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born2lead · 05-01-2009, 08:41 AM

Kevin the nalah you are refering to is KANGLA JAL.
Its the water crossing just before Pangong Tso which is known as Pagal Nalah.

Let me also give you guys a quick peak for this season which has barely started...
few of my friends flew to LEH for the last week of April.
They rode (some hired bikes from LEH) to Khardungle Top which obviously was all snowed, according to them there was some water and a lot of ice (probably black ice). Army men advised them not to cross K Top and go in any further to Nubra, unless they get them a Four Wheeler probably Scorpio.
They then drove (hired Scorpio) to Pangong Tso. Fortunately Pagal Nalla was all frozen and they just drove over it , there were no tents or accomodation what so ever on Pangong Tso, locals told them barely a week ago the whole Pangong Tso Lake was frozen.
Have asked the guys to send me some pics, might even post them here.

So guys just hold your breath for a little while till the Gates to heaven open for us.... Inshallah.
Cheers !!!

dcs · 05-01-2009, 01:08 PM

well, I have been thinking of doing Leh again but now that I see that a LOT and Lot of Groups are landing there...I think I would look out for some other Trip. Not That I have anything against anyone, its just that I think it would be a bit difficult for someone like me to overtake a FLEET of 100 bicycles or 150 Motorcycles.... So, despite the wonderful ride and terrain, I think I will opt out. Cheers.

HydBiker · 05-01-2009, 01:23 PM

^^^ The RE Himalayan Odessey is from June 12 (Friday) to June 27 (Saturday) and their route plan is very modest and simple.

The YHAI guys are going during last week of August & First week of September - for motorcycles & the cycles are going between 19 Aug & 04 Sep.

Those are the crowds. You have a lot lot of dates before, after & in between.

BTW, any idea by when the initial heavy military truck traffic would subside?

Anyone planning to start on 7th June, Sunday from Delhi?

dcs · 05-01-2009, 01:30 PM

Himalayan odessey is from june 12th??? it usually starts to rain by the 2nd week of June, so what fun are they going to have in rain soaked suits. still a good piece of Information, thanks.
two days back I spoke to one tent wala at Darcha who told me that the route is closed due to heavy snowfall, Rohtangpass to Keylong is still closed, its only Keylong to Darcha that the local traffic is moving.
am expecting that the routes would take another 20 odd days to open up.

HydBiker · 05-01-2009, 02:12 PM

We still have about 40 days for 2nd week of June!

But then, rains during that time??? that will be a spoil sport.

onlinesatish · 05-01-2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonny Bravo

Waoh, I might get my MT01 back from repair by mid MAY, Are there any groups planning for a trip to LEH. I would like to join in from Delhi.

on MT-01?

HydBiker · 05-01-2009, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onlinesatish

on MT-01?

He'll take you as pillion. As such you are feather weight so no probs for the MT01. But then, you will ave to carry all his luggage on your back. Deal?

HydBiker · 05-01-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonny Bravo

Any Problem

is it a BAD idea !

The bike's weight & travel range on a full tank can make it a difficult task.

hitanshu · 05-01-2009, 04:53 PM

perils of late pas crossing:
Hidden Himalayas - Spiti Valley and Chandertal - ADVrider

dont be a gama in land of lama.

hitanshu · 05-02-2009, 07:53 AM

Jonny,

You may have to ride in ultra economy mode and carry enough fuel - ideally take part in a commercially organized trip where these hassles are outsourced.

PS: K2 is in pakistan. Khardungla i believe is what you meant

05-01-2009, 08:41 AM	#141 (permalink)
born2lead BORN2LEAD Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 303	Kevin the nalah you are refering to is KANGLA JAL. Its the water crossing just before Pangong Tso which is known as Pagal Nalah. Let me also give you guys a quick peak for this season which has barely started... few of my friends flew to LEH for the last week of April. They rode (some hired bikes from LEH) to Khardungle Top which obviously was all snowed, according to them there was some water and a lot of ice (probably black ice). Army men advised them not to cross K Top and go in any further to Nubra, unless they get them a Four Wheeler probably Scorpio. They then drove (hired Scorpio) to Pangong Tso. Fortunately Pagal Nalla was all frozen and they just drove over it , there were no tents or accomodation what so ever on Pangong Tso, locals told them barely a week ago the whole Pangong Tso Lake was frozen. Have asked the guys to send me some pics, might even post them here. So guys just hold your breath for a little while till the Gates to heaven open for us.... Inshallah. Cheers !!! __________________ I'd rather be riding my motorcycle thinking about God than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle. Ride often, ride well, have fun.

05-01-2009, 01:23 PM	#143 (permalink)
HydBiker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,205	^^^ The RE Himalayan Odessey is from June 12 (Friday) to June 27 (Saturday) and their route plan is very modest and simple. The YHAI guys are going during last week of August & First week of September - for motorcycles & the cycles are going between 19 Aug & 04 Sep. Those are the crowds. You have a lot lot of dates before, after & in between. BTW, any idea by when the initial heavy military truck traffic would subside? Anyone planning to start on 7th June, Sunday from Delhi? __________________ Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Alumni? PM me for an Invitation to *myJNV - the navodayan connect!*

05-01-2009, 01:30 PM	#144 (permalink)
dcs Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Free-da-Bad earlier, Currently in Saddi Dilli! Posts: 919	Himalayan odessey is from june 12th??? it usually starts to rain by the 2nd week of June, so what fun are they going to have in rain soaked suits. still a good piece of Information, thanks. two days back I spoke to one tent wala at Darcha who told me that the route is closed due to heavy snowfall, Rohtangpass to Keylong is still closed, its only Keylong to Darcha that the local traffic is moving. am expecting that the routes would take another 20 odd days to open up. Last edited by dcs; 05-01-2009 at 01:33 PM.

05-01-2009, 02:12 PM	#145 (permalink)
HydBiker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,205	We still have about 40 days for 2nd week of June! But then, rains during that time??? that will be a spoil sport. __________________ Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Alumni? PM me for an Invitation to *myJNV - the navodayan connect!*

05-01-2009, 04:53 PM	#149 (permalink)
hitanshu Resident BullShit Eliminator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Out of coverage area Posts: 577	perils of late pas crossing: Hidden Himalayas - Spiti Valley and Chandertal - ADVrider dont be a gama in land of lama. __________________ http://www.bikenomads.com/wiki/index.php/Leh - All you ever need to know about getting Leh'd. My posting Philosophy

05-01-2009, 01:08 PM	#142 (permalink)
dcs Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Free-da-Bad earlier, Currently in Saddi Dilli! Posts: 919	well, I have been thinking of doing Leh again but now that I see that a LOT and Lot of Groups are landing there...I think I would look out for some other Trip. Not That I have anything against anyone, its just that I think it would be a bit difficult for someone like me to overtake a FLEET of 100 bicycles or 150 Motorcycles.... So, despite the wonderful ride and terrain, I think I will opt out. Cheers.

05-02-2009, 07:53 AM	#150 (permalink)
hitanshu Resident BullShit Eliminator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Out of coverage area Posts: 577	Jonny, You may have to ride in ultra economy mode and carry enough fuel - ideally take part in a commercially organized trip where these hassles are outsourced. PS: K2 is in pakistan. Khardungla i believe is what you meant __________________ http://www.bikenomads.com/wiki/index.php/Leh - All you ever need to know about getting Leh'd. My posting Philosophy Last edited by hitanshu; 05-02-2009 at 07:55 AM.

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