Planning for Leh

[kenivikesh]

Hi......i am planning for a bike ride from mum-leh-mumbai in late July or early August...i have a two Karizma-R model with me...i and my friend are planning for the ride...i want to know is it possible for to go pillion on bike till leh..considering the bike's performance at such high altitudes...will the bike will be able to take the load....i want opinion whether will it be possible to go pillion all dat way and i would also like to know wat is the average cost of the trip per person and how many days it will take considering the ride from mumbai to and fro....

thanks
hAppy Riding ....!!!!
Cheers !!!!!

[kenivikesh]

Actually its i have a karizma r...above by mistakenly its i have a two karizma r

[Prasham]

Originally Posted by kenivikesh

Hi......i am planning for a bike ride from mum-leh-mumbai in late July or early August...i have a two Karizma-R model with me...i and my friend are planning for the ride...i want to know is it possible for to go pillion on bike till leh..considering the bike's performance at such high altitudes...will the bike will be able to take the load....i want opinion whether will it be possible to go pillion all dat way and i would also like to know wat is the average cost of the trip per person and how many days it will take considering the ride from mumbai to and fro....

thanks
hAppy Riding ....!!!!
Cheers !!!!!

1) Two Karizma's!!! You are a lucky chap.

2) Well pillion is definitely possible but isn't very comfortable for the pillion rider plus 2 guys & their luggage would put too much load on the bike. I suggest you guys take both the bikes.

3) Bike would loose some performance on those high passes but on Karizma you shouldn't have much trouble if you are taking both the bikes.

4) In July-August India witnesses good amount of rainfall and hence riding in plains might be difficult plus time consuming. Hence I suggest you carry your bikes in train till Jammu/Delhi and then ride it till Leh and back.

5) Considering that you would take both the ZMAs Per Person cost would be anywhere between 700-1000 bucks per day. If you are riding right from Mumbai you might need atleast 15 days or if you carry it on train you may finish the trip in about 12 days.

[TIMAP]

Pillion on Karizma is ok for LEH.Bike will take load but dont know about pillion
Dont drive your bike from Mumbai to LEH.Dont waste time in plains when you can give those important days to roam around LEH.Use train to send your bikes upto Kalka or Delhi.

[Yogesh Sarkar]

Karizma would be able to take both of you to Ladakh, provided the bike is in good condition and both of you don’t weigh 90+ kg.

Having said that, it will be tiring journey for the pillion and due to less space available for luggage, you will have to carry limited stuff, unless your pillion is dedicated enough to carry a backpack (purchase saddle bag and tank bag before the ride).

As far as cost goes, it all depends on you; here is a blog post I wrote regarding this, Budget for a trip to Ladakh | Yogesh Sarkar's Blog

[kenivikesh]

Thanks 2 All U guys for replying.me and pillion we both can ride bike pretty well..but will surely look on ur advice..one more thing i would like to know is

is it ok if i begin the journey from Mumbai in Aug is it a good time to visit there...

if not please do tell of the suitable time to visit....

thanks in advance

Cheers!!!!!

[hiambuj]

Do not ride from Mumbai to Chandigarh for 2-3 reasons : 1. Monsoon 2. No fun in riding in plains for so long 3. Save time, use it in Ladakh !!
Transport your motorcycle to Chandigarh & start from there !!

[Prasham]

I suggest you book your bike for Jammu/Srinagar by railway or cargo and then fly there. This would save you from all the issues that Amit (Hiambuj) has already mentioned above.

[kenivikesh]

Thanks Alot guys...ill surely look forward to it....BTW i want 1 suggestion...my bike has done 23000 km, till now i have being using the co. provided engine oil..i have tried petronas
sprinta 4000 once but wasnt happy...can u guys recommend me a good oil...dat will give me smoothness in engine...but at d same time i dont wana chnge the grade of the engine oil recommended by the co. dat 10w30....do let me know at earliest if possible...coz ma bike is due for a oil change soon...

Cheers !!!!

Happy riding..

[mahesh123]

Hallo Kenivikesh,

I am mahesh from pune. i am also planning leh this july.i have 3 to 5 member group.but still all are primary stage.if you dont mine you will join us.

you can contact me at mail id maheshwagarale@gmail.com

Mahesh...........