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Things to know before Leh Ladakh Bike Trip

January 28, 2022
Jane Scott

Leh Ladakh is a best adventure spot for bike rider with rugged landscape, snow-clad mountains and soaring peaks. Riders with roaring bike engines get positive vibes and undying spirit here at dangerous routes.

Best Time to visit for Leh Ladakh Bike Trip

Some of the riders also like to start their crazy bike trip at New Year that offers magical vistas but during summers months bikers can enjoy the Lahaul, Spiti and tourist circuits of Ladakh. So the best time for Bike Trip to Leh Ladakh is June to September.

Ideal Duration & Cost for Leh Ladakh Bike Trip

To finalize the duration for Leh ladakh bike trip firstly you should decide to the most common factors like which route you have taken and what would be your full schedule and most important factor is weather conditions. As Best Travel Agents in Mumbai, we consider all these factors and offers a bike trip from Srinagar to Manali having 11 Day at a cost of Approx. INR 31,999/-PP.

Best Routes for Bike Trip to Leh Ladakh

Route 1: Srinagar to Manali via Leh

Route Map: Srinagar → Kargil → Leh → Karu → Sarchu → Manali

Route 2: Manali to Srinagar via Leh

Route Map: Manali → Sarchu → Leh → Khardung La → Nubra Valley → Kargil → Srinagar

Route 3: Delhi to Leh and Back to Delhi

Route Map: Delhi → Manali → Sarchu → Leh → Khardung La → Nubra Valley → Kargil → Srinagar → Delhi

Who is Eligible for Bike Ride in Leh Ladakh?

  1. Candidate should have Minimum age of 25 Year old.
  2. Valid Driving License (DL) is Mandatory.
  3. A Group of Minimum 6 people required.
  4. Indian Candidates requires an Inner Line Permit (ILP) for protected areas.
  5. International tourists must carry an International Driving Permit (IDP) issue by their country along with Passport and other special permits.

Packing while travel on Bike Trip

  1. You should carry a Sturdy Helmet that must wear while riding.
  2. Carry your Original Photo Id and Driving License.
  3. Leather Jackets to protect from wind.
  4. Should carry necessary Clothing Items likes Jeans, Shirts, T-shirts, Shorts, tracks, Inner-wears, Socks, Towels, handkerchief etc.
  5. Sunglasses to Protect your Eyes.
  6. Extra pair of sturdy Leather Boots that give a perfect look and protect your foot from cold.
  7. An extra pair of Gloves matched with Shoes.
  8. Must Carry a First Aid Kit with necessary medicines
  9. Carry a Tool Kit for your Bike.
  10. Must carry extra petrol in Jar while ride from Manali to Leh because this route has only two petrol pumps.
  11. You should carry a Route Map.
  12. Must carry some necessary electronic Items like mobile charger, power bank, Bluetooth headset, Digital camera with extra memory card, 
  13. Flash Light for Emergency.
  14. Carry a Swiss Army Knife for self-defense or security.
  15. Camping equipment like tents, cooking utensils, sleeping bags etc.
  16. Carry basic toiletries like toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo Pouches, face wash, liquid soap, moisturizer, cold creams, etc.
  17. In Leh Ladakh area only BSNL mobile connectivity is good so carry a BSNL Sim Card.
  18. There is only one ATM at Keylong during Manali to Leh route so you should carry enough cash.

Tips before travel to Leh Ladakh through Bike

  1. Follow the rules & regulations during trip otherwise it may be dangerous as death.
  2. You should know about “how to change the bike tyre” in emergency condition.
  3. Applying for an Inner Line Permit at INR 200 and get this permit from the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Leh from 9 am to 3 pm.

Best Bikes for Leh Ladakh bike trip

We suggest these five bikes during Leh Ladakh Bike Trip from Srinagar which are always very helpful and safe for the riders during the journeys.

  1. Royal Enfield (350 CC or 500 CC).
  2. Royal Enfield Himalayan (400 CC).
  3. Bajaj Pulsar (150, 200, 220 CC).
  4. Duke (250 390 & KTM).
  5. CBR (250).