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Mountain Biking & Downhill in Ladakh

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Mountain Biking & Downhill in Ladakh

Descend from Khardung La to Leh on a supported downhill ride, or tour the Indus valley by bicycle.

Where
Khardung La to Leh, Sham Valley, Indus valley
Best time
June to September
Duration
Half day to 10 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Photo: Arkadeep Bhattacharya · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Khardung La downhill is roughly 40 km and drops about 1,800 m to Leh, with a support vehicle and guide. Multi-day cycling tours follow the Indus past monasteries and villages.

Good to know

  • Do this only after full acclimatisation
  • Wear windproof gloves; descents are cold
  • Helmets are mandatory

Cost

Downhill rides indicative ₹2,500–4,000 per person. We include it in packages or book it as a stand-alone add-on.

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