Popular routes
The classic Himalayan routes — how far, how long, how high, and what to stop for along the way.
Climb through the Atal Tunnel, Baralacha La, the Gata Loops and Tanglang La before dropping into Leh — paced so the altitude does not catch you out.
430 km · 8 days · up to 5,328 m
Ride south from Ladakh across the same iconic passes, then finish among the cedar valleys of Manali.
430 km · 5 days · up to 5,328 m
Khardung La into the Nubra dunes, the Shyok road to Pangong, and enough acclimatisation built in to enjoy it.
500 km · 7 days · up to 5,359 m
Kunzum La into Kaza, then the Sutlej road out through Tabo, Nako and Kalpa. Fewer permits, no less remote.
750 km · 9 days · up to 4,551 m
Zoji La, Drass and the long run to Padum over Pensi La — the least crowded road in the region, and the least forgiving.
900 km · 10 days · up to 4,400 m