2025 India Moto Retreat
India Motorbike Trip 2025
August 15-26, 2025
A once-in-a-lifetime trip, Gianna and Lotus Retreats are taking you on an unforgettable journey through the northwest exploring Ladakh. Ladakh has been contested by India and Pakistan since the dissolution of British India in 1947. After the cease-fire agreement of 1949, its southeastern portion went to India and the remainder to Pakistan. China gained control of its portion of Ladakh when its forces entered the region in the early 1960s.
For this trip, you will arrive and depart from Delhi, fly to Leh, motorbike through Lamayuru, an area known for its monasteries and lunar-scapes, then to Nubra Valley riding through scenic vistas and orchards, to Pangong Lake which is an area that only re-opened to tourism in the last 3 years, scoot over the Changla Pass at 17688 ft in elevation, and return to Leh to fly back to sunny Delhi. You will go through a variety of climates and ecosystems as well as varied emotions. This is a trip for the motorcyclist looking for an adventure.
Schedule
Day 1 – Arrive in New Delhi, India
Gianna and/or a guide will meet & greet you at the airport IGIA, (Indira Gandhi International Airport), arriving around midnight. Transfer with a private bus or taxi to your hotel accommodation in central New Delhi for overnight stay.
Day 2: Visit Delhi – Full day explore Delhi by Minibus. Spend the night in the Hotel.
Explore Old Delhi: spice market, you can do rickshaw rides in old Delhi. Sikh temple and market. evening back to Delhi. This allows anyone who may have had flight issues or baggage problems to get things sorted and get acclimated to the time change before getting on a bike.
Day 3: Fly to Leh – Free day- By walking to explore the market, Leh Town. 3500 MTRS high. Climatize to high elevation.
Day 4: Local tour ride, get used to your bike, small hike,and Spituk, Shey Thiksey Hemis Monastery. Full day riding.
We will spend the night in Leh.
Day 5: Leh to Dah Hanu by Lamayuru 200 kms 5 Hrs ride , 3390 MTRS
Visit Lamayuru Monastery, ride to Dah Hanu to the Aryan village, the original Vedic people. Night stay in a delux camp/tent.
Day 6: Dah Hanu to Leh Via Alchi—150 KMS -3500 Mtrs’
We’ll take you to visit one of the oldest monasteries of Ladakh – the Alchi Choskar Monastery, which is renowned for its architecture and ancient wall paintings. The monastery was built by the great Buddhist translator Lottsava Rinchen Zangpo. We’ll have lunch in the restaurant run by the monastery
Day 7 – Leh –Nubra Valley 3050 MTRS Over Khardungla 5602 mtrs 5 hrs-120 KMS
Today we ride to Khardungla Pass. This is the world’s highest motorable road – the Khardungla pass at a thrilling 5602 meters 39 km from Leh. Descend to Nubra valley, Visit Diskit Monastery in Nubra valley. Evening Sam Dune where you can ride a Double hump Camel. Night stay in Fixed camp / Homestay.
Day 8: Nubra to Pangong lake 4350 MTRS. 175 KMS -8 HRS ride
Here we follow the Skyok River to Panglong Lake which is the highest salt lake connected with India and China. We will spend the night staying in a deluxe Camp.
Day 9: Pangong Lake to Leh to go over Changla pass 5360 MTRS -225 Kms – 7 Hrs
Ride to Leh over Changla Pass and visit a remote village.
Day 10: This is a just in case day open for time to catch up or take more time as these trips can be unpredictable.
Day 11:- Fly to Delhi, - Free day
Day 12: Fly home
Checkout from the Hotel Before 11 a.m. You can keep your Luggage in reception. Evening transfer to airport flight to onward
What Does This Tour Include?
• All transfers within India, airport to airport.
• Motorcycle 500cc Enfield.
• Permits for Restricted areas of Ladakh,
• Accommodation (twin-sharing hotels /homestay and camping)
• Breakfast and dinner in the hotel in the Ladakh region.
• English-speaking rider guide
• medicines including oxygen cylinder
• mechanics with all necessary spare parts
• back-up vehicle with spare part
• fuel on Bike
• Lunch is either packed or very simple in the local tea shop.
What Does This Trip Not Include?
• Visa
• Travel Insurance and medical evacuation
• Personal expenses
• Tips
• Bottled water
• Monument entrance fees
• International flights
• Lunch and Dinner in Delhi
• Any damage to the motorcycle must be covered by the rider.
Accommodation Options
Accommodations range from small hotels or guesthouses to deluxe/fixed tents, to homestay. We will be in multiple locations with varying options.
Necessary Documentation
Riders must bring with them the appropriate travel insurance and documents as follows:
• Full Motorcycle License - valid
• International Driving License / Permit - valid
• You are required to bring your travel insurance policy with you on the tour. Please print off a photo copy and keep it safe. As well as the address of your travel insurance company. Riders are requested to hand over the insurance numbers and addresses to our guide.
• Without these documents you will not be able to take part in your chosen tour (your safety is our primary concern).
What You Will Need
• A snood or (Dust Mask) for keeping dust and cold out of your nose
• Sunglasses or bike glasses
• Sun hat
• Thick warm as well as light socks
• Lightweight sleeping bag, we recommend you to pack for -10c
• Travel towel
• Kidney-belt can be helpful support for the long hours of riding
• A fleece is good for under your jacket
• Day Pack to carry a water bottle, rain suit, and other stuff you will use during the day
• A money belt or waist pack in which to carry your passport and other valuables
• Very strong bungee cords or cargo nets
• Basic first aid kit: a few band-aides and antiseptic cream
• Any regular medication you need
• Spectacles: bring spares, or your prescription with you
• Helmet
• Knee protection and other armor that makes you feel comfortable
• Waist belt
• Riding gloves
Cost Per Person
Double room occupancy ----------3290 USD
Single room occupancy ------------3750 USD
Pillion/ Passenger ----------------- 350 USD Less than riders
Extra Charges -----Bike damage charges will be extra (Security deposit of $300)
You have the option of Joining via car if you want to join the wild ride not from a motorcycle. The price per person with a car tour varies depending on how many people book a car. Please email info@giannayoga.com for details and reservations.
Single room --------460 USD extra on the total amount for moto or car participants.
Your initial $500 deposit is subtracted from your total cost. The $500 deposit is nonrefundable!
The last day to sign up is April 1st, 2025.