Leh Ladakh in August 2010 - not just riding but experiencing - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

animeher · 02-04-2010, 01:02 PM

I am planning Leh Ladakh for a long time now. Me and wife are getting ready for this year's ride. I saw quite a few posts from Pune bikers regarding the same, so thought maybe there should be a discussion thread on this.

Some terms for this trip:
1. Riding is a part of trip, not the reason of the trip. We will enjoy the rides, but not like we have to break records and backs. Usually one day of full riding will be followed by one day of full sightseeing.

2. Drinking and smoking will not be part of the trip. You can do if you want, but it's certainly not a part of the itinerary.

3. Budget will of course be strictly maintained , but preference will always be to keep hygiene and not just to save money.

In short, this thread invites adventure couples and even singles, who want to experience the culture and places, and not just roads. If you fit the bill, I am awaiting your posts in this thread.

Ideally, we will take trains as near as possible and then ride on. There will certainly be no ride to and fro Mumbai and Delhi, as train is much better mode of transport. The leaves are costly, and we don't even have the 15th August holiday. Still, I think 2 weeks minimum will be required.

This is not restricted for Mumbai Pune bikers only, anyone from all over country, who fits the above criteria is welcome.

ken cool · 02-04-2010, 01:07 PM

Discussion on Ladakh Tour Approved

shelton_jh · 02-04-2010, 01:32 PM

Sounds like a good plan.... I'm getting my annual holidays in the second half of august, but i have aready planned a Goa trip.... Being a non drinker/smoker and in total agreement to whatever you've said i would fit in, though i dont have a pillion

...... I will let you know if at all my Goa trip gets cancelled... I would surely like join you....

JitenMistry · 02-04-2010, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by animeher

I am planning Leh Ladakh for a long time now. Me and wife are getting ready for this year's ride. I saw quite a few posts from Pune bikers regarding the same, so thought maybe there should be a discussion thread on this.

Some terms for this trip:
1. Riding is a part of trip, not the reason of the trip. We will enjoy the rides, but not like we have to break records and backs. Usually one day of full riding will be followed by one day of full sightseeing.

2. Drinking and smoking will not be part of the trip. You can do if you want, but it's certainly not a part of the itinerary.

3. Budget will of course be strictly maintained , but preference will always be to keep hygiene and not just to save money.

In short, this thread invites adventure couples and even singles, who want to experience the culture and places, and not just roads. If you fit the bill, I am awaiting your posts in this thread.

Ideally, we will take trains as near as possible and then ride on. There will certainly be no ride to and fro Mumbai and Delhi, as train is much better mode of transport. The leaves are costly, and we don't even have the 15th August holiday. Still, I think 2 weeks minimum will be required.

This is not restricted for Mumbai Pune bikers only, anyone from all over country, who fits the above criteria is welcome.

You can contribute your view on below thread also.

Getting Lehed in June 2010

rahuldevnath · 02-04-2010, 05:41 PM

I was looking for couples to go to Leh. As my GF has always been after me to rider her to LEH.

v_310 · 02-04-2010, 05:53 PM

am on the look out as well, my wife agreed to marry me because I went out on such rides

...! June 2010 is ok from my side as well.

dineshsamtani · 02-04-2010, 06:13 PM

Nice to see such a trip being planned.....

But i would prefer to ride from here to Delhi as well....So lets see if we can meet up at delhi and go together.

All other rules and everything is fine with me....I need to apply for a leave atleast 2 months in advance...else no problems as such....

rachitkohli · 02-04-2010, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v_310

am on the look out as well, my wife agreed to marry me because I went out on such rides

...! June 2010 is ok from my side as well.

you lucky chap..

v_310 · 02-05-2010, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rachitkohli

you lucky chap..

she still complains that I gave her a 'dhoka' the first time. Got married in Jun '08 and went off solo to Leh in Aug '08

. Enough of the OT stuff!

Folks - do we have any tentative plans / timelines? doing delhi - manali - leh both ways cuts down time significantly.

Also, could we cover Nubra valley and two days at Pangong Tso?

Edit: Remembered one more thing - shipping the bikes till Chandigarh also cuts down another 5 hours of riding the first day. So the plan tentatively becomes CHD - manali - Sarchu / Pang - Leh - K Top - Nubra - K Top - Leh - Pangong - Leh - Sarchu / Pang - Manali - Delhi. Comfortably done in around 2 - 2.5 weeks.

viny · 02-09-2010, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by animeher

I am planning Leh Ladakh for a long time now. Me and wife are getting ready for this year's ride. I saw quite a few posts from Pune bikers regarding the same, so thought maybe there should be a discussion thread on this.

Some terms for this trip:
1. Riding is a part of trip, not the reason of the trip. We will enjoy the rides, but not like we have to break records and backs. Usually one day of full riding will be followed by one day of full sightseeing.

2. Drinking and smoking will not be part of the trip. You can do if you want, but it's certainly not a part of the itinerary.

3. Budget will of course be strictly maintained , but preference will always be to keep hygiene and not just to save money.

In short, this thread invites adventure couples and even singles, who want to experience the culture and places, and not just roads. If you fit the bill, I am awaiting your posts in this thread.

Ideally, we will take trains as near as possible and then ride on. There will certainly be no ride to and fro Mumbai and Delhi, as train is much better mode of transport. The leaves are costly, and we don't even have the 15th August holiday. Still, I think 2 weeks minimum will be required.

This is not restricted for Mumbai Pune bikers only, anyone from all over country, who fits the above criteria is welcome.

Hi animeher,

Even i have similar plans of travelling with my wife, but sometime latter, I would surely like to know more about plan and your preparations. Like

1. Which bike you are going to ride
2. Will you both drive?
3. What all things you plan to carry?
4. What special precautions or planning is done to ensure that she is comfortable in back breaking rides.
5. How you plan to package things?
6. Finally your route.

Thanks, keep updating. I will keep tracking

Viny

02-04-2010, 01:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
animeher Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Thane/Pune Posts: 1,165	Leh Ladakh in August 2010 - not just riding but experiencing I am planning Leh Ladakh for a long time now. Me and wife are getting ready for this year's ride. I saw quite a few posts from Pune bikers regarding the same, so thought maybe there should be a discussion thread on this. Some terms for this trip: 1. Riding is a part of trip, not the reason of the trip. We will enjoy the rides, but not like we have to break records and backs. Usually one day of full riding will be followed by one day of full sightseeing. 2. Drinking and smoking will not be part of the trip. You can do if you want, but it's certainly not a part of the itinerary. 3. Budget will of course be strictly maintained , but preference will always be to keep hygiene and not just to save money. In short, this thread invites adventure couples and even singles, who want to experience the culture and places, and not just roads. If you fit the bill, I am awaiting your posts in this thread. Ideally, we will take trains as near as possible and then ride on. There will certainly be no ride to and fro Mumbai and Delhi, as train is much better mode of transport. The leaves are costly, and we don't even have the 15th August holiday. Still, I think 2 weeks minimum will be required. This is not restricted for Mumbai Pune bikers only, anyone from all over country, who fits the above criteria is welcome.

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rahuldevnath Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 763	I was looking for couples to go to Leh. As my GF has always been after me to rider her to LEH. __________________

02-04-2010, 05:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
v_310 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 122	am on the look out as well, my wife agreed to marry me because I went out on such rides ...! June 2010 is ok from my side as well. __________________ For immediate sale - PM me for a quote and/or more info - xbox 360 elite edition plus an assortment of game CD's.

02-04-2010, 06:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
dineshsamtani Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Thane - Mumbai Posts: 590	Nice to see such a trip being planned..... But i would prefer to ride from here to Delhi as well....So lets see if we can meet up at delhi and go together. All other rules and everything is fine with me....I need to apply for a leave atleast 2 months in advance...else no problems as such.... __________________ Respect the nature and it will respect you back..... Cheers!!!! Dinesh First Ride to Malshej Ghats.....

02-04-2010, 01:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
shelton_jh Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 383	Sounds like a good plan.... I'm getting my annual holidays in the second half of august, but i have aready planned a Goa trip.... Being a non drinker/smoker and in total agreement to whatever you've said i would fit in, though i dont have a pillion ...... I will let you know if at all my Goa trip gets cancelled... I would surely like join you....

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