Julley…Musafirs motorcycle expedition to Ladakh: 28th June-10th July, 22

It’s riding season once again, and you know what that means – we’re going to Ladakh.

It’s one of those special, almost sacred journeys that bikers dream of since the day they discover their passion for riding. And we pride ourselves on having made this dream come true for hundreds of riders since our first Ladakh ride in 2013.

This year is extra special. Especially because we’ve been forced to stay away from leisure travel due to the pandemic, we know how desperately we want to feel the crisp, cold Ladakhi air against our sunburnt cheeks, ride on occasionally non-existent roads with the mighty Himalayas watching over us. Just you, your machine, and the vast expanse of an unseen world. Exposed to the elements, immersed in the region’s rusticity. It doesn’t get better than this, we promise!

So join us for this epic adventure and make memories you will cherish for the rest of your life. The journey isn’t for the fainthearted, but that’s the charm. It’s difficult, but it’s worth every ounce of discomfort you endure. And the Musafirs will be right by your side, leveraging our longstanding expertise with this treacherous terrain to guide you, cheer you, and protect you. Come, let’s ride together – because that’s the only way we know. With us, you’ll always have someone to watch your back and bring you home. Experience the difference that our 11-years motorcycling legacy and experience bring to the table.

The only downside is that we always sell out pretty quickly once we announce our Ladakh rides. We keep our groups small to encourage bonding and ensure maximum safety of all our riders, so don’t wait on this one. It’s a now or never kind of ride so register today and experience the unparalleled thrill of riding on top of the world.

The Ride Plan – Key Highlights:

28 June is when we’ll meet you at Jammu with your bike! From here, we do a short ride to the accommodation. Here we discuss the plan for the next 12 days and prep you up for the challenges and memories that will make you smile even in your afterlife.

On this ride you’ll experience:

• Sonamarg.  Known as the Meadow of Gold, Sonmarg is the gateway to Ladakh and is known for its verdant and picturesque valleys and snow-clad peaks.
• Chenani Tunnel. The longest road tunnel in India. Riding through this fairly new tunnel, that’s more than NINE kilometers long is an experience in itself. And what awaits a few kilometers on the other side is the famous rajma chawal – desi ghee with anaardaana chutney at Peerah (google it!)
• Zozi La. The first high-mountain pass you’ll be riding through on this route … and if lucky, you may experience snow!
• Kargil War Memorial. This war is memorial situated at Dras at the foothills of Tololing Hills. We bet you’ll not come out of this place without tears in your eyes.
• Leh.
• Diskit-Nubra. You’ll ride through the Khardung La to reach here – it’s probably the only place in India where your camera will capture — Snow-capped peaks, a huge sand desert, a river, and double-humped camels in the same shot. Mesmerizing — to say the least.
• Siachen Base Camp.  At 12K feet visit the OP BABA SHRINE located at the SBC.
• Merak. No roads and an amazing view of the Pangong Tso.
• Hanle. Hanle, in the Changthang valley, has a scenic landscape that is unique even to Ladakh — and it boasts of one of the world’s highest observatories. Very close to the Indo-China line of actual control. ILP-dependent.
• Tso Kar. Another less frequented high-altitude lake — is known for various rare species sightings.
• Baralacha La and the ATAL Tunnel. Few places simply need no introduction.

Officially, the ride ends once we touch Chandigarh on the 10th of July.

Peace of Mind

In tow with our convoy, throughout the ride, we will have a support vehicle – not an Innova or a Scorpio but a proper bolero camper that can carry your whole bike and you in case of a breakdown or any other uneventful situation. Thus, you can focus only on experiencing the terrain and enjoy the adrenaline rush.

Aligning the Stars

We understand that 2 weeks of leaves is a problem in your corporate office and you’ll need permission from your boss, spouse, parents, kids, etc … keeping this in mind, we’ve designed a unique 13-day ride so “Leaves not approved” does not stop you from experiencing this epic adventure. The ride begins on a Tuesday and ends on a Sunday.

Fine Print:

The Himalayan terrain is unpredictable – landslides, roadblocks, snow, cloud bursts etc., may result in last-minute change of route and staying at unplanned locations.

Even in disruption, you are to stick together and we will have your back.

However, the expenses of unfactored distance covered by the support vehicle and of unplanned lodging boarding due to terrain disruptions will be split among all the participants.

Commercial “tour operators” will not say this until the disruption has occurred and levy an untransparent additional cost… but we aren’t one of those commercial tour operators. We are the Musafirs Motorcycle Club. Experience the difference!

The Bold Print

We are an inclusive club – your age, gender, caste, religion, profession, sexual orientation, etc., does not matter. What matters the most is the head and heart that drives the machine and the soul! We strictly follow the no-drug and no-litter policy – if you can’t adhere, please F.O. That’s exactly how serious we are when it comes to these. 

The Ride Plan

Jammu – Sonamarg – Leh – Nubra – Siachen Base Camp – Turtuk – Pangong Tso – Hanle – Tso Kar – JIspa – Naggar – Chandigarh.

To register for the ride

Call Shona: 9821178718  Nicc: 9819897843 or Birju (Ride Manager) : 9619056660 just to have a chat on how to prepare and then register for the ride.