Essence of Mountains

Day 1  - Welcome to the Himalayas - We meet you at Chandigarh airport for your transfer, or meet us at the hotel in Shimla. Welcome dinner to meet everyone.

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Day 2 - Shimla to Sarahan - Travelling Distance: 155 km

First day on your Royal Enfield! An easy ride out of the Shimla traffic and up into the mist-wrapped pine forests. Twisty roads lead through small villages and apple orchards. Finish at Sarahan, near the old Indo-Tibetan road. Visit the 800-year-old Bhimakali Temple, a mix of Hindu and Buddhist styles.

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Day 3 – Sarahan to Kalpa- Travelling Distance: 80 km 
Riding along roads carved into the side of cliffs, dense forests, and snow-peaked mountains, today lives up to this area being known as the land between earth and paradise. End the day in the small village of Kalpa.

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Day 4 – Kalpa to Nako - Travelling Distance: 100 km
Travelling to one of our favorite places, the road is diverse as you climb up higher towards the Tibetan border. Ride the Kah Loops,  cross the clanking metal bridges and make your way through the gorges and cliffs of rock. Tonight is glamping in one of the most serene places on this planet.

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Day 5 – Nako to Kaza - Travelling Distance: 115 km
Gorgeous day riding, down through the rock, and trying not to be distracted by the stunning views. Stop at Tabo Monastery for lunch, the oldest continuously operating monastery in India (and possibly the Himalayas).  Finish the day touring along the Spiti River to Kaza.

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Day 5 – Kaza
Rest day in Kaza. Wander around town, or ride to Hikkim and the highest post office in the world. Well worth the short trip to post some cards home, and then head on to the highest village in the world.  Second night in Kaza.
 

Day 7 – Kaza to Chandratal Lake - Travelling Distance: 100 km
Great days riding with everything in it. Rock, water crossings, gravel, narrow roads. Everything about today is big - vast scenery and adventurous riding.  This road is only open from May to around October, otherwise, it is blanketed in snow and impassable. Visit  possibly the most beautiful lake in the region, Chandratal Lake
 

Day 8 – Chandratal to Keylong - Travelling Distance: 115 km

Another great day riding, dipping down the green mountains, and awesome water crossings (our support staff will give you a hand if you need one). Onto the famous Manali-Leh highway into the village of Keylong.
 

Day 9 – Keylong to Sarchu - Travelling Distance: 100 km
Heading out of the tranquil valley, up to Baralacha Pass, the highest pass in the Zanskar region.  We stop at dhabas along the way for chai and lunch and end up at the high plains of Sarchu camp. Dinner, campfire and stories from the day.

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Day 10 - Sarchu to Leh - Travelling Distance: 260 km

Another favourite day's riding. Heading out in the morning, today is a showcase of the best Himalayan motorcycle travel. From riding the Gata Loop hairpins to blasting across the More Plains and going over the second-highest motorable pass in the world (Tangla La). You then dip down the twisty roads into Leh, past the Buddhist monastery and prayer flags, to finish in this Ladakh township.

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Day 11 - Leh Sight Seeing

Day off, sightseeing in mountain-framed Leh. Visit the market for souvenir shopping, lunch overlooking the square, or head out to the 16th-century Tsemo Fort and Leh Palace. Ask your guide for suggestions.

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Day 12 - Farewell

Goodbye from the Himalayas. We drop you at the airport for your transfer if you are flying out. The flight out of Leh will take you over the majestic Himalayas that you have just toured on a Royal Enfield, taking home some awesome stories.