Himalayan High
Explore the Highest Roads on the Planet
Himalayan High
12 Day Motorcycle Tour into the Heart of the Himalayas
- far north India
- 12 days, 13 nights
- 1,615 km
- 1 eco-lodge, 2 homestays, 2 hotels, 3 camps, 5 heritage hotels
- 500cc Royal Enfield Bullet
- Mixed on and off road
- Experienced pillion riders welcome
- Off road experience preferred
This bucket-list adventure is for experienced riders keen to cruise some of world’s most remarkable roads. You’ll be free to ride at your own pace by following an informative route booklet and smartphone app. A large support team will accompany the expedition and the route is specially designed to acclimatize you to the extreme altitudes.
- Mountains, mountains and more mountains. The entire ride is sensational, breath-taking, stunning, immense, and vast
- Some of the highest motorable passes in the world including Tanglang Pass 5,328 m, Lachulang Pass 5,059 m, Barchala Pass 4,890 m, Nakee Pass 4,739 m, and Kunzum Pass 4,590 m
- cliff-tunnel road after Rampur
- magnificent hotels in Delhi, Shimla, Rampur, Batseri, Karza, and Leh
- cliff-side road to Batseri
- forest trails near Rampur
- sublime quiet of Chandtral Lake
- challenging trails above Rekong Peo and Karza.
- vastness of Pin Valley National Park
- Lamayuru, Key, and Dhankhar Tibetan monasteries
- stupendous mountains overlooking Sissu
- Ghata Loop Pass with its 26 switchbacks
- vast Mori Plains
- 150 km
- heritage hotel
- Shimla, the former colonial summer capital of the Imperial British Raj
Take an early morning, comfortable, private bus to the base of the mountains before riding up to the charming former summer capital of the British colonial Raj.
- 130 km
- heritage hotel
- Padam Palace, right next door to our heritage hotel
Now it’s the mountains proper, the traffic noticeably drops off, and you’ll catch your first sight of snow-capped peaks.
- 135 km
- eco-lodge
- tunnel-like cliff-side roads carved in the rock
A day of riding incredible roads cut into the sides of cliffs. If you ride past tonight’s eco-lodge, you will end up in Tibet!
- 136 km
- camp
- cliffside roads and enormous mountain gorges
We need special permission because we will be exploring massive mountain roads close to the border with Tibet.
- 143 km
- homestay
- Dhankhar Monastary and Pin Valley National Park
A sensational day riding past military checkpoints, the Dhankhar Monastery and into the remote and dazzling Pin Valley National Park.
- 55-100 km
- heritage hotel
- Pin Valley National Park and remote trails high above Karza
Today is a half-day, just when you’ll need it, as Karza has some creature comforts, like wifi, pizza and coffee shops. For those still itching for more, a 4,000-metre high loop above Karza on dirt roads is a classic.
- 185 km
- hotel
- Key Monastery, Kunzum Pass and Chandatral Lake
Sensational riding past the beautiful Key Monastery, the dramatic Kunzum Pass and the vast Chhota Gorge.
- 0 km
- hotel
- Kelong ethnic market
Enjoy a rest day in beautiful Kelong.
- 95 km
- camp
- Baralacha Pass
Cruise the Manali–Leh highway down the delightful Jispa Valley before climbing up the enormous Baralacha Pass.
- 190 km
- homestay
- Gata Loops Pass, Nakee Pass, the Mori Plains and Chulang Pass
More mountains, more passes – one with 26 massive switchbacks – followed by a blast across the Mori Plains.
- 185 km
- hotel
- Lamayuru Monastery
We’ll ride past Leh on fabulous tarmac and beeline to the Lamayuru Monastery. Keep an eye out for the Dalai Lama.
- 130 km
- heritage hotel
- Leh
Explore an excellent trail above Lamaura before blasting back to medieval Leh, where we will celebrate our adventure under the stars.
- 620 km
Catch an early morning flight back to Delhi and then head home.
You’ll be riding a classic 500cc Royal Enfield Bullet.
Because this tour is self-guided, you’ll need to fill up on your own. However, we will provide you with a full tank at the start of your tour.
A large support team will accompany the expedition, including guides, mechanics and drivers.
You’ll sleep in a variety of carefully chosen hotels, campsites and traditional homestays. As standard you’ll share a room, but you have the option to switch to single accommodation for an additional charge. The night in Delhi before the tour is also included.
On tour, you’ll be provided with breakfast and dinner each day. Lunch is not included on this tour, so you’ll be free to stop and eat wherever takes your fancy.
To save you the boring ride out of Delhi, you’ll take a VIP bus from there to Pinjore, where your motorcycle will be waiting for you. This allows you to start your ride already in the mountains!
Please note, though, that the flight from Leh, the last stop on the tour, back to Delhi is not included.
We’ll organise transportation for you from the airport to your hotel when you arrive in Delhi, as well as from your hotel to the airport when you’re flying out of India.
If your tour runs through areas that require permits or tickets for entry, such as national parks and border areas, these tickets are included in the cost of your tour.
As standard, while on tour you’ll be staying in shared accommodation with other riders in your group. If you prefer to have your own room, you can opt for single accommodation for an extra charge. Take a look at the Pricing tab for details.
| TOUR PRICE PER RIDER | |
| 1 Rider (Private Accommodation) | US$4,699 |
| 1 Rider (Shared Accommodation) | US$4,099 |
| Pillion | US$3,499 |
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