Why Leh Ladakh is the Biker’s Paradise of India?

Rob Velle
4 min readMay 30, 2019

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Women Motorcyclist in Ladakh © Elizaveta Kochergina

Leh is a small city located in the Jammu and Kashmir valley in the vicinity of the Himalayas. This is one of the best vacationing spots for adventurers and bikers.

Nothing can be as thrilling as riding on these high roads of Ladakh and Leh. With so many people visiting this place each year it is becoming very popular as the best place for motorcycle tours worldwide.

The best time to visit starts from June onward and you can spot hundreds of bikers on the Manali to Leh highway. These people come from all over the word and not just India alone. Ladakh is known as the land of high passes because there are so many of them including the world’s highest one.

The main two attractions of Ladakh are:

Rohtang La Pass

Rohtang La Pass in Ladakh © Paolo Cassi

Ladakh bike trip can never be complete without passing this road called Rohtang Pass. Usually, the army personnel say it is an easy road but only a biker will know how difficult it can get to cruise through this high-altitude road. It is also one of the most scenic roads and can keep shutter bugs very busy throughout the trip. You get the best views of the snow-capped Himalayas from here and is a paradise for adventure motor biking.

Towards Chenab River

Gramphu Route to Spiti © Mark Snape
Chenab River, Spiti © Incrediblespiti

As you come down the Rohtang Pass you will reach a tiny hamlet called Gramphu and if you are traveling to Spiti this is where you split. From here, you can ride to the Gramphu river. This place is well equipped with guest houses and shacks that serve delicious and wholesome country food.

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A deeper look into Ladakh

Bike Riders on Ladakh Motorcycle Expedition © TwoWheeledExpeditions

A motorcycle expedition is very common in India, Nepal and Tibet and many people do this circuit at least once in their lifetime. The rugged locales of this place are very intriguing for people looking for motorbike escapades. It is a unique experience to ride in locales of such extraordinary statures. There is lot more to adventure here because several other sports like jeep safaris, cycling, white water rafting and trekking are very popular here.

The beautiful valley, huge lakes and high passes are the most appeasing for a biker and summat the Ladakh motorcycle tour. If you are traveling in a group, you can have loads of fun amid several celebrations. This was once the most desolate area in the foot of Himalayas, but now it is flocked with tourists, especially bikers.

Camel Ride in Nubra Valley © TwoWheeledExpeditions

You can arrange motorcycle tours in India to enjoy the scenic and rugged beauty of Leh and Ladakh. You can become part of a bikers’ community, which will arrange the tours and plan out the routes that you can explore on your bike.

Due to the sudden influx of tourists from all over India and other countries both the cities are well equipped with small restaurants and guest houses to stay. Bikers also have the option of camping during the nights. However, to access several of the high roads or passes, one needs to obtain permission from the army. Nonetheless, it is one of the safest and yet the most adventurous roads for bikers.

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Rob Velle
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A Motorcycling Expert riding around the World for the Spirit of Adventure on my Two Wheeled Expeditions