Need advice - Vellore to Leh in Mid of May 2023

[Tilak Francis]

All the very best Tilak Francis sir. I'm also like you wondering if I can squeeze a two weeks ride either Spiti circuit or Um Lingla in end May'23 or June'23. Again as you said family, schools, office and what not! If we are destined to go no matter whatever happens we will go. I've already done Leh circuit by car in Aug 2015. So my plan to Spiti/Umling la now. My only suggestion to you is see if you can fly to and fro from Chennai to Delhi/Chandigarh instead of train. This will save you atleast 4 days of leave and keep them as buffer. You can parcel bikes to Delhi/Chandigarh sir. There's a direct train from Madurai/Chandigarh even. While return you can make use of Chandigarh to Madurai train in case bike parcels isn't allowed at New delhi station.

Thank you Prasad. I will have your suggestion as a backup plan while returning, in case of unexpected delay with my ride itinerary. Any plans of doing Umling la in your Yamaha Libero ?!

 

[kprasad]

Thank you Prasad. I will have your suggestion as a backup plan while returning, in case of unexpected delay with my ride itinerary. Any plans of doing Umling la in your Yamaha Libero ?!

Ha ha ! You remember a lot. I have given my Libero to my dad's friend who is riding it in place of his 1978 Jawa. Due to age he is not able to handle Jawa. So I have given Libero a safe retirement as it is 16 year old bike. So I have now a newly purchased CT125X which I'm planning to take it there.

 

[kprasad]

Thank you Prasad

Since you're travelling in May I think it will be too chill over there at hills during ride. How about gears and clothes that you've planned to keep yourself warm during ride? If you list them it will be more helpful to persons like me from TN to plan gears accordingly.

 

[Tilak Francis]

Since you're travelling in May I think it will be too chill over there at hills during ride. How about gears and clothes that you've planned to keep yourself warm during ride? If you list them it will be more helpful to persons like me from TN to plan gears accordingly.

Hi Prasad. At the age of 47, I am going to see the snow for the first time . Of course, I will share my plan to keep myself warm.
Basic norm - More layers of clothing, more warm it would be. The air pockets between the layers will act as insulators. The layers does not need to be so thick and heavy.

Layer 1 - Cold cream like Vaseline lotion all over the body (makes our skin like seal skin).
Layer 2 - Baniyan (with half sleeve to absorb sweat at armpit) and Boxer shorts (prevents chafing and provides comfort during rides).
Layer 3 - Thermal wear set or Decathlon ski base layer. Can also use long sleeve round neck t shirts along with a thin body hugging pant.
Layer 4 - T shirt half sleeve
Layer 5 - Riding Jacket, riding Pants, water proof gloves and riding boots.

On local sight seeing days, I would use a Decathlon forclaz -5*degree jacket and Jeans bottom as a layer 5.

I hope this gives you some idea.

 

[dichkaun]

Hi Prasad. At the age of 47, I am going to see the snow for the first time . Of course, I will share my plan to keep myself warm.
Basic norm - More layers of clothing, more warm it would be. The air pockets between the layers will act as insulators. The layers does not need to be so thick and heavy.

Layer 1 - Cold cream like Vaseline lotion all over the body (makes our skin like seal skin).
Layer 2 - Baniyan (with half sleeve to absorb sweat at armpit) and Boxer shorts (prevents chafing and provides comfort during rides).
Layer 3 - Thermal wear set or Decathlon ski base layer. Can also use long sleeve round neck t shirts along with a thin body hugging pant.
Layer 4 - T shirt half sleeve
Layer 5 - Riding Jacket, riding Pants, water proof gloves and riding boots.

On local sight seeing days, I would use a Decathlon forclaz -5*degree jacket and Jeans bottom as a layer 5.

I hope this gives you some idea.

Do include a warm cap/hat which covers everything except the eyes.
You may also want to consider cycling shorts with padding instead of boxer shorts.

 

[ChandanElectra]

Let me suggest couple of things

1. Rent a himalayan or xpulse from chandigarh and do the trip. Ct125 will struggle. More over you will spend on prepping the bike, shipping and repair and service after the trip. All these will cost time and money both. Instead renting is better option. You can bargain xpusle for less.

2. Accommodations are expensive in ladakh. Gone are the days of 500 re per day homestays. There are 5 star hotels doing thriving business in leh. Hostels might workout cheaper or shared accomodation who give by bed.

3. Before they tar the zanskar, complet that stretch. From kargil, go to padum, then to leh.

 

[adsatinder]

Let me suggest couple of things

1. Rent a himalayan or xpulse from chandigarh and do the trip. Ct125 will struggle. More over you will spend on prepping the bike, shipping and repair and service after the trip. All these will cost time and money both. Instead renting is better option. You can bargain xpusle for less.

Rented / hired 2 wheelers / 4 wheelers are not allowed.


Taxi Mafia