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**ken cool** · 02-04-2010, 02:07 PM

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**shelton_jh** · 02-04-2010, 02:32 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, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by animeher View Post

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.

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**rahuldevnath** · 02-04-2010, 06:41 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, 06:53 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, 07:13 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, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by v_310 View Post

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, 03:43 PM

Originally posted by rachitkohli View Post

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, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by animeher View Post

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

**abhiwar** · 02-10-2010, 01:20 AM

Originally posted by dineshsamtani View Post

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....

Hello sir am in with u i also want to ride from Mum to Delhi

i stay @ thane and i've RTR EFI but am single

**!_Devil_Jin_!** · 02-10-2010, 01:25 AM

Originally posted by abhiwar View Post

Hello sir am in with u i also want to ride from Mum to Delhi

i stay @ thane and i've RTR EFI but am single

hey, you haven't been to any g2g yet i guess.
Everyone here is a friend/brother. No one is like "sir".
Even i may join you guys.

**animeher** · 02-10-2010, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by v_310 View Post

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.

Actually just cutting down the time is not a priority, as we may not visit the place as a couple for some time soon. I read the tours start from manali and end at shrinagar. Any idea about such route?

Tentative month is August 2010
.

Originally posted by viny View Post

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

1.I ride GS150R.
2. So far, only I ride, but I hope to teach her riding soon. She rides a scooter.
3. This will be a seperate post! Main things are spares, light weight clothes and thermalwears.
4. None yet, but this is a good point. We may get some back support belt for both of us, as the rides aren't smooth.
5. Sorry didn't get this question.
6. This is being discussed in this thread!

Originally posted by abhiwar View Post

Hello sir am in with u i also
want to ride from Mum to Delhi

i stay @ thane and i've RTR EFI but am single

abhiwar, there are many groups who will be doing such rides. So you can either join them, or you can time your departure so that you arrive there the same time we are.

Originally posted by !_Devil_Jin_! View Post

hey, you haven't been to any g2g yet i guess.
Everyone here is a friend/brother. No one is like "sir".
Even i may join you guys.

+1. Hope to see you!

**viny** · 02-10-2010, 03:30 PM

@animeher: Given that you would have pillion, there wont be enough space to mount your belongings, and obviously having lady rider means extra stuff to package arround. So was wondering how do you plan to package your luggage and mount on your bike.

**animeher** · 02-10-2010, 04:11 PM

If you check my Rajasthan ride travelouge, we have a tankbag + saddlebag + one bagpack, which we feel is enough for 2 riders. Otherwise, there is always an option to carry luggage and keep it at some base where we would return after a long trip (like Leh in this case).

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