Every biker’s dream of having a Leah Ladakh bike trip once in a lifetime So here is everything you need to know before going to Leh Ladakh or while choosing the Leh Ladakh Bike Trip 2020 for your dream ride of Leh Ladakh.
1) About Leh Ladakh Bike Trip
Leh Ladakh is one of the natural beauties of India, situated in the heart of Himalayas. Due to this, it became the most popular and favorite tourist spot of the adventurer like you who loves to ride a bike. Every year many people visit here thought their own bike or Rent bike in Manali.
Rout HIGHLIGHTS
- Ride on meandering roads of the Kullu Valley
- Drive to Jispa, via Rohtang Pass
- A challenging drive on Tanglang-La Pass (one of the world’s highest passes)
- Thiksey and Shey Monastery, Leh
- Shopping in the bazaars of Leh
- Visit to the beautiful Pangong Lake
- local delicacies Food
- Admire the breathtaking scenery
2) Best Time to Visit Leh Ladakh on A Bike
June to September is the best time for a Leh Ladakh motorbike trip. This period allows bikers to experience the best of Ladakh, as much as they experience bike travel from Manali to Leh, Sach Pass, Spiti Valley. In Winter October and November is the best time for the ride.
3) Ideal Duration for a Bike Trip
The ideal period for a bike trip depends on many factors such as the route, your overall schedule, weather conditions, and road conditions, an ideal duration for Leh Ladakh bike tour would be 09 to 12 days or more as per your Schedule. This period is appropriate from Manali to Leh Ladakh.
4) Leh Ladakh Trip Cost
The cost of a Leh Ladakh road trip can also vary depending on many factors, such as your travel route, bike choice, petrol, accommodation, and food, etc. Average budget for a bike trip considering basic factors such as accommodation, bikes, meals, and fuel. You will spend from 25000 to 45000 for 9 days.
5) Best Bikes for Leh Ladakh Bike Trip
Many humans get confused as to which bike to select for Leh Ladakh trip than in one sentence “You should choose any bike to tour Leh Ladakh, however, the bike with more energy will supply greater relief and ease for your entire journey”
Lest Look Some Bike below:-
| Bike | Engine Size |
| Royal Enfield Himalayan | 411 CC |
| Royal Enfield Classic | 500 CC |
| Royal Enfield Standard | 500 CC |
| Royal Enfield Electra | 350 CC |
| Royal Enfield Standard | 350 CC |
| KTM | 200 CC |
| Bajaj Pulsar | 180 CC / 220 CC |
| Bajaj Avenger | – |
| Automatic Bike / Scooty | – |
6) Bike Rentals
If you don’t have a bike, don’t worry, Manali is a good point to rent a bike. For many reasons like bike tour from Manali to Leh, Manali to Spiti valley & day trip in Manali and Rohtang Pass, etc. There are a few tour/travel operators in Manali who offer services for Renting or contracting a bike in the Manali area. You can get 150 CC To 550 CC bikes on rent in Manali.
When renting a bike from Manali, you will need to submit some documents such as Nationality Proof, ID, Address Proof, Driving License and Security Deposit (refundable) depends upon which bike your take on rent. And there are some terms and conditions for renting a bike.
The daily fare for rent a bike in Manali ranges from Rs 500 to Rs 1000. Rental depends on which bike you rent.
7) Best Leh Ladakh Bike Trip Route
Route:-Manali – Jispa – Sarchu – Leh– Nubra – Pangong – Leh – Jispa– Manali
9 days Leh Ladakh Bike Trip 2020 Route
Now you can Explore this Route as follow:-
To complete This Tour it takes 9 Days
For Your convenience Pleases refer below image/Map how to reach Leh-Ladakha.
8) Basic Expenditure on Leh Ladakh Bike Trip
Expenditure for Leh Leh Ladakh Bike Tour is Petrol, Accommodation, Meals & Miscellaneous expenses like Emergency purposes, Shopping, Permits Etc. See approx for a bike trip in below table:-
Petrol:-
The petrol cost for a bike trip is dependent on which bike you choices for the trip. And an average of the bike per liter. Approx average of bike is 35 Km and the average cost for petrol is between 7000 to 10000. (80 liters)
Accommodation:-
Ladakh is such a spot where you can get differed stay choices relying upon your decision of comfort, preference, conditions.
- Dhaba
- Tent
- Home stay
- Hotel
The Cost of Stay Stated from 500 to 2500 depended on you as per where you choices to stay.
Meals / Food:-
The price for food depends upon preferences of the rider he or she prefers to eat on Dhaba or restaurant, Eating Dhaba will cost around 100 to 150 & eating in a restaurant cost around 400 to 500 per person and selections of food.
Miscellaneous expenses:-
It is necessary to keep a small amount of money for Shopping, emergency purposes, etc. Thus you have to keep 1500 to 3000 Rs. with you.
9) Places to Visit on Leh Ladakh Bike Trip
See Below Places to Visit during Leh Ladakh Bike Trip.
- Pangong Lake :-
It is one of the mostfamous lakes in the world. Pangong Lake is 170 km. Panging Lake is 8,000 Feet (2500 Meters) above sea Level. Pangong lake is located in the changthang region of eastern ladakh, Pangong Lake is one of the world’s Highest saltwater lakes.Altitude sickness is a major health concern whn visitng Pangong Lake.
- TSO Moriri :-
It is 250 km away from Leh city. This beautiful mountain lake is about 4500 meter high situated near Karzok village.
- Drang Drung Glacier :-
22 km The Long Drag-Drung-Glacier Ladakh region is one of the largest glaciers accessible to tourists. It is a mountain glacier located near the Pensi La mountain pass at the Kargil – Zanaskar Road.
- Shanti Stupa :-
It is arranged on a high slope mountain close Changspa Street of Leh locale. It was established by Japanese priests under the direction of Dalai Lama. It is the most famous tourist spot and places to visit in Leh Ladakh.
- Thiksey Monastery :-
It is located on the top of the hill. Thiksey Monaster Located in Thiksey village. This village is located in the Leh-Manali highway in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Khardungla Pass :-
It is a world’s highest motorable road pass. Its height is 18380 Ft. this is the only way to reach Nubra Valley.
- Hanle :-
Hanle is a 17th century home. The place is very scenic and feels out of the world.
- Lamayuru Monastery :-
Lamayuru Monastery is also known as Yuru Monastery. People visit Lamayuru while traveling from Srinagar to Leh.
- Diskit Monastery :-
Diskit Monastery is also known as Deskit Gompa or Diskit Gompa. The unique attraction of the Diskit monastery is a gigantic statue of Lord Buddha on top of it.
- Kargil War Memorial :-
Kargil War Memorial is located in Dras. Built by the Indian Army in the memory victory of the Kargil War, there are the names on the wall in the memory of Indian Soldiers and officers.
- Zanskar Valley :-
Zanskar valley is Subdistrict or tehsil of Kargil District. The average height of Zanskar Valley is about 6000 M. People living in Zanskar speak Zanskar Skad, and can speak a little bit of mixed Hindi and Urdu, but can’t read it.
- Royal Leh Palace :-
It is located in Leh City. Leh Palace is open from 07:00 to 04:00 p.m. Leh Palace is located at an altitude of 17582 feet. Leh Palace is located 2.2 km from Leh City Center.
10) Things to Do On Leh Ladakh Bike Trip
- Experience the Magic of Nubra Valley
- Find Solace at the Shanti Stupa
- Test Your Riding Abilities at the Khardung La
- Meet Local People and Experiences the culture
- explore the beauty of Himachal Pradesh And Lost More…..
11) Must Experiences Places
- Royal Leh Palace
- Magnetic Hill
- Drass Valley
12) What to Pack
- Valid photo identity proofsand not to forget your driving license and Bike documents
- Carry spare parts & toolkit.
- Carry leather jackets, sweatshirts, tees, jeans, shorts, shirts, tracks, inner-wear, socks, towels, handkerchiefs, and other clothing items that you may feel necessary.
- Riding goggles, Pair of gloves, first-aid kit, physical map, power bank.
13) How far is Ladakh from Leh?
Ladakh is an area of Jammu and Kashmir that is divided into two districts Leah and Kargil.
14) Is Leh and Ladakh same?
Yes, Leh is similar to Ladakh because the famous tourist destination is Leh, which is part of Ladakh territory, when people talk about visiting Leh Ladakh, they refer to Leh district and there is no separate ‘Ladakh’ area to explore.
15) Which is the coldest month of Leh?
Ladakh has remarkably cold months in January and February, and the temperature is below freezing. Continuous heavy snowfall while these months begin freezing temperatures.
16) Famous Food In Leh Ladakh
- Thukpa
- Momo
- Yak Milk cheese
- Butter tea
- Skyu
- Kulcha Bun
Conclusion:-
So, this is the All about Leh Ladakh Bike trip 2020, It will Help you to plan your trip smoothly, so you can enjoy and go back home with sweet memories.
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