Cross the highest mountain passes on bike to Leh

Trip to Leh means that one is literally going to the top of the world . The Leh is in ladakh region of the Jammu and Kashmir state . It is the capital of the Ladakh . The north most part of the India . The trip from any part of the north India can be taken in two direction to reach the leh . The first is short one as compared to the second one . 

It involves passing through hilly tracks of Himachal Pardesh before reaching the ladakh . The second one Motorbiketour to Leh is first going to Srinagar via Jammu and then from Srinagar takng a trip to leh. This Srinagar trip can be lengthy and more tiring than the trip from Himachal Pardesh side .

Delhi -jammu , srinagar - Leh trip

The trip from Delh to jammu is very lenghty as it may involve more than 12 hours or more . The road is smooth and one has to cross two states to reach jammu . Then from jammu to srinagar , the road trip can be bit hazardous during rainy or bad weather . The time it takes to complete the jourrney depends on the speed , which may not go beyond 20 km at some places .

The total length of the highway is 295 km . Though , there are plenty of resting and eating places along the entire length of the highway , the situation in Srinagar can change anyday without giving much time to take shelter . And the places where the highways passes to reach Srinager city are some of the worst affected places in the valley in recent times . So the best and only option is to take the trip from Himachal Pardesh side .

Manali- Leh trip -

The hilly track of the trip to leh starts from the manali in Himachal Pardesh . The bikers have to take proeper rest at night , so that the alertness is at peak during the bike trip in day . The trip involves passing the Rohtang pass at the altitude of close to 4000 meters . One has to prepare to face any kind of weather during the trip . The jackets and shoes up to ankle are must to protect the feet from cold weather . 

The firm control on brakes is necessary for safe ride and cold feet may prevent the firm braking during any emergency . The next destination involves passing Baralachha pass at the height of 5000 mteters from sea level . From jispa to pang one needs to cross the tanglang la pass , the second highest motorable Bikeon Rent pass in the world at 5300 meters .After this pass , the trip to leh is entirely on well maintained roads .

Ultimate thrill of riding comes in Delhi to leh bike tour

Delhi to leh bike ride tests the biking skill of a person . The journey passes through the four states of north india , Delhi , Haryana Chandigarh ,( punjab ) mandi , kullu and manali ( Himachal Pardesh ) before reaching leh in ladakh region of Jammu and Kahsmir state . The gears like gloves , pads to protect the knees , goggles , and not to mention the helmet must be with every rider . This is not a normal ride in a city .

Delhi to Chandigarh leg of the jourey is fairly easy and comparatively less hazardous . The next stop after leaving Delhi is karnal for light breatkfast and some rest . The next portion should be done in day as night journey may not be comfortable even for a good rider . One has to keep in mind the entry of heavy vehicle during night in cities .

The mountains part of the journey starts from the Bilaspur , which comes after Chandigarh . During this part of the ride , the bikers Bikeon Rent must have with them rain coats as the rains can come anytime in the hilly part of the ride up to leh . The speed of the ride has to be well under control , one has to take into consideration the fact that this ride is for enjoyment not a race to leh . During the journey the riders must take the proper rest as night without rest will disturb the ride during the day , which can be fatal in not well developed hilly roads .

Next phase of the ride passes through many passes such as Rohtang pass , Baralacha pass , Tanglang pass , the full concentration is required on ride as one moment of negligence could prove dangerous .

The thrills of bike tour to leh -

• one gets all the time in the world to enjoy the journey
• one can stop at any place to soak in the beauty of the place
• one of the best way to enjoy the nature
• combines adventure with education
• ride at 12000 to 1800 feet above the sea level .
• literally feel at top of the world at the end of the journey .

About leh -

capital of the ladakh region of the Jammu and Kashmir state , the leh is home to many monasteries .The local culture is Buddha culture . The ride to the leh passes through some of the highest motorable roads in the world . One must remember that this ride Lehbike tour can be taken only in the summer months as the roads are closed during winter months .