Visiting any destination while riding your bike and seeing the most happening places in that area is the ultimate experience for a traveler whether he/she is a biker or not. Biking leads you to those out beat destinations and places where you can't reach if you do it with a Seat in Coach basis.
If you're also planning to go on a trip with your buddies to spend the night starring the stars and riding your bike through the barren valleys, deserts, snow capped mountains then you should definitely go for a Leh Ladakh tour package that will give you glimpse of the most beautiful places that you won't be able to forget in your entire life.
Just give your few minutes in reading this informative blog and have fun later on your trip. Here are some of the PRO tips you need to remember and consider while planning a trip to Ladakh to make it the most happening trip of your life.
Here are some Travel Hacks for the route of Ladakh & Bike trip
Below are the targetted tips and hacks that will surely make your Leh Ladakh trip or Leh Ladakh bike tour hassel- free:
1. Health Tips
If you're choosing winters to start your trip, then you must be very careful about your health as without good health, you won't make it cheerful till the end and it could just turn into a nightmare.
Due to high altitude, Ladakh winters are very harsh the temperature falls to -30 degrees sometimes. So here are some points you should check while going in winters.
Try to plan your trip in summers but if you have decided to start in winters, try to go after March as winter starts fading after March.
Pack those jackets which can be used for the temperature of -30 degrees and more.
If you're planning to make your trip budgetary then don't purchase everything you will need during your trip, as it can be easily available on rent. Spending money on everything would extend your budget and you won't be using it in your normal trip.
If you're going to the mountains for the first time then you could feel altitude sickness. You should have medicines and first aid articles. Medicines like Diamox, Dexamethasone, and Disprin could be used. Apart from it, you must carry portable oxygen cylinders for relief.
Do not try to drink and drive as one wrong move could lead to fatal.
DO NOT FORGET to save a general physician number in your contact list, he could prove to be a lifesaver in many unforeseen circumstances.
Try to take up a proper full body checkup before going on such long self-driving trips.
2. Hacks for the route
- Whatever the route you're selecting, you should have a detailed map and that should be a printed map. Few travelers just keep the map in their mobile but sometimes due to lack of power backup, mobile phones couldn't be used and it would lead you to wrong roads that will just a waste of fuel, time, and energy.
- Plan your trip before 3 months so you could have time to take up the research about the routes, problems you could face during your journey, all the passes you require, fuel filling stations, all hotels of the area, the points where you can find a mechanic, etc.
- Mobile connectivity is a problem in some areas like after Keylong you might not find any network, so try to be prepared for it.
- Mark all the points where you are going to stop, where you're going to stay etc. on the map. Don't forget to carry a pen and notepad along with the details written in it.
- Plan your itinerary and must stick to it, else you won't be able to complete your trip in time. Try to spend time, indulge with locals, have rest. Travelers just try to add everything and make the itinerary crowded. Remember feel the place, don't rush for everything
3. Knowledge about Bike or Car
- Visting Ladakh with a bike or car is the crucial thing of your journey as the success of this trip depends upon the performance of your vehicle. Prepare a checklist before renting a bike and don't forget to ask for a free luggage carrier.
- It has always been said that a good driver or rider must know about his/her vehicle. And for a bike trip, it is a must-have skill. Try to understand the working of your vehicle, little bit of technical & mechanical knowledge so to detect any faults in its early stages.
- Rent those vehicles whose registration is not very old. Check out the date of registration before renting. Make sure to have RC and insurance paper is up to date.
- Book your bike locally and test them for a whole day, so you will know its mileage, comfort. It will also prepare you for the long trip ahead.
- Carry extra parts for your bike or rent it from a rental company. Some of the parts you must carry- spare tubes, spark plugs, chain links, and spare fuel in bottles.
4. Permits and Passes
Obtaining permits for your trip is the first thing to do. For entering Ladakh with your vehicle you must have to obtain a permit. Just check with few websites to know the procedure for any permit. The office remains closed on Sundays and National Holidays.
Note: Indian Nationals don't need any inner line permit from 2016. You just have to show your valid Photo ID Proof at the check posts.
Don'ts for Ladakh Trip
- Do not try to navigate away from your route just to explore or to try new things
- Do not depend on GPS and internet connectivity
- Do not use car heaters to keep yourself warm as the heat kills the oxygen leads to an emergency
- Do not forget to carry plenty of packaged food items and water bottles
- Do not try to be a hero and take a dip in the lake water especially if you're going in winters
- Do not forget to have double battery backup, wired earphones, chords, etc.
- Do not try to pack unnecessary items, refer to the checklists
- Do not forget to wear a helmet, gloves, knee caps, and biking shoes
- Do not try to drive on steep roads, always find an alternate way to reach your destination
- Do not litter and leave your waste, Ladakh Tourism Board is very strict about the “no polythene use”. So, avoid carrying polybags instead keep tote and fabric bag
Conclusion
To sum it up, using these travel tricks will make your Ladakh journey better, more fun, and packed with awesome memories. It doesn't matter if you're a frequent traveler or going on your first Leh Ladakh trip—these tips are meant to make your experience extra special.
While you explore Ladakh's amazing scenery and culture, think about choosing a Leh Ladakh trip package that suits what you like. That means you can enjoy the beauty of the area without worrying about the details, making your adventure smooth and awesome. Have a safe and happy journey!
And Yes, the most important thing to remember- HAVE FUN!!
