7 Don'ts during Ladakh Bike Ride.....

Almost 90% of the first timers do same mistakes while figuring out the Ladakh ride. i.e. riders do concentrate on what should they do. But it was more important to see around what should not be done during Ladakh Bike Ride.

• Size of the group:

Do not take too many people with you. The group size should not be more than 4-5 riders.  All the members should be aware of nature of each other else it will end up with “BIG BOSS scenario”.

• Overconfidence about riding experience :

Do not judge yourself as master of riding as you have been to so many passes like Rohtang many times or you have good saddle time. Ladakh passes are with less Oxygen, so just imagine if no greenery around what could happen to Human being. Completing your Ride, especially  Manali-Keylong-Sarchu-Pang-Rumtse-Leh is not your wish it’s almighty who decide about your ride. (I always believe this about my every ride). 

• No advance booking:

Don’t do any advance booking for your stay atleast from keylong till Leh and if you are doing then please be prepared for loss of money in case of any exigencies due to breakdown (especially Health). Rest assured you will get good Homestays at very cheap rates. Choice is yours.

• Do not start your day late:

Don’t you dare to start late. You must start atleast by 7 am in the morning and should end your day before 5 p.m. else you will be unnecessarily screwed up your riding experience. 

•  “SARCHU” or “PANG”:

If you can leave Keylong/Jispa early morning then you can avoid sarchu. You can go upto PANG and can rest in the homestay near PANG Checkpost. But in case you are filling tired then take a halt at Sarchu and go to bed before 8 p.m.

• No to Alcohol and Tobacco:

The alcohol/Tobacco actually dehydrates your body which can really get you the worst situation in acclimatization. you need to have more liquid i.e. water, Ginger lemon honey tea is best option to keep your body warm and to raise your hydration level as well. 

• Beware of too much of photography/videography

Do not waste your time for getting off and on your bike for photography very often. Do use action camera (Go-PRO/ SJCAM) they can save your great amount of time. Nowadays various options are available in the market.

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