Motorcycle & SUV Expeditions
Ride to Nirvana
Six operated routes across the Himalaya, the desert and the coast.
Operated Routes
Two routes. Both legendary.
Route 1
Manali to Leh Grand Circuit
The original. Rohtang, Baralacha La, Sarchu plateau — the classic Himalayan arc.
- Rohtang Pass & Sissu valley camp
- Baralacha La (4,890 m)
- Sarchu plateau camp under stars
- Pangong Tso lake sunrise
- Nubra Valley and Diskit Monastery
Route 2
Tawang & Meghalaya Loop
Sela Pass, Bum La border, living root bridges — the North-East answer to Ladakh.
- Sela Pass (4,170 m) — frozen lake in winter
- Tawang Monastery — largest in India
- Bum La border pass (permit required)
- Nongriat double-decker living root bridge
- Dawki river kayak on the Indo-Bangladesh border
Route 3
Spiti Circuit — Chandigarh to Chandratal
Cold desert, ancient monasteries, and the highest lake in Asia.
- Key Monastery at 4,166 m
- Chandratal Lake — the Moon Lake
- Pin Valley National Park
- Kunzum Pass crossing
- Kaza market and local homestays
Route 4
Sach Pass, Pangi & Zanskar Extreme
The road less ridden — Sach Pass, Pangi Valley, and the Zanskar gorge.
- Sach Pass — one of India's most remote crossings
- Pangi Valley — cut off for months each year
- Zanskar gorge and Padum
- Minimal traffic, maximum wilderness
- Permit-required restricted zones
Route 5
Rajasthan Desert Ride
Forts, sand dunes, and the Thar at its most cinematic.
- Jaisalmer sand dunes camp
- Jodhpur Blue City lanes
- Pushkar Camel Fair (seasonal)
- Rann of Kutch extension option
- Mehrangarh Fort sunrise
Route 6
Konkan Coastal Ride & Trek
Sea forts, spice farms, and the Sahyadri ghats on two wheels.
- Sindhudurg sea fort
- Goa coastal stretch
- Sahyadri ghat climb
- Malvan seafood and local culture
- Tarkarli beach camp
Why Ride with Bootstrap Journeys
Tour leader on every departure
An experienced leader accompanies every group departure — managing pace, permits, and on-road decisions.
Backup vehicle with first aid and oxygen
A support vehicle carries first aid, supplemental oxygen, extra fuel, and luggage throughout the ride.
Mechanic with the group
A trained mechanic travels with every group. Rental motorcycles and SUV seats available on request.
All permits handled
Inner-line permits, restricted-area passes, and border-zone documentation arranged before departure.
Group insurance
Group travel insurance included on every operated departure.
Fixed group departures are announced each season. Private departures on any date for groups of four or more; enquire for the current calendar.
Ready to ride?
Ask about the next group departure or plan a private ride for your group.