Himalaya
Motorcycle
Tour

Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh, Indian Himalayan, India

18 July → 2 Aug 2026

8 → 23 Aug 2026

Hitting the top of the world

Overview

Follow the winding roads of the Indian Himalayas on a Royal Enfield motorcycle. Discover the lunar landscape while riding the world’s highest motorable roads above 5000 meters.

Duration

16 days / 15 nights*

Meeting point

Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

Accommodation

2 nights stay in a 5-star, high-quality hotel in Delhi, 9 nights in a 3* hotel, 3 nights in glamping-style tents, 1 night on a nightbus (Delhi - Manali)

Motorcycle package

12 days of Royal Enfield (Bullet 500 or Himalayan) motorcycle rental, professional local tour guide, back-up van and a mechanic. GoBeyond tour guide with many years of experience.

Location

Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh provinces in the Indian Himalayas

Price

from €3,690

*The duration of the trip lasts from meeting at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) until the flight home from the same airport.

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Description

Reaching the top of the world is something not many people can claim. On this tour we’ll be conquering nothing less than the world’s highest motorable passes on the Indian side of the Himalayas.

After a short acclimatization period, we climb the iconic Manali-Leh route cruising between the sky-high pines and the waterfalls flowing into the clouds to the real high mountain environment. After the second 5,000-meter pass, we reach the otherworldly landscape, where among the purple, red, brown and gray mountain ridges, the mountain lakes shine like bluish green dots.

The three-day meandering on top of the world is enough to make it feel nice to return to civilization afterwards. The capital of Ladakh, Leh, located at 3,200 meters and also known as Little Tibet, is an exciting small town with a lively Buddhist life. In addition, it is the center for climbers from all over the world, which also serves as our base for the second half of the tour.

Using Leh as a base, we set off on three multi-day rides. We visit Asia’s largest saltwater lake, Lake Pangong, located at 4,350 meters, 30 percent of which belongs to India and 70 percent to China. The lake freezes to the bottom in the minus 40-50 degree winter, so no creature is able to live in it. We also visit the desert Nubra Valley near the Pakistani border, where two-humped camels live at an altitude of 3,000 meters and which can only be crossed in late summer, as it is covered with snow the rest of the year.

On the way back to Leh, we conquer the world’s highest motorable pass – according to the local signs, it reaches a height of 5,602 meters. It is recommended to stay there only for a maximum of 20 minutes, doing as little intense movements as possible.

An exceptionally large local team guarantees that we reach our destination safely on our fully organized Himalayan expedition – including tour guides, an escort car, spare parts and a mechanic background.

Tour Package

Himalaya Motorcycle Tour

18 July → 2 Aug 2026

8 → 23 Aug 2026

from €3,690

The duration of the trip lasts from meeting at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) until the flight home from the same airport. The flight there and back might take an extra day, depending on where you are travelling from.

Included in the price

14 nights accommodation in twin rooms

All breakfast and dinner

Delhi – Manali bus ride

Airport transfer on the official arrival and departure days of the tour

Local transfers

12 days motorcycle rental – Royal Enfield Bullet 500cc

Fuel

Professional local guides

Back-up van for the baggages

Mechanic

Domestic flight ticket from Leh to Delhi

Permissions to militarily protected areas

Experienced GoBeyond tour guide

Optional extras

Upgrade for iconic Royal Enfield Himalyan is an extra €300

Private single rooms in each accommodation throughout the trip: €600

Upon request, the GoBeyond team will book the best available flight tickets for you. The handling fee is based on the price of the ticket:
– under €1,000: €30
– above €1,000: €50

If you need a visa – determined by your nationality – and you want us to arrange it for you, the administration fee is €35

Further Expenses

International flight tickets to Delhi and back – Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

Insurance valid for riding a motorcycle in India

Visa (~$25)

Personal expenses

Lunches & drinks

Details

The ride

Our tour can be called an expedition, as riding a motorbike through the highest passes in the world will test even the most experienced travellers. We take over the Royal Enfields at Manali, 2,000 metres above sea level, from where we head towards Ladakh. The scenery around us changes constantly as we climb higher and higher, and by the fourth day on the bike we have conquered three passes over 5,000 metres.

The second half of the tour will be based in Leh, the capital of Ladakh, from where we will embark on three challenging days of trekking in the interior of the mountain range, with breathtaking scenery, high mountain lakes and the highest motorable road in the world.

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Before and after the tour itself, 1-1 night stay in a high-quality, 5-star hotel in Delhi. 9 nights in a 3-star hotel with double rooms, hot shower and wifi. 3 nights in glamping style tents in the mountains with beds and bath. We spend 1 night on the bus while traveling from Delhi to Manali. The kind hospitality of the locals makes up for any inconvenience.

12 days motorcycle rental of the legendary Royal Enfields Bullet 500 or the Himalayan. Professional local motorcycle guide with repairman and back-up van. Fuel and daily motorcycle maintenance is included in the price. GoBeyond motorcycle tour guide with years of experience.

Advanced motorcycle skills: can ride for six to ten hours, comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions. No experience required for pillions and for those who travel in the back-up car.

Hot and humid in Delhi (35°C), sunny, 22-28°C with occasional showers in Himchal Pradesh, sunny and dry mountain weather 10-25°C in Ladakh

Maximum fifteen riders of mixed nationalities in one group for each backup crew (back up van, mechanic and guide). On one tour we can handle a maximum of two groups.

We make high-quality content of all our camps, which you will receive after returning home to remember all the amazing memories.

The local currency is the Indian Rupee INR. We recommend bringing USD in cash and exchanging it at the airport or the first hotel. Depending on spending habits your budget for the trip should range from $250-500. For reference, a meal is between $1-10.

You’ll get breakfast and dinner at the hotel in a buffet system. For lunch we’ll stop at roadside stalls where we can buy snacks and basic food. All three meals are authentic Indian cuisine style. In case of special diets, please let us know in advance and we’ll notify the local partners.

There will be some straight, smooth concrete roads, but mostly you need to be prepared for bumpy dirt roads, river crossings, mud, sand, gravel and lots of curves. Worry not though, the local team and GoBeyond guides will help you out in any situation.

Every rider must bring his own motorcycle protective gear and helmet. We do not recommend wearing leather motorbike suits as we do not go fast on the bikes. But due to the fact that the temperature is very different in the variant heights, it is good to wear multiple layers, same when skiing. It’s a good idea to wear either durable high top hiking boots, real biker boots or even dirt bike boots.

GoBeyond’s official motorbike gear partner is FUEL, gear up for Himalaya on their website with the special discount code for our guests.

Comfortable private transfers between airports and hotels and private air-conditioned bus from Delhi to Manali. Legendary Royal Enfield motorcycles and strong, reliable 4×4 escort cars during the motorcycle tour. Domestic flight from Leh to Delhi.

Besides the highest motorable roads on Earth and the legendary Royal Enfield motorbikes, 1000 years old Buddhist monasteries, 5 passes over 5000 meters surrounded by peaks above 6-7000 meters. Turquoise tarns, mountain lakes. Authentic Indian cuisine and culture shock.

You will need an insurance that covers motorcycle riding and is valid in India. You can contact us and we are happy to recommend the most suitable one.

Program

16-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrival

After arrival at the Delhi airport, a private transfer will pick up everyone and bring you to the hotel. The plan is to acclimatize and rest a bit after the long journey, and start enjoying Indian hospitality and cuisine. There is no fixed program for this day, so everyone can arrive with the most ideal flight, whether late at night or early the next day.

Day 2

Heading north

After checking out of the hotel we have a cozy lunch together, and later in the afternoon we take a private, comfortable bus to Manali.

Day 3

Manali

Arrival to Manali, acclimatizing excursion to Vashist to the Jogini waterfall, bathing in the sacred thermal pools.

Day 4

Picking up the Enfields

Testing the bikes on a short tour in the nearby mountains around Manali.

Day 5

The journey begins

After breakfast we set out towards the Rohtang pass (3978 m). Going uphill between enormous pine trees, with huge vultures circling in the sky. After a challenging descent we reach the small trade-town of Jispa, where we spend the night.

Day 6

High mountains

We continue the ride uphill and cross the 4890-meter high Baralacha Pass. Here we get a taste of Ladakh’s moonlit landscapes and epic mountain ranges. We spend the night in a well equipped tent camp in Sarchu.

Day 7

The toughest day

We have to climb 3 passes around 5000 meters, including the second highest motorable pass, the 5329-meter high Tanglang La. From there we ride down following the Indus river to Leh, the capital of Ladakh, where we can finally relax for a while.

Day 8

Rest day in Leh

After riding on the hardest roads in the world for 3 days, strolling around in Leh will feel pretty good. We swap our bikes to ones with local plates. We also prepare ourselves for the challenges of the following days.

Day 9

Pangong Lake

We set out again towards Pangong Lake, the biggest salt water lake in Asia. Most of it belongs to China and the rest to India. We spend the night in a nice, well equipped tent camp by the lake.

Day 10

Nubra Valley

We are leaving towards Nubra Valley following the Shyok river, which is only crossable during late summer, the rest of the year it is covered with snow.

Day 11

The highest motorable road on Earth

In the morning we’re climbing up to the 32-meter-high Buddha statue of the Diskit monastery, that peacefully looks towards Pakistan to protect the inhabitants of the area. While riding to Leh we cross the world’s highest motorable pass, the Khardung La, said to be 5602 meters high. This is where we're going to put the team’s flag.

Day 12

Rest day, monasteries around Leh

Some time for relaxation, getting a massage, souvenir shopping and a short, optional ride to the most famous Buddhist monasteries of the neighborhood.

Day 13

Dah Hanu

We take a trip to Dah Hanu along the Indus river. This timeless village preserves a unique Indo-European cultural heritage and is inhabited by the Dardic people wearing extraordinary traditional jewelry and clothes. We spend the night in a high class tent-camp in an apricot orchard.

Day 14

Lamayuru, Alchi

On our last day on two wheels we are crossing our last 5000 meter high pass. Before heading back to Leh we will make a stop in Lamayuru and Alchi, the home of a 1000 year old monastery.

Day 15

Delhi

Flight from Leh to Delhi where we have a chance to rest a bit or dive into an optional party after the long and demanding journey.

Day 16

Departure

Transfer to the airport, flying home with unforgettable memories and new friendships.

The program is subject to change at any times. The final itinerary depends on current weather conditions and the endurance of the group.

Your tailor-made road trip to the top of the world

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Would you rather conquer the top of the world with your mates and then visit the Taj Mahal? If you'd prefer a different date, more or less riding, or a deeper insight into India's Buddhist or Hindu culture, contact us with your ideas and we'll be happy to organise your dream adventure.

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India was a positive disappointment. The people were very friendly, we liked the fact that we could eat and drink in peace everywhere, we liked the lakes and especially the last glamping.

Gabor

We were in India to see the world with the guys, just the top of the world, not a big deal 😜

Arthur

I was looking for a bit of adventure. This trip was just the thing, not only to explore a new world, but also to challenge myself through motorcycling. In the meantime, I felt the constant care, which was very important for this destination. Tired as we were, we returned home satisfied with the experience.

Agnes

Our guides

Dorje

Tour Guide

Dorje grew up on the slopes of the Himalayas and has spent his life motorcycling and guiding. He’s a true mountain fox—the most experienced guide in the area.

Levi

Business Developer & Tour Guide

One of our most seasoned guides: wherever he is, you can count on him to organize, negotiate, handle, and control even the most extreme circumstances you can imagine.

Günti

Tour Guide

His endless humor and calm are contagious—something especially welcome when you’re enjoying extreme conditions at 5,500 meters!

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FAQ

Not at all. Indian hotels usually have double bed rooms, if you don't want to be paired with one of your super friendly group mates, you can ask for a single bedroom for an additional fee. Please get into touch with us or request this in the application form.

It depends on your nationality. From most of the countries you will need a visa which is a really easy process possible to make online with an average price of $25. Please always check the visa requirements on your local embassy’s website.

We stay between the borders of India for the whole trip.

You need to have a motorcycle driving license valid for an 500cc motorbike (at least).

You can sit in the back-up van and enjoy the exact same trip while saving €300. Also you will have the chance to sit and ride on the bike behind our guides. Or in case you come together with a rider, you can also sit behind them for most part of the trip.

It depends on your choice. We do not recommend wearing leather motorbike suits as we do not go fast on the bikes. But due to the fact that the temperature is very different in the variant heights, it is good to wear multiple layers, such as in case of skiing. It’s a good idea to wear either durable high top hiking boots, real biking boots or even dirt bike boots.

In Delhi it is absolutely possible, but we won't ride there. In Manali rain can occur in the first two days, then the probability is very low, as in most of the time we ride in a high altitude desert.

They provide helmets if necessary, but obviously these ones are used and not of the highest quality. We recommend to bring your own! It is your decision what kind of a helmet you prefer, but you need to be prepared for protecting yourself against very strong sunshine and a lot of dust.

There will be parts with straight, smooth concrete roads, but this is not typical. You need to be prepared for bumpy dirt roads, river crossings, mud, sand, gravel, lots of curves and basically anything you can imagine.

We are traveling to India, so an upset stomach might occur, but the tour guides always help you with recommendations about what to eat and drink. Outside of Delhi, we stay in the high mountains, where the water is much cleaner, thus the chances of getting sick are much lower. It's a good idea to keep hand sanitizer with you. Altitude sickness may occur, but acclimatization is planned into the tour. We spend 2.5 days at 2,000 meters, this is where we try out the motorbikes for the first time, and from here we gradually move upwards. The escort car will have oxygen cylinders in case of need, and the locals are well aware of the problem. The symptoms are similar to a hangover and will go away in a few days. If someone feels unwell, they can travel in the escort car for a while. One of the tour guides can take over your motorcycle for that time.

Yes, it is included in the price and the group leaders will take care of it.

The team consists of the following members: a professional, English-speaking, local tour guide who leads the team on the road. A mechanic, an expert in Royal Enfield bikes, who has plenty of tools, spare parts in the escort car, plus a guide in the escort car who can drive anyone's bike if any problem occurs. This local team is complemented by an experienced motorcycle tour guide from GoBeyond.

We recommend packing in two bags. Large bags travel in or on top of the escort car, so don't choose your dearest and most expensive bag. Also, bring a backpack that can fit a few layers of clothes, water, camera and anything else you want to keep with you while riding.

Please ask your local health authority. Usually there are no mandatory vaccinations, but the recommended ones are: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, typhoid, DPT, Meningitis.

Due to the fact that the route runs on the Indian-Chinese-Pakistan border region, there is a very strong military presence with lots of camps on the way. Our local guides are familiar with the military camps and have a good relationship with them. These places are responsible for medical duties as well in these areas. Tourism is very developed and is a significant income source in this region, so they are very nice to tourists and pay attention to them. If any problematic situation comes up, our guides are able to handle them, but no such problems have occurred in the past years.

Depending on spending habits your budget for the trip should range from $250-500. For reference, a meal is between $1-10.

The currency is Indian Rupee INR. We have the opportunity to exchange money at the airport after arrival to Delhi, or somewhere in the city center. ATM-s and credit card payments are not typical, but can be possible in Dehli, Manali and Leh (please be aware though that they they do not accept all card types). So we suggest bringing USD in cash and exchange it (you'll have the opportunity to change money in Delhi, Manali and Leh too).

Buying alcohol is somewhat more difficult at most of our accommodations, they can serve beer if you preorder it and some local rum. It is advised to take spirits from home or buy them at the airport. In larger cities there are dedicated alcohol shops, although the price of it rises in proportion to the height above sea level.

You need to have one that covers motorcycle riding, valid in India and valid above 5000 meters altitude. If you need help, please get in touch with us!

You don't have to be worried, the back-up van with the mechanic is always the last one on the road. If something comes up just park your bike on the side of the road, wait for the van and enjoy the stunning scenery while the mechanic repairs your bike. Usually he can fix anything within 15 mins. The tour guide will wait for you at the next resting stop.

In the big cities such as Delhi, Manali and Leh you’ll have both. In the remote areas it is better not to count on it, but at least every second or maximum 3rd day you will be able to contact the rest of the world. :)