The land is so barren, the mountain passes are so high, only the best of friends or the fiercest enemies would visit us. Ladakhi prverb.
So true, this ride between Manali-Leh is one of the most visited routes in Indian Himalayas, this great adventure commence from Manali, located in northern India. Road between Manali-Leh was built during 60s, its just hard to imagine the road conditions on the high mountains passes, and what astonish most is the road labors working at the elevation of 5,000meters to maintain the road. Road to Ladakh itself is an adventure and riding motorcycle to reach there is a hard-work too, riding through five high passes and rough roads, the hue of high snow-capped mountain passes and overnight in the camps in middle of nowhere next to turquoise clear crystal clear water Lakes will be a mind-blowing experience.
A solo ride may be the right choice but if you want to have an hassle free motorcycle experience, than joining a group would be the wise decision, you will be riding in middle of nowhere, as you gain the altitude the oxygen level drops down and you will struggle to breath, altitude sickness is something that you need to watch out.
The arid landscapes and high pastures are home for Himalayan fauna, riding through the ancient Tibetan nomadic settlements while visiting Buddhist monasteries will be indeed an unique experience to have on this epic adventure. Tackling outrageous roads which challenges your zest for adventure will definitely be accomplished with this adventure.
This legendary road was once the bartering trail among Tibetan and Indian traders, Leh town was the halt of "Silk route caravan"while traveling from China to across Asia. Various facial features of local inhabitants describes the history of silk route era.
while venturing on Manali- Leh road, don't expect luxury rather prepare yourself for harsh climate and living conditions. There isn't much up there on the way. Everything you will see on the road is temporary settled for 4/5 months of tourist season. Tents are clean with attached toilet but you will still want to use your personal sleeping bag for your own comfort. This ride checks your patience in every ways. You will wonder sometime what most of the riders do, "why I m here" and you won't find the answer until you are not back home and will rest your head on your old pillow!!
So true, this ride between Manali-Leh is one of the most visited routes in Indian Himalayas, this great adventure commence from Manali, located in northern India. Road between Manali-Leh was built during 60s, its just hard to imagine the road conditions on the high mountains passes, and what astonish most is the road labors working at the elevation of 5,000meters to maintain the road. Road to Ladakh itself is an adventure and riding motorcycle to reach there is a hard-work too, riding through five high passes and rough roads, the hue of high snow-capped mountain passes and overnight in the camps in middle of nowhere next to turquoise clear crystal clear water Lakes will be a mind-blowing experience.
A solo ride may be the right choice but if you want to have an hassle free motorcycle experience, than joining a group would be the wise decision, you will be riding in middle of nowhere, as you gain the altitude the oxygen level drops down and you will struggle to breath, altitude sickness is something that you need to watch out.
The arid landscapes and high pastures are home for Himalayan fauna, riding through the ancient Tibetan nomadic settlements while visiting Buddhist monasteries will be indeed an unique experience to have on this epic adventure. Tackling outrageous roads which challenges your zest for adventure will definitely be accomplished with this adventure.
This legendary road was once the bartering trail among Tibetan and Indian traders, Leh town was the halt of "Silk route caravan"while traveling from China to across Asia. Various facial features of local inhabitants describes the history of silk route era.
while venturing on Manali- Leh road, don't expect luxury rather prepare yourself for harsh climate and living conditions. There isn't much up there on the way. Everything you will see on the road is temporary settled for 4/5 months of tourist season. Tents are clean with attached toilet but you will still want to use your personal sleeping bag for your own comfort. This ride checks your patience in every ways. You will wonder sometime what most of the riders do, "why I m here" and you won't find the answer until you are not back home and will rest your head on your old pillow!!
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