The Himalayas didn’t want us to leave…landslide after landslide

The final push back to Leh was a strange feeling but it felt like the Himalayas didn’t want us to leave… landslide after landslide! This is part 8 in a multi part Himalayas riding the Royal Enfield Himalayan adventure motorcycle. As a team we were certainly starting to feel weary of the long 11+ hour days riding, basic sleeping and minimal washing so in some senses we felt ready to reach the end of the trip but with such incredible scenery, mind blowing views, epic roads/lack of roads and such reliable bikes...we also didn't want the trip to end!
The final day saw us heading south conquering our final pass Khardung at 17,982ft. It's mad to think that 10 days ago making 12,600ft in Leh had us breathless, and now we've been to 19,024ft on the worlds highest motorised road!
With 118km of terrain it was a day of tarmac as we got close to Leh. However the Himalayas were not going to let us have it easy on our last day! We must have encountered 5+ road blocks from landslides. At one in particular they were drilling and boring 2m holes into the towering rock face... quickly followed by stuffing some form of dynamite equivalent deep into the holes. We stood by our bikes watching and wondering if our life choices of being on this mountain side at this time was a wise one. Was there another way around? Thankfully the Indian army soldier informed us it was purely preparation for a 5pm blast. Sad we would miss the drama but rather relieved to not risk a live burial, we continued past.
A notable stop was at the Mid-way restaurant which boasted one of the most scenic toilets in the world! What a view, thankfully it was also one of the least smelly and had yummy food and lovely sweet milk masala tea. A blissful road size stop in the sun.
India it's been incredible. I hope you have enjoyed this series
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Timestamp:
00:22 - Final day
01:21 - What kit to wear to survive in the brutal Himalayas
01:30 - Leh apricots
02:19 - Heading south conquering our final pass Khardung at 17,982ft
03:21 - landslide after landslide!
06:21 - Stuffing gun powder to clear landslide
08:15 - The Mid-way restaurant
10:21 - Having a fun moment
13:21 - Khardung La at 17,982ft
17:45 - Conclusion of the Himalayas riding the Royal Enfield Himalayan adventure.
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[@backpropagation8365]

Ladakh is getting extremely crowded thanks to the extensive network of roads being built. It is losing its charm as a place with scarce population. Plus I do not think this is good for the environment at all. Ladakh better impose a large entry tax for environmental damages caused. Something like the Bhutan model. North India is a massively populated place and the chances these mountain towns are going to get extremely crowded is very high. Eco-sensitive tourism is a must.

[@uditraj8290]

Yaa you're right but all these infrastructure are build for mainly defence purposes not only tourism... but yess govt should impose taxes here😊

[@nkwd007]

Great trip, thanks for all the valuable info as well.

[@jeshdhawan]

I did my first trip in 2012 on my Royal Enfield Classic 500. My last time was two year back via Zanskar Valley - on the same bike and solo. This bought back some memories. Very fery few paved roads then and less crowded.

[@Whatreally123]

Must've been so amazing back in 2012. Of course lack of options also for stay and mechanics etc anywhere other than leh. If there was a time machine, id go back to the early 2000s and ride through ladakh.

[@amitkriit]

New paved roads and tunnels are being constructed with defense and economy in mind, however they have a negative side effect: ecological damage due to *excessive tourism*.

[@Whatreally123]

@@amitkriit you can't have it both ways. Development and progress and economic prosperity and ecological damage go hand in hand. Not just in the mountains, everywhere. If social media goes away, 70% of tourism will drop.

[@sumitaggarwal9477]

bro, i just watched your sach pass wala video, its very good.....do you still have your classic 500?

[@anthonystevens8683]

A great conclusion to a terrific ride Vanessa. All of you back safe is of course the most important thing, Those Enfield's did the job asked of then and apart from one bolt that escaped all was good. As for the toilets, well I've seen (but not used) a few of the squat and release types in Europe although that was a few years ago. Your current adventure is a personal one that may take some time but we will still be here for for you, Mr Ruck and Fluffy AKA the wonderful Anika a great team. Just a thought have you thought about an "Anika's Assignments or Fluffy Fun", bike series while you are occupied with something else? Many thanks for sharing and take great care as always.

[@warvaralynx7955]

Um... Thank you, dear Vanessa. You've been to the Alps, the Carpathians and the Himalayas, moving from west to east. Where better? The Caucasus has been forgotten.

[@dmavericdilip]

Why did you toured in rainy season!! Research &plan well before travelling to any unknown place on the globe.

[@retiredwaterdoctor]

That trip had it's ups and downs...literally...great series. Garth

[@VARMOT123]

You travelled and covered more kilometres of india than most indians on bike . Kudos on a great series . Hopefully comeback next year and explore hill stations of western and eastern ghats

[@Bobby.544]

love to watch u r so lucky, u visited Himalya.

[@davidburgis2734]

Awesome trip tad cool but nice ride 👌

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Really enjoyed the whole series AND your inspirational FB posts. Thanks from Oz.

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi guys, wow another wonderful video and sadly it’s the end anyway I’ve really enjoyed it. Hope you have more adventures before you have this little baby and afterwards it’s going to be a little bit difficult strap on the child to the bike thank you once again cliff from Logan City, Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 we are on the big island 🏝️

[@66TripsLeft]

As a non motorbiker I've loved your trip, as prep for my Ladakh trip next year.

[@packfan1946]

That's quite a bit of traffic so high in that mountain range. Awesome views and interesting would make it a worthwhile trip.

[@ExtremeZZZLifeOnTheEdge]

What is the sound that layed over at 18:30 ??

[@karthikrajaganesh256]

same question. some spy code language ?

[@fuelarjun]

Eerie

[@JagLite]

Fantastic trip!

[@youtuberAstar]

Many thanks for sharing. Really enjoyed it ! PLEASE tell us your thoughts on the bike - the pros and the cons. Thanks from NZ.

[@malikawais]

Waiting for your Tour IslamAbad To khanjrab pass tour Amazing for bikers Love from pakistan

[@prateeknegi1562]

❤

[@ADV_explorers]

😮

[@maxi5784]

It would be nice if at the beginning of each clip you go over the map and route before embarking…. Nice vdo and safe riding…

[@ragbag46]

Trouble with doing a poo when wearing high boots and riding trousers it all gets a bit complicated trying to get everything down far enough to do the business and sit on the toilet, he he he, one of life’s little challenges.😊😊😊😊😊

[@gavinwheatley5182]

Hi you guys with the miles you've done how many times do check your gear before you leave a place, you can't pop back to get what you have missed . Great videos keep it up. Gav. 😊

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

Legends !!!

[@bhavupatel476]

Hi. ❤❤❤

[@LasuzinpaPa]

❤️❤️❤️

[@VARMOT123]

Come back next year .congrats on your new baby . Try to visit some of the hill stations in western and eastern ghats . Munnar,araku,ooty etc