Srinagar Hostel
Hostel, homestay or tent, shared
Srinagar–Manali — own bike
Two Stroke Society
Runs this trip
11 Days · 10 Nights
Fully planned multi-day journey
Accommodation
Srinagar Hostel
Fully guided
A guide travels with the group for the whole trip.
Bike expedition
Eleven days, five passes above 5,000 m, ridden the sensible way round
High Intensity
Travelers can expect 6-8 hours of challenging high-altitude trekking
Group Size 1 - 22
Ages 18+ Welcome
The operator's minimum age for this trip is 18
5,360 m at the highest point
Where this operator goes
11 days · 22 stopsItinerary
11 days, planned by Two Stroke Society
Eleven days riding from 1,585 m to 5,359 m and back down. Today is paperwork, a shakedown ride and an early night.
SrinagarHow the day runs
- 1 hrsTransfer to a houseboat on the Dal
- MealsDinner
- AccommodationSrinagar Hostel
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Houseboat night
- Bike handover and briefing
LANDMARKS Dal Lake Mughal gardens Old city Start point Srinagar, Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), Srinagar 00:00 - 23:59Zoji La is unsurfaced, single-lane in places, and shared with trucks. Ride it in the morning before the convoys build.
Srinagar, Zoji La, KargilHow the day runs
- 4 hrs6:00 AM — up through Sonamarg to the pass at 3,528 m
- 4 hrs1:00 PM — Drass, the second-coldest inhabited place on earth
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationKargil Hostel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Hotel night at Kargil
- Mechanic and support vehicle
LANDMARKS Sonamarg Zoji La Drass Kargil The rock-cut Maitreya at Mulbekh is eighth-century and stands nine metres above the road you are riding on.
Kargil, LehHow the day runs
- 7 hrs7:00 AM — Mulbekh Maitreya, Fotu La at 4,108 m, Lamayuru
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationLeh Hostel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Hotel night in Leh
LANDMARKS Mulbekh Maitreya Namika La Fotu La Lamayuru Magnetic Hill Arriving overland from Srinagar means you have gained altitude gradually, which is the entire argument for riding this direction. The rest day is still not optional.
LehHow the day runs
- No riding. Inner Line permits, oximeter checks and water.
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationLeh Hostel
Included Activities
- Hotel night
- Inner Line permits for Nubra and Pangong
Optional Activities
- Thiksey and Hemis monasteries by taxi, if you feel fine
LANDMARKS Leh Palace Shanti Stupa Main Bazaar Fifteen minutes at the top is plenty. The sign overstates the height and the oxygen does not care either way.
Leh, Khardung La, NubraHow the day runs
- 2 hrs8:00 AM — up to the pass
- 3 hrs11:00 AM — down the far side to Diskit and Hunder
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationNubra Hostel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Camp night at Hunder
- Permits
LANDMARKS Khardung La Diskit monastery Hunder dunes Bactrian camels The Shyok route is broken riverbed for long stretches and floods without warning in the afternoon. That is why it is a morning ride.
Nubra, PangongHow the day runs
- 7 hrs7:00 AM — the Shyok river route, water crossings throughout
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationPangong Hostel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Camp night at Pangong
- Permits
LANDMARKS Shyok river Durbuk Pangong Tso Pangong at sunrise is worth the cold night. The lake is 134 km long and most of it is in Tibet.
Pangong, LehHow the day runs
- 7 hrs8:00 AM — sunrise on the lake first, then west over Chang La
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationLeh Hostel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Hotel night in Leh
LANDMARKS Pangong Tso Chang La Thiksey Sarchu is 4,290 m and it is the hardest night of the trip. Nobody sleeps well and everyone says so.
Leh, Tanglang La, SarchuHow the day runs
- 4 hrs6:00 AM — south over Tanglang La at 5,328 m
- 4 hrs11:00 AM — the More plains and the Gata loops
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationSarchu Hostel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Tented camp at Sarchu
- All meals
LANDMARKS Tanglang La More plains Gata loops Sarchu The Atal tunnel took Rohtang out of this ride in 2020 and cut hours off the day. Older itineraries still route over the pass.
Sarchu, Baralacha La, ManaliHow the day runs
- 3 hrs7:00 AM — Baralacha La at 4,890 m
- 6 hrs10:00 AM — Jispa, Keylong and the Atal tunnel
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationManali Hostel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Hotel night in Manali
LANDMARKS Baralacha La Suraj Tal Jispa Atal Tunnel After nine days above 3,000 m, Manali feels like sea level. It is not.
ManaliHow the day runs
- Bikes handed back and checked over. The day is yours.
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationManali Hostel
Included Activities
- Hotel night
- Bike handback
Optional Activities
- The hot springs at Vashisht
LANDMARKS Old Manali Hadimba temple Vashisht springs Most riders take the overnight Volvo to Delhi. Bhuntar flies, weather permitting, which in the hills means often not.
ManaliHow the day runs
- 1 hrsTransfer to the bus stand or to Bhuntar airport
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationNot included — onward travel
Included Activities
- Transfer
- Day 1Day 1 · Arrive Srinagar
- Day 2Day 2 · Srinagar to Kargil over Zoji La
- Day 3Day 3 · Kargil to Leh
- Day 4Day 4 · Leh — a rest day, on purpose
- Day 5Day 5 · Over Khardung La to Nubra
- Day 6Day 6 · Nubra to Pangong via Shyok
- Day 7Day 7 · Pangong back to Leh over Chang La
- Day 8Day 8 · Leh to Sarchu
- Day 9Day 9 · Sarchu to Manali
- Day 10Day 10 · Manali — a day off the bike
- Day 11Day 11 · Manali, then out
Pickup point
Day 1 · Fri, 18 Sept, 2026
Meet atSrinagarSheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), Srinagar
Reporting time00:00 - 23:59
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Included in the price
You arrange yourself
Most of these can be added to your booking later — the operator confirms within a day.
Where you'll stay
Published by the operator. Nights on the ground can move with weather and permissions.
Kargil Hostel
Hostel, homestay or tent, shared
Leh Hostel
Hostel, homestay or tent, shared
Nubra Hostel
Hostel, homestay or tent, shared
Pangong Hostel
Hostel, homestay or tent, shared
Sarchu Hostel
Hostel, homestay or tent, shared
Manali Hostel
Hostel, homestay or tent, shared
What you'll eat
10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 9 dinners across 11 days, at camp. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 11.
- DinnerServed on days 1–9
- BreakfastServed on days 2–11
- LunchServed on day 8
20 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking
Who runs this trip
Operated by
Two Stroke SocietyVerified
“The same rides for people bringing their own machine”
Based in Leh Running treks since 2015
- Rating
- 4.2(60 reviews)
- Response time
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About Two Stroke Society
Support, route and permits for riders on their own bikes. No rentals, no pillion seats, and a hard line on riding experience at handover.
Cancellation policy: Full refund up to 14 days before departure
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Customer reviews
Overall rating
4.2/5
Based on 60 reviews
Review summary
Food4.0/5
Guide4.0/5
Itinerary4.1/5
Transport4.0/5
Accommodation4.1/5
Tour operator4.0/5
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Marc Dubois – Berlin2026-07-31 · Verified booking
One of the bikes had problems from day two and the spare took a while to arrive.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.
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Priya Nair – Delhi2026-07-31 · Verified booking
Days were longer than advertised and we arrived after dark more than once. The lead was calm and knew when to slow the group down.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.
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Nina Hoffmann – Toronto2026-07-31 · Verified booking
11 days of proper riding. The support vehicle was never far when someone needed it. Hostel nights are basic but clean, and that's what the price says.
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Vikram Bose – Jaipur2026-07-31 · Verified booking
Machines were well maintained and the daily briefings were short and useful. No hesitation recommending them.
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Vikram Bose – Chandigarh2026-07-15 · Verified booking
11 days of proper riding. The support vehicle was never far when someone needed it. No hesitation recommending them.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.
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Nikhil Joshi – Nagpur2026-07-15 · Verified booking
Route planning was the strong point — long days, but the stops were in the right places. Hostel nights are basic but clean, and that's what the price says. Worth every rupee.
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Laura Whitfield – Dubai2026-07-15 · Verified booking
Kashmir on two wheels is the way to see it. No complaints about the organisation. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. Never went hungry, and the tea appeared exactly when it was needed. Recommended.
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Nikhil Joshi – Hyderabad2026-07-15 · Verified booking
Kashmir on two wheels is the way to see it. No complaints about the organisation.
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Questions people ask
Srinagar is 1,585 m and Manali is 2,050 m, but the Manali side throws you over Baralacha La at 4,890 m on the second day. Riding west to east you sleep at 2,676 m, then 3,500 m with a rest day, before anything above 5,000 m. It is the same road and a completely different risk profile.
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