The real question isn’t why? But rather why not?
This September, the greatest mountain range in the world - The Mighty Himalayas - will provide the stage for an epic two-wheeled adventure.
Two riding communities - Royal Enfield and The Bike Shed - are coming together with one goal in mind; to give a group of riders from around the world, the opportunity to tick the ultimate Bucket List experience. Whether it’s crossing awe-inspiring mountain passes, traversing through pristine mountain lakes or camping under vast starlit skies surrounded by towering peaks - this is the very best of the Himalayas; unlocked.
The ride flags off in the adventure capital of Ladakh - the city of Leh, from there we will visit the iconic landmarks of the Zanskar Valley, Pangong Lake, Hanle, Tso Moriri and the legendary Umling La - Highest Motorable pass in the world at 19,024 ft (5,799m) above sea level.
This is more than just any ride; this is a truly unique experience to delve into worlds so extraordinary and alien, as well as cultures so rich and diverse - that we challenge anyone to not come back just a little bit transformed.
Duration
10 Days
2025
4th - 14th Sept, 2025
Terrain
Tarmac, Dirt, Gravel, Mountainous Terrain
Origin
Leh, Ladakh India
Price
USD 2300, Single Registration Includes the all new Royal Enfield Himalayan for the duration of the ride.
Leh
Pangong Tso
Umling La
Shinku La
Drang Drung Glacier
Day 1
Travel to Leh, the capital of Ladakh. The plan for the day is complete rest devoid of any exertion. The objective is for you to be acclimatized to the high altitude and the low oxygen levels here at that altitude. Rest and Relax is the motto of the day!
Day 2
You’ll spend the day acclimatizing to the high altitude today. Light walks are recommended. Drinking plenty of water will help in the process. Use this time to get rid of the jet lag and get that body good to go for the adventure ahead!
Day 3
Today we indulge in a relaxed ride in order for you to be better acclimatized as well as get accustomed to Indian roads and traffic conditions. This ride is short, about 60 kms in all. We will have a complete ride briefing in the evening to prepare you for the journey ahead.
Day 4
The ride starts today! We head to one of the highest lakes in the Ladakh plateau. Today’s ride sees varying road conditions from good tarmac to water crossings to some daunting off-road.
Day 5
Taking our highland adventure further, today the ride goes through some barren rugged landscape and a whole lot of off-road, skirting the Chinese border at places to Hanle, one of the most beautiful places in Ladakh. We will be staying at Hanle for the next two nights, camping under starlit skies !
Day 6
Get to the top of the highest motorable road in the world - Umling La at 19,024 ft above msl. The day is all about getting through massive flatlands to get to the prize!
Day 7
After a few days of tasting dirt in the Himalayas, it’s time to take a break with a fantastic tarmac ride heading past Leh once again to Ulley Tokpo. This will mark our departure from Changthang and entry into the Zanskar region of Ladakh.
Day 8
Today Zanskar welcomes us with dusty dirt roads as we make our way through some magnificent gorges and valleys to the pristine town of Padum. Making this ride a memorable one would be the awe inspiring sights that make up this forgotten part of Ladakh.
Day 9
Another memorable day awaits! On this day we take a trip to the locally sacred mountain of Gonbo Rangjon which is quite a sight by itself and onwards to Shinku La, a high altitude pass at 16,580 ft above msl.
Day 10
By the time you reach Leh, you’ll rest comfortably in the knowledge that you would have gone through some of the highest passes and the highest lakes in the world. Today’s ride is a mix of some sandy trails and picture perfect tarmac, thus ending your journey on a high. We’ll have a closing ceremony in the evening where we can sit around a fire and chat all about our trip to the high Himalayas.
Day 11
Until next time !
20 riders from 11 countries took advantage of Royal Enfield’s 6 decades of riding experience in the Himalayas across 9 days of riding like no other at the first ever Moto Himalaya. This is their story.
24 participants from across the globe came together to knock off one of their bucket list moments by riding in the Himalayas.
25 Riders from all over the world. 1 Epic experience.
The Royal Enfield Community grows each year with participants from Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia joining Moto Himalaya 2022 for an experience of a lifetime in the Himalayas.
