Biking in land around leh

abhiuday467 · Jul 21st, 2008, 23:55

hey i just wanted to gather information regarding all good biking routes around leh. Im reaching ladhak on August 10th.So are there any good routes on which we can go for biking such that we start in morning reach back by evening to leh!! and how much is the rent for bikes there??? any idea???

FaiyazSultan · Jul 22nd, 2008, 18:28

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Originally Posted by abhiuday467

hey i just wanted to gather information regarding all good biking routes around leh. Im reaching ladhak on August 10th.So are there any good routes on which we can go for biking such that we start in morning reach back by evening to leh!! and how much is the rent for bikes there??? any idea???

Please refer to our plans, you may get the idea
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abhiuday467 · Jul 22nd, 2008, 21:04

thanks buddy it was nice piece of info really helpful!!! Just one more question is there really any place as magnetic hill where cars move uphill even if their engines are off!!!!!

neeleem · Jul 22nd, 2008, 21:34

I haven't been there but apparently there is. Sounds quite bizarre really!

Click here for info...

abhiuday467 · Jul 22nd, 2008, 21:37

yup im very eager to go there and see it for myself !!! i have even read news that army chopper crashed there because of the magnetic effect!!!Dont how truth is there in that but magnetic hill is there thats for sure and im going to see it with naked eyes this time.!!!!

FaiyazSultan · Jul 24th, 2008, 04:55

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Originally Posted by abhiuday467

thanks buddy it was nice piece of info really helpful!!! Just one more question is there really any place as magnetic hill where cars move uphill even if their engines are off!!!!!

Yeah, we did visit there few times. Last year, I was shocked to see it work but this time with our GPS and few other gadgets we found out that its an optical illusion but magnetic

The reality is that the road is basically descending but an illusion is created by surrounding as if its uphill.

BTW, lolz.... I apologize to have disclosed this informations

abhiuday467 · Jul 24th, 2008, 08:38

Thanks a lot u have already killed my excitement!!!

Anyways i read in articles people saying that its not even optical illusion its just true.!!! Anyways since u have done things using GPS u must be right.!!!!

Anyways i have few more questions to ask!!
How much woolen stuff should i pack because i am planning to travel on the leh manali highway.I dont have a idea of how much cold it might get there

.So please guys advice me on it.Do we need to buy something extra or would our regular winter stuff will do????
What about sun burn???

Is sun-cream needed and if yes then which one is the best??
What about less oxygen in the air along leh manali highway?? Will this factor turn out painful for new comers to the area???

Brisso · Jul 24th, 2008, 10:22

There is also a Magnetic Hill in Australia and one in Canada - cars roll "uphill".
optical illusion of course - lying water also seems to be moving upwards.

abhiuday467 · Jul 24th, 2008, 17:35

ok so now its this way !!! i am going to magnetic hill to see the optical illusion!!!

FaiyazSultan · Jul 25th, 2008, 06:38

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Originally Posted by abhiuday467

How much woolen stuff should i pack because i am planning to travel on the leh manali highway.I dont have a idea of how much cold it might get there

.So please guys advice me on it.Do we need to buy something extra or would our regular winter stuff will do????

You would require a double layer or a winter jacket along with a sweat shirt. Which would be sufficient enough. The temperature on the route would Vary from 10 degrees to - 10 at night.

Beware of Frost bite and Sun burn

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What about sun burn???

Is sun-cream needed and if yes then which one is the best??

Yeah, Sun burns are inevitable, you must either wear a face mask or apply sun screen lotion. Lake would do but I dont know if its the best one recommended.

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What about less oxygen in the air along leh manali highway?? Will this factor turn out painful for new comers to the area???

Ooh Yes, you need to read these Articles

Acclimatization

You may get some idea.... If you want a detailed view, please ask ..

abhiuday467 · Jul 25th, 2008, 09:43

Thanks a lot dude!!! This is quite informative and will do!!!

Jul 21st, 2008, 23:55	#1
abhiuday467 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: hyderabad Posts: 24	Biking in land around leh hey i just wanted to gather information regarding all good biking routes around leh. Im reaching ladhak on August 10th.So are there any good routes on which we can go for biking such that we start in morning reach back by evening to leh!! and how much is the rent for bikes there??? any idea???

Jul 22nd, 2008, 21:04	#3
abhiuday467 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: hyderabad Posts: 24	thanks thanks buddy it was nice piece of info really helpful!!! Just one more question is there really any place as magnetic hill where cars move uphill even if their engines are off!!!!!

Jul 24th, 2008, 08:38	#7
abhiuday467 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: hyderabad Posts: 24	Thanks a lot u have already killed my excitement!!! Anyways i read in articles people saying that its not even optical illusion its just true.!!! Anyways since u have done things using GPS u must be right.!!!! Anyways i have few more questions to ask!! How much woolen stuff should i pack because i am planning to travel on the leh manali highway.I dont have a idea of how much cold it might get there .So please guys advice me on it.Do we need to buy something extra or would our regular winter stuff will do???? What about sun burn??? Is sun-cream needed and if yes then which one is the best?? What about less oxygen in the air along leh manali highway?? Will this factor turn out painful for new comers to the area??? Last edited by Aishah : Jul 24th, 2008 at 08:47. Reason: Merging posts...

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Brisso Specialist muddler Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 530	There is also a Magnetic Hill in Australia and one in Canada - cars roll "uphill". optical illusion of course - lying water also seems to be moving upwards.

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