merwin

Hii friends....

I am from Pune... This october me planning for Himalaya.....
Since taking 20 days off will be impossible.. So I am planning to take my bike upto delhi through train and from there I am planning to ride....

Actaully I wanna know is,

Have anybody tried like this?
How much Km of riding required to ladakh from delhi??
Is it possible to take my bike in train without any problem??
Will I require some NOC or any documents to drive??

Please help me guys......

Aryan

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I've got one suggestion for you - search thru the forums... everything is covered in great detail.

here's some encouragement to get you started

Have anybody tried like this? - lots!
How much Km of riding required to ladakh from delhi?? 2100 km at least (delhi to delhi)
Is it possible to take my bike in train without any problem?? no probs
Will I require some NOC or any documents to drive?? not required (your license, insurance, RC and PUC will suffice).

All the best!

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As mentioned above, you can read the various triplogs and get all your doubts cleared.
Go conquer the himalayas!

rachitkohli

There are lots of people who have done this.
From Delhi it could be around 1500 kms approx.
You can very much get the bike from the train. I have not done that, so you check out some older threads on this. Or other people can advice on it.
No special NOC required. Just carry your regular Bike Documents. Yes, but in case if you planning to visit Pangang Tso lake, then you have to get the permits from LEH city. This may require some personal identity proof. So for additional safety carry a copy of passport also.

Before going, take enough time to plan the entire trip into details & day-to-day breaks. This will enable you to have a perfect journey. You may refer to our plans, but it was from (Mumbai-Leh-Mumbai) or can also refer many threads in Tourer section of other users who have done this.

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merwin

Thanks for encouraging yaar.....

Can you please help me few more things like..
Exact km from delhi to Ladakh & back to delhi???
whether we need to carry tents or we can get accomodation??
I am planning to travel in day time only, but still is it possible to drive in night??
Detailed map is enough or we need to take some guide from LEH??

Bhogvan

Hi Mervin,

There are a LOT of people who have done this already without any problem.
You don't need a tent or a guide.
Make sure the bike is in good condition and you atleast know to repair a puncture.

PLEASE read through the different logs on the "tourer" section of this site and a MUST read is the sticky topic "Essentials of Driving to Himalayas".

I bet if you read 10 travel logs, you will feel that you have already been to Leh in your dreams and just need to be there physically.

NOTE: Not many people know but it is like this. You can drive a bike of ANY state in ANY state in India for 1 year without needing a NOC or paying Road tax. How does the police know that it hasn't been one year since you took the bike out of her own state? By seeing your Polution Under Control" certificate. So get a (PUC certificate and drive a bike of Maharashtra registration in Kashmir for one year).

Cheers and Happy Journey .....
-Prashant

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rachitkohli

i wont be able to say exact kms from & to delhi, as while returning we didnt go to delhi.. but should be approx 3000kms max.
I dont think u will need to carry tents.. u will get places to stay in tents.. again, please make a plan where you will be taking halts & accordingly start the journey.. As in himalayas you wont be able to calculate time just based on the distance. At times doing 100kms a day will be task. I wont recommend riding in night after manali till u reach LEH. The roads are not in good conditions, some places no ROADS.. some are good as well.. but expect the unexpected. I think the time when you are going, snow will be quiet less.. not sure though.. all the best..!
btw, which bike you gonna take there.

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merwin

I am planning in my R15....
October is it a right month???

rachitkohli

i dont think October would be any problem, just that is,.. may not find much snow, according my assessment.. some more experienced guyz can put some light here..!!

bikerboy has done on R15 i suppose.. u can get in touch with him..!

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