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  • #406
    Any one going in the month of September first week ??
    Or have experience in going in the month of September first week. ?
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    • #407
      Any one going in the month of September first week ??
      Or did go to Leh in the month of September ?

      September will not have any rain, and also the climate will be much more colder. So any idea about the same.
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      • #408
        We are planning to start on 12th August. Half the party comes from Bangalore, the other half from Bhubaneshwar. Some more yet might join from Delhi. We start riding from Delhi and get back there by 26th. Closely following this thread to finalize a day-to-day itinerary.

        Any ideas on what to anticipate in terms of rains and weather in August?
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        • #409
          Originally posted by Sumit_B View Post
          Thank you, rungtavikas.

          There are many successful Leh-Ladakh trips on FZ-Fazer as well. Unexpected hiccups are part of the ride because of the altitude, climate, terrain, etc. Any bike (FI/ carb) has to be in good condition n well prepared for a smooth ride in these conditions (along with the riders positive attitude ).

          Cheers. Ride safe.
          The Fazer being referred to here was from our group last year, where it had difficulty in climbing K-Top and did not climb Chang-La at all. This was due to a clogged carb. After getting the carb cleaned at leh, the rest of the passes on Manali-Leh highway was conquered easily by the fazer. So the point here is make sure ur bike is in good condition and it would climb all the passes.

          Regards,
          Deepan

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          • #410
            Originally posted by diffuser911 View Post
            We are planning to start on 12th August. Half the party comes from Bangalore, the other half from Bhubaneshwar. Some more yet might join from Delhi. We start riding from Delhi and get back there by 26th. Closely following this thread to finalize a day-to-day itinerary.

            Any ideas on what to anticipate in terms of rains and weather in August?
            Hello diffuser911,

            You can expect a bit of rain on the Srinagar axis and lots of it on the Manali one. All roads esp those from Upshi to Manali would be slushy.

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            • #411
              Originally posted by xstunter View Post
              The Fazer being referred to here was from our group last year, where it had difficulty in climbing K-Top and did not climb Chang-La at all. This was due to a clogged carb. After getting the carb cleaned at leh, the rest of the passes on Manali-Leh highway was conquered easily by the fazer. So the point here is make sure ur bike is in good condition and it would climb all the passes.

              Regards,
              Deepan
              Hi xStunter,
              I' m Planning for Ladakh trip this year and was reading various blogs, travelogues and other tips for it. Initially I was not owning any bike and was planning to have one. The reason why i dont buy FZ- Fazer was due to your experience and i personally don't want to have bullet. Even i had in mind, not to buy a carb bike. Now i own a DUKE. Please don't have feeling, i love my duke more than any other bike and Now i Would not restrict any person to not to use particular bike instead will ask to improve bike condition before the trip.

              My Ladakh trip is also postponed to next year.

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              • #412
                Hello members..

                I am also planning to go leh but unfortunately my plans are not working out as I don't have a company for the trip.
                I have contacted few groups and members personally but the response is either waiting or a disappointment..

                If there is any group which I can join in or they have a scope to take one more buddy then I will be happy to ride leh...I will be riding from delhi...

                waiting for reply else will be on a solo ride to get lehhed...
                The tourer...
                tours done:                 bhanghar trip(tops the haunted place list)
                sultanpur trip(skipping city life)
                trip to kota,rajasthan(solo- 1193.7kms)
                destination Spiti(1835kms) [trip log sponsored]
                leans in Mussoorie(763kms) [logging soon]
                got leh'ed june,2012 [looging soon]
                waiting for next tour....
                dream destination: Leh (cold desert above the skies...)

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                • #413
                  Originally posted by icemang View Post
                  Hello diffuser911,

                  You can expect a bit of rain on the Srinagar axis and lots of it on the Manali one. All roads esp those from Upshi to Manali would be slushy.
                  Thanks icemang. We will plan according to avoid the rains and slush.
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                  • #414
                    Originally posted by diffuser911 View Post
                    Thanks icemang. We will plan according to avoid the rains and slush.
                    Hi diff,

                    You are welcome. As you are already thinking of Aug, why not go further and start in the 2nd week of September. Minimal crowds, lesser problems of hypoxia, cheaper hotel rates and better roads. I had wanted to do it in Sep but leave then was almost impossible.

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                    • #415
                      Friends got Leh'd

                      Hey guys,

                      A group of my friends are just back from their first ever Leh trip.
                      The roads are pretty good on the Manali-Leh route and its snowing heavily in Leh it seems. These guys had a hard time in the snow last week.

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                      • #416
                        Contact no for Hiring Bike!

                        Hello Friends! Im new here. Can anyone pl. help me get a contact number for hiring a bike from Delhi / Manali to Leh?? A group of friends are leaving on 8th June. Thanks in advance!

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                        • #417
                          Originally posted by Calibre View Post
                          Hey guys,

                          A group of my friends are just back from their first ever Leh trip.
                          The roads are pretty good on the Manali-Leh route and its snowing heavily in Leh it seems. These guys had a hard time in the snow last week.
                          Heavy snow in LEH All this is due to climate change; when I was there from 96 to 98, there used to be hardly any of it.

                          Could you put up some fotos, if possible?
                          Last edited by icemang; 05-30-2012, 06:53 PM.

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                          • #418
                            Originally posted by icemang View Post
                            Heavy snow in LEH All this is due to climate change; when I was there from 96 to 98, there used to be hardly any of it.

                            Could you put up some fotos, if possible?
                            Ya they couldn't even stay for a day due to the snow. The forecast indicate rain for the next few weeks.
                            Have asked for pics, will post them as soon as i get.

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                            • #419
                              Originally posted by icemang View Post
                              Hi diff,

                              You are welcome. As you are already thinking of Aug, why not go further and start in the 2nd week of September. Minimal crowds, lesser problems of hypoxia, cheaper hotel rates and better roads. I had wanted to do it in Sep but leave then was almost impossible.
                              Icemang, I am OK going anytime of the year, but it will be difficult finding riding partners in Sep. I keep wishing I had a job in Delhi/Chandigarh .
                              The Leh Experience!!
                              My '08 Suzuki GSX650F
                              Escapade to the Eastern Ghats
                              Orissa 1302
                              My BlackBull - Bullet Electra 5S

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                              • #420
                                Cool and very informative thread...


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