Our Leh Ladakh motorcycle expedition is a loop that starts and ends in Leh: over Khardung La to the Nubra Valley, across to Pangong Lake, and back over Chang La. This is the route day by day, with the distance and riding time from the trip itinerary.
The route at a glance
Leh → Khardung La → Nubra Valley (Diskit and Hunder) → Pangong Lake → Chang La → Leh. The trip lists 600+ km in total, and the four riding days below add up to roughly 525 km. The highest point is Khardung La at 5,359 m (17,582 ft).
Day 1: arrive in Leh
No riding. Leh sits at about 3,500 m, and the first day is a rest day with a briefing from the tour captain.
Day 2: Leh local ride, about 80 km
Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Magnetic Hill, the Sangam, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and Spituk Monastery, then back to Leh. About 4 to 5 hours.
Day 3: Leh to Nubra Valley, about 125 km
Leh → South Pullu → Khardung La → North Pullu → Khalsar → Diskit → Hunder. About 5 to 6 hours, with a camel ride on the Hunder dunes.
Day 4: Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake, about 160 km
Nubra → Diskit → Shyok → Durbuk → Tangtse → Pangong Lake. About 6 to 7 hours, ending at a lakeside camp at about 4,200 m.
Day 5: Pangong Lake to Leh, about 160 km
Pangong → Tangtse → Chang La → Karu → Thiksey → Shey → SECMOL → Leh. About 6 to 7 hours.
Day 6: departure
Airport transfer from Leh. Road status can change the plan, so the captain confirms the route the day before each ride.
Questions
How many kilometres is the Leh Ladakh bike trip?
Our 6-day motorcycle expedition is listed at 600+ km, and the four riding days add up to about 525 km.
What is the route of the Leh Ladakh bike trip?
Leh to Khardung La and the Nubra Valley, then across to Pangong Lake, and back to Leh over Chang La.
How high is Khardung La on the bike trip?
Khardung La is at 5,359 m (17,582 ft), the highest point of the trip.
