Leh to Leh 6-Day High Pass Group Tour
The #1 requested 6-Day Leh-to-Leh motorcycle group departure for solo riders, couples, and friends taking a short leave from work. Fly directly into Leh airport, pick up your Royal Enfield bike, and ride the complete high-pass circuit covering Khardung La, Nubra Valley, Turtuk, Shyok, Pangong Lake, Hanle, Umling La (19,024ft), and Chang La. All-inclusive with Royal Enfield bike, fuel, stays, meals, backup support truck, mechanic, and permit processing.
By booking you agree to our Terms & Conditions
AT A GLANCE
- Distance
- 750 km
- Duration
- 6 Days
- Highest point
- 5,798m (19,024 ft)
- Starts
- Leh
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Passport access
- Some segments are open to Indian nationals only Details in the access notice at the end of the itinerary
- Motorcycle
- Royal Enfield, fuel included on group departures
- Accommodation
- Hotels and camps, twin-sharing
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner on riding days
- Permits
- Inner Line or Protected Area permit processed for you
- Riding gear
- Helmet, jacket and knee guards — gloves not included
EXPEDITION PHOTOS
Expedition Route Map
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Download the GPX for this route
Free GPX 1.1 file — 960 km of routed road in 6 day tracks, with 13 named waypoints and an elevation value on every point. High point 5,361 m. Opens in Garmin, Komoot, OsmAnd, Ride with GPS and Gaia.
Detailed Itinerary
Fly to Leh (IXL) — Acclimatization, Bike Allocation & Safety Briefing
Arrive at Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL). Transfer to our base camp hotel in Leh. Mandatory rest for 24-hour altitude acclimatization. In the afternoon, meet your group of 10-12 fellow solo riders, inspect your assigned Royal Enfield motorcycle, test ride around Leh town, and attend the route briefing.
Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass (17,582 ft)
We start our high-altitude expedition climbing the iconic Khardung La Pass (5,359m / 17,582 ft). Capture photos at the legendary summit sign, then descend into the stunning desert valley of Nubra. Check in at Hunder deluxe tented camp, visit Diskit Monastery, and enjoy sunset riding on the white sand dunes with Bactrian double-humped camels.
Nubra Valley to Turtuk (Indo-Pak Border) & Shyok River to Pangong Tso
Ride along the Shyok river trail to Turtuk — the last northernmost village of India on the Line of Control (LoC), known for its unique Balti heritage and apricot orchards. After exploring Turtuk, we ride through the scenic Shyok river valley route to reach the turquoise water of Pangong Tso Lake.
Pangong Tso to Hanle & Umling La Pass (19,024 ft)
Wake up to sunrise over Pangong Lake. Ride through the remote Changthang plateau via Chushul and Rezang La War Memorial to Hanle. For willing riders, we attempt the conquest of Umling La Pass (5,798m / 19,024 ft) — the undisputed highest motorable road on Earth. Evening stargazing at the Hanle Dark Sky Sanctuary.
Hanle to Leh via Chang La Pass (17,585 ft) & Thiksey Monastery
After breakfast, start our return journey towards Leh. Cross the formidable Chang La Pass (5,360m / 17,585 ft), stopping for tea at the Chang La Baba shrine. Visit the cliffside Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace along the Indus River before arriving in Leh for a grand farewell dinner with your biker group.
Departure from Leh Airport (IXL)
After breakfast, transfer to Leh Airport for your onward flight home. Take home unforgettable memories and a lifetime group of biker friends.
IF YOU HOLD A FOREIGN PASSPORT, READ THIS FIRST
Part of this route is inside a restricted border zone that India does not open to foreign nationals — no permit, no agency and no fee changes that. Other operators sell these segments to overseas riders anyway. We would rather lose the booking than have you turned back at an army checkpost.
- ChushulDay 4Indian nationals only
We re-plan this day for you and confirm the replacement route in writing before you pay a deposit.
- Umling LaDay 4Indian nationals only
The Hanle programme in this itinerary — the observatory, the monastery ridge and the dark-sky night — is open to you on a Protected Area Permit and runs as written. The out-and-back to the Umling La summit does not.
Open to you on a Protected Area Permit: Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri and Hanle. Hanle needs a minimum of two foreign nationals on one permit, a stay in a registered Astro-stay, and printed copies for every checkpost — all of which we arrange as a registered Leh agency. Full permit rules for foreign riders
OR RIDE SOMETHING WITH NOTHING CLOSED ON IT
If riding the whole itinerary as written matters more to you than this particular pass, these run to a similar length and a foreign passport covers every kilometre of them — no substituted day, no checkpost turnaround.
Zanskar Valley ExpeditionLeh to Srinagar via Zanskar & the Suru ValleyLeh to Leh Zanskar Circuit via Shinku La Why experienced groups pick Zanskar →Frequently Asked Questions
The maximum altitude reached on this tour is 5,798m (19,024 ft). We ensure proper acclimatization and carry emergency oxygen on all group tours.
Yes. Every permit the Leh to Leh 6-Day High Pass Group Tour needs is arranged and included in the package price — a Protected Area Permit for foreign passport holders, an Inner Line Permit for Indian nationals, plus environmental fees. You send us passport and visa copies; we process them at the Leh magistrate's office. One thing a permit cannot do: Chushul and Umling La are inside a restricted border zone closed to foreign nationals outright, so no PAP is issued for them at any price. If you hold a foreign passport we re-plan those days and confirm the replacement in writing before you pay a deposit.
Yes. We publish the full Leh to Leh 6-Day High Pass Group Tour route as a free GPX 1.1 file covering 960 km, split into 6 separate tracks — one per riding day — with 13 named waypoints for every pass, fuel stop and overnight halt. Every track point carries an elevation value, so the climb profile is real rather than flat. The road geometry comes from OpenStreetMap and the elevation from SRTM terrain data. It opens in Garmin, Komoot, OsmAnd, Ride with GPS and Gaia. Download it from the route map section of this page by entering your email address.
Not all of it. Chushul and Umling La lie inside a restricted border zone that India keeps closed to foreign passport holders, including NRI and OCI cardholders. No Protected Area Permit is issued for those sectors, so any operator offering them to an overseas rider is selling a ride that ends at an army checkpost. What is open to you on a Protected Area Permit: Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri and Hanle. Hanle carries conditions — a minimum of two foreign nationals on one permit, a stay in a registered Astro-stay, and printed copies for every checkpost — and we handle all of it as a registered Leh agency. We re-plan the affected days for foreign riders and confirm the replacement route in writing before any deposit is taken. If riding a published itinerary in full matters more to you than this particular pass, our Zanskar expeditions cross no restricted sector at all — the 8-day Zanskar Valley Expedition, the 9-day Leh to Srinagar via Zanskar & the Suru Valley, the 10-day Leh to Leh Zanskar Circuit via Shinku La are all open to a foreign passport end to end, with nothing substituted.
Yes, every guided expedition is accompanied by a professional Ladakhi tour leader and an experienced local mechanic to handle any high-altitude breakdowns.
RIDE FOOTAGE
What's Included
- ✓ Royal Enfield Motorcycle (with fuel for group tours)
- ✓ Professional Tour Leader & Local Mechanic
- ✓ Support vehicle for luggage & medical gear
- ✓ Riding gear — helmet, jacket & knee guards
- ✓ Accommodation on Twin-Sharing Basis (Hotel/Camps)
- ✓ Breakfast & dinner on riding days — vegetarian set menu on group departures
- ✓ Inner Line Permits & environment fees
- ✓ Oxygen cylinder & emergency medical kit
What's Excluded
- ✗ Airfare to/from Leh
- ✗ Personal travel & medical insurance
- ✗ Refundable bike security deposit
- ✗ Lunch on all days
- ✗ Riding gloves — bring a pair that fits you
- ✗ Tips, laundry, telephone calls, alcohol
- ✗ Damage costs to the motorcycle during transit
Key Highlights
- ⛰ Leh to Leh 6-Day Fly-In Circuit
- ⛰ Khardung La Pass (17,582 ft)
- ⛰ Turtuk — Indo-Pak Border Village
- ⛰ Nubra Hunder Sand Dunes & Camels
- ⛰ Pangong Tso Turquoise Lake Stays
- ⛰ Hanle & Umling La Pass (19,024 ft)
- ⛰ Chang La Pass (17,585 ft)
- ⛰ Group Bonfire & Photoshoots
International Rider Safety
⛰ High Altitude Protocol: This expedition crosses passes up to 17,580ft. We include 48 hours of acclimatization rest in Leh and carry portable oxygen cylinders, oximeters, and trauma kits in our backup vehicle.
🛂 Visa & Permits: We secure all Restricted Area Permits (PAP) and provide official booking confirmation letters for your Indian Tourist Visa application.
🧥 Riding Gear Provided: We supply helmets, riding jackets and knee guards at no extra cost, so you do not need to fly them in. Gloves are the exception — they are not included, and a borrowed pair that does not fit is worse than none at 5,000 m. Bring your own.
Helpful Guides For International Riders
As an international tourist, there are unique permit requirements, money logistics (cash vs. international cards), and SIM card rules in Ladakh. Please read our detailed guides before your trip:
- 📋 Protected Area Permits (PAP) Guide - Understanding group requirements and restricted zones.
- 💳 Survival Guide: Cash, SIMs & Flights - Vital advice on network coverage and money exchanges in Leh.
Travel Insurance — Strongly Recommended
We strongly recommend all riders, especially international tourists, to carry comprehensive travel and medical insurance that covers:
- High-altitude medical evacuation
- Adventure sports / motorcycle riding coverage
- Trip cancellation & delay due to weather or road closures
- Personal accident & liability coverage
⚠️ Ladakh Bikers does not provide personal insurance. Riders participate at their own risk. Ensure your policy explicitly covers motorized two-wheeler activity.
No Hidden Costs Guarantee
We believe in 100% transparent pricing. Your refundable security deposit (cash or UPI) is returned in full immediately upon vehicle drop-off in Leh. No inflated damage claims, no surprise deductions.
30-Point Mechanic Check
Every Royal Enfield is personally inspected by our lead Ladakhi mechanics before being handed over. We guarantee brake pad health, chain tension, and high-altitude carburetor tuning.
DIRECT B2C LOCAL OPERATOR
Official Registration: Aryan Ladakh Tour & TravelBook directly with native Ladakhi mountain leaders on Karzu Rd, Leh. Zero middlemen or agency markups. Verified Google Business profile with 5.0 ★ (170+ Customer Reviews).
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