2011 Leh/Spiti [Planning & Discussion thread]

[Ananth]

Thanks for the info. Will note this down.
Mean while how did ZMR perform in your ride to Leh
Any special care I need to take for my ZMR.
So far all bikes are Karizma coming.

No issues at all. Just be careful while crossing the water streams as the water gets on to the fairing and pushes the bike. Dont mind slipping your foot into the water, Just balance the bike and move ahead.

And Make sure you run on a better front tyre (Not the Stock One please!) *Other details have been told to Devraj who pinged me in FB.*

[Sachinnair]

No issues at all. Just be careful while crossing the water streams as the water gets on to the fairing and pushes the bike. Dont mind slipping your foot into the water, Just balance the bike and move ahead.

And Make sure you run on a better front tyre (Not the Stock One please!) *Other details have been told to Devraj who pinged me in FB.*

Thanks man for the suggestion.

With reference to tyres I was thinking of Michlein M45 [Front & Rear]

getting Leh'ed on karizma !!! Good luck guys.

Ya on Karizma

[rachitkohli]

The dates what you have chosen. IMO, you will hardly find any substantial water crossing. Just small patches may be 3-4. The only problem in that would be dipping your leg in the ice-cold water
Dont worry too much, its not a big deal.

M35 for front is good. M45 rear makes a perfect combo. But for the terrain you will be riding, you may also look into hard compound tyres having big blocks. Something like MRF Meteor. Its cheap & good for those roads.. Nail will think twice before entering
Just carry enough cold cloths..

[kurtrules]

Is it possible to cover from Drass to Leh which will be around 300 kms in a day?

Yes, quite possible

Will the permit office be open on Saturday?

No

Any particular reason for Avoiding stay at Jammu?

Too crowded. Infact, avoid jammu altogether. Bypass jammu through the Pathankot - Kathua - Dyalachak - Udhampur route and stay in Udhampur if you want.

My answers in bold. Have you finalized the itinerary?

[Rony]

After touring Leh-Ladakh last year, I am looking forward to tour Spiti-Lahaul this summer. Due to lack of home ministry approval, I would be renting bike from Delhi. I will love to do it the backpack style.

I am in search of companions for this tour. And I need a good itinerary so that the tour is done in 10 days starting from Delhi. Also I need contacts of trusted dealers who rent bikes and tents in Delhi.

Please help !

[Sachinnair]

My answers in bold. Have you finalized the itinerary?

Thanks for your suggesstions.

Ya. You can check the plan on the first post.

Do we have ATM facilities available in certain places or do we need to carry cash with us after a certain point?

After touring Leh-Ladakh last year, I am looking forward to tour Spiti-Lahaul this summer. Due to lack of home ministry approval, I would be renting bike from Delhi. I will love to do it the backpack style.

I am in search of companions for this tour. And I need a good itinerary so that the tour is done in 10 days starting from Delhi. Also I need contacts of trusted dealers who rent bikes and tents in Delhi.

Please help !

Rony let me know your plan. Are your dates finalised?

[Rony]

Rony let me know your plan. Are your dates finalised?

As of now they are 11th June (starting from delhi/manali) to 19th June (reaching delhi/manali) !

[HIMANSHU Paralkar]

@sachin:i am also planning for leh-ladakh..4 of us are leaving from mumbai on 1 june.so if you are thinking to leave late as many of them have told u..we may join u..let me know if there are any changes or else will meet in leh

[Sachinnair]

As of now they are 11th June (starting from delhi/manali) to 19th June (reaching delhi/manali) !

Your tentative dates are matching with our confirmed dates

[Rony]

Your tentative dates are matching with our confirmed dates

Hmm ... saw that on the spreadsheet ... btw who compiled it ?? ... Nice information out there ... but I guess your spiti plan is too short ... are the number of days allocated realistic ?

[Sachinnair]

@sachin:i am also planning for leh-ladakh..4 of us are leaving from mumbai on 1 june.so if you are thinking to leave late as many of them have told u..we may join u..let me know if there are any changes or else will meet in leh

Dates are fixed but plan might alter based on the discussion here. We better roam somewhere in North rather than waiting back home.

Stay in touch and let us know your tentative plan so that we have better understanding. Will definitely meet bro if it is possible.

Hmm ... saw that on the spreadsheet ... btw who compiled it ?? ... Nice information out there ... but I guess your spiti plan is too short ... are the number of days allocated realistic ?

Its been made by Deepan & Me. I spend Sleepless nights making each day, route, stay and what not.

Still you can see there are many changes that has to be made as per suggesstions of experience members.

I find Spiti plan equally comfortable and I dont think it is hectic at all. Do you think we are missing anything from Spiti??
No. of days are also realistic?

[romeomike]

hey sachin sorry for late reply, but i think all the queries fired for me have already been solved by kurtrules.


thanks vaibhav

[Jayakrishna]

Leh Ladakh plans.. July-August 2011 from Bangalore

Hi Guys,

I'm planning to get Leh'd this year. Need all your expertise advise.

Importantly I need fellow xbhpians who have plans this year and Join me for the ride...

[sunilg]

topic approved and mergd.

[ron_7933]

Whats the feasability of doing a trip to ladakh in may beginning? Am joining college in june and am quitting my job in april end. So i would prefer doing a two week trip so that i can come back and prepare for college.

Also, I know its difficult to give out a figure in terms of the expenditure, but can anyone give me a ball park figure for a two week trip?