The Himalaya Crown Ride

Arrive at Delhi’s airport; our representative will personally meet you outside the EXIT gate of arrival terminal, holding a placard of your name & taken to your private vehicle with your driver. You will then be driven to your hotel. On reaching in hotel, our representative will help you for smooth & fast check-in to get your room key quickly. Later representative will brief you about day by day tour schedule. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax after your flight — perhaps take a dip in the pool, or maybe even head into Delhi for a look around. Overnight in Delhi.

Morning transfer to Delhi Airport to board flight for Srinagar. On arrival at Srinagar Airport, our representative will personally meet you outside the EXIT gate of arrival terminal, holding a placard of your name & taken to your private vehicle with your driver & then transfer to the Houseboat. After lunch leave the Houseboat by Shikara for the Pari Mahal Ghat. Visits include the Pari Mahal, Nishat and Shalimar Mughal Gardens. The Pari Mahal was originally a Buddhist Monastery and later converted to an Astrological School by Dara Shikoh - eldest son of Emperor Shah Jahan. The Nishat - or The Garden of Bliss – with its glorious views of the snowcapped mountains, was created by Asif Khan on the banks of Dal Lake. The lovely Shalimar Bagh - The Abode of Love - was the inspiration of Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jehan. Late afternoon enjoy a relaxing ride on a traditional ‘Shikara’ - the famous local boat of the Lakes. Overnight stay in House Boat.

After breakfast in Srinagar, you will be transferred by Car to Sonamarg'(80 Km/2 Hrs Drive), where your motorcycling adventure officially begins. At Sonamarg, you’ll be introduced to your Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc motorcycle — a machine built for high-altitude adventure riding. Our Road Captain will brief you on riding rules, safety protocols, and techniques for navigating the Indian Himalayas. A short orientation session will help you get comfortable with the bike and terrain. Once you're geared up, set off on your first day’s ride towards Kargil, traversing some of the most spectacular landscapes in northern India. Ride past Baltal, a high-altitude meadow known for its rugged beauty and proximity to the Amarnath Yatra route.

The journey ascends the dramatic Zoji-La Pass (11,500 ft) — one of the highest mountain passes on the Srinagar–Leh highway — before descending into the stark and windswept Drass Valley. This region, dotted with ancient mud huts and surrounded by towering peaks, offers a raw and timeless Himalayan experience.
Pause for a heartfelt visit to the Drass War Memorial, dedicated to the heroes of the 1999 Kargil conflict.
After completing the passport check at Drass, continue riding through this striking landscape to reach Kargil, where you'll check in for the night. Overnight stay: Hotel in Kargil

After breakfast, start the ride to Aryan Valley, which are also known for their cultivation of wine grapes, cherries, walnuts, as well as apricots. Both twin villages lie at the confluence of the Indus and Shyok Rivers. The quaint villages of Dha (or Dah) and Hanu are among the few villages that are home to the ethnic Drogpa tribe of Leh, renowned for their hospitality. They are said to be the descendants of the original Aryan or Indo-European race. These villages are a great way to explore the cultural diversity of the region and a huge draw for photographers, who love to capture portraits and scenery. The tribes have a unique ornamentation style and interesting headgear that make for great pictures. Dha and Hanu are located in the Brokpa region of Leh and are famously known as the 'Last Aryan Villages of India'. Legend has it that when Alexander, the conqueror, came to the Indus Valley and then moved on to Beas, he left a few of his clansmen behind who settled down here. Out of a number of Brokpa villages, only these two are open to tourists. Buddhism is the main religion here, but locals also offer worship to the animist pantheon of gods.

After breakfast start ride to Leh. Enroute visit beautiful Alchi & Likir Monastery. Further riding back also enjoy the confluence of two rivers Indus & Zanskar, also called Sangam Point, after that visit the Pathar Sahib Gurdwara was built in 1517 to commemorate the visit to the Ladakh region of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder Guru of the Sikh faith. Further continue ride to Leh. On arrival, check in hotel & relax. Overnight in Hotel at Leh.

This is a big landmark day of your riding life. You’ll ride on a motorcycle to the Ladakh’s highest motorable pass, the Khardung La (One of the highest Motorable Road at a height of 5484 m/17,982 ft) – this is the highest one can ever reach on a motorcycle on this planet – on reaching at the Top, enjoy the celebration with photography session & a cup of Tea/Coffee from Highest Cafeteria in the World. Later ride continue (86 Km/3 Hrs) more to Nubra Valley Known as Ldumra (the valley of flowers). On arrival, check into the camp & relax in Hunder Village of Nubra Valley. Later enjoy the ride on Double Humped Bactrian Camel in Sand Dunes of Hunder village in Nubra Valley. A unique feature of the sand dunes in Nubra Valley is that they are grey in colour, unlike the brown sand dunes seen in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan. There would be a dinner by the fireplace and a clearest of the night skies. Overnight in Hunder Village of Nubra Valley.

After breakfast, start the ride to Sumor. Quiet, peaceful, offbeat are the words that best describe Sumor Village and should be on your list of places to visit in Nubra Valley. The village is home to the much-celebrated monastery of the region, Samstanling Monastery. Even though the monastery is the most talked about, when it comes to exploring the rest of the village, the beauty needs to be truly witnessed and appreciated.
Enroute, explore Diskit Monastery before commencing our journey to Summur. Diskit Monastery is a popular tourist destination in Nubra Valley, perched on a hill on the edge of a road that connects Partharpur and Those. This is the oldest and one of the largest monasteries in the valley, and it is famous in the world for the 106-foot/32 meters Maitreya Buddha statue that stands right beside it. Later, continue to explore Hidden Holy Lake and enjoy bathing in the hot springs of Panamik. Later, ride back to Summur and check into camp, and relax.

Morning after breakfast, ride to famous blue brackish Pangong Lake. This route is specially recommended for those people who love to face challenges and travel around the world for adventurous vacationing experience. A motorcycle rider will surely like to ride motorbike on this off-road with lot of water streams. On arrival at Pangong Lake, check into the camp & relax. Later explore the Pangong Lake, where you feel close to nature and its beauty & enjoy photography. Overnight at Pangong.

After breakfast get ready for a thrilling ride towards the picturesque Hanle Village. Enroute stop at the Rezang La War Memorial, a tribute to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives for their motherland in the Indo-China War in 1962. After paying your respects, continue your ride and stop for a lunch at the quaint Loma/Tsaga village (depending on time) before heading to Hanle, India's first stargazing site. Also known as ‘night sky sanctuary’ or ‘dark sky reserve’.
On arrival at the charming village of Hanle, check in your home stay & relax. By evening, and if time permits, don't miss the opportunity to visit the Hanle Observatory, known for its cutting-edge astronomical research. Get ready for more adventures tomorrow! Overnight stay in Homestay.

After breakfast start ride towards the ultimate destination for thrill-seekers - the highest motorable road in the world, Umling La!
The journey to Umling La is rough and adventurous. But fear not, because the stunning beauty of the Ladakh range in the backdrop will make this journey one of the most memorable experiences of your life. As you wind your way up to the summit, you'll witness breathtaking views that will leave you spellbound.
At an altitude of 19300 ft / 5,882 meters, Umling La is a mountain pass in Ladakh, India, located on the ridgeline between Koyul Lungpa and the Indus River near Demchok. It forms the source for the Umlung Stream that drains into the Indus and is a tributary of the Kiungdul River.
After spending some quality time on top to enjoy the majestic beauty of Umling La, we ride back towards Hanle. You'll reach your cozy homestay by evening, where you enjoy your dinner and a well-deserved restful night's sleep.
Get ready to add another unforgettable adventure to your Ladakh travel diary!

Wake up early and soak in the captivating hues of orange and pink as the sun rises over the majestic Ladakh range.
After breakfast, it's time to bid farewell to the beautiful Hanle village and head back to Leh. But don't worry, your journey back will be just as exhilarating as your journey there!
You'll pass through the scenic Chumathang Valley, where the views are simply breathtaking.
After a refreshing lunch break in Upshi, you'll finally reach Leh by evening.
In evening explore the local market and cafes, and soak in the vibrant energy of this enchanting city.
Indulge in some local delicacies, pick up some souvenirs to take back home, and create unforgettable memories to last a lifetime. Later, enjoy a sumptuous dinner and a cozy overnight stay in your hotel.
Your Ladakh adventure may be coming to an end, but the memories you've created will last forever.

Morning transfer to Leh airport to board most fascinating flight to Delhi over the heights of the great Himalayas. We hope you have great memories & lots of stories from the World’s Highest Rides in the Himalayas.