The Highest High 2026
Nine days. Three highest passes. Six lakes.
The Highest High delivers Umling La at 19,300 ft, Khardung La at 18,380 ft, and Tanglang La, plus 6 stunning lakes including Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri, and Tsokar.
The ride takes you through the serene, less explored landscapes of Changthang Valley alongside the best of Ladakh. Nubra Valley, Hanle Observatory, and the highest motorable road on earth. If adventure, photography, and wildlife with like-minded riders is what you are after, this ride delivers.
Ride highlights
The world's highest motorable pass. Higher than Khardung La. The most memorable day of your life.
Into Nubra Valley via one of the most famous passes in Ladakh. Views all the way south over the Indus Valley.
Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri, Tsokar, Rayul Tso, Chilling Tso. All in one ride.
The high-altitude cold desert. Sand dunes at Hunder and double-humped Bactrian camels.
Hanle Monastery and the world's second highest astronomical observatory, surrounded by wildlife.
Roads parallel to the Shyok River towards Pangong. Off-road patches, sand stretches, breathtaking views.
The route, day by day
Meet, greet, assist and transfer to hotel in Leh. Free day to acclimatise. Rest is very important today as the body needs to adjust before we hit the road. Dinner at hotel.
Start early post breakfast, go for a ride around. The terrain of the Himalayas will take you by surprise. Once back at hotel, relax, sort riding gear, and pack bags. Tomorrow is when the main ride begins. Dinner at hotel.
Ride towards Khardung La at 18,380 ft. The view from the top: the entire Indus Valley and seemingly endless peaks. After time at the pass, head into the Nubra Valley. Overnight Nubra.
Roads parallel to the Shyok River towards Pangong Tso. Amazing views of mountains and lake. Off-road patches and sand stretches will test your riding skills. Sunset behind the golden mountains of Pangong. Overnight Pangong.
Into the unexplored road towards Hanle. Covers the complete length of Pangong Tso. Sudden terrain changes, colourful mountains. Less explored is where Tourbugs thrives. Overnight Hanle.
The day the entire ride is built around. Umling La at 19,300 ft is the world's highest motorable pass, higher than Khardung La. Ride up, breathe thin, take your photograph, ride back down. Overnight Hanle.
Adventurous road today. Two very rarely visited lakes: Rayul Tso and Chilling Tso. Wild horses, mountain scenery. Last 25 km is a paradise for off-road lovers. Tso Moriri is a sweet water lake. Overnight camp at Tso Moriri.
Visit Tsokar salt lake: Tibetan wild ass, black-necked cranes, marmots. More Plains at 15,400 ft: flat, vast, perfect for photography. Tanglang La as the final high pass. Overnight Leh. Last night of the tour.
Post breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to Leh airport. The ride ends here.
Inclusions and exclusions
- Royal Enfield motorcycle on rent for the entire ride
- Accommodation in hotels, homestays and luxury camps (double occupancy)
- Breakfast and dinner throughout the ride
- Luggage vehicle and support vehicle
- Highly experienced Tour Captain on all riding days
- All inner line permits, tolls and sightseeing fees
- First aid, altitude medicine, oxygen cylinders in support vehicle
- Local Ladakhi-speaking guide where required
- Flight tickets to and from Leh
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Any expenses due to Force Majeure
- Any items not mentioned in the inclusions
Photos and ride films
Vetted partners, zero tourist circuses.
Every tour on ADV TRIBE is ridden and reviewed by our team before it goes live. Tourbugs has been a partner since 2019.
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No 40-bike convoy. Real pacing, faster decisions at passes, actual conversations at camp.
Certified partner since 2016. Eight campaigns, 275+ riders per event. The real deal.
O2 cylinders above 15,000 ft. Mechanic, first aid, local Ladakhi guide on every departure.
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