Elusive Himalayan Trails 2026

Date :
June 6 to June 17, 2026
July 11 to July 22, 2026
August 8 to August 19, 2026

USD

3350/-

Per Person

Ride at a glance

Duration : 11 nights 12 days
Ride days : 10
Total Distance : Approximately 1900 km
Terrain : Tarmac, Broken tarmac, off road, sand patches
Accommodation : Hotels/ Home stay/guest house/ Camping
Difficulty level : Challenging
Max Altitude : 19300 feet
Daily Avg distance : 160 km
Daily saddle time : 6 Hrs

A signature Tourbugs ride.

Elusive Himalayan Trails is a signature ride from Tourbugs and it runs through the most rugged and scenic part of the Himalayas. These breath-taking landscapes are perfect for photography & videography. The secret trails are perfect for pure riding experiences along with some very unusual wildlife. The routes which go along the rivers & inspire you to do great journeys even though the terrain is demanding. History of the places that take you to stone age. History, that will make you think about our existence & make you wonder about the culture & Dharma.

The Himalayas have a lot to offer and this ride is for people who want to experience a different Ladakh and visit places beyond regular tourist spots.

The deserted Himalayas has lots of hidden secrets, the more you explore the less you know and at the end of the ride it will definitely leave you speechless.

The Highlight

Zanskar Valley- Exploring Zanskar through some of the less known places like Zangla & Shinkula
Riding on the most exciting & unexplored terrains.
Suru Valley A scenic, green valley. Situated along the Suru river, this is the most fertile part of Ladakh.
Drang Drung Glacier The highest one in the region. A not to miss place when in Zanskar
Nun Kun peaks mountains crown the breathtaking THE HIGHLIGHTS landscape of this scenic region
Gombok Ranjan
Highest passes of Ladakh Umling La ( Singge La (16590 ft) and Sirsir La (15761ft), Khardung La, Tsaga La, Kaksang La, Pensila, NurbuLa, Fotula, Shinkula
Changthang
A photographer’s paradise
Great mix of riding terrain

Who should join?

This ride is for everyone who is looking for an ultimate motorcycle adventure! If breathtaking views, off roads, offbeat destinations, history, ancient cultures, mountain life is something that excites you, then this ride is for you.

This ride is NOT for those people who have been in Ladakh before & say” Ladakh is crowded and there is nothing much to see”. Better stay away from such new Indian social media wannabes, thirsting to travel on Facebook & Instagram. The Himalayas have a lot to offer and this ride is for people who want to experience a different Ladakh and visit places beyond regular tourist spots only with Tourbugs.

Day wise itinerary:

Day 1

Arrival at Leh Airport

We will meet, greet, assist, and transfer you to Hotel in Leh. Free day to acclimatize to the high altitude. Remember, rest is very important on this day as the body needs to acclimatize well before we hit the road. Dinner at Hotel.

Day 2

Leh to Kargil

Post breakfast we will start our most awaited ride! Today, we will ride to Kargil.The roads are smooth and the landscapes will amaze you on every turn! Overnight stay at Kargil.

Day 3

Kargil to Padum

This is the day we start our exciting journey. Pack up your bags, sort out your riding gears and get ready for an amazing ride ahead! We will hit the road! Post breakfast we will start the ride towards Padum. Padum is the administrative centre for zanskar. It is historically the capital of Zanskar region. This day offers a good riding terrain, spectacular landscapes and the beauty of magnificent Himalayas. Overnight stay at Padum.

Day 4

Padum to Gombok Ranjan

The ride goes parallel to Zanskar river and has some good climbs as well. This day is the most adventurous day of this entire ride. Difficult roads make this ride challenging but the scenery around makes up for it. Today we will see the confluence of Zanskar & Tsarap River at Purne. There’s an old trekking route in Kurgyak Overnight stay at Gombak Ranjan. Get ready for some more excitement as we will be camping here tonight!

Day 5

Gombok Ranjan to Zangla

A ride full of adventure. True Zanskar ride day! Overnight stay at Zangla..!

Day 6

Zangla to Leh

Today, we will be passing through two passes names Singge La (16590 feet) and Sirsir La (15761 feet). These are probably India’s deepest gorges. Overnight stay at Leh.

Day 7

Leh to Pangong

What is Ladakh without Pangong lake? It is the gem of this region and no ride here is complete without witnessing the beauty of Pangong! So today we leave from Post breakfast, we will ride towards Changthang region. It is going to be a very beautiful and comfortable ride today. Serene landscapes everywhere, throuout the ride. Overnight stay at Pangong.

Day 8

Pangong to Nyoma

After experiencing the serenity of Pangong Tso, we now move to the lesser explored region of Changthang! Today we will start our ride towards Nyoma. Nyoma is another beautiful village in Changthang region. It is a principal village in the region and has many Armed forces establishments. Overnight stay at in a cozy homestay in Nyoma

Day 9

Nyoma to Umling La

Nyoma to Umling La & Back Post breakfast we will start our ride. This is a very important day of the ride as we will be riding to the Undoubtable Highest Motorable passUmling La which is at 19300 feet making it higher than Khardung La. This day is going the be the most memorable day of your life! Overnight stay at Nyoma

Day 10

Nyoma to Tso Moriri

Post breakfst we will start our ride towards Tso Moriri.Tso moriri is another beautiful lake in the region. It is a sweet water lake and is offers some stunning landscapes around.The road for today is a good mix of tarmac, broken tarmac and off roads. It is going to be a fun day indeed. Overnight stay in a camp at Tso Moriri.

Day 11

Tso Moriri to Leh

After experiencing the beauty of Tso moriri, we now ride to Leh. This is going to be our last day of ride. On this day, we will visit another lake called Tsokar. We conclude the ride today and discuss fun we had, break downs, falls over dinner 🙂 Overnight stay at Leh.

Day 12

Check out & Fly back

The ride ends here. Post breakfast, check out from the Hotel.

Royal Enfield Motorcycles on rent for the entire ride
Fuel for the entire ride
Accommodation in good, listed hotels and luxury camps on double occupancy basis
Luggage vehicle
Support vehicle
Meals throughout the journey (Breakfast & Dinner)
All sightseeing, tolls, permits, etc. on the ride

Highly experienced Tour Captain who will guide you and lead the road throughout the ride
All inner line permits
Basic first aid with required medicines for High Altitude
Oxygen cylinders in support vehicle in case there is an emergency
Varied choice of food in most places.
A highly experienced local Ladakhi speaking guide from the region accompanies us wherever required

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Day 4

Arrival Leh Airport | 5km, 10min.

Padum to Gombok Ranjan The ride goes parallel to Zanskar river and has some good climbs as well. This day is the most adventurous day of this entire ride. Difficult roads make this ride challenging but the scenery around makes up for it. Today we will see the confluence of Zanskar & Tsarap River at Purne. There’s an old trekking route in Kurgyak Overnight stay at Gombak Ranjan. Get ready for some more excitement as we will be camping here tonight!

Day 5

Arrival Leh Airport | 5km, 10min.

Gombok Ranjan to Zangla A ride full of adventure. True Zanskar ride day! Overnight stay at Zangla..!

Day 6

Arrival Leh Airport | 5km, 10min.

Zangla to Leh Today, we will be passing through two passes names Singge La (16590 feet) and Sirsir La (15761 feet). These are probably India’s deepest gorges. Overnight stay at Leh.

Day 7

Arrival Leh Airport | 5km, 10min.

Leh to Pangong What is Ladakh without Pangong lake? It is the gem of this region and no ride here is complete without witnessing the beauty of Pangong! So today we leave from Post breakfast, we will ride towards Changthang region. It is going to be a very beautiful and comfortable ride today. Serene landscapes everywhere, throuout the ride. Overnight stay at Pangong.

Day 8

Arrival Leh Airport | 5km, 10min.

Pangong to Nyoma After experiencing the serenity of Pangong Tso, we now move to the lesser explored region of Changthang! Today we will start our ride towards Nyoma. Nyoma is another beautiful village in Changthang region. It is a principal village in the region and has many Armed forces establishments. Overnight stay at in a cozy homestay in Nyoma

Day 9

Arrival Leh Airport | 5km, 10min.

Day 10

Arrival Leh Airport | 5km, 10min.

Nyoma to Tso Moriri Post breakfst we will start our ride towards Tso Moriri.Tso moriri is another beautiful lake in the region. It is a sweet water lake and is offers some stunning landscapes around.The road for today is a good mix of tarmac, broken tarmac and off roads. It is going to be a fun day indeed. Overnight stay in a camp at Tso Moriri.

Day 11

Arrival Leh Airport | 5km, 10min.

Tso Moriri to Leh After experiencing the beauty of Tso moriri, we now ride to Leh. This is going to be our last day of ride. On this day, we will visit another lake called Tsokar. We conclude the ride today and discuss fun we had, break downs, falls over dinner 🙂 Overnight stay at Leh.

Day 12

Arrival Leh Airport | 5km, 10min.

Check out & Fly back. The ride ends here. Post breakfast, check out from the Hotel.