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Ladakh High Pass
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The ultimate motorcycle pilgrimage through the highest passes on Earth.

Ladakh High Pass

18,380 ft
14 Days
Jun — Sep
3 Spots Left
₹ 45,000Apply Now
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The Challenge

A grueling, awe-inspiring traverse through the high altitude desert of Ladakh. We ride through three of the highest motorable passes in the world, sleeping under the Milky Way and waking to ice in our canteens.

This is not a vacation. This is a pilgrimage.

The Route — Topography

Start: Leh11,480 ft
Summit: Khardung La18,380 ft
11,480 ft
17,582 ft
10,100 ft
14,270 ft
17,688 ft
11,480 ft
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D02
D03
D08
D12
D14
Day 0111,480 ftLeh

Arrival & Acclimatization

Rest. Drink water. The altitude demands respect. Evening briefing and Royal Enfield 500 handover.

Day 0217,582 ftKhardung La

The Baptism by Fire

We cross the highest motorable pass in the world. The air is thin, your machine struggles. You push through.

Day 0310,100 ftNubra Valley

Descent into the Desert

Sand dunes and camels in the shadow of Himalayan giants. A surreal contrast that resets your reference.

Day 0814,270 ftPangong Tso

The Grand Blue Expanse

Riding alongside the Shyok River. Off-road sections test your balance. The lake appears without warning.

Day 1217,688 ftChang La

The Second Summit

The third highest motorable pass. The body has adapted. You ride it differently now — with quiet authority.

Day 1411,480 ftLeh

Final Descent. Transformation.

14 days ago you arrived a traveler. You leave an expedition rider. The mountains rearranged something in you.

Your Lead Guide

Arjun Mehta

Lead Expedition Guide · 14 Years in the Zanskar

UIAGM · Wilderness First Responder0 Evacuations in 14 years
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Expedition Details

Max Elevation18,380 ft
Duration14 Days
SeasonJun — Sep
Team SizeMax 8 Riders
AccommodationBoutique & Base Camp
Status3 Spots Remaining

What's Included

  • + Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc (maintained)
  • + Fuel for the entire route
  • + UIAGM Certified Lead Guide
  • + Support 4×4 with oxygen & medic
  • + All accommodations & meals
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