Famous Passes of Himalaya Motorcycle Tours

An adventure trip to the Himalaya can be a great deal for those who wish to explore fascinating views and experience the thrill of riding motorcycle on the highest mountain passes of the world. Moreover, a trip to the Himalayas is highly recommended for those who have the courage to confront challenges and win over their fear.  

On an adventure trip to the Himalayas, riders can ride their bikes near the banks of popular rivers that originated from this region. Some motorbike trips to the Himalaya also cover Leh Ladakh and other exotic valleys that can turn out to be breathe taking experience for the bikers.  

When it comes to adventure motorbike vacations, the passes of a destination matter. There are many exciting passes that are worth a ride. These passes can make riders’ trip to the Himalayas an unforgettable memory. This is happens because they experience thrill and view majestic nature views during the ride.

If you too wish to be a part of this ride, then try to take a look on the famous passes of Himalaya motorcycle rides first.

Khardung La Pass

Khardung La Pass (18,379ft) lies in the north of Leh in the Ladakh region and is a prominent gateway to Shyok village and Nubra Valley. Therefore, it can be an unforgettable experience for riders to travel to scenic valleys and beautiful lakes of Ladakh while being high on an adrenaline rush. It is also counted to be one of the most important passes of the Himalayan Range as essential goods are supplied to Siachen Glacier through this pass.        

Rohtang Pass

Rohtang La Pass (13,050ft) is considered to be to the oldest passage of the Himalayan Ranges. It connects Kullu Valley to Spiti Valley and Lahual. Due to critical weather conditions and unpredictable snowstorms, it is considered to be a dangerous passage during specific months. But it is open from May to November for tour enthusiasts.     

Nathu La Pass

There are three open trading passes between India and China, and Nathu La Pass is one of them. It is a passage between Sikkim and Tibet that connects both these destinations at an altitude of 14,140 ft in the Himalayan range.

Karakoram Pass

This mountain pass (18,176ft) holds geographical importance as it is a passage between India and China situated in the Karakoram Range of the Himalayas. It is known to be the oldest route between Yarkant and Leh. Karakoram Pass is considered as the highest pass in the mountain range of Karakoram. Bikers can clearly view the Siachen Glacier from this pass.   

Bara Lacha La Pass

Bara Lacha La pass (16,040ft) is one of the highest passes of the Himalayan Mountains in Zanskar range. This is a common passage between Lahaul district of Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh region in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a narrow pass which is surrounded by sky-high mountains and roadsides covered with thick layers of snow. Riders can view Chandratal Lake while riding across this pass.

These passes are the best options for those riders who want to catch the thrill on Himalaya motorcycle tours.