Manali Leh Manali on bike July end - aug

drphalaksh · May 8th, 2008, 03:15

Hi, I am planning to travel in June. I am coming down to India specifically for this trip ( apart from visiting my family)
i can be flexible in the month of June.
please let me know about your plans . i am intending to hire a nice bike in delhi

Vikrant_K · May 8th, 2008, 15:49

Hi, I'm planning the same trip starting June 13/14 and ending June 22 (Back to Delhi).

Let me know is anyone would like to join-in.

I have another thread running on this...

Biking Delhi-Manali-Leh - June 14 - June 22

muthu1963 · May 13th, 2008, 21:41

Hi Guys,

I too planned for the same trip in Jun/Jul 08, however, unfortunately I have to go abroad for a business trip and my arrival back in India is not certain. I have a Royal Enfield Thunderbird fully serviced and done up with luggage carrier and relevant spares for the trip. Any one planning later trips please get in touch with me at muthu1963@hotmail.com.

Regards

ColdC · May 14th, 2008, 04:27

I arrive Delhi on June 30th and plan to leave early morning on July 3rd for Leh. Plan to take 4 or 5 days for trip to Leh in order to diminish symptoms of AMS and to enjoy the scenery!

Ajey · May 27th, 2008, 21:16

I am also planning for the trip towards last two weks of june.
could anyone please rovide more information on
1)How easy it is to rent a motor cycle in Manali, how is the quality and any suggested places to rent a bike
2)Any suggested models to rent (Enfield vs others)
3)Can we leave the bike at leh and fly back
4)If rent is not the best option how do I get my motor cycle to manali

Thanks a lot
Ajeya

vistet · May 27th, 2008, 23:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColdC

I arrive Delhi on June 30th and plan to leave early morning on July 3rd for Leh. Plan to take 4 or 5 days for trip to Leh in order to diminish symptoms of AMS and to enjoy the scenery!

Glad to hear this. There are a lot of places that only see the angrezis zip by , and are worth seeing. My plan last year was among other things to stop in Sissu : had too good a time in Spiti , never made it , luxury problem..

My thoughts on the Manali-Leh road here : Sleepless in Sarchu : Tweaking the Manali-Leh Highway - not written from the biker perspective , but some useful stuff anyway.

mihir_m13 · Jun 23rd, 2008, 15:09

Hello,

I have planned my trip from Manali to Leh for the second week of July. From the 12th july to the 30th July. What do you think. Can you make the trip at this time?

Take care
Regards
Mihir

pratas_b · Jul 2nd, 2008, 14:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by mihir_m13

Hello,

I have planned my trip from Manali to Leh for the second week of July. From the 12th july to the 30th July. What do you think. Can you make the trip at this time?

Take care
Regards
Mihir

Guys,
anyone travelling after 12th July, including Mihir, can you please contact me on pratas_b@hotmail.com ? I am seriously looking for some company to ride with.

Pratas

xander · Jul 4th, 2008, 11:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by new_traveller

Glad to hear that. Motorbike? and how many of you. and how you done with the bookings?

Hello NewTraveller and Ishai:

I am considering doing a very similar motorbike trip around the same dates (latter part of July) and am quite flexible. NewTraveller, my hope is to also do something a bit more comfortable than absolute economy but to stick with a budget. I see that you're planning to rent an Enfield in Manali; have you found a suitable business? I'm torn between the classic Enfield experience and the reliable Honda trustworthiness

yogeonline · Jul 4th, 2008, 22:55

Hi Yogesh - Me as well yogesh :-)

Can you pl help advicing that where to hire a good cheap car/suv/jeep to do delhi- manali -leh -srinager-delhi. I did upto Rohtang in 06 in my VXI Suzuki Baleno. but this tim ei prefer to rent a Car etc without driver. Can you please advice is it easy to rent car from Delhi or Chandigarh or manali ..?

ashvin30 · Jul 5th, 2008, 00:51

Manali to Leh, you will be needing a car with good ground clearance like a Scorpio. Manali has only small cars for local travel for hire. So Delhi or Chandigarh is the best bet.

Pritishshah · Jul 8th, 2008, 01:59

Hello fellas !

below is what our tentative itin looks like if anyone is intrstd . We're 7 of us till now ... 5 from cal , 1 from ahmedabad and 1 from nainital...

We're starting from manali on 20th July

Day 1: manali to jispa, night halt at hotel jispa.
Day 2: jispa to sarchu. Night halt in tents.
Day 3: sarchu to leh. Stay at spic and span hotel
Day 4: rest and acclimatization.
Day 5: leh to nubra, via khardung la, world's highest motor able pass 18380ft.
Day 6: sand dunes and hot water spring at panamik. Drive back to leh.
Day 7: drive to pangong tso, world's highest and the longest salt water lake 138kms in length, via the third highest motor able pass chang la 17300ft. night halt in tents on the shore of pangong tso.
Day 8: drive back to leh, visit hemis and thiksey monasteries enroute.
Day 9: drive to lamayuru, its also known as the moon land because of the landscape there, visit the monastery and drive back to alchi. Night stay in a guest house.
Day 10: visit the alchi monastery, one of the oldest in ladakh. Drive back to leh.
Day 11: leh to sarchu night halt in tents.
Day 12: sarchu to manali.
Day 13 : manali to delhi

already tripping ;-)

Yogesh Sarkar · Jul 8th, 2008, 07:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by yogeonline

Hi Yogesh - Me as well yogesh :-)

Can you pl help advicing that where to hire a good cheap car/suv/jeep to do delhi- manali -leh -srinager-delhi. I did upto Rohtang in 06 in my VXI Suzuki Baleno. but this tim ei prefer to rent a Car etc without driver. Can you please advice is it easy to rent car from Delhi or Chandigarh or manali ..?

Yogesh (

) it is really tough to get a cheap self drive rental car, unless of course you are in touch with people who provide cars to companies for lease. Otherwise it’s a costly affair; in fact you would be better off taking your own car to Ladakh or hiring a car with driver and then bribing him to let you drive it.

One of my friend took his Baleno to Ladakh in May-June, you can read his Ladakh travelogue here

nitesh · Jul 10th, 2008, 17:19

Hi,First thing i want to know that do u have any idea about BIKEs(Bullet) on rent for this trip.
Second thing is that is it preferrale to go this place in this season i.e 1st week of august.
plz reply ASAP.
nitesh.nitjsr@gmail.com

Quote:

Originally Posted by new_traveller

Hi,

I am keen on biking to lih from manali this july end. I have not found any friend who can commit 2 weeks and so it leaves me on my own.
I would like advice on the below
1. is it safe and recommended to do a solo biking though I am a good biker I do not have any knowledge of repairs.
2. Safety in terms of if I suffer from bike problems or AMS woudl i need someones help or I can still manage in dealing with things as there would be helpful people travelling and smaller places where I can get any support if required.

Lastly I am open to bike with people who are travelling on the same dates as long as I do not spoil their trip or vice versa coz I do not want to mess if different people of different likes and dislikes come together. But i seriously hope the beauty of teh place will be larger than to worry about ones likes and dislikes.

Though I am not planning a luxury style I am planning the trip to be a bit better than economy style. I am also flexible with travel dates to change a few weeks if recomended.

Thanks in advance

Mod Note

Hi Traveller. Your two concurrent threads have been merged here into one. Just a gentle reminder as well that posting the same question across multiple threads is not allowed (it causes double ups with replies - as happened with your two threads). Thanks for your help with this.

bharaths · Aug 30th, 2008, 03:05

Hi,
I'm planning to do the trip starting from Manali to Leh in the first week of september i.e. starting around 3-4. Could someone please tell how apt will the weather be during this time. Is it safe to make the trip.
Also could someone provide the details about hiring bikes from Manali?

Thanks,
Bharath

May 14th, 2008, 04:27	#19
ColdC Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 9	My plans.... I arrive Delhi on June 30th and plan to leave early morning on July 3rd for Leh. Plan to take 4 or 5 days for trip to Leh in order to diminish symptoms of AMS and to enjoy the scenery!

May 27th, 2008, 21:16	#20
Ajey Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1	Biki Options I am also planning for the trip towards last two weks of june. could anyone please rovide more information on 1)How easy it is to rent a motor cycle in Manali, how is the quality and any suggested places to rent a bike 2)Any suggested models to rent (Enfield vs others) 3)Can we leave the bike at leh and fly back 4)If rent is not the best option how do I get my motor cycle to manali Thanks a lot Ajeya

Jun 23rd, 2008, 15:09	#22
mihir_m13 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Baroda - Gujarat - India Posts: 11	how about 2nd week of july Hello, I have planned my trip from Manali to Leh for the second week of July. From the 12th july to the 30th July. What do you think. Can you make the trip at this time? Take care Regards Mihir

Jul 8th, 2008, 01:59	#27
Pritishshah Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1	Trip starting 20th July ! Hello fellas ! below is what our tentative itin looks like if anyone is intrstd . We're 7 of us till now ... 5 from cal , 1 from ahmedabad and 1 from nainital... We're starting from manali on 20th July Day 1: manali to jispa, night halt at hotel jispa. Day 2: jispa to sarchu. Night halt in tents. Day 3: sarchu to leh. Stay at spic and span hotel Day 4: rest and acclimatization. Day 5: leh to nubra, via khardung la, world's highest motor able pass 18380ft. Day 6: sand dunes and hot water spring at panamik. Drive back to leh. Day 7: drive to pangong tso, world's highest and the longest salt water lake 138kms in length, via the third highest motor able pass chang la 17300ft. night halt in tents on the shore of pangong tso. Day 8: drive back to leh, visit hemis and thiksey monasteries enroute. Day 9: drive to lamayuru, its also known as the moon land because of the landscape there, visit the monastery and drive back to alchi. Night stay in a guest house. Day 10: visit the alchi monastery, one of the oldest in ladakh. Drive back to leh. Day 11: leh to sarchu night halt in tents. Day 12: sarchu to manali. Day 13 : manali to delhi already tripping ;-)

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May 8th, 2008, 03:15	#16
drphalaksh Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: liverpool, uk Posts: 2	Hi, I am planning to travel in June. I am coming down to India specifically for this trip ( apart from visiting my family) i can be flexible in the month of June. please let me know about your plans . i am intending to hire a nice bike in delhi

May 8th, 2008, 15:49	#17
Vikrant_K Account Closed Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3	Hi, I'm planning the same trip starting June 13/14 and ending June 22 (Back to Delhi). Let me know is anyone would like to join-in. I have another thread running on this... Biking Delhi-Manali-Leh - June 14 - June 22

May 13th, 2008, 21:41	#18
muthu1963 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Russia Posts: 1	Hi Guys, I too planned for the same trip in Jun/Jul 08, however, unfortunately I have to go abroad for a business trip and my arrival back in India is not certain. I have a Royal Enfield Thunderbird fully serviced and done up with luggage carrier and relevant spares for the trip. Any one planning later trips please get in touch with me at muthu1963@hotmail.com. Regards

Jul 4th, 2008, 22:55	#25
yogeonline Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 54	Hi Yogesh - Me as well yogesh :-) Can you pl help advicing that where to hire a good cheap car/suv/jeep to do delhi- manali -leh -srinager-delhi. I did upto Rohtang in 06 in my VXI Suzuki Baleno. but this tim ei prefer to rent a Car etc without driver. Can you please advice is it easy to rent car from Delhi or Chandigarh or manali ..?

Jul 5th, 2008, 00:51	#26
ashvin30 Pilgrim Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Allahabad, India Posts: 25	Manali to Leh, you will be needing a car with good ground clearance like a Scorpio. Manali has only small cars for local travel for hire. So Delhi or Chandigarh is the best bet.

Aug 30th, 2008, 03:05	#30
bharaths Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jamshedpur Posts: 1	Hi, I'm planning to do the trip starting from Manali to Leh in the first week of september i.e. starting around 3-4. Could someone please tell how apt will the weather be during this time. Is it safe to make the trip. Also could someone provide the details about hiring bikes from Manali? Thanks, Bharath

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