Starting altitude – 985 ft Ending altitude – 1054 ft
Elevation change – 69 ft Max altitude – 1054 ft
255 km / Saddle time – 5 hrs / Stoppage time – 2 hrs

Starting altitude -1054 ft Ending altitude – 6750 ft
Elevation change – 5706 ft Max altitude – 6750 ft
310 km / Saddle time – 9 hrs / Stoppage time – 3 hrs

We cross the Atal Tunnel and the north portal of this 9km tunnel openes up in to a wonder land of very tall
mountains, crisp fresh air and crystal clear gurgling brooks. This day is a short ride to set the mood and more
importantly acclimatize to high altitude. This is very essential to safely ride a motorcycle in Zanskar. The
average altitude in Zanskar is 12,500 ft. So rest well, go for long walks along the river, hydrate well and
generally take it easy. Avoid alcohol in the evening and night.
Starting altitude -1054 ft Ending altitude – 10800 ft
Elevation change – 4050 ft Max altitude – 10800 ft
90 km / Saddle time – 3 hrs / Stoppage time – 2 hrs

Breakfast at 6 am and roll out at 7:30 am. Only the first 35km is paved road. We will go over Shinku La (16,550
ft). The descent in to Zanskar valley is a lot more interesting. We will take a short break at Lakhang. Then go
through the biggest river crossing of this ride, at the base of the holy mountain Gumbok Rangjan. From here
the route becomes extremely scenic all the way to Purne. Traditional Homestay.
Starting altitude -10800 ft Ending altitude – 12650 ft
Elevation change – 1850 ft Max altitude – 16550 ft
90 km / Saddle time – 4 hrs / Stoppage time – 3 hrs

This is a 3.5 km trek along the Tsrap River in the Lungnak valley to reach one of the most elusive Buddhist
Monasteries in the world. Getting to this 2000 yrs old Cave monastery has been the main attraction of
trekkers from around the world. While we highly recommend this trek, guests may also choose to stay back
rest at the home stay.
Starting altitude -12650 ft Ending altitude – 12350 (Pgugtal Gompa)
Elevation change – Nil
Trek 3 + 3 km

Roll out at 8:00 am. Ride to Padum and visit Zanskar’s largest Gompa. The Karsha Gompa is also a superb
vantage point to view the entire Padum Valley and the snow-capped mountains beyond it. Padum has 2 petrol
pumps, a proper baazar and plenty of cafeterias too. In the past the dirt road from Kargil to Padum was the
only road in Zanskar.
Starting altitude -12650 ft Ending altitude – 11800 ft
Elevation change – 850 ft Max altitude – 13280 ft
54 km / Saddle time – 4 hrs / Stoppage time – 2 hrs / Lunch Stop : Packed Lunch (or ready to eat stuff)

Roll out at 7:00 am. Ride along the Stod River to Pensi La. Charming little villages on the way and spectacular
views of Drang Drung Glacier will make this ride totally worth it. This is also good practice to safely ride fast
on dirt roads.
Starting altitude -11800 ft Ending altitude – 14400 ft (Pensi La)
Elevation change – 3400 ft Max altitude – 14400 ft
160 km / Saddle time – 7 hrs / Stoppage time – 2 hrs

Roll out at 6:00 am. The Strap Chu and the Stod River meet to form the Zanskar River. We will ride along the
Zanskar River for about 87km. Then leave the Zanskar gorge and climb up to Margam La. These 11km will be
by far the steepest dirt roads you would ever climb. Then we will descend in to the Lingshed valley to visit the
quaint Lingshed Gompa. After a good break we will start our ride towards two of the worlds’s most beautiful
passes. Singe La and Sirsir La. The adv road eventually turns in to super smooth tarmac about 30km before
Lamayuru.
Starting altitude -11800 ft Ending altitude – 11500 ft
Elevation change – 300 ft Max altitude – 16590 ft
205 km / Saddle time – 8 hrs / Stoppage time – 4 hrs

This day’s ride will be on a road that would seem more like a dream than reality. A easy road to ride on after
having negotiated some of the most tricky dirt roads of Zanskar.
Starting altitude – 11500 ft Ending altitude – 11480 ft
Elevation change – 20 ft Max altitude – 11650 ft
115 km / Saddle time -3 hrs / Stoppage time – 2 hrs

Roll out at 6:00 am. This is going to be a long day on the saddle. Also there will be more traffic on the roads.
This route has good tarmac. We will be crossing More plains and Tanglang La (17,582ft). Sarchu is a tent city
that comes up only in summers. This will be the highest altitude you will sleep in.
Starting altitude – 11480 ft Ending altitude – 14300 ft
Elevation change – 2820 ft Max altitude – 17582 ft
260 km / Saddle time -7 hrs / Stoppage time – 4 hrs

Starting altitude – 14300 ft Ending altitude – 6750 ft
Elevation change – 7550 ft Max altitude – 15912 ft
165 km / Saddle time – 5 hrs / Stoppage time – 3 hrs

Starting altitude – 14300 ft Ending altitude – 6750 ft
Elevation change – 7550 ft Max altitude – 15912 ft
165 km / Saddle time – 5 hrs / Stoppage time – 3 hrs

Starting altitude – 1054 ft Ending altitude – 985 ft
Elevation change – 69 ft Max altitude – 1054 ft
225 km / Saddle time – 5 hrs / Stoppage time -2 hrs