Guest riders will be received at the Leh Airport and taken to the hotel. Group meet for dinner around 19:00hrs. Ride briefing and welcome kit distribution.
2
Leh Local
Leh 3493m | 50km | This day is to be exploring Leh town. Walk as much as possible this will help with acclimatization. Get familiar with the motorcycles and make adjustments as required.
3
Leh - Kargil
Kargil Alt 2676m | 270km | 6 hrs: Roll out at 7:00 am. Ride over the highest point on the Leh- Srinagar Highway, Fotu La (4,108m). Travel thru remote the Aryan Village. Cross Hambutling La (4060m) and descend in to Kargil. Check in to a lovely Resort by later afternoon.
4
Kargil - Rangdum
Rangdum Alt 4161m | 131km | 8 hrs: Roll out at 7:00 am. We will be riding along the Suru River. Tarmac roads will end at about 70km from Kargil. There on, we will be riding on dirt roads flanked by tall mountains and glaciers.
5
Rangdum - Padum
Padum Alt 3586m | 104km | 6 hrs: Roll out at 9:00 am. We will stop at the 500yrs old Rangdum Gompa to soak in the views of the Suru Valley. In about 25km from there, we will go over Pensi La (4400m). and enter the Zanskar Valley. Just past Pensi La, we will also get a bird’s eye view of the spectacular Drang Drung Glacier (23km long). Pensi La is the watershed divide for the Suru River and Stod River (a tributary of Zanskar River). If time permits, we can take a short detour to visit the mystical Dzonkul Gompa
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Padum - Gumbok Rangjan - Purne
Purne Atl 3585m | 108km | 8hrs: Roll out at 8:00am. We will ride up to the spectacular holy mountain Gombuk Rangjan, turn around and get to Purne. The entire route is on rough dirt roads. This part of the ride will redefine the meaning of “remote” for you. Purne is a very small village sitting on the confluence of the Kurgiak river and the Tsrap River (both tributaries of Zanskar River).
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Purne - Fugtal Gompa - Purne
Phugtal Gompa Alt 4000m | 7km | 8hrs: This is a 3.5km trek along the Trap River in the Lungnak valley to reach one of the most elusive Buddhist Monasteries in the world. Getting to this 2000 yrs old Cave monastery has been the main attraction of trekkers from around the world. While we highly recommend this trek, guests may also choose to stay back rest at the home stay.
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Purne - Zangla
Zangla Alt 3375m | 85km | 6 hrs: Roll out at 9:00 am. Ride back to Padum. Visit Zanskar’s largest Gompa. View the entire Padum Valley and the snow-capped mountains beyond it. Then ride onwards to the Ancient Kindgom of Zangla.
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Zangla - Lingshed
Lingshed Alt 3800m | 55km | 3 hrs: Roll out at 10:00am. Visit Zangla Palace and then ride in the Zanskar gorge for a while. The climb from the river to Margam La will be the steepest and the longest dirt road you would ever ride on. Crossing Margam La will reveal the beautiful Lingshed Village. The Lingshed bowl has been inhabited for over a thousand years.
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Lingshed - Leh
Leh Alt: 3493m | 215km | 8 hrs: This is the last day of our adventure ride. We will be crossing two spectacularly beautiful passes and ancient villages. Till we get on the smooth fast highway to Leh.

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