Leh Hostel
Hostel
Days 1, 2, 6
Changthang Self-Ride - 7 Days (Leh, Hanle, Umling La, Tso Moriri & Ladakh)
Seven days into the Changthang, topping out at 5,798 m. The same route on your own bike with shared support and homestays throughout.
Two Stroke Society
Runs this trip
Bike expedition
Seven days into the Changthang, topping out at 5,798 m
Group Tour
Join a fixed-date departure with other travellers
Top Highlights
Leh Main BazaarYou fly from near sea level to 3,500 m in ninety minutes. Thiksey MonasteryA short loop, deliberately. UpshiHanle is one of the darkest skies in the country and the observatory is there for a reason. Umling La5,798 m of tarmac, higher than Everest base camp. Tso MoririWild ass and, if you are lucky, black-necked cranes on the marsh at the lake head. Chumathang hot springsThe hot springs at Chumathang are the natural lunch stop.
Itinerary
You fly from near sea level to 3,500 m in ninety minutes. Today is for sitting still.
LehHow the day runs
- Fly in, rest. Nothing else happens today.
- MealsDinner
- AccommodationLeh Hostel
Included Activities
- Airport pickup
- Hotel night
- Oximeter baseline check
LANDMARKS Leh Main Bazaar Start point Leh, Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL), Leh 06:00 - 12:00A short loop, deliberately. Two nights at Leh before anything high is the rule here.
LehHow the day runs
- 2 hrs10:00 AM — a 60 km loop past Thiksey to get used to the bike
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationLeh Hostel
Included Activities
- Bike allotment and gear
- Short shakedown ride
- Hotel night
LANDMARKS Thiksey Monastery Sangam Hanle is one of the darkest skies in the country and the observatory is there for a reason. Take a warm layer for the night sky.
Leh, HanleHow the day runs
- 8 hrs6:30 AM — down the Indus, then south into the Changthang
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationHanle Hostel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Inner Line Permit for Hanle
- Homestay night
- Mechanic and backup
Optional Activities
- The Indian Astronomical Observatory, if it is open
LANDMARKS Upshi Nyoma Hanle observatory 5,798 m of tarmac, higher than Everest base camp. Fifteen minutes at the top and down — the engine loses about 40 per cent of its power up there and so do you.
Hanle, Umling La, HanleHow the day runs
- 3 hrs7:00 AM — up to 5,798 m, higher than Everest base camp
- 3 hrs11:30 AM — straight back down; nobody lingers up there
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationHanle Hostel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Homestay night at Hanle
- Oxygen carried by the backup vehicle
LANDMARKS Umling La Photi La Changthang plateau Wild ass and, if you are lucky, black-necked cranes on the marsh at the lake head.
Hanle, Tso MoririHow the day runs
- 7 hrs7:30 AM — across the Changthang, kiang country
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationTso Moriri Hostel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Camp night at Korzok
- Sanctuary permit
LANDMARKS Tso Moriri Korzok Changthang wildlife sanctuary The hot springs at Chumathang are the natural lunch stop.
Tso Moriri, LehHow the day runs
- 7 hrs7:30 AM — back up the Indus valley
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationLeh Hostel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Hotel night in Leh
- Farewell dinner
LANDMARKS Chumathang hot springs Upshi Morning flights only out of Leh.
LehHow the day runs
- 0 hrsMorning departures only
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationNot included — onward travel
Included Activities
- Airport drop
- Bike handback
- Day 1Airport pickup
- Day 1Hotel night
- Day 1Oximeter baseline check
- Day 2Bike allotment and gear
- Day 2Short shakedown ride
- Day 3Fuel
- Day 3Inner Line Permit for Hanle
- Day 3Homestay night
- Day 3Mechanic and backup
- Day 3The Indian Astronomical Observatory, if it is openCosts extra
- Day 4Homestay night at Hanle
- Day 4Oxygen carried by the backup vehicle
- Day 5Camp night at Korzok
- Day 5Sanctuary permit
- Day 6Hotel night in Leh
- Day 6Farewell dinner
- Day 7Airport drop
- Day 7Bike handback
- Day 1 · 2 nightsLeh Hostel
- Day 3 · 2 nightsHanle Hostel
- Day 5 · 1 nightTso Moriri Hostel
- Day 6 · 1 nightLeh Hostel
- Day 7Leh to LehMorning departures only
Where you'll stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Hanle Hostel
Hostel
Days 3, 4
Tso Moriri Hostel
Hostel
Day 5
What you'll eat
6 breakfasts and 6 dinners across 7 days, at camp. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 7.
- DinnerServed on days 1–6
- BreakfastServed on days 2–7
12 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking
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Customer reviews
Overall rating
4.6/5
Based on 14 reviews
Review summary
Food4.6/5
Guide4.4/5
Itinerary4.1/5
Transport4.3/5
Accommodation4.4/5
Tour operator4.4/5
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Divya Reddy – Indore2026-05-29 · Verified booking
7 days of proper riding. The support vehicle was never far when someone needed it. Good value for what's included.
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Laura Whitfield – Berlin2026-05-29 · Verified booking
Machines were well maintained and the daily briefings were short and useful. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. Would book with them again.
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Priya Nair – Pune2026-05-29 · Verified booking
One of the bikes had problems from day two and the spare took a while to arrive. Crew were professional without being stiff about it.
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Manav Sethi – Chandigarh2026-05-29 · Verified booking
Machines were well maintained and the daily briefings were short and useful. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. Worth every rupee.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.
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Carla Mendes – Zurich2026-05-29 · Verified booking
Ladakh on two wheels is the way to see it. No complaints about the organisation. No hesitation recommending them.
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James Whelan – Zurich2025-07-13 · Verified booking
7 days of proper riding. The support vehicle was never far when someone needed it. Guides answered every question, including the daft ones. Recommended.
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Elena Petrova – Melbourne2025-07-13 · Verified booking
One of the bikes had problems from day two and the spare took a while to arrive. Crew were professional without being stiff about it.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.
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Meera Iyer – Indore2025-07-13 · Verified booking
Route planning was the strong point — long days, but the stops were in the right places. Simple food, well made, and enough of it. Would book with them again.
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