WORLD’S HIGHEST ROAD MOTORBIKE ADVENTURE 2026

Novotel New Delhi Aerocity, Aerocity, New Delhi, Delhi, India

All riders need to arrive in Dehli by 16th August 2026. Please make your way from the airport to the hotel. Hotel transfers are available; please organise this by liaising with the hotel directly. 

Unwind in your twin-share, well-appointed 4-star hotel room at the Novotel New Delhi Aerocity in the airport complex. This initial period provides the perfect opportunity to acclimatise to the time zone, manage any jetlag, and embrace your first impressions of India and Delhi.

As people will be arriving throughout the day we haven't organised a group meeting for drinks or dinner, but as we get closer to our arrival date, people will no doubt chat using the WhatsApp group to make arrangements. 

Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India

It's time to start our adventure and leave the chaos of Delhi behind.

We transfer you to Delhi airport and catch a flight to Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. From here it’s a 30-minute coach ride to the luxurious 5* Himalayan hotel where you can relax by the pool, marvel at the surrounding mountains and catch your breath before our group briefing that'll introduce you to the plan for the next few days. 

We've organised a relaxing, hour-long massage to help you get over the international flight. The rest of the afternoon is free time to explore the town. We head out to dinner as a group to meet a few locals who'll be joining us as your support team and spend time with your fellow riders.

Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India

Distance: 30km approx. Elevation: 2050m

Following a morning meet and greet with our team, we brief you about the journey ahead, the safety tips to be observed while riding and answer any last-minute questions you might have.

You’re then introduced to the bikes you will be riding before taking a spin around the scenic locales of Solang Valley and Naggar Castle. This allows you to get comfortable with the bike as well as take in some of the natural splendours of Manali. The expected ride is around 30 km and offers first-timers to the Himalayas a chance to get familiar with the sharp turns and hills, as a group, under an experienced expedition leader.

We will spend another night at The Himalayan Hotel.

Jispa, Himachal Pradesh, India

Manali > Rohtang Pass > Jispa

Distance: 98km Elevation: 3350m

We begin our journey from Manali to Leh by riding through the Pir Panjal Ranges of the Himalayas with a steady ascent lasting around 50 km to Rohtang La Pass, situated at an altitude of 3980m.

We then cross over to Lahaul Spiti district, where we descend to Gramphu followed by Khoksar. This is followed by another steady climb to Sissu and onto the district headquarters in Keylong, and then onto Jispa where we will spend the night.

We are likely to encounter traffic jams at Rani Nallah and tough riding conditions throughout. We spend the night camping in tents.

Tso Kar

Jispa > Gata Loops > Lachulung La > Sarchu > Tsokar

Distance: 192km Elevation: 4500m

Today is all about high passes and we continue from Keylong to Baralachala Pass (5030m). It’s a steady 67km journey with a steep ascent to the pass, especially the last 18 km from ZingZingBar.

We must take extra precautions on these roads as the winds are often chilly and the roads can be dangerous.

Our onward journey to Ladakh will lead us around 21 hairpin turns through the Gata Loops to Nakee La (4738m) and Lachulung La (4881m) passes and onto Sarchu, where we will register at the police check post.

We will continue for another 40km before stopping to camp under a blanket of stars.

Leh, Himachal Pradesh, India

Tsokar > Pang > More Plains > Tanglang La > Leh

Distance: 144km Elevation: 3500m

Up early and ready for our ride up and over the Tanglang La Pass (5359m). It’s the second highest motorable mountain pass in the world after Khardung La and is supremely impressive with big drops and thin air. You'll need to keep your wits about you up here! On the way, we stop to visit the Hemis Monastery.

By sundown, we’ll be checked into another very comfortable 5* hotel either the Grand Dragon Hotel or Saboo Resort. There’s time to shop, walk the streets, and feast on dinner, before relaxing with a good night's sleep.

Leh, Himachal Pradesh, India

Leh Palace > Shanti Stupa > Gurudware Pathir Sahib > Magnetic Hill 

Today we will fix our inner line permit for the Nubra Valley, and you have the opportunity to relax and explore the town of Leh at your own pace. A short ride away are Magnetic Hill, Pathir Sahiband, the Leh Palace, and Shanti Stupa. The town is a hive of activity with many good restaurants on Changspa Road.

We will spend another night in Leh.

Nubra Valley, Hunder

Leh > Khardung la > Khalsar > Nubra Valley/Hunder

Distance: 115km Elevation: 5606m

Today we take a day to ride over the highest motorable ‘pass’ in the world - Khardung La at a whopping 5540 metres above sea level higher than Everest Base Camp.

It's a momentous part of the adventure so we'll spend enough time here to take photos, but not so long that our bodies submit to impending altitude sickness. It's then a stunning descent into the vast Nubra Valley.

On the way, there are magnificent views of Saser Kangri mountain, towering above at 7672m. In the wide, expansive Nubra valley we visit the famous Deskit Monastery and then to our camp. Overnight will be spent under canvas.

Pangong Lake, Leh

Nubra Valley > Pangong Lake

Distance: 180km Elevation: 4300m

We have breakfast early and ride to Shoyk on the way to this vast salt lake. Only around 45km of the lake is under Indian control, the rest is in Tibet. It's a potential hot spot of activity with the disputed border 'somewhere' close by, There are always plenty of Indian military vehicles stuffed full of smiley-faced soldiers happy to see westerners.

On the way to our overnight stop-off, we swap bikes for camels and take a ride across the moon-like landscape. Tonight, we camp on the edge of the lake under a blanket of stars.

Hanle, Hanle

Pangong Lake > Hanle

Distance: 170km 

Today we ride through Pangong Lake until Merak / Kakstet Village and then towards Chushul Village and the obligatory police checkpoint.

From here it’s onto the Rezangla war memorial sandwiched on the border between China and India, and then ride across the huge Hindus River and onwards to Hanle Village. There’s a chance to visit the Hanle observatory for unrivalled clear sky views of the heavens. We stay overnight in another comfortable hotel or homestay.

Umling La

Hanle > Umling La > Hanle 

Distance: 170km Altitude: 5883m

It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for - a chance to ride up the ‘Highest Motorable Road in the World’ Umling La - at just under 5900 metres above sea level. The road only opened in 2021 after the military grated permission permits to foreigners. It’s all down hill from here - well kind of.

Leh, Himachal Pradesh, India

Hanle > Leh 

Distance: 254km

We ride the reverse route back to Nayoma and the continue to Mahe Bridge check point before returning to Leh. Overnight stay in hotel.

Sarchu, Dhar Chharp Samba, Himachal Pradesh, India

Leh > Sarchu 

Distance: 252km

Today after breakfast at your hotel, the ride heads back to Sarchu passing through beautiful landscapes & mountains over NakiLa (4800 m) and Lachlung La pass (5019 m). After a big day in the saddle, we check into camp.

Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India

Sarchu > Manali

Distance: 180km

It’s our final day on the road and after another early breakfast we ride through Bharatpur, Baralacha-La, Darcha to Keylong and towards Manali, crossing the Tandi River - the confluence of Chandra & Bhaga Rivers and climb over the Rohtang Pass (3980 m) to Manali.

On arrival in Manali we check back into the Himalayan Hotel for a farewell feast.

Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India

Morning flight from Kullu to Delhi - arrangements TBC.

Your Best Life Adventure ends here.