Day 1 – August 9, 2025 | New Delhi to Leh

Catch your flight from New Delhi to Leh, optimally by 1500hrs so that we can complete pre-
ride formalities. A general BP/ O2 check shall follow, providing the team with your baseline readings for the
remainder of the trip. This shall take place daily so that to ensure any issues that may occur
as we gain altitude in the following days are addressed before they can escalate!
A ride briefing will take place over dinner as the team and group get acquainted with one
another and we set down a few guidelines for the days to come.

Day 2 – August 10, 2025 | Acclimatisation Day – Leh

A second and extremely essential acclimatisation day in Leh. Play it right, and you will have no problems with the high altitude in the days to come. Relax, take in the sights and sounds and maybe do a little exploration of Leh market and the surrounding monasteries later in the day, if you feel upto it. The real adventure begins tomorrow.

Day 3 – August 11, 2025 | Leh to Lamayuru (140km)

A nice day of smooth tarmac to introduce you to riding in the Himalayas. We set out from
Leh and soon enough, you’re treated to stunning vistas everywhere the eye can see, with
rapidly changing geology as we make our way to the town of Lamayuru. Stop at the surreal
“Moonland” – true to its name in every way, before entering Lamayuru for the night. The
local monastery is a must visit if you find yourself inclined to put in that little extra effort.
Zanskar awaits!

Day 4 – August 12, 2025 | Lamayuru to Padum (175km)

The most stunning day of the entire ride. We start after an early breakfast and turn off the
main highway before beginning the climb to Sirsir La (16,370 feet above sea level). This
road, once completely dirt, is being rapidly tarred and the climb to the top will be a fast
paced one! We then descend for a short while before beginning the ascent to Singge La
(16,590 feet above sea level). The descent from here is long and unforgiving, and one has to

take care not to overheat the rear brakes on the way down! Magnificent vistas greet us
around every bend, and before long we find ourselves riding along the Zanskar river with
the sun beginning to set – a truly surreal experience!
We meet the tarmac around Zangla and head on to Padum, our halt for the night.

Day 5 – August 13, 2025 | Padum to Purne (75km)

A short ride today, after the rigours of the previous one. We will route via the famous
Gombo Ronjon en route – the shark tooth mountaing that evokes the most iconic image
when one thinks of Zanskar! Make your way to the village of Purne in the heart of the
Zanskar Valley, where we set up stall for the night! Close to the river and with a stunning
night sky if the god’s are kind, the evening spent in this remote region will definitely be one
to remember!

Day 6 – August 14, 2025 | Trek to Phuktal Monastery, return to Padum (75km)

Those willing and ready can attempt the trek up to Phuktal Monastery – an absolutely
stunning and unique place of worship a few hours’ walk from Purne. The others can rest and
enjoy the solitude of the village for the first half of the day.
The group returns and we all head back to Padum for the evening.

Day 7 – August 15, 2025 | Padum to Kargil via Drang Drung Glacier (230kms)

The group heads off towards Penzi La and the Drang Drung glacier – one of the most
magnificent sights on this trip, as we witness the 17 km long glacier as it snakes down into
the Stod river. The run to Kargil from Padum is almost completely smooth tarmac. The roadworks in the
region have already converted much of what was dirt to tarmac, and one can be sure of a
well-paced ride through some incredible vistas. We enter the Suru valley and follow the
river for much of the remainder of the day, to Kargil, our halt for the night

Day 8 – August 16, 2025 | Around Kargil (160 km)

This day has two options. Those weary and in need of recuperation can do so. The local
market can be explored later in the day.Those that have the restless energy of a true explorer shall head to the War Memorial atDrass, a site that truly captures the essence of many historic battles fought in and around
the area. We will then cross the Umba La (around 15,000 feet above sea level), have lunch en route and return to Kargil for the night. A stunning ride that many who frequent the region are yet to experience, due to the
relatively unknown nature of the route!

Day 9 – August 17, 2025 | Kargil – Leh (215 km)

We head out post breakfast and head into the Batalik Sector, exploring some of the lesser
known passes and backroads in the region – most of which are such well kept secrets that
even those having ridden in the region for decades have not had the pleasure of
experiencing them! The region seldom explored by mainstream tourists, and the ride is a
serene one as a result. We rejoin the main highway to Leh around lunchtime, and then carry
on to Leh and civilisation for the night. Celebratory dinner to follow, to commemorate a
journey of a lifetime.

Day 10 – August 18, 2025 | Leh to New Delhi

Catch your flight back from Leh to New Delhi after bidding farewell to our team. Airport
transfers at both ends shall be handled by us!

Day 11 – August 19, 2025 | Depart New Delhi

Finally time to head home after a magical experience in the Himalayas. Airport transfers
shall be organised by our team. Till next time!