Ladakh bike tour or self-ride rental: which is better?

Riding on your own gives you total freedom over dates and stops. It also means every decision and every problem is yours.

• Finding and inspecting a rental bike, and settling its deposit and terms
• Arranging permits for Nubra and Pangong and carrying the right documents
• Planning fuel stops, because petrol pumps are far apart on the high routes
• Booking stays and camps for each night, including in peak season
• Fixing punctures and breakdowns yourself, or finding a mechanic
• Deciding alone when weather or altitude means you should stop

On our 5 night / 6 day Leh Ladakh motorcycle expedition the logistics are already done, so you spend the day riding.

• A Royal Enfield Himalayan with fuel for the full ride
• A mechanic and a backup vehicle that carries your luggage, an oxygen cylinder and an oximeter
• A tour captain who rides with the group and decides on weather and road closures
• Inner Line Permits, the Ladakh union fee and environmental charges
• Stays, with breakfast and dinner as per the itinerary

Choose it if you have ridden in the mountains before, you are comfortable fixing a bike, you can travel on flexible dates and you want a very personal route. Carry spare tubes, a basic tool kit and plan a rest day on arrival.

Choose it if this is your first Himalayan ride, you have limited leave, you want one price that covers the bike, fuel and permits, or you would rather ride with a group and a captain. Prices start at ₹19,999 per person for two riders sharing a bike.