All posts tagged: Manali

10 things to do while riding to Ladakh

Published by

1. Motorcycle through the Himalayas Motorbiking on one of world’s most adventurous roads could be a pride to all the advanced riders. If you would like to see enchanting valleys, unsteady weather,  snow-clad mountains,  frozen lakes and rugged terrains, riding through Manali – Leh/Srinagar – Leh is what you should do. Top notch it in jagged style by riding on a Royal En field classic . This ride is perfect for pillions 2)Stay in tents It’s not necessary to carry a bunch of camping set and load your free space. All it takes in this region is to just let your spirits free and follow the road. Stay in the tents nestled in the midst of snow-capped mountains. These are open to everyone who stops by for a relaxing overnight stay. After all, to reward yourself with the effort you have taken, you deserve the lush. The tents and its toilets are extremely clean compared to any of the house lodge you come across, so worry not and never take the guesthouse.  Don’t get jittery by …

Love at first sight in Pangong Tso

Published by

The Pangong Tso is one of the most incredible sights one can see in his/her life. The view of the snow capped mountains reflecting off of the turquoise blue waters borders fantasy! As a “biker” in India, the Ladakh motorcycle trip is the epitome of a rider’s metal. And if there is one place in this truly paradise on earth that deserves the title of being the most memorable, it is undoubtedly Pangong. But riding through some of the most dangerous terrain in the world has its own pitfalls, fatigue being one of the major ones. So on reaching a place like Pangong you find yourself yearning for a bit of shut eye rather than going ‘shutter eye’ all over the landscape. The extreme cold means that you close out all possible vents through which air can sneak in and soon you find yourself trying to sleep under a pile of blankets. Some unfortunate ones have to live through the horrors of Acute Mountain Sickness(AMS) as well. So the next morning you wake up with …