Re: Bike Trip BOMAY 2 Ladhak

Yup. Karu has a pump. There are stay options at Upshi which is on your way - not sure about Karu (its only 17km as it is )

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Apart from Day 7 which master ji mentioned, Do keep some buffer for Day 10/11. Korzok to Manali in two days should be doable but can be a stretch if there are jams(yes baralach la now get jams in june )/blocks etc.

-- Both bikes, if in good condition should see through the terrain without too much fuss. Maybe search around google for travelogues with these bikes to determine if the riders had any discomfort in crossing chang la. If that be the case, you might need a small 'wire-in-carburettor' mod at leh. [MENTION=11096]animeher[/MENTION] toured on the GS150 with his wife I think. No problems i guess.
--Passes generally remain open unless there is a freak weather situation. Don't worry.
--If you don't have tubeless tyres, hope you know how to fix punctures or the less fussy option - replace with another tube. This is important or you will be at the mercy of passer-bys on most sections.
--Luggage carrier is not required unless you plan to dress up in various clothes there. In 2011 me and wifey went on the 220 with just a tank bag and saddle bag. We did just fine :-) .. Stay put in your jeans and riding pant (assuming you have all the gear)

For the rest of 'where to halt' and 'what to do' questions, Internet is filled with itineraries and trip logs on various forums. Many members have also posted valuable links. Go over them in detail, read through the multiple Leh Planner threads on xbhp and come back if you have any doubts.

Re: Leh Ladakh 2015 Planner

If you have good amount of luggage, then you can dump it in Leh hotel while you visit Nubra, Pangong Tso etc and come back to hotel. If you plan to halt at Karu/Upshi just to avoid the 40kms of good road travel, then you will have to travel with all the luggage to Pangong Tso via Chang La, which is quite tough.

I toured Leh on GS150R with my wife as pillion, saddle bags, tank bag and 2 backpacks. GS is very capable, and she didn't need any fingering with the jet etc. If your bike runs well in Jammu and Srinagar, it will run well in Leh. There is a good mechanic at Ramban ( some 15 kms after patnitop), you can get any problems rectified. All the best

EDIT: You may want to check your starting and ending points. 'BOMAY 2 Ladhak'? How can one misspell both the names at the same time?!

Re: Leh Ladakh 2015 Planner

Anyone planning from Bangalore or even Delhi as i will be transporting my bike to Delhi around 20-25 July?
Will be good to have some company.

Re: Leh Ladakh 2015 Planner

Can anyone give a comparison for the route to Leh from Srinagar vis-a-vis from Chandigarh or Delhi ? Pros and Cons both.

Re: Leh Ladakh 2015 Planner

Here are some from the top of my head:

Srinagar - Pro

• Gradual altitude gain. So less chance of hitting AMS
• No pass/permit tamasha of Manali route
• Fuel supply all along the way.
• Better accommodation enroute
• Better road conditions

Manali - Pro

• Shorter route assuming you start from Delhi
• Action starts as soon as you leave Manali i.e., Rohtang pass
• More passes to cross
• Some famous places like Gata Loops. Moore Plains

Re: Leh Ladakh 2015 Planner

Thank you buddy. That was really helpful.

Re: Leh Ladakh 2015 Planner

Me and 1 of my friend is starting from kalka on 19th June morning, can you make it by then?? If anyone else wants to join they are welcome..

Need to transport my bike from Srinagar to Mumbai. Please suggest a reliable agency.

Hello All,

I am planning to go on a bike trip to Leh. The itenary has been planned starting from Chandigarh to Srinagar. We will be flying to Chandigarh on the 1st of July and flying back to Mumbai from Srinagar on 13th. Problem is, there are hundreds of packers and movers to move the bike from Mumbai to Chandigarh. But none to move it back from Srinagar to Mumbai.

Please suggest any agency which you might be knowing which can move from Srinagar to Mumbai. If you had a prior experience of moving bike from Srinagar to Mumbai then do share it.

Thanks in advance.

Devansh

Re: Leh Ladakh 2015 Planner

Hii all .I am based in Mumbai and on 23 of june would be leaving for Leh.I would make Srinagar Leh Manali circuit and i am riding there all the way up from my place.It would be nice if Any rider planning for it would join .please watsapp me for further planning 7738342808

looking for connects for Delhi - Leh Ladakh trip

Hello,

I am wanting to do have a roadtrip from Delhi to leh Ladakh this year. Being a rookie on this route, I am really wanting to get in touch with the veterans/experts who have already been on this trip. Also great, if someone is planning to do this trip this time and is also looking for companions.

Thanks

Re: Travel companions wanted, Delhi-Srinagar-Leh-Manali-Delhi, Jun 22 - Jul 9 2015

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Re: Leh Ladakh 2015 Planner

Finally the trip is a go.

thanks to inputs given by [MENTION=47733]Hoodibaba[/MENTION] (DK Sir) I am leaving for leh on saturday. .. . . The plan is

sat, 20 Delhi-chandigarh
sun, 21 Chd - Manali
mon, 22 Manali-sarchu
tue, 23 Sarchu - Leh
wed, 24 Leh
thu, 25 Leh-kargil-leh
fri, 26 Leh-khardungla-leh
sat, 27 Leh-nubra
sun, 28 Nubra-pangong
mon 29, pangong-mirsamikla-leh
tue 30, Leh - Sarchu
wed 1 July, Sarchu-manali
thu, 2 July, manali-chd
friday 3 July, chd - delhi

with two buffer days. . .

anybody wants to join????

Re: Leh Ladakh 2015 Planner

Hi Sukhi Plan is quite viable. But Why are you coming back from Khardungla on Friday the 26th. and then again riding on the same route to Nubra. Why not reach Nubra on Friday the 26th itself. Don't tell me you want to acclaimatize. You would have already acclaimatized by 26th. So move to Nubra on 26th and can cover Turtuk on 27th which is further on the same route. Please check the latest Ladakh Map Prepared by me and supplied to you. If not available, I will post it again today. Leh to Manali in 2 days also looks a bit tight. Keep some buffer for this trip. All the best.

Re: Leh Ladakh 2015 Planner



Like to add few suggestions ,

1. Amritsar to Srinagar is single day is not possible , don;t be in illusion unless your hard core biker and will ride whole day without stopping even for lunch breaks.
i did rode from drass-->srinagar-->jammu [solo] in single day without any breaks except fuel, and its terrible mistake and very hard on body. so split it 2 days. mark my word even if you go ahead with your current plan on this route you will repent.

2. Chandighar --> Manali in one day not possible , eventhough its 300+ km but its full of ghat section and bad roads + ACC cement factory makes life hell with lot of trucks , make it 2 days , unless your hard core solo rider without any breaks.

3. Manali-->Leh , you can do it 2 days , but my suggestion is make it 3 days, this is one route which defines the Leh ride , go slow with plenty of breaks and photo sessions , you will remember it forever , and surrounding geography is amazing , don;t ride this in hurry

4. There is no need to accumulate for height in Nubra , its just very hot desert.

5. Leh --> Nubra vally , consider doing it Night journey one way , roads are good and its amazing experience, trust me you will enjoy it, anyway next morning you can head back to Leh in day time.

6. Avoid Delhi , directly go to chandighar you can save 2 days and also Delhi--> Chandighar is plain highway, you surely get bored.


I did as below , so you can get an idea, but don;t follow mine , its mess in some dates

day ----> place
1 -- chandighar-bilaspur
2 -- bilaspur -- manali
3 -- manali -- jispa
4 -- jispa -- pang
5 -- pang -- Leh
6 -- Leh -- kardungla
6 -- same day -- kardungla -- hunder [nubra] - started from kardungla evening 7pm reached hunder 10pm
7 -- Hunder -- kardungla -- pangang Tso [ started from hunder morning stuck in kardungla coz of land slide, started again from Leh in evening 7 pm to pangong tso] - night ride to Pangang Tso
8 -- pangang tso -- leh
9 -- Leh -- Drass
10 -- Drass -- Jammu [dead Tiered ]
11 -- Jammu -- Chandighar

blog of journey if wants to read comp details CLICK

Re: Leh Ladakh 2015 Planner

Very easy ride...no problem on this day.

No need to coming to Leh.
Instead of going to Leh,go towards Pang.Doable.