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Hanle Horizon Ride

Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days Location: Leh - Hanle - Leh, Ladakh

A 3-Day Bike Expedition to Ladakh’s Quietest Skies — Ride Beyond the Buzz, Bathe in Glacial Waters, and Sleep Under a Billion Stars.”

​Experience

Leave the buzz of Leh behind and ride into a part of Ladakh that few travelers ever see. The Hanle Horizon Ride is an immersive high-altitude expedition across vast plateaus, silent valleys, and the untouched frontier of Changthang. You’ll ride past hot springs, alongside ancient rivers, and into Hanle — one of India’s quietest villages, home to stargazing skies and wide, open nothingness. Take a cold dip in natural glacial-fed canals, meet warm-hearted locals, and disconnect fully from networks, crowds, and city noise. This isn’t just a ride — it’s a retreat into silence, solitude, and surreal landscapes.​

Total Cost Per Person
₹22,000​

(Based on Single Occupancy, Min Group of 4 Riders, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450cc)

Ride Leader

Your ride will be led by Alpha 01, a high-altitude endurance athlete, filmmaker, and the founder of Being Alive. With years spent living across the harsh terrains of Ladakh and Drass — and having led multiple expeditions into unmapped military routes, glacial valleys, and war peaks — Alpha 01 brings a rare mix of storytelling, survival experience, and real on-ground leadership. Expect a ride that’s both physically rewarding and deeply human.

Mission Overview:

Day 1: Leh → Hanle (Bike Ride)

Distance: ~260 km | Ride Time: 7–8 hours
Route: Leh → Upshi → Chumathang → Nyoma → Loma → Hanle

Highlights:

  • Full-day ride along the Indus River gorge

  • Optional stop at Chumathang hot springs

  • Permit check at Loma checkpost

  • Arrival in the quiet observatory village of Hanle

  • Vast open skies, grazing yaks, and stargazing at night

Stay: Local homestay in Hanle
Meals: Dinner included

Notes:

  • Last fuel station at Karu — fill up before departure

  • Layer up: Even in summer, Hanle nights are cold

  • Only BSNL postpaid network works, and it's patchy

 

Day 2: Hanle (Rest & Local Exploration + Summer Swims)

Distance: Local travel ~40–60 km
Ride Time: Flexible

Activities:

  • Easy-paced morning: village life, monastery visit

  • Cold swims in glacial-fed water canals and shallow ponds — refreshing and memorable mid-day adventure

  • Wildlife sightings: Tibetan kiangs, foxes, Himalayan birds

  • Sunset from the pasture ridge, followed by a night under the stars

Stay: Same homestay in Hanle
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner included

 

Day 3: Hanle → Leh (Direct via Chumathang)

Distance: ~260–270 km | Ride Time: 8–9 hours
Route: Hanle → Loma → Nyoma → Chumathang → Upshi → Leh

Highlights:

  • Early departure across Changthang’s open terrain

  • Scenic tea break at Chumathang

  • Arrival in Leh by late afternoon

Meals: Breakfast included
Stay: Trip ends in Leh (stay not included)

Inclusions

  • Bike Rentals (Royal Enfield / Himalayan or similar)

  • Biking Gear: Helmet, gloves, knee/elbow guards

  • Meals:

    • 2 Dinners (Hanle – Day 1 & 2)

    • 3 Breakfasts (Hanle – Day 2 & 3 + return day breakfast)

  • Fuel & Reserve Fuel for the entire trip

  • Backup Support Vehicle with:

    • Oxygen cylinder

    • Toolkit & basic first aid

  • Inner Line Permits (ILP) for Indian Nationals

  • Route Assistance & Local Guidance from Being Alive team

 

Exclusions

  • Flights or arrival transfers to Leh

  • Stay in Leh (pre and post-trip accommodation not included)

  • Lunches, snacks, and bottled water during the ride

  • Personal expenses: laundry, shopping, etc.

  • Tips for hosts or guides

  • Medical/travel insurance

  • Protected Area Permit (PAP) for Foreign Nationals

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Connectivity & Essentials

  • Network:

    • Leh: 4G (Airtel, Jio, BSNL)

    • Hanle: BSNL Postpaid only

  • Fuel: Last fuel station at Karu — carry jerry can if needed

  • Weather: Carry warm clothing — even in July, nights drop below 5°C

  • Safety: Army checkposts ensure secure and regulated passage

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