2011 Leh/Spiti [Planning & Discussion thread]

[Sachinnair]

I am planning to get Leh'd in 2011 iwht my 4 friends.I am planning to ride from mumbai to leh and back.so anyone can guide me with the roads and maps?

My tentative trip dates are June 2th to june 17th. I really do not want to ride in the rains.ane one can help me out ?thanks

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[ultimodgr8]

Time estimate

A ride plan like this:

New Delhi-Chandigarh-Mandi-Tandi-Pang-Karoo-Tangtse-Karoo-Leh-Khardug La-Leh-Khalsi-Kargil-Srinagar-Jammu-Amritsar-Ludhiana-New Delhi

How long should it take on a bike??

[tourer_kashif]

A ride plan like this:

New Delhi-Chandigarh-Mandi-Tandi-Pang-Karoo-Tangtse-Karoo-Leh-Khardug La-Leh-Khalsi-Kargil-Srinagar-Jammu-Amritsar-Ludhiana-New Delhi

How long should it take on a bike??

I think this can be done in 10 days comfortably but I would strongly suggest you to make it a 16 day trip


New Delhi - Amristsar - Jammu - Srinagar - Kargil - Leh(5 days)
Leh - 2 days
Leh - Pangong Tso - Leh (2 days)
Leh - Khadungla - Dixit - Hundar - Panamik - Khadungla Leh (3 days)
New Delhi to Manali to Leh (3-5 days)

I feel this is the minimum you should do.
Also the places above are just the pointers of route and not night halts.


@Ketan: No idea about Spiti yaar but jab DK bhau hai to no need to worry

[hillsrider]

Hello Guys,

We are planning to go to Leh, Spiti from May 28th to June 19th.

Here's the link for the plan for 2011 Leh - Spiti road trip.

2011 Leh - Spiti plan

Confirmed
1) Sachin Nair - sachinnair - ZMR
2) Deepan Devraj - Xstunter - Karizma R
3) Puneet Yashod - N4Speed - Karizma R

Guys please have a look at the Leh - Spiti plan sheet and looking forward to receive valuable feedback and important pointers that we need to keep in my mind.

Apart from Leh is there any other place where we need permit and pass that needs to be arranged.

Looking forward to here from you all

hi sachin
your plan is good, m not sure by this route u choose but as i know all pass of spiti are open in 2nd week of june, but not sure for this year because of recent snow fall on uper hills of manali and lahual so keep touch with weather reports. and regarding permit you need another one when u enters in himachal from j&k boundary.

[erroljacob]

trip

sachin nair dude me n my ryder group hav a trip plannes mumbai - ladhak - mumbai 4 ryders.... leave on d 4th of june since ud b leavin a cuple a days earlier u r free to join in .... if @ all u wanna pospond ur trip by 6 days... do reply

Regards
Boyka

[Sachinnair]

hi sachin
your plan is good, m not sure by this route u choose but as i know all pass of spiti are open in 2nd week of june, but not sure for this year because of recent snow fall on uper hills of manali and lahual so keep touch with weather reports. and regarding permit you need another one when u enters in himachal from j&k boundary.

Yes we need to check in detail for permits. Regarding passes especially Baralach La and for Zozilla lets see what happens.

sachin nair dude me n my ryder group hav a trip plannes mumbai - ladhak - mumbai 4 ryders.... leave on d 4th of june since ud b leavin a cuple a days earlier u r free to join in .... if @ all u wanna pospond ur trip by 6 days... do reply

Regards
Boyka

Sorry dude I cant postpone my plan as we have got our leaves approved. May be we can catch up in Leh or if some pass is not open

@All - Whoever is planning to go to Leh I hope you have bought Xbhp Magazine - April month as it is simply too good to be ignored.

[rajagopal313]

All - Whoever is planning to go to Leh I hope you have bought Xbhp Magazine - April month as it is simply too good to be ignored.

seriously. . . just bought the issue. worth every penny and moment i spent on it

[dushyant123]

Hey guys i wanna know what would if the May heat would be bearable in leh-ladakh region?
i am thinking of leaving in May end...
is it good?
or should i plan for early june?

[darkknight]

Hey guys i wanna know what would if the May heat would be bearable in leh-ladakh region?
i am thinking of leaving in May end...
is it good?
or should i plan for early june?

I would say brush up your geography skills in the least to begin with ---

better option -- buy the april issue of xbhp magazine

[dushyant123]

@darkKnight
I've got the April issue of the mag and i've read it and if you've also read it you'd know that Sun-stroke is mentioned as a possibility during the trip.
indeed its mentioned that thetemperatures in plains reach upto 45 degC. (pg. no.49)
I just want to avoid monsoons so thats why i am asking if i'd be better to start in May or not?

[xstunter]

@darkKnight
I've got the April issue of the mag and i've read it and if you've also read it you'd know that Sun-stroke is mentioned as a possibility during the trip.
indeed its mentioned that thetemperatures in plains reach upto 45 degC. (pg. no.49)
I just want to avoid monsoons so thats why i am asking if i'd be better to start in May or not?

Dude by plains it means the area at sea level and not a flat ground . When you reach at high altitudes as Leh - Ladakh, the temperature is way too cold even in May. You get sunstrokes at such high altitudes that is because of the UV radiation at such high altitudes.

And by the way DK hasnt read it but wrote it .


Also guyz one of our team member requires a saddle bag. Any one from Mumbai or Pune clan not touring during 26th May to 19 June please lend us our saddle bag. 2 of us have got the saddle bags and the third guy might not be needing these post the Leh trip and hence not much of a point in buying one.

Regards,
Deepan

[ketan_r15]

And by the way DK hasnt read it but wrote it

Haila.. Is it? I thought it's by OF sir.

[hahahari]

Hey guys,

4 of us Xbhpians are meeting up in Oasis mall(blore) tomorrow to discuss on plans to ride to Leh. If any blore xbhpian is intrested. PM me. We can all meetup!!!

[xstunter]

Haila.. Is it? I thought it's by OF sir.

Kya Ketan Bhai bacche ki le rahe ho. Atleast DK has provided the inputs which means he has better knowledge on the topic than me or most of us.

Regards,
Deepan

[yamaha_yzf_r15]

i am ready but i have my last exam on may 28th ,, and it will take atleast 5 or 6 days for me to bring my bike to delhi ,, should cross atleast some 2 or 3 states ,