Q88. What to pack for Ladakh Bike Ride or Spiti Bike Ride? [Clothes, Spares, Gear & Accessories]

[@emmists]

Great THANKS for this, you have covered most of the questions that I had! Thank you again for that. I'm from Latvia, it's in east-northern part of Europe. I'm planing my trip to Leh with a motorcycle. I plan to go, your suggested rout "The ultimate Ladakh trip" that starts with Kargil road, then Leh, then Nubra Valley, (I will include Turtuk), then direct road to Pangong Tso, back to Leh and then Manali road. As I will ride from Deli with rented bike, I will have to rent a bike in Leh (as you explained in one of your videos) to go round trips in Leh and then switch between them when I will go back. I have an proposal for your next video. It would be great if you could explain in a single video these details. How to make a single motorcycle trip if you are a foreigner (and include all details) Then I have a question regarding drone videos. Is it allowed to fly a drone or you need some kind of permit?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thanks a lot Martins for the suggestions and I will surely add it to my list of videos to make. Regarding drone videos, drone videography is not allowed legally in Ladakh as it is a border sensitive zone. In fact, I doubt in India it is allowed or there are any kind of clear rules for it. I may not be up to date but till about last year that was the case in general. In Ladakh, i highly doubt you will get any permissions to make such video legally. The videos or aerial shots you see in my videos, most of them are stock ones not shot by me. And till the time I don’t make that video of ultimate guide for Ladakh trip plan, feel free to keep commenting here or DM me on Instagram for working through your plan 😁😁

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Friends, if you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section here and I will help you right away! I will be soon back with a new episode 😁😁

[@_drupath_]

Your channel is so underrated. Keep up the good work👍

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thanks a lot bhai 🙏

[@smokyrider7592]

Bhai thunder bird ko classic bullet ka luggage carrier lag jata hai kya

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

bhai sorry maine kabhi is par try aur research nahin kari.. main kuch contacts share kar sakta hu jinse aap ye puch sakte ho

[@premaakash687]

Ho jata hai

[@royalsingh]

Good video. Okey question I have : How important is riding jacket and pants especially for travel towards plains in the month of June?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thanks, well, I will say they are always helpful in protecting your own body

[@royalsingh]

@@discoverwithdheeraj Do you have any personal experience of such kind? Is it even doable to get packed in armoured suit and ride under burning sun? Does that suit give any protection from the heat or aggravate dehydration?

[@yogeshsharma3922]

@@royalsingh Safety is the 1st priority, you can find multiple mesh jackets available in the market which keep you ventilated, even though in peak summers one can find hyper cool vest jackets or hydration jackets which you can dip in the water and wear it, it keep you cool for 2,3 hours. I hope this will work for you :)

[@royalsingh]

@@yogeshsharma3922 Thanks for sharing.

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Yogesh is my brother in law and I asked him to share personal experiences

[@downunder7342]

Your videos are packed with useful information. You deserve more subscribers and viewers.

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thanks a lot, it means so much to me 🙏.. I so wish too it reaches those who need such information but just not sure the reason why it don’t 😁.. if possible plz support by sharing and subscribing my KZbin channel. Every view, share, subscribe; counts and helps me with motivation for producing such informative content to simplify Himalayan travel.. 😁😁

[@ankitsamaria1613]

Dheeraj bhai...snow fall rukne k baad ladakh trip par kb ja skte hai....which month?jb roads bhi open ho jaye aur surrounding snow bhi dekhne ko mil jaye..

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Ankit bhai is saal lag raha hai raaste jaldi open ho jayenge. Srinagar Leh Highway k bahut chances hain March mein hi open hone k and Manali Leh highway bhi lag raha hai May starting tak open ho jayega. So snow dekhna ho to May mid ya fer jaise hi Manali Leh open hoga tab plan karna..

[@ankitsamaria1613]

@@discoverwithdheeraj thanks dheeraj bhai..aapka reply dekh k hamesha achha lgta hai.

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Ankit bhai always a pleasure 🙏

[@zalbharucha662n]

Any recommendations for a Tyre inflator please

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

I will suggest get a one with a metal cylinder, a but heavy duty

[@ankitsamaria1613]

dheeraj bhai..i hv two qstn.. 1.kya hanle visit krna worthy hai..? 2.pangong to tso moriri k liye route kaunsa best rahega...... pangong-chusul-loma-nyoma-mahe bridge-tso moriri or pangong-mirpal tso-horla pass-mahe bridge-tso moriri bcz via chusul route kaafi lamba h...so clear my confusion...

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Ankit bhai... well, 1. Totally worthy bhai, my favourite places 2. Tso Moriri only jana hai to fer use Mirpal Tso route and even though disadvantage ye hai ki kafi desolate hai par shorter hai but shorter. Par Hanle rukna hai to use Chusul route

[@ankitsamaria1613]

@@discoverwithdheeraj u said k kaafi desolate hai....road dirt track hai ya stone pellet road hai..?bcz stone pellet road par tyre puncture and tearing k chances jyada hote hai...aur route desolate hai toh help ka chance na k barabar hai...mostly bikers aur tourist chusul route se hanle jate hai...

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Yes bhai most of the part to build ho gaya us route ka, kuch sections honge jahan stones honge and puncture ka chances badh jaate hain.. par 2019 tak kaafi kuch mettel kar diya tha to most likely 2020 mein aur ho gaya hoga.. par desolate to hai hi to risk jada hai

[@digvijaysingh9028]

Did spiti last week and got stuck with a tyre puncture between manali and chandartal !! Please go with proper instruments there were no villages for 50-60 kms

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Glad everything ended fine for you

[@ashishkachawaashu7929]

Nice suggestion

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thanks buddy

[@vinayawasthi9106]

HI, Do we need to carry extra tyre in case we are having tubeless tyre for Classic 350.?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Just carry the puncture repair kit...

[@MotuSethGopangamDas]

Why the foot rest rod?

[@amanwebs]

Great information for all bikers who is planning these trip. @Dheeraj your provided information's are really great and helpful. Thank you.

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thank you so much, finally able to make it to almost the end of this bike ride sub series. One more video to go on how to prepare your bike for Ladakh trip and then I will move to public transport category :)

[@amanwebs]

@@discoverwithdheeraj your efforts are really appreciated.

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thank you 🙏

[@ratnadeepprabhudesai2405]

Sir, I am 63 and would like to complete Leh Ladakh tour via Srinagar in coming July/August. I am from Pune and riding fz25 solo. Having good health, completed many tours on bike , but southern part of india. can ride 400-500 in a day. What basic aspects should I keep in mind to enjoy tour ? No restrictions of days..

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Sir, the most important thing to keep in mind is to travel slowly, gradually increasing altitude while taking rest overnights that does not fatigue your body. Hence, you need to travel via Srinagar Leh Highway, rest in Leh for couple of days, then visit Nubra Valley, then Pangong Lake, then other areas like Hanle, Umling La, Tso Moriri Lake before coming back from Manali Leh Highway. Rest you can start from this video to get an idea of the itinerary:

[@ratnadeepprabhudesai2405]

@@discoverwithdheeraj Thanks a lot.. I am very much eager to start journey during second week of July 23. I will remain in touch with you in case of need. Thanks once again..

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Sure thing, all the best..

[@athirath]

Are normal Biker Gloves (Pro Biker make) good enough to protect the hand from cold during Bike rides OR do i need to invest in Wrist length winter gloves as shown in your Video?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Any gloves that can protect the hands from getting cold are sufficient

[@tanmoybanerjee847]

If I want to rent bike from Chandigarh for spiti.. Can you please provide some reliable contacts or information

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Sorry dont have any contacts up there

[@deepashishp5869]

Thanks bhai very useful information..

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thanks, happy to know you found it helpful 😊

[@Tj.Arman_Channel]

Hallo ..i'm arman from indonesia ... Want to ask alot of the trip ... If i go there by my self in april or june .. like can u gave me some number of rent bike in manali ... Guide . Or an travel tour when i get there ... I still find some of my friend to come with me .. but if no one ..i will go there by my self

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Sure Arman, You can always get in touch with Leh based tour provider Ken [phone], [phone]. You can refer my name or DevilOnWheels to him and he shall do his best to offer best experience.

[@Tj.Arman_Channel]

Is that contact in manali or contact in leh bro ?

[@Tj.Arman_Channel]

I'll contact for the information about trip to ladakh winth rent bike

[@Tj.Arman_Channel]

Is that number a whatsup number bro dheeraj ....sory if i bother u .. im blind about this

[@Tj.Arman_Channel]

Ive been try but its not a whatsup number ... Can i have a whats up number for the rent bike bro

[@Anand_2794]

Is it best to buy riding jacket and pants in Bangalore or is it good in chandigarh? By the way I am visiting spiti Valley in this October.

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Best will be to buy from hometown itself, should not be different