Leh – Ladakh Destination Guide

[madhusudan13]

I was there for just 3 days this time... and going back again for 2 days... cant get a big vacation from work....

[Prasham]

Originally Posted by madhusudan13

you have to be really careful in selecting the bikes as he has all kinds of bikes and none of them are in perfect condition. If you are a novice with bikes then don't hire it especially if you are alone and not in a group.

Yeah you shall have to be really careful while choosing it. You can get tips from expert and regular bikers like yogesh, shamik, hitanshu .......
I would even suggest novice riders to learn some basics of repairing from your local mechanic before leaving for the trip.

Originally Posted by madhusudan13

We hired a blue thunderbird which refused to carry two people once we were out of Leh uphill towards Khardung La. We went back and got the clutch wires tightened and were able to make to the K-top. But while coming back the chain broke on the way and we had to leave the bike there and wait for an hour four a truck to go back to Leh.

I don't think any of the bikers here or anywhere would venture this. Going to K-Top on Pillion!!! You shouldn't have done it in first place. Strictly follow 1 guy = 1 bike (especially for rented bikes).

Originally Posted by madhusudan13

All said, i'm flying again to leh on 28th and would hire a bike again (hoping this time it doesnt break down) to go to Lamayuru and back.

You are really lucky. I am sure bike wouldn't give problem this time as the road is smooth and at quite low altitude comparatively. Don't forget to experience "Magnetic Hill".

Originally Posted by madhusudan13

They would not advise you to go to Pangong Tso with his bikes as the route is tougher than others.

Yeah they suggest not to use bikes on trip to Pangong Tso but that is their view, lot many bikers have achieved it and if you ride with decipline I don't think that would be that tough.

[Samanda]

Hi ...very useful info....thanks....I plan to go with my frens but cant decide when. Is September a good month to visit or would it be too cold? We will travel from Delhi and we have a max of ten days for the trip. I would like to cover at least one or two good destinations in Ladakh. Kindly advise which places should we cover given the time frame?

[Yogesh Sarkar]

September is a good month, in fact I love going in September. are you guys planning to travel by road or by plane, if by road are you going to be using your own vehicle (car/motorcycle) or public transport?

[hiambuj]

Originally Posted by Yogesh Sarkar

are you guys planning to travel by road or by plains, if by road are you going to be using your own vehicle (car/motorcycle) or public transport?

Are the plains any different from roads ??

[Yogesh Sarkar]

Yes! That means where ever they encounter hills, they will have to wait for a tunnel to be built

[hiambuj]

Ohhh !! Now its clear to me !! Thanks for enlightening !!

[devashishdhingra]

Thank you yogesh for such a detailed discription.

[darshan]

Can anyone confirm this route shown in google maps.

[Yogesh Sarkar]

That route does not exists as per my knowledge, you shouldn't really be using Google Maps for planning your trip, they are highly inaccurate, when it comes to remote regions.