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Srinagar–Manali — own bike - 11 Days (Zoji La, Kargil, Leh, Khardung La & Nubra)

4.2(60 reviews)11 daysStart and end in the trailhead
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Eleven days, five passes above 5,000 m, ridden the sensible way round. The same route and the same support vehicle for riders bringing their own motorcycle, which is most of the price difference.

Two Stroke Society
Runs this trip
Bike expedition
Eleven days, five passes above 5,000 m, ridden the sensible way round
Group Tour
Join a fixed-date departure with other travellers

Top Highlights

  • Dal LakeEleven days riding from 1,585 m to 5,359 m and back down.
  • SonamargZoji La is unsurfaced, single-lane in places, and shared with trucks.
  • Mulbekh MaitreyaThe rock-cut Maitreya at Mulbekh is eighth-century and stands nine metres above the road you are riding on.
  • Leh PalaceArriving overland from Srinagar means you have gained altitude gradually, which is the entire argument for riding this direction.
  • Khardung LaFifteen minutes at the top is plenty.
  • Diskit monasteryThe sign overstates the height and the oxygen does not care either way.
  • Shyok riverThe Shyok route is broken riverbed for long stretches and floods without warning in the afternoon.
  • Pangong TsoPangong at sunrise is worth the cold night.

Itinerary

What's included

Included in the price

Accommodation
  • 10 nights accommodation as listed: hostel, homestay or tent, shared
Transport
  • Shared airport transfer both ways
  • All internal transport as listed: coach, train or shared jeep
  • Royal Enfield Himalayan with fuel throughout
  • Mechanic, spares and a support vehicle carrying luggage
Meals
  • Meals listed on each day
Guide
  • Trip leader throughout, 1 guide per 15
Permits & fees
  • Inner Line permits for Nubra, Pangong and Khardung La
  • All entry tickets and permits listed in the day-by-day
Safety
  • Oxygen cylinders and an oximeter check every morning above 4,000 m

Not included

Insurance
  • Travel insurance
Optional
  • International or domestic flights to the start point
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Flights to Srinagar and out of Bhuntar or Delhi
Additional Services
  • 5% GST and any applicable TCS
  • Most meals
  • Upgrades from shared transport to private
  • Damage to the motorcycle, which is charged at cost
  • A riding licence, which is checked at handover and is not negotiable
  • Riding gear beyond a helmet

Most of these can be added to your booking later — the operator confirms within a day.

Where you'll stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Srinagar Hostel

Hostel

Day 1

Kargil Hostel

Hostel

Day 2

Leh Hostel

Hostel

Days 3, 4, 7

Nubra Hostel

Hostel

Day 5

Pangong Hostel

Hostel

Day 6

Sarchu Hostel

Hostel

Day 8

Manali Hostel

Hostel

Days 9, 10

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

Operator

Two Stroke Society
4.2 (60)

Based in Leh

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Customer reviews

Overall rating
4.2/5
Based on 60 reviews
Review summary
Food
4.0/5
Guide
4.0/5
Itinerary
4.1/5
Transport
4.0/5
Accommodation
4.1/5
Tour operator
4.0/5
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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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Thanks for writing this up. We've passed your note to the team.

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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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