8 Reasons to pump you up for a bike ride to Ladakh
A bike ride to Ladakh will forever remain inscribed in a traveller’s mind, Ladakh is not just another destination but is a gateway to a landscape that offers us a slice of solitude on this Earth.
- Comprehensive scenic beauty
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Enclosed between the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges, the Ladakh region is a highland that is layered in spectral of colours like green, red, orange, brown and grey with large lakes. The place has a serene demeanour, covered with rugged scenic beauty under the blue sky, aligned by the snowy crested peaks and some lush green patches of vegetation along the valleys which are naturally formed due to the perennial streams. It is a city which is nothing like the torrid city life and is quite free from the hustle and bustle of people. With beautiful places like Nubra valley, lakes such as Pangong and Tsokar, Ladakh is a beauty in itself. So don’t miss the shelter in heaven just by thinking that Ladakh is just a barren landscape. Instead, gear up with your bikes and make it your next destination!
- Up for some smacking Momos and Thukpas?
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Surely you must have tried out both momos and thukpas at some Indo-Tibetan restaurant. But out there, there is this mystical spice which makes the steamy momos to a lip-smacking delicious item. Also, the lash of red chillies in the bowl of thukpa will just compliment with the chilly and dry winds. It’s affordable and also it has its own taste. You also need to try the Sku and Pava (the local bread). Be it a local joint or any fancy restaurant or even a small food stall, Ladakh is not going to disappoint you.
- Some more Sight-Seeing
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For Bikers, this is an excellent opportunity to ride across Ladakh and reach up to the beautiful Chang La and Khardung Pass. The Khardung Pass is every bikers’ dream as it is arguably the highest motorable pass in the world. Biking through Ladakh is extreme fun as one gets a view of desert, lakes, snow-clad mountains and a lush green landscape all as if wrapped in a package. For photographers willing to capture some of the exotic birds, Tsokar, Tsomoriri and Pangong Lakes are places not to be missed at all.
- Limber up your photography skills
The snow–clad mountains, desert scapes and the beautiful lakes, together offers a wonderful scenic frame to satisfy the photographer in you. How can any photographer miss a chance to click countless candid moments? Not to mention, there are the beautiful serene horizons, the unplugged landscapes, the valleys, the culture of the region and the most enchanting sparkling blue lakes.
- The vibrant cultural extravaganza of Festivals
You might have definitely heard about the indigenous culture of the Indo-Tibetans but to experience it, is altogether a different thing! You can never forget the experience of visiting Ladakh during the auspicious festivals of Losar, Thiksey, Karsha, Spituk Gustor, Dosmoche, Tak, Hemis, Kalachakra, and Phyang. These festivals trigger the traveller inside you. They are unique and vibrant in their own way. There is a fusion of drums and trumpets along with thumping steps of the masked Lamas. Bikers, you would love to spend some extra time here to know about the culture of this beautiful place. Also, the place is filled with bikers coming from all over the world during festivals. Surely, you would not like to miss such a chance of interacting with the other bikers over there!
- Come, get lost and find yourself in this barren panorama
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Well, yes there is a world outside your Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook.So, when you can ride up to that altitude then why not to spend a bit more and explore the barren and rugged landscapes that are spread throughout the region? The fresh air that can let go all the weariness you have and explore the untraceable beauty of Ladakh.
- Be a conqueror – Trek the highest peaks!
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Famous trekkable peaks like Stok Kangri, Nun-Kun and Kang-Yatse are famous in Ladakh. If trekking doesn’t excite you enough, well Ladakh can serve you too with historical mountain passes which used to be the trade routes between India and China once upon a time. Conquering one of these mountain passes is a pleasure in itself as it offers you the best bird’s eye view of the distant valleys and the small remote villages which are tucked in the middle of the beautiful Trans-Himalayan ranges. The view hence is spectacular.
- Ready for some Adrenaline Rush?
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For a biker, the only love he has is to get on wheels off the aslant roads and snake up through the barren mountains of the region while enjoying the spellbinding scenic view. The drive from Manali to Leh gives you an opportunity to drive up some of the highest motorable mountain passes in the world; an expedition through Khardung La and Chang La pass and to the Nubra are some of the best routes in Ladakh region.
Well, I don’t think so any biker would want to miss such a heavenly place. So gear up guys, pack up your bags and plan the next trip to Ladakh!
By Nivya Hitesh Shah