Up and over Chang La, one of the highest passes you can ride, and down to the blue lake. Stay the night at the lake rather than turning straight back.
Distance155 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~4 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonJun – SepIdeal time to ride
DifficultyExperiencedOverall rating
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Ride details
Road typeVia Karu, Chang La and Tangtse
Road conditionMixed conditions
Fuel availabilityScarce — plan fuel stops
Best forGroup rides
Plan for1 day
Places to stayLimited
Fuel stopsApprox. 5
MechanicsApprox. 9
HospitalsApprox. 3
Mixed conditions
Good tarmac from Leh to Karu, then the climb to Chang La, over 5,300 m, where the top can be icy and broken, with snowmelt streams on the far side. The road past Tangtse to the lake is mostly paved. Pay the Ladakh environment fee online first.
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