Ladakh by Bullet, July 7 - july 23, Need experienced tips, maps and riding partner

nauda

Realising my dream this time....can not focus on anything else but my Ladakh trip...
Bullet Electra (350)
Going - Delih - Mnali - Sarchu - Leh
Coming - Leh - Kargil - Srinagar - Delhi

Need help on following;

1. Usefull tips
2. Directions map
3. Anyone who wants to take the plunge with me

Thanks a ton.

Nauda

Yogesh Sarkar

Ladakh Destination Guide this should get you started.

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nauda

The information is really great.........another thing i need is a map Delhi - Ladakh.

Alos please get in touch with me at nauda1978@gmail.com if anyone is interested in joining me in this amaaaazing tour.

"Ladakh by road----need a partner to ride with"

Thanks

nauda

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Yogesh Sarkar

Get a nest and wings map of Ladakh, its all you need. You might also be able to source outlook traveler map from J&K tourism office.

dumb_bacchus

Hey in fact I am also planing to do the same route from July 13- July 23.. well I am just a bit concern about the rains. Not too sure how feasible would it be to drive... I just got my leave's approved today so its my first post regarding this. am surely gonna do some more read, and IndiaMikers advice will be well taken ...

Yogesh Sarkar

Rain will only bother you till Rohtang, beyond that there shouldn't be any problems.

sam_thind

we two guys r also planning the same route but v w'l start from shrinagar exploring greener part first then leh, nubra, pangong and tosomorari, marsimek la
many experts of the route are there on indiamike can any one tell regarding the entry permits ? for which places they are reqired? how much time it takes to get permits and wt are the official including(bribe)charges?

hitanshu

http://www.bikenomads.com/wiki/index.php/Leh

You pay about 120 bucks per person - your hotel wala gets it. else go to DC's office (check link above) and get it done yourself. takes 20mins if he's in office!

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Yogesh Sarkar

You need permits for the following areas:

Nubra Valley

Chang La, Pangong Tso and Marsimek La

Tso Moriri

Drok Pa region

You can easily get the permits from the DC's office by submitting an application along with your identity proof. Usually you apply in the morning for permits and get them by afternoon, enough time to get your bike serviced and go to Thiksey.

sam_thind

Thanks Yogesh for valuable info regarding Permits.
we r two guys and option of 4 bikes like Unicorn (Honda),Pulsar 150, Passion, Splendor. can v plan the whole trip on one bike i.e Unicorn (driver and pillion)? or any other option of bikes could be best so that v can finish the trip within specified time frame of 12 or 13 days( Ludhian-srinagar- leh-nubra-pangong-manali-Ludhiana). I do have Bolero SLX with Pegiot Engin, and Maruti 800 (with big tyres of Zen, having more ground clearance) though the journey would be more comfertable in bolero n maruti but i dont think it wd be as exiting as on Bikes. need your expert coments plz.
Sam

Yogesh Sarkar

Sam both of you can go on the same bike, but it wouldn’t be comfortable for either of you. Better take the Pulsar 150 and Unicorn; if they are in good shape then they wouldn’t have any problem climbing the passes.

As for car vs bike, well I am bias towards bikes

nauda

Am Leaving On 20th Of July ---the Plan Has Changed Due To Some Office Work..................if Anyone Wants To Join Me Please Feel Free To Contact Me

delhinitin

Friends,

I planning a trip to Leh by bike. Could you please suggest the best time to visit and other important things need to keep in mind while planning the trip. Also initially i was planning to go there by my Santro but after reviewing few post about that i have decided to buy a second hand bike for the trip. Please let me know which bike will be best for the this kind of route.

I would appreciate your suggestions.

Regds,
Nitin
delhinitin@gmail.com

Yogesh Sarkar

Nitin the best time would be mid August to mid September, you can take your Santro as well if you are not too scared of getting the underbelly scraped a few times. Though on a motorcycle you will have much more fun!

As for the bike, my recommendation would be to get a first hand motorcycle. Though any motorcycle (one of the guy in my group has done it on a 80cc moped) would make it through the trip, it is better if you get a 150cc or bigger motorcycle.

For rest check out the Ladakh Travel Guide that I wrote.