Motorcycling | Great Himalayan Tour 2026

You will travel on some of the highest roads in the world, roads that that pass through some of the most breathtaking, challenging and awe-inspiring landscapes you will ever see - sapphire lakes, rugged terrain, majestic mountains - this journey has them all!

Great Himalayan Tour (Umling-La) June 2026

Tour Details
Tour Date: 19th June, 2026 to 28th June, 2026
Start/Finish: Chandigarh/Leh
Duration: 9 Nights/10 Days
Degree of Difficulty: 8/10 (Difficult)

Tour Cost 

  • With hired 411 cc Himalayan motorcycle: Rs. 82,800/- per head plus fuel for 1500 kms.
  • Bring your own motorcycle: Rs.56,400/- plus fuel for 1500 kms.
  • Pillion Rider: Rs.58,400/-
  • Travel in a Toyota Innova Crysta Cars (4 pax per vehicle): Rs.62,700/- per head.

Bank Details
Name: Himalayan Sojourn
A/c. No: 40846020776
IFSC: SBIN0017803
Bank Name: State Bank Of India
Branch: Mohal, District Kullu(H.P)

Cost Includes
  1. All accommodation on a twin-sharing basis and all meals
  2. Royal Enfield (Himalayan 411 cc) Motorbikes for the Tour as per the above program, starting from Manali on Day 2 for the Riders
  3. Toyota Innova Crysta Cars (Max 4 pax in one Car) for Car Option from Chandigarh to Leh Departure. (Cars will be changed for the Ladakh Portion in Leh)
  4. Supporting 4WD backup vehicle for luggage, extra fuel, mechanic's tools, and support team
  5. Accompanying English-speaking Tour Co-Ordinator and Motorbike Mechanic in backup vehicle
  6. Emergency first–aid kit with emergency medicines for the tour
  7. Emergency spares (chargeable) and tool kit for the motorbikes
  8. All Inner Line Permits for the guests visiting the Restricted Areas
  9. Drinking Packaged Water for the ride enroute
  10. Emergency oxygen cylinder in backup vehicle
  11. Emergency wireless walkie-talkies for coordination with the backup team

Cost Excludes
  1. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices Included”
  2. Any Airfare/ Train fare/ Bus fare, or additional transport not mentioned in Inclusions
  3. Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours/Extra Meals or Beverages not mentioned in the above inclusions. If required Lunches or any other snacks, etc., can be added for additional costs
  4. Any Accommodation or other services in Chandigarh
  5. Own Bike transportation cost
  6. Tips / Porterage
  7. Insurance. Please ensure you have travel insurance for this Motorbike riding tour that covers medical evacuation, medical bills, repatriation, etc.
  8. Oxygen Cylinders (Disposable) – (a few cylinders will be available in the backup vehicle for emergency purposes on a direct payment basis)
  9. Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated at Hotels/ Camps/ outside not mentioned)
  10. Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks, and/or any factors beyond control
  11. National/ International Motorbike License, as you may require as required by your travel insurance

Registration:
Last day of registration and full payment is on or before 31st March, 2026. Cancellations will not be entertained thereafter.


Terms & Conditions:
  1. 50% advance to confirm the reservation
  2. Balance amount to be deposited 30 Days before the tour starts
  3. 30% Cancellation before 15 Days of the tour Start Date, after which there will be no refunds
  4. Full confirmation of hotels will be provided only on full payment
  5. Vehicles provided as per the tour plan (Point to Point Basis)
  6. Any services initialized are non-refundable, and any expenses are subject to change in the program due to health, bad weather, road blockages, or any other unforeseen circumstances will be charged extra.
  7. Prices valid from 01 June 2026 to 30 September 2026

Things To Carry:
  1. Your riding gear, including helmets, jacket, gloves, riding shoes, extra socks, warm clothes, etc.
  2. Sunglasses with UV Protection
  3. Torch with extra batteries
  4. Sunscreen lotion and cold cream
  5. Chapstick or lip balm
  6. Light towel (should be a thin, quick-drying kind)
  7. Personal toiletries/wind cheater/tissue rolls.
  8. An identification card (passport for foreigners and any photo id proof like Aadhar Card, DL, etc. for Indians), along with a photocopy

Acute Mountain Sickness:
Acute Mountain Sickness can occur to anyone at an altitude above 10,000 feet above sea level. The most common symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness are headache, disturbed sleep, loss of appetite, nausea, coughing, irregular breathing, breathlessness, lassitude, and lack of concentration.

Since Umling-La is situated at an altitude of 19,024 ft. above sea level, it is advisable to take the following precautions, so as to acclimatize your body properly:

  1. Avoid any form of alcohol for one month before the ride
  2. Talk softly & reduce physical activity as much as possible after you reach Manali
  3. Do any form of cardiovascular exercise for at least 30 minutes every day. Start immediately


Important:
Please ensure that you reach Chandigarh airport before 10:00 hrs on 19th June.
For the return journey on the 28th June, please book all your flights after 08:00 hrs from Leh airport.


Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: June 19th, 2026 (Fri): Chandigarh to Manali
Arrival at Chandigarh Airport and transfer to Manali (around 8 Hrs drive, depending on the traffic ). On arrival, check into the hotel.
Accommodation: Rohtang Heights or similar.
Important: Please ensure that you reach Chandigarh airport before 10:00 hrs on 19th June.
Altitude: 2050 m


Day 2: June 20th, 2026 (Sat): Manali Free Day (Know your bikes & acclimatize)
Free day in Manali to acclimatize and get to know your bikes. You may explore Manali town and the surrounding areas during the day.
Accommodation: Rohtang Heights or similar.
Altitude: 2050 m


Day 3: Day 3: June 21st, 2026 (Sun): Manali to Atal Tunnel to Jispa (80 km)
On the second day, you will travel towards Jispa. On the route, you will cross Keylong (3350 m) & Rohtang Pass (3978 m). On arrival, check into the hotel.
Accommodation: Ibex or similar.
Altitude: 3200 m


Day 4: June 22nd, 2026 (Mon): Jispa - Sarchu - Leh (330 km/ 10-12 hrs)
You will leave early morning for the higher region, accompanied by zigzag uphill roads in the shadow of hanging glaciers to the scenic Baralacha La (4800 m / 15,748 ft.), before we descend to the Sarchu plateau. Further, ride/drive through the Morey Plains (Biggest and Highest Plateau on Earth, on a stretch of 42 Kms) and finally Tanglang La Pass -5328 mts or 17,585 ft (third highest motorable pass in the World) and Indus Valley. Arrive at Leh by late evening. On arrival check into the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Jigmet or similar.
Altitude: 3524 m


Day 5: June 23rd, 2026 (Tue): Free Day/Rest in Leh
After you reach Leh, you will have a free day to rest and explore the town on your own. Places of interest near Leh town are Leh Palace, Stok Palace and Museum, Shanti Stupa, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathhar Sahib, and the Zoravar Fort. This is not included in the package cost but can be arranged, if required. Overnight in the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Jigmet or similar.
Altitude: 3524 m


Day 6: June 24th, 2026 (Wed): Leh - Pangong (235 km/6/5 Hrs)
Leave early in the morning for Pangong Lake (14,500 ft), through Changla Pass (17,350 ft.). It is the fourth-highest motorable road in the world. Arrive at Pangong Lake, which is the highest saltwater lake in the World, shared by two countries, India & China. Enjoy the beauty of the lake specially the Sunset and Sunrise. Overnight at Deluxe Camps.
Accommodation: Deluxe Camps (Swiss Cottage Camps with attached Toilet).
Altitude: 4350 m


Day 7: June 25th, 2026 (Thu): Pangong – Hanle (160 Km/5 - 6 Hrs)
After breakfast, ride along the Pangong Lake through one of the most picturesque routes of this tour, crossing through Chushul, and then head toward the Village of Stars – Hanle. Overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel HOR or similar.
Altitude: 4500 m


Day 8: June 26th, 2026 (Fri): Hanle – Umling La – Hanle (150 Km/5 Hrs)
After breakfast, ride/drive through some off–roading patches towards Norbu La and reach Chishumle (Coffee/ Tea Break) and then finally ride toward Umling La (5799 mts/ 19,024 feet) – the Highest Motorable Pass in the World.
Accommodation: Hotel HOR or similar.
Altitude: 4500 m


Day 9: June 27th, 2026 (Sat): Hanle – Leh (280 Km/7 Hrs)
After Breakfast, ride back towards Leh covering around the last 275 kms of the tour. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Jigmet or similar.
Altitude: 4500 m


Day 10: June 28th, 2026 (Sun): Depart Leh
After breakfast transfer to the Airport for the flight back to Delhi.
Umportant: For the return journey on the 28th June, please book all your flights after 08:00 hrs from Leh airport.
Altitude: 3524 m

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