Your journey begins in Leh the heart of Ladakh. Our crew will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel, where you’ll have time to rest and settle in.
The day is all about slowing down and letting your body adjust to altitude. A short evening walk through Leh’s quiet lanes, a gentle meal, and plenty of hydration mark the start of this adventure.
Accommodation: Hotel (Twin Sharing)

A slow morning. Mountain air, strong coffee, and wide skies.
We keep the day light to allow full acclimatisation — those extra hours of rest now make all the difference later. Optional short rides around Leh are available for those eager to stretch their legs.
In the evening, we gather for the first team briefing — introductions, route overview, and a shared sense of excitement for the road ahead.
Accommodation: Hotel (Twin Sharing)

The ride begins. We roll out along the banks of the Indus River — smooth roads winding through traditional Ladakhi villages.
It’s a gentle day, perfect for warming up the legs and syncing into mountain rhythm. You’ll pass monasteries perched on cliffs and white chortens lining the roadside, fluttering with prayer flags.
We reach Upshi by afternoon, greeted with warm hospitality and endless cups of tea.
Accommodation: Guesthouse (Twin Sharing)
All meals included

We ride deeper into the valley, the air growing cooler and the landscape more desolate. The terrain starts to shift gentle tarmac giving way to rougher patches, wind cutting through the silence.
This is where Ladakh truly begins to test you. The ride follows the river for most of the day, climbing gradually into higher terrain.
Evening brings a simple homestay meal, stories with locals, and rest under a million stars.
Accommodation: Homestay (Dorm Sharing)
All meals included

A shorter day of riding, a gift after yesterday’s long haul. The road rolls easily along the valley before reaching Chumathang by lunchtime.
Here, natural hot springs bubble by the riverside perfect for tired muscles and quiet reflection. Spend the afternoon resting or exploring the small, peaceful village surrounded by golden cliffs.
Accommodation: Guesthouse (Twin Sharing)
All meals included

We start early as the route opens into one of Ladakh’s most breathtaking sections. The road climbs gradually through vast, open plains, where the cold desert stretches endlessly under a deep blue sky.
Wind becomes a companion here strong, unpredictable, but alive.
By evening, we reach Nyoma a windswept village framed by the Himalayas and settle into a small guesthouse or camp.
Accommodation: Guesthouse or Camp (Twin Sharing)
All meals included

This is the expedition’s longest and most remote day. We leave Nyoma behind and ride toward Hanle, home to one of the highest observatories in the world. The route feels like riding through a dream  wide horizons, absolute silence, and the occasional herd of kiang (wild Tibetan donkeys) crossing your path.
From Hanle, the final stretch to Umling La Base Camp is done by support vehicle, conserving energy for tomorrow’s ascent. We camp at roughly 16,500 ft - a cold, star-filled night surrounded by absolute stillness.
Accommodation: Expedition Camp (Community Style)
All meals included

Before dawn, we begin the final push. The climb to Umling La Top (19,024 ft) is steep, breathless, and utterly magnificent.
As the sun rises over the peaks, prayer flags whip in the wind, and you realise  this is one of the highest motorable passes on Earth, and you’re standing on it.
After time to take it all in, we descend carefully, pack up, and drive back to Leh by support vehicle.
Evening arrival at the hotel  tired, dusty, proud. The ride may end here, but the feeling of reaching Umling La stays long after.
Accommodation: Hotel (Twin Sharing)
Dinner included

A quiet morning in Leh. Breakfast with the group, coffee with a view, and that familiar bittersweet silence that follows every great adventure.
After check-out, airport transfers are arranged for all participants.

You leave Leh with a full heart, stronger legs, and memories that will echo long after you’ve left the mountains behind.
Meals: Breakfast only