Leh Couple Motorbiking 2026

Leh Couple Adventure Motorbiking cum Training Expedition 2026

Program Coordinator Contact

• ZAHID BASHIR : 9906535012,01145999000

Couple Motorbiking

• Applies to husband & wife or any rider with a pillion .
• Rider must hold a valid driving license.

Customized Programs

• Available on request.
• For details, contact 9906535012 .
• Participate Information

Online Booking

• Visit www.yhaindia.org
• Pay ₹27,000 online (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card)

After successful payment, download

• Admit Card
• Trekking Medical Certificate
• Membership Card (printout accepted)

Offline Booking

Deposit fee to

• Youth Hostels Association of India
• Punjab National Bank, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021
• A/C No: 1736000100169945
• IFSC: PUNB0173600
• Send registration form to YHAI National Office
• Admit Card + Confirmation Letter will be sent by post (subject to seat availability)
• Also possible via local YHAI Units or State Branches
• Note: Booked seats are non-transferable and non-reschedulable.
• Camp Essentials

Food & Accommodation

• Vegetarian meals: morning tea, breakfast, packed lunch, evening tea, dinner + post-dinner drinks
• Bring your own plate, mug, spoon, lunchbox, water bottle, etc.
• Shared tents (8 per tent) and rooms (6 per room)
• Common toilets & bath facilities
• Safety & Security
• Group insurance covers accidental death or permanent disability only
• Personal insurance recommended
• YHAI takes every safety measure but is not liable for accidents, illnesses, or mishaps
• How to Reach Leh

By Bus

• From Srinagar (434 km via Sonmarg, Zozila, Kargil)
• From Manali (474 km via Keylong, Baralacha, Tanglangla)
• By Air: Daily flights from Delhi, Jammu, Srinagar
• By Train: Nearest stations: Jammu, Pathankot, Chandigarh (3 days by road)
• Note: Only postpaid SIMs work in Ladakh (Airtel, BSNL)
• What to Bring
• Valid Driving License (International for foreign nationals)
• Warm & cotton clothes, jacket, gloves, cap, woollen socks, waterproof gear
• Sport/leather shoes, sunscreen, cold cream, first-aid kit, personal medicines
• Plates, mugs, water bottle, lunchbox, etc.
• Note: Helmets provided. Other riding gear available on rent. No sponsor flags or ads allowed.
• Important Notices
• Stick to the program schedule. No alternate stays allowed.
• Don’t litter. Follow eco-friendly practices.
• No campfires using wood; carrying non-biodegradable items is a legal offense in J&K
• Paid early reporting allowed (day before)
• Risk Advisory
• This is a high-risk motorbiking expedition through Himalayan terrain. Risks include:
• High altitude sickness (Pulmonary Oedema)
• Falls or injuries due to rugged roads
• Stress/fatigue-related issues
• Serious accidents or disability
• YHAI is not liable for any accidents or health issues but will provide assistance.
• FAQs
• Are helmets and gear provided?
• Helmets: Yes | Jackets, gloves, guards: On rent
• Accommodation type?
• Separate for men/women. 6 per room, 8 per tent.
• What about luggage?
• Carried in a support truck. Keep only essentials in a backpack while riding.
• Documents needed?
• Aadhar, original driving license (+copies), RTPCR (within 96 hrs of Leh arrival), Medical Certificate, Photos
• Road conditions?
• Mix of good roads, rocky tracks, snow/ice, and sharp curves with steep drops
• What should I carry?
• Personal items, sports shoes, face masks, rainwear, plates, water bottle, sunscreen
• Weather?
• Unpredictable. Expect cold winds, sun, or rain-sunscreen is a must.
• Extra expenses?
• ₹5,000 refundable bike security deposit
• Bike allotment?
• Bikes are assigned randomly

Places to Visit:

Sangam – Indus & Zanskar river confluence

Magnetic Hill – Optical gravity illusion

Pathar Sahib Gurudwara – Historic spiritual site

Spituk Monastery – Hilltop monastery views

Hall of Fame – Army museum honoring Indian soldiers

Inclusions

• Vegetarian meals
• Accommodation: Tents in Leh, shared rooms in Thangtse & Nubra Valley
• Himalayan bike (₹5,000 refundable security deposit at reporting)
• Fuel, mechanic, pilot, and backup vehicle
• Inner line permit
• Oxygen cylinder
• Expert guidance
• Group insurance

Exclusions

• Personal expenses
• Entry tickets during sightseeing
• Riding gear (available for rent)
• Camel ride or other optional activities
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
• Note: Sightseeing entry fees are not included in the program fee

How to Enroll

• Register online at www.yhaindia.org using Net Banking, Debit or Credit Card.
• After payment, download your Admit Card .

At Base Camp, bring

• Admit Card
• Trekking Medical Certificate
• Membership Card ( Printout accepted )

Cancellation Method

• Participants booked online must cancel online a minimum of 05 days prior to the reporting date.
• Participants booked offline must email trekking@yhaindia.org a minimum of 05 days prior to the reporting date.
• Requests received less than 05 days before the reporting date are not eligible for credit shell or refund.

Credit Shell

• 100% credit shell of the participation fee, valid till 31st December 2026, usable on any YHAI adventure programme.
• If the next programme is cheaper, the balance can be used on another trek; if costlier, pay the difference.
• Seats may be transferred to family or friends (transferred seats cannot be re-transferred or cancelled).

Refund

• Alternatively, participants may opt for a 50% refund instead of the 100% credit shell, subject to the same notice conditions.

Note: If a programme is cancelled due to natural calamity, government restriction or withdrawal of permission, YHAI is accountable only for the programme fee and not for other expenses incurred by participants.