Ladakh/Leh on a bike from Delhi, mid September

Hi,

I am planning to travel to Leh this month. Possible options are Delhi-Manali-Leh-Delhi, Delhi-Manali-Leh-Srinagar (or reverse).I am looking for someone to partner with. If interested please reach out.

Cheers!

Probably more chance of finding someone if you don't have a blank profile.

Thanks, added details

Details. How long to you intend the trip to take. What sort of speed do you cycle. People pedal at very different speeds ... and I've assumed your "bike" is intended to mean "bicycle" - hence the need for some details!

Camping? Hotels? (1* low cost for 5* luxury?) ...

Ian

[ Edit: Edited on 7 Sep 2024, 11:07 GMT by Psamathe ]

The profile for MadhuSS indicates he rides an Avenger 220 motorcycle, so he probably is making the trip with that. His itinerary crosses some high mountain passes in the Himalayas. The average elevation of the Leh-Manali highway is more than 4,000 meters, or 13,000 feet. I have seen some bicylists on parts of the route, but they are few.

I am revisiting Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Kashmir on a month-long road trip beginning Sept. 19, including the remote Zanskar Valley, where I took the photo below on a previous trip. I am visiting several new places on this adventure, including Purne, Da Hanu, Gulmarg and Pahalgam.

Quoting berner256

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I am revisiting Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Kashmir on a month-long road trip beginning Sept. 19, including the remote Zanskar Valley, where I took the photo below on a previous trip. I am visiting several new places on this adventure, including Purne, Da Hanu, Gulmarg and Pahalgam.

Off-topic but when I visited the area (Dharamshala/McLeodganj) I was thinking of going further but couldn't find info on the Inner Line. Can't remember the name of the next place I considered (but didn't visit) was close to or over the line as seemed an exception for hiking specific bits around the town.

But I really liked McLeodganj and quite by chance was there for Tibetan National Uprising Day and during a massive Buddhist conference so the march on Uprising Day was massive.

Ian

Quoting berner256

The profile for MadhuSS indicates he rides an Avenger 220 motorcycle, so he probably is making the trip with that. ...

I suppose my main point is that there are so many ways to make such a trip (beyond vehicle) and seems weird that OP expects potential companions to hunt around for details and make assumptions. eg "travelling by motorbike, around 5 hrs travelling a day, 5* hotels, party through most nights. Keen to progress rather than stop off sightseeing."

Ian

I suspect he's likely to find other motorcyclists on the route willing to share what is likely to be a challenging adventure. Much of the accommodations will be basic at high altitudes, where nighttime temperatures can reach below freezing in some places. In my experience in the Himalayas in India, Nepal, Bhutan, China (Tibet) and Pakistan, there's not likely to be much partying during what is likely to be a tiring journey over some of the roughest roads or tracks. Travelers at high altitudes know, too, that consuming alcohol can increase dehydration, affecting physical and cognitive well-being. Despite the challenges, MadhuSS will be in for a spectacular and thrilling adventure.