Rider wants riders, weather advice for Del- Manali- Leh- Srinagar AUG15- 29, 09

diwakarjoshi

Hi Folks,

I have planned a biking trip(enfield)to Leh from Delhi(August 15- 29) with cousin of mine who is not a regular biker, the planned itinerary is

August 15- Delhi –Manali
August 16- Manali (bike check) –Darcha
August 17- Darcha – Sarchu
August 18- Sarchu- Leh
August 19- Leh (city tour & permits)
August 20- Leh - Khardungla – Nubra Valley (Siachen Base/ Hunder / Panemik)
August 21- Nubra Valley- Leh
August 22- Leh - Pangong Tso
August 23- Pangong Tso- Leh (Bike Check/Servicing- Rest)
August 24- Leh - Lamayuru
August 25- Lamayuru- Drass(via ZoZila pass- Difficult terrain)
August 26- Drass- Srinagar
August 27- Srinagar
August 28- Srinagar- Pathankot
August 29- Pathankot- Delhi
August 30/ August 31(Saturday & Sunday)- 2 extra days just in case..

I am seeking company of bikers who may wish to undertake or are undertaking the journey around the same time. Since this would be my first Ladakh biking trip and I am not certain whether I should do this this with a non regular rider who has never done a hill biking trip!

(Please get in touch with me at joshi.diwakar@gmail.com in case someone is interested to join)

Also for the gurus who have undertaken the ride before around the same time ! Please let me know what to expect from the weather. Cant afford to get stuck in a landslide.

Gurus please also advice whether the trip should be undertaken with a a non regular biker or alone..

Thanks
Diwakar

Mike Cork

I have just done most of this route recently. We had a fantastic time. Have a good trip.

This is a very hard ride for accomplished riders. with much more off-road type conditions than good smooth road.

Zoji La was particularly difficult with the type of road surface and traffic conditions. This section is not for the faint hearted. This had very deep soft dust and rocks, not so good for grip.

Rothang Pass is not much better as they are repairing the road as in the past there have been land slips. There is a lot of muddy parts you have to cross or drive/ride on.

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diwakarjoshi

Thanks Mike , I would keep this in mind.. The photographs gave me a fair idea of what I am up to .. and what would be the accomplishment once this ride ends..

Mike Cork

Take your time and enjoy the ride of a lifetime. You will gain a lot of experience from this trip, as we as accomplished riders did so.

One other thing I did not mention was take 2 days to travel from Delhi to Manali. I know everyone says it can be done in 1 day.

Hey who in their right mind wants to do a 13 hour ride.

The whole point of doing a trip like this is to enjoy the ride, it's not race with the first prize of having a sore backside or getting tired and having an accident.

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diwakarjoshi

Mike Completed the journey last Friday.. It was an awesome experience.. Thank for the help extended... Rohtang came across smooth though it had been raining for three days .. ZoZilla after the first decent was initially a little scary with pillion rider and luggage but managed well as was mentally prepared..

Would upload the photographs soon. Fortunately had no issues with bike breakdown or with AMS.

Thanks again!!

Mike Cork

I am glad to hear you had a most enjoyable experience.

The tricky question is. After such a trip, where do you go next...?