We started our journey from Ahmedabad, Gujarat @ Midnight.
Our team member is
Me (Bhavesh Patel )
Sandeep Patel
Chintan Patel
Hitesh Patel
Mahendra Patel
Dr Nilesh Jha
Deepak Jha.... 7 Bike & 7 friends from Ahmedabad
Other 2 Member joined us from Udhampur
Ravi Patel
Atul Rahyo de
Other 5 Person joined us from Sri Nagar
Dr Kausha
Pratik Patel
Vikas Patel
Pravin lakhtariya
Prakash Ulva
Route for First Day is Ahmedabad-Palanpur-Bikaner.
First day So trying to cover maximum distance. we face a breakdown @Kalol (Puncher). First Day we covered almost 712 Kms.
we started our journey from bikaner in @ 9 AM. Scenic Beauty of Thar Desert countinue with us. after Bhatinda-Punjab we face Heavy Rain fall, so we are late as per our target destionation Pathankot, we decided to stay @Amritsar & Visit Golden Temple. second day we travel 520 Kms.
Day 3 : Amritsar - Udhampur- Chenani-Nashri Tunnel - Banihal - Ramban
we Starting our Journey from Amritsar ... Good Atmosphere...clean road.... After pathankot we take route for udhampur via samba but before udhampur 15 kms ... we face breakdown in one white enfield bike.. so 2 hours wasting to repair it.
we start our journey form udhampur to srinagar highway... Engineering Marvel "Chenani-Nashri Tunnel" - The longest Road Tunnel of Asia - 9.2 Kms we crossed & enter in Kashmir Valley. one more breakdown (Puncher in Himalayan of Mahedra Patel) so we decided to stay @Ramban.
Day : 4 Route : Ramban - Srinagar - Sonamarg
Morning Start with smilly faces of Team member.
Road blocked after Ramban since last 4 days, fortunately open last night, full traffic crossed in night, in morning we crossed that point of Landsliding after waiting 40-45 minutes.
Fresh Air,... Beautiful Mountains... Riding is Awasome....
we reached Sringar Airport round about @12 noon, after some waiting Dr Kausha & Pratik Pate (their flight land @1.15 PM) & round about @3 PM - Vikas Patel, Pravin Lakhtaria & Prakash Ulva joined us.
we decided to stay @ Sonamarg because of #Zozila Pass 3528m -11575 Ft, we don't want to cross in evening or in night.
we get good accomodation @ The Barzman Hotel #Sonmarg
Day : 5 Route : Sonamarg - Zozila Pass - kargil - Drass - Lamayuru
In the Morning after Heavy Breakfast we moved for Zozila Pass -11649 ft , compared to other pass of Ladakh Sector Zozila is very low height but Road is treacherous than others. Bikers Says Entrance Pass of Ladakh. Beautiful View with you during your Ride. Sonamarg Tourist point also on way where you enjoy snow sport activities.
After crossing Zozila pass first village is PANDras than Dras.
Dras is known for "Kargil War Memorial"
After Dras .... Kargil City is main town on Srinagar Leh Highway. You get all basics what you required from Kargil. Many guest house & Basic Hotels also available for accommodation in town. After Kargil ....little trans to budhhism Culture of Ladakh.
Two of highest pass of Srinagar Leh Highway
1. Namik La -
2. Fotu La -
After Fotu La ....We moved for "Lamayuru"
Lamayuru Monastery :
One of the most Old Monastery of Ladakh Region. Most Beautiful Village, Scenic Views, Spiritual Monastery.... Amazing Atmosphere.
You get some of Home Stay & Hotels for accommodation.
Day : 6 Route : Lamayuru - Zanskar Sangam - Magnetic Hill - Pathar Sahib - Leh City
Lamayuru is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Lamayouro, Leh district, Ladakh, India. It is situated on the Srinagar-Leh highway 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of the Fotu La at a height of 3,510 metres (11,520 ft). It's Called a Moon Land also & you feel like this. Most beautiful Views, Friendly People, Spiritual Vibrates..... after visit of Lamayuru Monastery we moved for the Leh city.
Lamayuru to Leh you get 1. Alchi Monestery 2. Zanskar Indus River Sangam 3. Magnetic Hill 4. Pathar Saheb.
1. Alchi Monestery : Alchi Monastery is a Buddhist monastery, known more as a monastic complex (chos-'khor) of temples in Alchi village in the Leh District.
if you want to stay in Alchi Village than some basic Guest Houses & Home Stays Available here,
If ever get time to lay your eyes off the Alchi Monastery then pay a visit to some nearby attractions as well like Likir Monastery (5 kilometers from Leh), Spituk Monastery (18 kilometers from Leh), and Phyang Monastery (17 kilometers from Leh).
2. Zanskar Indus River Sangam : where Color Merge
The confluence of the Zanskar River (from top) and the Indus (bottom flowing from left to right) is 3 km southeast of Nimmu village in Ladakh.
Magnetic Hill - Ladakh - India
Magnet Hill is a "Cyclops hill" located near Leh in Ladakh. The layout of the area and surrounding slopes create the optical illusion of a hill. The hill road is actually a downhill road. Objects and cars on the hill road may appear to roll uphill in defiance of gravity when they are, in fact, rolling downhill. It is 7.5 km southeast of Nimmoo and 26.5 km west of Leh on Srinagar-Ladakh road.
Leh City is the historical capital of the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh. Leh is at an altitude of 3,524 metres (11,562 ft), and is connected via National Highway 1 to Srinagar in the southwest and to Manali in the south via the Leh-Manali Highway.
Tourist Attractions of Leh City : 1.Shanti Stupa at Leh 2. Leh Palace 3. Leh Market 4. Namgyal Tsemo Gompa 5. Cho Khang Gompa 6. Chamba Temple 6.Jama Masjid 7.Gurdwara Pathar Sahib 8.Sankar Gompa and village 8.War Museum 9. The Victory Tower 10. Zorawar Fort 10.Datun Sahib
Day 8 : Leh to Tso Kar : 1st Day of Inner Circuit - Taglang la - 17582 Ft
when we moved from Leh city in early morning , we get some extra petrol because of we are going Leh - Taglang LA - Tso Kar - Tso Moriri Lake ( Korzok ) - Hanle - Chusul - Man Merak - Pangong Tso Lake - Shyok Valley - Nubra Vallety ( Diskit ) - Thang Turtuk - Panamik - Khardung La (world's Highest Motorable pass) - almost 1400 Kms but no Petrol pump up to Diskit. if you want to visit on the way than 1. Rancho School ( 3 Idiots fame) 2. Shey Palace 3. Thikshey Monastery also Good Option to Spend some time. In Opening Season of May you Get heavy Snow on Road, but Very Beautiful Scenic views all over.
Taglang La is the world’s second highest motorable pass which is 17582 Ft High Altitude. it is located on Leh - Manali High Way. You Get Extreme Cold & Most Beautiful Views from top.