Motorcycle Tour India: Meet the Women of Ladakh
Experience the adventure of a lifetime as you join our women’s motorcycling tour of Ladakh, India. This women-only adventure allows you to travel through one of the most spectacular and distant parts of the world by bike with local communities and empower other women at the same time. We will be traveling across a number of mountain passes above the altitude of 5000m; visit an Indian Nunnery and traverse a variety of dramatic Himalayan landscapes. With this women’s-only motorcycle adventure we provide you with a combination of adrenaline-pumping raw adventure and the opportunity to immerse yourself in local culture while riding some of the world’s most incredible and famous roads. Riding your own motorcycle allows you to feel empowered, increase your self-confidence and gain the opportunity to create a memory-filled experience in Ladakh that will last a lifetime.
Secure your place on this unique women’s motorcycle journey in India – Ladakh, by registering your interest.
7th to 20th June 2027
Get a glimpse of what it feels like to ride across Ladakh on this women-only motorcycle tour in India.
When you’re on a women’s motorcycle tour with us in Ladakh, India, you are showing the way to break free from social barriers limiting the opportunities available to many women. Indeed, Women have historically been confined by traditional gender roles and financial or mobility restrictions placed on them.
When you join our tours, you are making the invisible visible, highlighting what women can do when they have the courage to step out of their comfort zone, access mobility and independence.
Most importantly, you are supporting and inspiring other women. Our tours enable women tour guides and delivery riders trainees to take control of their journeys by enabling them to work and own their two-wheelers. Ultimately, they get to define their futures based on choices of their own making, rather than being restricted by gender-based limitations. Have a look at how we Fuel Freedom!
When you join FreeW on a motorcycle road trip through Northern India, you’ll discover that it’s not just about riding in the mind-blowing Ladakh region. It’s about discovering the diversity of people, cultures and landscapes that this Himalayan region has to offer, immersing with the local communities, and ride some of the highest motorable passes in the world.
- You will ride to 5 high mountain passes: Khardung La (5,359m), Singe La and Shinku La (5,090 m), Baralacha La (4,890m), and Sirsir La (4,800m)
- You will experience local homestays, sleep at a nunnery, and camp at 4,200 m
- You will learn about Nomad communities, visit a Tibetan school and challenge your perceptions of life in the mountains
Join FreeW on our India road trip to reconnect to your wild spirit!
Where female motorcycle tours in Ladakh, India, meets social impact
Sharing with Indian women
You’ll join local communities to learn about their way of living and share experiences with them.
- You’ll meet nuns and get insight into heir way of life while staying at a local nunnery
- You’ll meet students at a Tibetan school
- We’ll also meet with nomad communities to learn about their lifestyle and challenges
(Re)connecting to your wild soul
Your Indian motorcycle road trip with FreeW will take you to remote areas and villages, allowing you to (re)connect to the wild – in you and in nature.
- Explore the Zanskar region with its rugged mountain terrain and breathtaking Himalayan landscapes that few have dared to explore.
- Challenge yourself, riding though remote high-altitude passes
- Cross valleys and rivers, and immerse in landcapes that make you really feel how powerful mother nature is
Making a social impact
Through this motorcycle ride, we are giving economic opportunities to local women, while supporting local communities’ initiatives.
- For each participant, a woman’s motorbike training will be sponsored
- We are prioritising women-led businesses and hire local women guides
- We’ll gift stationary to the Tibetan school
Most importantly, we will inspire and be inspired.
What women riders say about our road trip in India
You can trust Alison and her team. They are very professional and make you feel at ease. Once I took a wrong lane and freaked out I’d get lost but I always felt safe and knew the team would find me.
Laurie, France
My riding friends said I must be crazy to want to ride in India. Maybe, but FreeW made it all doable and safe not only for me but the others at different riding levels in the tour. 10/10, highly recommend! Made new friends for life and saw a part of India from an amazing perspective.
Stacey, USA
FreeW’s India tour helped me reconnect with who I am beyond titles and expectations. I was pushed out of my comfort zone—and I’m so glad I did it. This journey reminded me that life doesn’t end at 60—it evolves. I feel more alive, curious, and free than ever.
Sigrid, Germany
Trip details
7th to 20th June 2027
14 days, 10 riding days
Royal Enfield Classic 350 cc or Himalayan 400cc
10 people max
EUR 3,950 / Person
Route
Included
Our women’s motorcycle tour in Ladakh will include airport pickup and drop off from within India, along with round-trip flights from Delhi to Leh so that your high altitude riding tour is stress-free. You’ll have 13 nights of double occupancy accommodations and all the equipment needed for your ride, including fuel and oil for the duration of the trip. Breakfasts and lunches are provided daily. Water, soft drinks, and tea are available to you throughout the day while traveling. Local or international leaders with extensive experience will be guiding and supporting you throughout the entire trip. In addition to local contributions (to ensure that local communities benefit), the cost includes all required permits for travel into this area and a support van for carrying luggage and extra bike parts, so that you can focus solely on your ride and experience.
- Airport pick-up/drop off in India
- Flight Dehli to Leh and Leh to Dehli
- Twin-share accommodation for 13 nights
- Motorbike rental for the trip
- Fuel and oil for the trip
- Breakfasts and lunches
- Water, soft drinks and tea on the road
- Inter/national tour lead
- Local contributions
- Support van for luggage/spare parts
- Local permits
Excluded
This women’s motorbike trip in Ladakh includes neither international flight costs to/from India (to Delhi) nor costs for your own health/medical/travel insurance; visa charges; and/or other entry charges that have not been indicated. Dinners and Drinks with alcohol; Optional activity fees; and Tips for local support staff are not included so you can make decisions about how much of what you want to do along the way. The riders will be responsible for repairing their bikes if they cause damage while riding; and an €100 Bike Security Deposit which is fully refundable, is required. Also there is an option to purchase an optional €100 One Time Membership fee into the 2 Wheels to Freewill non-profit organization. This membership provides a €50 reduction off of all future trips.
- Internaitonal Flight to/from India (Dehli)
- Entry fees other than specified
- Self inflicted bike damage
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips for local staff
- Personal travel/medical insurance
- Optional activities
- Visa fees India
- 100 euros bike security deposit
- 100 euros Annual Membership to Two Wheels to Freewill non-profit, granting a 50 euros discount on all our tours
Route Details
The female motorcycle tour Ladakh commences in Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, guests will meet other travelers and fly to Leh, which serves as the gateway to the Himalayas. Following your time to acclimate yourself in Leh and exploring the vibrant local markets; the trip starts off with a gentle introduction by a leisurely ride around Leh. Riders visit villages, monasteries, and interact with the community.
After Leh, riders begin to venture further into Ladakh’s vast landscapes. The route leads to Lamayuru and beyond to include riding over remote mountain passes and through old Buddhist areas. As riders move toward Lingsed and Padum in the Zanskar Valley, you will encounter some of the most untouched and rugged terrain in the Himalayas. Additionally, you have the opportunity to spend nights in local communities and be immersed within the culture. Once through these areas, riders will cross high altitude passes such as Shinku La. Their next destination will be Jispa, at which point a rest day provides the option to recover from travel fatigue, explore, or participate in optional rides.
The next leg of the journey includes crossing various well-known Himalayan passes including Baralacha La, riding to Tso Kar Lake, which is known for its serenity. Then, from there, riders will head onto Pangong, one of Ladakh’s most popular high-altitude lakes. From Pangong, riders will proceed along the Shyok River into Nubra Valley. In Nubra Valley, you can expect to see desert landscapes, monasteries and cultural experiences that provide a contrasting environment compared to the mountainous terrain. An additional dedicated exploration day is provided so that you may enjoy sand riding, camels, and engage in meaningful activities with local communities.
For the final leg of the journey, riders will return to Leh via Khardung La Pass (one of the highest motorable roads in the world). At Khardung La Pass, you will have a chance to reflect upon all that you have experienced during your motorcycle tour and celebrate your completion of the tour prior to returning to Delhi. Overall, this route offers an incredible combination of high-altitude adventure, cultural experiences and challenges that make it one of the most rewarding and memorable women’s motorcycle tours available globally.
- Dehli: Arrival of international guests and welcome dinner
- Dehli – Leh by plane: Acclimatise and Explore Leh Market
- Warm-up ride around Leh: Ride to Thiksey via Stok village, Enjoy a farm to table lunch and visi the local nunnery
- Leh – Lamayuru: Hit the scenic route, and visit the local monastery
- Lamayuru – Lingsed : Remote ride through mountain passes (Sirsir La 4800m/ Singe La 5090m) and sleep at a local nunnery if permitted
- Lingsed – Padum: Explore the Zanskar region
- Padum – Jispa: Cross Shinku La Pass (5,090 m) and ride through high-altitude valleys. Camp if permitted.
- Jispa: Rest Day (or optional: exploratory ride towards Manali). Camp if permitted.
- Jispa – Tso Kar: Cross Baralacha La Pass (4,890m), Sarchu (4,200m) and Relax by the Tso Kar Lake
- Tso Kar – Pangong: Ride via Kaksang La and Visit the Tibetan nomadic School in Puga
- Pangong – Nubra Valley (Hunder/ Diskit): Challenging ride along the Shyok River and witness a well deservered monastery sunset if time allows
- Nubra Valley exploration: Sand riding, camels wathing and clean up initiative with the local community
- Nubra – Leh: Ride through Khardung La Pass (5,359m) and arrive early in Leh to celebrate the trip with a farewell dinner
- Leh – Dehli by plane: we’ll catch a morning flight, allowing same day international flights
Meet your local team on the ground in Ledakh, India
Urvashi Patole
Motorcycle Tour Lead
Urvashi is a co-founder of The Bikerni, India’s pioneering and largest all-women motorcyclists association established in 2011. Her professional journey includes significant roles with renowned automotive manufacturers in India and leading multiple tours.
Tsering Chosdol
Motorcycle tour assistant
Tsering is a seasoned local guide from Diskit, Nubra. She brings expertise in tourism coordination, cultural event management, and community outreach, with experience spanning international health programs, waste management, and heritage festival curation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I arrive earlier/ leave later?
Yes. We can recommend and help you book a few extra nights accommodation and we will cater for airport pick-up/drop-off. We have also additional optional packages for excursions before or after the tour with local women.
Costs will be borne by you.
Do I need to bring cash? and How much?
Yes, you can easily change your cash in Dehli or Leh, but it will be more difficult in the remote areas.
An average dinner costs 600 INR (6 euros) but prices can be slightly higher in remote areas due to transportation costs and limited availability of ingredients. Vegetarian meals are generally cheaper than non-veg options.
How is medical assistance in India? Do you have somebody on the team who can give first aid?
We will carry a first aid kit with us and our team members are experienced in giving first aid.
Since we are in reote areas, it is highly recommended to have a travel insurance including repatriation
Do we need any specific vaccines or medicines?
You can check any update here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/india
And we will let you know closer to the date if there is any new in-country health requirements.
How do I apply for visa?
You can check on the official immigration website and apply for an online e-visa: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
What insurance do I need to take?
Any international travel insurance that covers medical repatriation and “dangerous” activities such as motorcycling travel
How much do we usually tip in India?
During the trip, we will take care of the tips for the team for fair allocation.
Outside the team members, you can usually tip 10 to 15% of the bill amount.
What if I don't get on with my roommate or she snores? What is the extra cost of a single room and can I get one along the trip if I need it?
As you get to know your fellow travellers, you will certainly be allowed to swap roommates.
We can eventually allocate a single room but cannot guarantee it as availability might be scarce in some areas we are travelling to.
Extra cost for the single room will be 50 euros per night.
How is the food? And how is the water?
Food is very flavourful and usually quite spicy, but we will arrange for non spicy food too.
Bottled water will be provided during the duration of the trip (bring your own bottle so that we can refill them)
Do I need to bring camping gear?
No, we will provide everything.
However, if you feel more comfortable with your own sleeping bag or pillow for example, you should bring it.
What happens in case of an accident/ if I break the bike? or if the bike gets stolen?
Bikes are insured. For small damages below 100 euros, your deposit will be used.
For bigger damages, the insurance will cover the costs.
Security of the bike will be our responsibility.
Do we have mechanics assistance?
Yes, we have a mechanics with us on the team
Why you should join this women’s motorcycle tour in Ladakh - India
Our Women’s Motorcycle Tour in Ladakh, India, is a trip of a lifetime for women who want to experience one of the world’s most iconic mountainous regions at its best. With all-women riders and all-female guides, this trip combines riding on some of the highest roads in the world where you can connect with each other and experiencing personal growth as you push yourself outside of your comfort zone. The beauty of this tour is that it is built around empowering women through connection, discovery, and self-discovery; whether it is visiting remote villages or simply taking in the stunning natural beauty of Ladakh and its surrounding area, each day of this tour has been carefully crafted to provide inspiration and empowerment for our female riders. Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and take the ride of a lifetime? If so, then join us on this incredible women’s motorcycle tour to Ladakh where you can expect to have the time of your life and walk away feeling inspired and empowered.
