Travel aficionados across the world dream of a bike ride to Ladakh and make
sure that they do it the right way. But the rocky terrain in addition to the
altitude issues, the idea shakes and many give up, thinking its way to risky.
But the fact is that there is no better way to enter Ladakh by taking up the
challenging yet beautiful bike ride amid the towering mountains, lakes and
panoramic views.
Getting
Started
An ingenious approach to outset a bike expedition all the way to Ladakh
would be to ride into it from Manali which saves two days of acclimatization, a
compulsion if you travel via air. Opting for a Bike Expedition to Ladakh is the
Holy Grail of biker trails across the world owing to startling mountain passes,
skeletal air and the exquisiteness around you which no route put forth. It is
for this reason that it is said to be a rite-of-passage that a bike lover must
endure.
The first
Obstacle
The first obstacle between you and your bike ride to Ladakh
is Rohtang Pass which means
risky turns, rocky terrain and a hell lot more owing to untamed whether-moods
or the raucous terrain, enough to throw you off your bike.
Say Hello
to the Desert
Cross the Lahaul Valley and say hello to the mountain
desserts. By now the tourists would have gone to their budget accommodation,
reining some peace for you to reclaim the roads. The steaming momos and hot
Thukpa will surely allow you to beat the chill and calm your nerves allowing
you to realize that the journey has just begun.
Small turns
Big
By the time you are about to cross Baralacha La, you’ll
notice that the scale of mountains have turned bizarre, making way for giant
mountains alongside. Somewhere, all along that stunning bike ride diagonally to
the Sarchu Plains, you jump across Himachal and enter Ladakh.
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