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**Aryan** · 04-08-2010, 10:37 PM

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MG · 04-09-2010, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by rachitkohli View Post

Its very difficult IMO. You will reach Leh by late afternoon or early evening I think. Later Kargil, the roads on some areas are not so good. Totally deserted mountains, you will keep on climbing up & down for hours at some places..
Edit : I read 5am, than it can be doable but quiet hectic probably..

Originally posted by spiderweb View Post

@Hyd, MG: I dont understand why you guys wana stretch your physical limits. Why you guys trying to cover such long distances (read: on mountains)?
Am bored of go-touch-come-back tours, atleast Leh will be a fulltu pleasure Ride, so I prefer to enjoy this beautiful stretch of land which is hard to access normally, I'll suggest the same same to you guys...

My idea is that since I had already done Leh - Karu-Tanste-Pangong once so while coming back I don't need to stop in that stretch for photography breaks and also my speeds will be much better as I will have a fare idea as what to expect when. I just want to keep all my options open.

Originally posted by nav75 View Post

Lamayuru is a better place to stay than Kargil and I think reaching there will be easier (in daylight) than Kargil. After Lamayuru, even not as tall as others, you will still have to cross two mountain passes to reach Kargil.

Lamayuru is my original stop while coming back from Pangong but since I'm short of one day so want to squeeze some more kms. Everything is flexible, yes absolutely everything including the fact that whether I'm doing it at all or not

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Originally posted by HydBiker View Post

MG, you can do it. Happily. But I would possibly not do it. People say P'Tso to Leh takes 6 hours with breaks. Leh to Kargil another 7 hours. You do ride fffast and are experienced to handle bad roads.

I also have this feeling that I can do it without much issues but my broken shoulder is my biggest concern

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**Vivek100cc** · 04-09-2010, 11:58 AM

May 25th

I am starting on May 25th from Mandi towards leh will cover kardhungla, nubra valley, turtuk (If i get the permits) and from there directly towards Pangong tsovia wari la and from Pangong tso towards Marsmik la fro there towards leh and then headvia the batalik road towards kargil srinaga and jammu

I am a solo rider from Mumbai as of now going on my 100cc bike which is a ct100..............

I have one query do the people at the dc office refuse to give a permit to marsmik la or pangong tso because one has a small bike or soo ??

if yes then i might need to look out for some setting at some travel agents in Leh.......

MG · 04-09-2010, 12:39 PM

^^Wow. Salute to your spirit man. I wonder how a 100cc will fare above 14000 feet above sea level beacuse even Karizma faces a lot of issues up there.

Regarding your query I don't have an idea about that. The Leh'd guys will be the better ones to answer that.

**kurtrules** · 04-09-2010, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by Vivek100cc View Post

I am starting on May 25th from Mandi towards leh will cover kardhungla, nubra valley, turtuk (If i get the permits) and from there directly towards Pangong tsovia wari la and from Pangong tso towards Marsmik la fro there towards leh and then headvia the batalik road towards kargil srinaga and jammu

I am a solo rider from Mumbai as of now going on my 100cc bike which is a ct100..............

I have one query do the people at the dc office refuse to give a permit to marsmik la or pangong tso because one has a small bike or soo ??

if yes then i might need to look out for some setting at some travel agents in Leh.......

Although the bike will be able to scale heights but you might face issues while 1) Ascending Tanglang-La from Morey and 2) rising to Chang-La while returning from Pangong (Durbuk - Chang-la stretch). One of the steepest stretches you'll find in your journey.

So, even if you do face issues, walk with the bike for a little while till you find a flatter patch. I know it will be tiring, but there's no other option.

Please note that this MIGHT happen, not necessary that it will!

**Vivek100cc** · 04-09-2010, 12:44 PM

I have full trust on my bike it wont give any problem except a problem in the combustion due to lack of oxygen and i thin i might face it only in Marsmik la but i have worked out some wierd desi plans for my desi bike to fix it like remove the air filter and the cover make a curve to increase the amount of air to flow inside it and tie a wet cloth at the inlet of air to prevent any dust entering the engine to prevent seizures

**rachitkohli** · 04-09-2010, 12:46 PM

Originally posted by Vivek100cc View Post

I am starting on May 25th from Mandi towards leh will cover kardhungla, nubra valley, turtuk (If i get the permits) and from there directly towards Pangong tsovia wari la and from Pangong tso towards Marsmik la fro there towards leh and then headvia the batalik road towards kargil srinaga and jammu

I am a solo rider from Mumbai as of now going on my 100cc bike which is a ct100..............

I have one query do the people at the dc office refuse to give a permit to marsmik la or pangong tso because one has a small bike or soo ??

if yes then i might need to look out for some setting at some travel agents in Leh.......

No.. No.. they wont deny at all to give you permits. Else you can directly catch hold of any Travels & Tourism (there are many), they can give you the permit without any hassle. You can submit the papers in morning & can get the permits by noon or evening. Thats quiet easy I felt.
All the very best for your ride & Hats off to your spirits man..!!!
Keep us updated about your ride..

**kurtrules** · 04-09-2010, 12:47 PM

Marsimik la will be mighty tough for a 100cc. Though I am not saying you can't do it, but it will take you ages. You have to return to Phobrang in a slotted time as it gets real windy up there post noon. If you don't, ITBP will come looking for you

**Vivek100cc** · 04-09-2010, 12:53 PM

According to My knowledge the distance from Phobrang to marsmik la to and fro is less than 200km any idea from experienced guys ??how much is the km If it less than 200 then also i need to start at 5clock in the morning or so

**kurtrules** · 04-09-2010, 12:54 PM

lol no. Phobrang - Marsimik is 32 kms one way.

Edit: Infact, I believe it is even lesser than 32!

**Vivek100cc** · 04-09-2010, 12:57 PM

wow

lolzzzzz i got the above information after doing a lot of searching which finally ended in a blunder 200 Km

from pangongtso till phobrang are there any traces of road or itis acomplete offroading track ....................

Thanks guys for your help
yea surely will keep u guys updated on the road conditions

**rachitkohli** · 04-09-2010, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by Vivek100cc View Post

Thanks guys for your help
yea surely will keep u guys updated on the road conditions

We will be more concern about u & your bike.. Not the road conditions

ride safe man...!! If you do it.. You will be a benchmark..

**nav75** · 04-09-2010, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by Vivek100cc View Post

I am a solo rider from Mumbai as of now going on my 100cc bike which is a ct100..............

I have one query do the people at the dc office refuse to give a permit to marsmik la or pangong tso because one has a small bike or soo ??

if yes then i might need to look out for some setting at some travel agents in Leh.......

No one at DC office asks about which bike you will be riding, so no issues regarding not getting permits.

Regarding 100cc bike, on my first trip I saw one Victor loaded with huge amount of luggage along with two other 105cc bikes (but with pillion) was able to ride without too much problem. Yes it wasn't a smooth sailing but it made it. So, don't worry about the bike just make sure its in good condition.

**HydBiker** · 04-09-2010, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by Vivek100cc View Post

I have full trust on my bike it wont give any problem except a problem in the combustion due to lack of oxygen and i thin i might face it only in Marsmik la but i have worked out some wierd desi plans for my desi bike to fix it like remove the air filter and the cover make a curve to increase the amount of air to flow inside it and tie a wet cloth at the inlet of air to prevent any dust entering the engine to prevent seizures

Good jugaad planned for. BTW, unless you have changed the following things very recently, please change them before your tour:
1) Spark Plug 2) Air Filter 3) Chain Sprocket (check health first. Check front sprocket also) 4) Clutch Plates 5) Clutch cable 6) Throttle cable

3 & 4, check health first. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 + front brake cable carry extra set along with you.

Keep light on luggage to aid your bike's pulling capacity.

I am sure you will do the trip successfully and post a log here. All the best

err, for distances pls check my planning sheet I uploaded yesterday.

Originally posted by kurtrules View Post

You have to return to Phobrang in a slotted time as it gets real windy up there post noon. If you don't, ITBP will come looking for you

How much time Kurt?

Originally posted by kurtrules View Post

lol no. Phobrang - Marsimik is 32 kms one way.

Edit: Infact, I believe it is even lesser than 32!

22 KMs.

Originally posted by nav75 View Post

Regarding 100cc bike, on my first trip I saw one Victor loaded with huge amount of luggage along with two other 105cc bikes (but with pillion) was able to ride without too much problem. Yes it wasn't a smooth sailing but it made it. So, don't worry about the bike just make sure its in good condition.

hmmm, time to consider my Victor

wot say?

**darkknight** · 04-09-2010, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by nav75 View Post

No one at DC office asks about which bike you will be riding, so no issues regarding not getting permits.

Regarding 100cc bike, on my first trip I saw one Victor loaded with huge amount of luggage along with two other 105cc bikes (but with pillion) was able to ride without too much problem. Yes it wasn't a smooth sailing but it made it. So, don't worry about the bike just make sure its in good condition.

yess we had a victor from pune who did it comfortably.
also RAM's victor at rajmachi was proof enough that these bikes do possess the capability to do it successfully.
all the best vivek

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