The experience
An extended loop that reaches Turtuk - a Balti village of apricot orchards and stone-and-wood homes that only opened to travellers in 2010, the last settlement before the Pakistan border and a window into a Ladakh that feels more Central Asian than Indian. Add Khardung La, the Nubra dunes and Pangong's blues, and this is the fullest first-timer's Ladakh.
The climb
You'll climb to 5,360 metres.
This journey rises to 5,360m. Hover any point to see that day's altitude.
Signature moments
The moments you'll remember.
Good to know - full transparency
Altitude transparency: the first two days in Leh (11,500 ft) are acclimatisation days by design, to keep you ahead of Acute Mountain Sickness before Khardung La. Turtuk and Nubra are border zones - Inner Line Permits are mandatory (we arrange them; carry original photo ID), postpaid mobile network only, and stays in Turtuk are simple homestays/guesthouses, which is the point.
Seasonal advisory
- Turtuk and the high passes are seasonal - broadly May to early October; check road status after any snow.
- Pangong camps and Turtuk homestays largely close in winter; June-September is the reliable window.
- Carry cash from Leh - there are no ATMs in Nubra or Turtuk.
What's included
- 5 nights stay at hotels/camps on triple-quad sharing
- Complimentary riding jacket, helmet, gloves & knee pads
- All meals per itinerary (breakfasts & dinners)
- Royal Enfield Himalayan rental for 4 days (biking option) OR comfortable tempo traveller (SUV option)
- Fuel for the bike as per itinerary (biking option)
- All inner-line permits including Turtuk special permits
- RE mechanic with spare parts & minor repairs enroute
- Mechanical & luggage backup vehicle
- 24×7 oxygen cylinder in the backup vehicle for emergencies
- Team captain throughout the trip
- Complimentary bonfire night
- All toll taxes, driver allowance, parking
- 5% GST inclusive
Not included
- Airfare to/from Leh
- Any monument entry fees or permits not listed
- Personal expenses, tips, laundry, room heaters
- Extra stays caused by weather or road closures
- Any damage to the bike (bearer's responsibility)
The gallery
