High Himalaya ~
Ladakh and Kashmir
Detailed itinerary provided upon request
TOUR AT A GLANCE
Dates:
10 July – 2 August 2011
Duration: 24 Days (Private tours also available)
Ride Days: 16+ optional rides
Accommodation: From stunning houseboats and 5* hotels to full-service camping
Motorbike: Royal Enfield 'Bullet' 500cc
Level of Difficulty: Challenging (see “Road Conditions”)
Max. Altitude Reached: 5,602m/ 18,379ft
Max Sleeping Altitude: 4,290m / 14,075ft
Average Daily Distance: 110km/ 70mi
Total Distance: 1,795km/ 1,115 miles
Fitness Level: Moderate+ fitness, good level of stamina
HIGHLIGHTS
- Summiting the highest motorable road on the planet ~ higher than Everest Base Camp
- Scenic splendour including the lush green valleys, tumultuous rivers and myriad waterfalls of the Himalayan foothills
- Crossing high mountain passes with spectacular and awe-inspiring vistas
- Following the old Indo-Tibet Border Road trading route
- Drinking-in the stark, raw beauty of the high Tibetan Plateau
- Visiting the British Raj winter capital hill station of Shimla (aka Simla)
- Exploring Ladakh’s ancient principal town of Leh
- Riding through the ‘Switzerland of India’ ~ the Vale of Kashmir
- Relaxing on board a famous icon of Kashmir ~ a fabulous houseboat
- Investigating the fascinating inland waterways of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir
TOUR PRICE
Rider: US $8,200 (excludes international airfare)
Pillion: US $7,700
A deposit of US$500 per person is required to reserve a place on this tour.
Contact us to secure your spot on this wonderful tour.
