Day6 Sarchu-Gata loops-NakeeLa- Lachungla- Pang- Moore plains- TaglangLa- Upshi-LeH

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Day 6


Sarchu- Gata loops-Nakee La- Lachung La- Pang- Moore plains- Taglang La- Upshi- Leh (finally)



the cute kid at the tent



We started in groups of 3 after initial dilemma of the Haryana group, got inspired by the bulleteer gangs and a solo lady rider with a teddy bear on the bull.



tents


We moved on slowly and the gata loops started to get interesting, by each turn. The dazzler guy from the group reached along with me, and we two started to take the corners with ease, I was waiting for others to catch up in between, and got the unicorn rider also along in our race to get to Nakee la where I stopped to take some shots.


Then moved on to reach the second pass Lachung la, where the roads were pretty good, but the heavy truck traffic slowed us down heavily.


After the short conversation, I started my climb to get to the plateau called as the moore plains at a height of 15400 ft. The climb was steep and road condition was pretty worse, but it slowly got better.

At one stage the road was cruise ready tarmac, mean while I caught up with the Haryanvi group again on the way. We were cruising at a good 3 digit speed suddenly the road disappeared and horizontal bumpy road was there to welcome us. This ride was back breaking as u get to ride though horizontal strips formed as a result of cutting the old road and was tough to get balance as it was full of gravel and rock piece as sharp as a chisel. At times the road(so called one with rough patch) was blocked and we had to take off road into a feet deep mud and truck tire paths which is so deep enough to burry my whole bike wheel. Many times I had to use full throttle and my legs together to gush out of the sandy patch. Here trailing behind any bike of vehicle was disastrous as ones visibility would be limited to complete blind level coz of the sand storm evolving form the tires.












multiple shots from Taglang La - we got to spend almost 30 mins there...









I could see the taxis and big traveler drivers taking the complete off road path and leaving the road for the fun and better speed inspite of the sandy or muddy trail. Off road was good for bikes but chances of a fall are more so I had to limit my speed and stick to the road though it was bumpy and tough. A few bullet riders were on the road side waiting for their company vehicle a gypsy to get the air pump to fill up there tires with much needed air.


We pushed off the moore plains with much pain and difficulty, and was relieved to find the end of bad roads as we started to climb the third highest pass in the world Taglang La at a height of 17582ft. Getting there was a tough time as in between the road condition worsened. Again found another bullet rider and his companions waiting to get some help to get the front tire puncture rectified. The 60kmph gang from Gujarat guys was there to help them out.


We guys so rushed out to reach Taglang La and waited there for about 30 minutes for our colleagues. At last we decided to move on and wait for others at Upshi. So now it was time for us to ride again after a brisk break the pass and some time to click pics. Biking down was pretty easy as the roads were impressive , yet there were bad patches that would make us go dead slow. Border road organization did some impressive job here clearing the debris of a land slide within few minutes. BRO road signs were a pleasure to read as they humorously conveyed the message many times.



We reached Upshi before 5 and waited there for others to catch up. Ordered few snacks and munched them in as we spoke of the rides, life etc etc.. At this time I got a message from Ayaz bhai informing that Sudeep, Sunny and Maitrey are already in Leh and to get in touch with them. Mean while got a message and call from Maitrey too. So I informed him about my status and told them I would catch them up and reserve a room for me in their hotel itself.


This news very delighting to me as I got my Gujju gang company in Leh which I dint expect in any way. I was planning to meet them on the last few days stay at leh as that would be the time I had expected them at Leh after their mega trip via HP to Leh.





the best of the road signs comes from BRO, hats-of for their creativity...


It was getting late for me to reach Leh, so informed the same to the Harayan group and slowly proceeded to move to leh by 6.20pm. Leh road was super tarmac with few twisties and I was cruising comfortably at 80-90kmph. 50 kms to leh was easily covered in less than an hours time. I called sunny as I had reached 5km to Leh road sign and reached the Leh circle where sunny was waiting for me. Delighted to see him, started off to the hotel soon.




Unloaded every part of the luggage from bike and with help from the trio, got to the room, a lovely spacious one..
After this sunny and me rushed to get petrol refilled in my bike as we planned to go to nubra valley the next day which got changed later to pangong tso lake. Got the bike topped up to brim after a tough queue for petrol at the leh Bunk.


Rushed back to hotel to grab other guys to get some dinner and time was running out. I dint have any idea to skip a meal so moved out with sunny as others had some snacks and was retiring to bed early. Sunny and me rushed to the market side to find a good restaurant and an ATM after that.


After Dinner we had a small chat and showed the pics I had shot from chandratal, they showed their Sach pass endeavors.
It was almost time to retire to bed. Next day we got to ride to one of the most scenic salt water lakes surrounded by high peaks of Himalayas.




Signing off now

Beautiful pictures. Mesmerizing landscapes of Leh, always enjoyable. A ride that you cherish for long. Keep the rest coming.

thanks bro


sorry for the delay, was busy with some rides and work

Trailer pic- Pangong Tso..











Day 7





a set of images from Chang la







Then we stopped near a snow packed side to take some snowy shots, where a grand SUV- Porsche Cayenne from the grand Himalayan dash organized by Top Gear and Lonely Planet passed us. Clicked a few shots of the same, and we carried our way to the lake.





We reached Tanksey where we halted to get some refreshments and some khana to our hungry stomach. Had a good meal and chatted with few bikers who also arrived there. We decided to move on to Lukung where we found the starting of the lake.
Lake looked so grand and blue green and approach road was super tarmac, but the dips made for water passage was so much invisible always we had to break harder to get our bikes slow into the depressions.



My name is ASHIK
with the ladies at the lake





Got out to see the lake shore, get the cold water in our hands, click some stunning pics. The wish has come true, to camp near Pangong. The weather was lovely and the lake reflected the blusih sky perfectly and the greenish tint of he lake water mixed through making it a very desirable one to dive in. It was the cold temperature which held me back and the amount to work I have to do to get out of all riding gears.



a panorama shot with mobile.


the cute kids at the lake side..
Then after this wrapped up the tent and went a little ahead to find the sandy patch where a few cars where parked. This stretch was true off road, sand rocks and god water too at times. Some how reached the shore again, other parked and there again parking the bike on loose sand is a nightmare for CBR coz of its thin stand which dives into the sand with so ease. I Had to find small rocks at many places to stabilize the bike on stand.




Then again more photography, and we proceeded back to the tent as it was getting pretty late. Return ride was a delight as cold breeze welcomed us to the tent. After that we moved into our tent where we found all the mattress & blanket were all set with a candle light. Lovely time and place to settle down, so we took the menu card inside the tent, got our sleeping bag out, took some rest before the dinner.




some of those good shots we could get are here...







Dinner time we ordered few dishes from the menu and found ourselves seated in the kitchen to get the hot food right out from tawa. Our School Supervisor was also there, so we got the opportunity to know him in detail as we explained our trip details. Food was so tasty and we found few cans of petrol too for riders in case of emergency to use. Took out my cam after this to take some night shots, but it was so damn windy even with counter weight the stand was shaking making the pics blurry as I had to do long exposures.
Both Madhav G and Maitrey gave me some company with there own time pass on the ridge outside the tent. After many attempts I switched to try out light paintings of bikes and tent, which also turned out blurry. So atlast decided to go get some good sleep and the sleeping bag was so welcoming with its warmth.

Someone's wearing scoyco pants.

Which model is that? Feedback please

Vow.. beautiful shots aashik bhai.. Never knew your thread is already up.. Its good to see you all again..!!
Sab log mast enjoy kar rahe hai.. bring on the rest..

nice snaps and travelogue buddy
bring it on

Thanks brother :thumbup:

Got stuck in work ride & real life...

Update expected within 24 hours...

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The Prep- getting ready, the chilly morning breeze, the cute kids living near the Lake.

I was almost lost in clicking pics...



the best of them are posted just 50+ pics










Sunny with Padma



the family who hosted us.




Bikes againist back drop of the Lake



sudeep n his bike



Madhav G with his bull






My mechanical Heart on a tripod






they carry their kid like this, & he stares at me like this



I promised her to bring her good chocolates next time.



the Lake panoMaitrey Marfatia on the Yak





Maitrey on a Yak



Myself mounted on top the beast







yours truly











Now you can judge with the pics. We all tried different pose with the mighty Yak with Helmet, without it, holding its horns, etc, even tried out neck choke grab of Yak, similar to the one showed in bull fights.

Sunny's turn




Sunny's turn



Rajnikanth on the YAK




Rajanikant



After that it was time for some video, where our Yak guy told us to run behind the Yaks ( there were two) and sunny being in a red Jacket was almost chased by the Yak after a shot run. That was damn hilarious for us and we took a call to start our ride again.

Uploading that soon




enroute





The next big halt was at the monastery on the left side of road before Chang La. After initial resistance, I somehow took the courage to climb up the monastery, where we could shoot some beautiful shots. Rested for some time after the climb where there was a bunch of foreigners too.



monastery

Prayer wheel







The location at which this monastery was awesome, surrounded by the bluish sky and hills all around, this one stood proud with its vivid colored prayer flags and sculptures.



Every bit of the road had a beauty of its own and I wanted to click every where, but selected the best of places to click few pics.











RajanikanthMaiko & yours truly







a salute





After this we got our gears, got ready to ride back to leh.


As we were about to speed up to get to leh with Madhav G, I saw the same Japanese lady walking along the road. Stopped by to ask her plan to walk almost 15 kms to Leh, I offered her a lift and asked to hop on my bike. With the saddle bag it was tough, but she managed it.




We took another route to get to leh where it was so windy I could feel the bike swaying to the right side due to heavy cross wind. The ride was awesome as we got to see the suburban areas of Leh, and got back to the main road after a short while. Other guys and Madhav G stopped at our hotel where as I had to get to Leh market side to drop of my pillion to her hotel, which took some time to find as she was not sure of direction and the one way restriction was getting tough for me to reach where I had to go. Finally found the Upper Tukcha road where her hotel was, dropped her in front of her guest house. That was the time I got to hear her full name.
Dinner time was approaching, so we guys rushed to hotel and went out to a good restaurant to greet out stomach with delicious dishes.


Signing off

hello everyone .


Planning a trip to leh on my pulsar 220 ... can anyone please tell what all things i need to carry owith me and what wil the total budget of this solo trip .. and i will heading from capital , so can any one please tell the route from new delhi to leh ..


tahnks in advance mates .

check ur pm mayte! :-)

wowowowowowow....superb

From Delhi - taking the circular route to leh via Manali- back via Srinagar- it will take you roughly 1800-2000 kms round trip- Estimated costs of fuel depends on the bike you use-
Stay, food & fuel can be put inside a budget of 20 thousand if u are good enough to choose the best for you.



PM me too bro

thanks bro..

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Below are the list of few business cards with contact number and location for the Leh trip tourers...All room rents are in per day Basis- and may have hiked this year, Review of the room and easy of access also rated in scale of 5


Decent hotel-Easy to access-Near to Leh Market Room rent-700-850- Negotiate for good discount- The Owner is a good guy, Room 3/5, Ease of reach 4/5, good parking too
The unique guest house, but way too inside and you can jump to the right to the famous Bon Apetite(in Upper Tukcha Road) restaurant- where foreginers frequent. I guess this place is often chosen by foreigners- My friend Maiko( Japanese) was staying here- Rooms charged at 1500, negotiate
Room 4/5, Ease of reach 1/5 & no parking for bikes or cars, its on a narrow pathway from main road, please dont be adventurous to take bike in, as u may need to lift it over water channels


Good hotel, on the Old leh road - cramped rooms, rent at 1000-1200 Room 2/5, Ease of reach 4/5. parking on road side.


Very good rooms, and a friendly owner, rooms rent 1500+, Negotiate. Room 4/5, Ease of reach 4/5,good parking,bring a truck & u can park it

A good hotel fr Honeymoon or to impress ur Lady- Expensive, Say r Gujju & u get Bataka Poha for breakfast, customer friendly, located deep inside, hence getting there is tough, but recommended if u r not on a tight budget.Room rent 2500-4000, Room 4/5, Ease of reach 2/5; good parking

Bikers preferred Hole- a lot of bikers stay here or near by small guest houses...you can negotiate well if u plan to stay longer.
Rooms -850 -1200
Room 4/5, Ease of reach 3/5, decent parking.

A decent hotel, rooms good for bachelors, Room 3/5, Ease of reach 2/5, NO parking.






this hotel is @ Kargil


-good and friendly- room at 500, Room 2/5, Ease of reach 4/5, u can park 3-5 bikes.



@ Srinagar

good rooms, plush and well furnished, Negotiate, rent- @1500-2000, Room 4/5, Ease of reach 3/5, decent parking.

Great Work I am sure your efforts will help many many riders going to LEH and other adjoining areas