Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner
Thanks Narender and Mik . I am thinking of changing the travel date to 2nd week of August , hopefully by that time the effect of rain would have lessened towards the manali side.
I have around 17 days in hand. I want to visit Hanle and Zanskar region as well , do you guys think its doable in 17 days ?
I have no intention of rushing from one destination to another , I can give few places a miss if I have to, my priority is to enjoy the journey . Journey is the destination .
Any suggestions on which places I MUST visit and which I can leave out if need be ?
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Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner
1. As Narender said - August is an awesome time to visit Ladakh.Originally posted by 8TariqKhan8 View Post
In 2011 we did it in August and it has been the best Ladakh ride ever! Everything feels much more alive. The hardship is greater too. Rohtang and Zozilla will be big challenges slush will be there on many routes. But, the route will be greener and cleaner with lesser traffic and in case you are lucky - you could get a freak snowstorm as well
2. The best way would be the train luggage van in my opinion. Transporters are dodgy and charge a big premium. You could also ride but it will take you atleast 2 days. (Delhi- Kolkata is around 20/21 hours and Jammu a further 10 hours - moderate breaks included)Leave a comment:
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Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner
Tariq,aug is the best time for visiting Ladakh.Originally posted by 8TariqKhan8 View Post
But aug is also peak monsoon season in north India and heavy rain till Zozila and near Keylong,Rohtang,Manali may pose some problem for you.
Like road blockage due to landslide etc..Be fully prepared with rain gears.
Mnay people visit Ladakh in Aug but no harm in taking precautions and also have some buffer/extra days for contigency.Leave a comment:
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Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner
I will be riding to Leh from Jammu and come back via Manali route. It's going to be a Solo ride , even though I am quite used to traveling solo but this will be the first time I would be traveling to Ladakh.The trip would be from August 8th-24th
I have a couple of questions , would really appreciate if I could get some advise here.
1) Is August a good time to Ride to Ladakh ? I know Ladakh lies in the Rain shadow area but how bad would it be from Jammu > Drass and from Baralachala>Manali which I know gets good amount of rains in August.
If anyone has done the full circuit in August last year or past years , request you to please share your experience.
2) Can anyone please update the current rates and best possible way to transport the motorcycle from Kolkata to Jammu.
Cheers!
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Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner
Planning for Leh this year...on my ZMR.
Anyone in and around Delhi NCR (Gurgaon), who are planning for the same?? And willing to accommodate me in their group, or if you aren't in a group yet - would like to form a group with me??
Kindly PM me, and we could share contact details.Leave a comment:
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Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner
Any one riding to Leh around September?
I would like to join from Ahmedabad or Delhi whichever possible.Leave a comment:
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Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner
so am back finally.. trip over
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Ya sureOriginally posted by jeevan.life View PostNadeem bhai, I will be heading back via Manali. So I guess that is not possible. I would love to keet you on my way though. Will give you a call, if you are free we can meet up
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Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner
Nadeem bhai, I will be heading back via Manali. So I guess that is not possible. I would love to meet you on my way though. Will give you a call, if you are free we can meet upOriginally posted by nadz11.ns View Post
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Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner
I will be coming from Kashmir to Jammu on 30 july (if the plan happens). If your returning date is same, i can tag along.Originally posted by jeevan.life View PostAny one in Leh by end July? I will be in Leh (well hopefully) by 23rd. We can plan to meet up Any one riding from Srinagar side on other half of July? We can ride together
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Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner
Any one in Leh by end July? I will be in Leh (well hopefully) by 23rd. We can plan to meet up Any one riding from Srinagar side on other half of July? We can ride together
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Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner
Yea, the politicians just don't want to leave the valley peaceful. Killing and protestsOriginally posted by Mik View PostLets just say.. we tried our best and saw some incredible situations [emoji3]
It was 23rd and the valley was angry (Sopore killing)
This ride has been fascinating/scary/plain lucky and I am almost motivated to write a log
Btw, do write a log and would love to read the 'incredible situations' now don't run away from the keyboard.
I am myself planning to visit valley on Eid (july 28-29)Leave a comment:
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Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner
Lets just say.. we tried our best and saw some incredible situationsOriginally posted by nadz11.ns View Post
It was 23rd and the valley was angry (Sopore killing)
This ride has been fascinating/scary/plain lucky and I am almost motivated to write a log
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Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner
[MENTION=11584]Mik[/MENTION].. Did you go through the 'Mughal Road' during the trip ?Leave a comment:
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Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner
I will be going from Manali to Leh. So I will have to get the permits made at Gulaba. This is another very useful information. Thanks [MENTION=11584]Mik[/MENTION]Originally posted by Mik View Post
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