Expedition Ladakh : An Adventure Trip On Royal Enfield with a Social Cause

[Samarkadian]

Dear Jatlanders,

A group of adventure travellers will start its journey from Chandigarh onwards 21st June to Ladakh. Whole expedition will be shoot in to a documentary film and will be sent to various national and international mountain-travelling documentary film festivals and channels. Whole trip will be organic in nature. Some part of amount generated through Documentary film sponsership will be provided to www.adaa.in for children welfare which is being run by our own Jatlander Navin Gulia.

Anybody interested to meet during the trip or to be a part of the trip is heartly welcome.

Your suggestions will be highly appreciated.

[sukhbirhooda]

My Dear Samar

Love to meet all of you at Chandigarh, Let me know your schedule.
Any kind of assistance, pl feel free to contact.

Good Luck, Keep rocking.

[shivamchaudhary]

Hi Samar Bhai,

How much time the trip will take and would you share the route details ?

And more information about the plan and visiting places / dates ?

I am interested in this trip.

[Samarkadian]

My Dear Samar

Love to meet all of you at Chandigarh, Let me know your schedule.
Any kind of assistance, pl feel free to contact.

Good Luck, Keep rocking.

Sukhbir bhai,

Thank you very much for encouragement. Will surely see you at Chandigarh.

Hi Samar Bhai,

How much time the trip will take and would you share the route details ?

And more information about the plan and visiting places / dates ?

I am interested in this trip.

Shivam,

Minimum time you need to ve is 10 days and maximum 15 days.

Up route will be Chandigarh-Manali-Rohtang-Leh. You need to ve your bike fully serviced with winter cloths. You can join us at Chandigarh on 21st,22nd or 23rd.

What can I say abt the beauty of Ladakh. Everybody know that very well.

[navingulia]

Great Samar!
Succeed!
Thanks for choosing to support ADAA.

[jakharanil]

Samar Bhai, I want to go Leh on RE, but some circutments not faverable to me. i m planning to go there in next year.
Ride Safe, Happy Riding
ATB

Dear Jatlanders,

A group of adventure travellers will start its journey from Chandigarh onwards 21st June to Ladakh. Whole expedition will be shoot in to a documentary film and will be sent to various national and international mountain-travelling documentary film festivals and channels. Whole trip will be organic in nature. Some part of amount generated through Documentary film sponsership will be provided to www.adaa.in for children welfare which is being run by our own Jatlander Navin Gulia.

Anybody interested to meet during the trip or to be a part of the trip is heartly welcome.

Your suggestions will be highly appreciated.

[anilsangwan]

One more day to go !!!

All the best Samar and team !! Keep us posted whenever you find time. ( je internet chaalta ho to pahadiyaan mein) :rock

Cheers,
Anil

[akshaymalik84]

One more day to go !!!

All the best Samar and team !! Keep us posted whenever you find time. ( je internet chaalta ho to pahadiyaan mein) :rock

Cheers,
Anil

Internet ne te chod ya dua kar inki motorcycle theek thak chale ja bus......

[Samarkadian]

One more day to go !!!

All the best Samar and team !! Keep us posted whenever you find time. ( je internet chaalta ho to pahadiyaan mein) :rock

Cheers,
Anil

Thank you Anil. I would love to post with pictures but sad and good part is that place doesn't ve that connectivity and even Pre-paid mobiles doesn't work.

Internet ne te chod ya dua kar inki motorcycle theek thak chale ja bus......

Motorcycle ki baat to ya s Akshay, 3 din ho liye aadha mechanic ho liya Karol Bagh mein khak chhante ne. So most likely bike wont shut down.

Proposed rough schdeule planned as of now :-

Day 1: Delhi - Chandigarh

Day 2: Chandigarh - Manali

Day 3: Manali - Jispa

Day 4: Jispa - Sarchu

Day 5: Sarchu - Pang - Debring - Tso Kar - Tso Moriri

Day 6: Tso Moriri - Tso Kiagar - Sumdo - Mahe - Chumathang

Day 7: Chumathang - Upshi - Karu - Hemis Gompa - Thikse - Choglamsar - Leh

Day 8
&day9: Leh - Sabu Village, Stakna, Matho, Stagmo, Thikse, Shey Palace, Spituk, etc - Leh

Day 10
&day11:Leh - Shey - Thikse - Chemre - Tangtse(Army Camp) - Lukung - Spangmik - Marmik La(Highest Pass in the world, beats Khardung la by 200') - Pangong Tso - Leh

Day 12: Leh - Sankar - Khardung la - Khalsar - Tigre - Sumur - Panmik - Khalsar - Diskit - Hunder - Leh

Day 13: Leh - Phyang - Pathar Sahib & Magnetic Hill - Nimmu - Basgo - Saspul - Likir - Alchi

Day 14: Alchi - Rizong - Khalsh - Lamayru - Khaltse - Dhumkar - Skurbuchan - Dha - Batalik ( Signal out post at Hambothing La, near Batalik) - Kargil

Day 15: Kargil - Shergol - Mulbekh - Kargil - Suru valley - Sanku - Panikhar

Day 16: Panikhar - Tangole - Parkachik - Rangdum

Day 17: Rangdum - Pensi la - Abrang - Ating - Sani - Padum - Bardan -Padum

Day 18: Padum - Stongde - Tsa Zar - Zangla - Padum - Sani - Ating - Pensi la

Day 19:
&20 : Pensi la - Kargil - Khaplu - Drass - Mina Marg - India Gate - Zoji la - Sonmarg

Day 21:
&22. : Sonmarg - Srinagar - Anantipur - Khana bal - Banihal Pass - Ramban - Batote - Patnitop

Day 23: Patnitop - Kud - Udhampur - Jammu - Pathankot

Day 24: Pathankot - Ambala- Back.

[anilsangwan]

Bhai....bahut badhiya plan....!!

Khaan peen naahan dhowan (jo tadke tadak jarurat padegi) ka soudda- tel saabun...kapde dhowan ka jugaad.... (kaalis er mail kardey daanda aali brush tein ragde te e utrega) ......daadhi banawan ka saaman (nahi to fotu suthri nahi aawengi).... dawaai-goli (bhagwaan naa kare ki unki jarurat pade...).... er haan most importantly "Puncher lagawan ka saamaan"...... XXX Rum ki BOTTAL er BHUNGDDEY ..... bhi lee jaaiyo !!! All the best once again bro !!!!

Thank you Anil. I would love to post with pictures but sad and good part is that place doesn't ve that connectivity and even Pre-paid mobiles doesn't work.




Motorcycle ki baat to ya s Akshay, 3 din ho liye aadha mechanic ho liya Karol Bagh mein khak chhante ne. So most likely bike wont shut down.

Proposed rough schdeule planned as of now :-

Day 1: Delhi - Chandigarh

Day 2: Chandigarh - Manali

Day 3: Manali - Jispa

Day 4: Jispa - Sarchu

Day 5: Sarchu - Pang - Debring - Tso Kar - Tso Moriri

Day 6: Tso Moriri - Tso Kiagar - Sumdo - Mahe - Chumathang

Day 7: Chumathang - Upshi - Karu - Hemis Gompa - Thikse - Choglamsar - Leh

Day 8
&day9: Leh - Sabu Village, Stakna, Matho, Stagmo, Thikse, Shey Palace, Spituk, etc - Leh

Day 10
&day11:Leh - Shey - Thikse - Chemre - Tangtse(Army Camp) - Lukung - Spangmik - Marmik La(Highest Pass in the world, beats Khardung la by 200') - Pangong Tso - Leh

Day 12: Leh - Sankar - Khardung la - Khalsar - Tigre - Sumur - Panmik - Khalsar - Diskit - Hunder - Leh

Day 13: Leh - Phyang - Pathar Sahib & Magnetic Hill - Nimmu - Basgo - Saspul - Likir - Alchi

Day 14: Alchi - Rizong - Khalsh - Lamayru - Khaltse - Dhumkar - Skurbuchan - Dha - Batalik ( Signal out post at Hambothing La, near Batalik) - Kargil

Day 15: Kargil - Shergol - Mulbekh - Kargil - Suru valley - Sanku - Panikhar

Day 16: Panikhar - Tangole - Parkachik - Rangdum

Day 17: Rangdum - Pensi la - Abrang - Ating - Sani - Padum - Bardan -Padum

Day 18: Padum - Stongde - Tsa Zar - Zangla - Padum - Sani - Ating - Pensi la

Day 19:
&20 : Pensi la - Kargil - Khaplu - Drass - Mina Marg - India Gate - Zoji la - Sonmarg

Day 21:
&22. : Sonmarg - Srinagar - Anantipur - Khana bal - Banihal Pass - Ramban - Batote - Patnitop

Day 23: Patnitop - Kud - Udhampur - Jammu - Pathankot

Day 24: Pathankot - Ambala- Back.

[cooljat]

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Great goin' Samar .. wish you a splendid trip.

Btw, visit this exclusive comprehensive wanderer site bcmtouring.com, you'll find handy info, details, experience about Leh trips in particular and traveling in general. Don't miss the forum section of it as a lot of members posted their travelogue, experiences, guides and great pics on it - http://www.bcmtouring.com/forum/


Godspeed !! ..

[Samarkadian]

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Great goin' Samar .. wish you a splendid trip.

Btw, visit this exclusive comprehensive wanderer site bcmtouring.com, you'll find handy info, details, experience about Leh trips in particular and traveling in general. Don't miss the forum section of it as a lot of members posted their travelogue, experiences, guides and great pics on it - http://www.bcmtouring.com/forum/


Godspeed !! ..

Thank you Jit for website.

My plan and interest is to visit Army controlled areas with the help of permit from friends in Army. Civilians territory is obvious. I will take care of tips for sure.

Bhai....bahut badhiya plan....!!

Khaan peen naahan dhowan (jo tadke tadak jarurat padegi) ka soudda- tel saabun...kapde dhowan ka jugaad.... (kaalis er mail kardey daanda aali brush tein ragde te e utrega) ......daadhi banawan ka saaman (nahi to fotu suthri nahi aawengi).... dawaai-goli (bhagwaan naa kare ki unki jarurat pade...).... er haan most importantly "Puncher lagawan ka saamaan"...... XXX Rum ki BOTTAL er BHUNGDDEY ..... bhi lee jaaiyo !!! All the best once again bro !!!!

Bhai ye saare jugaad ek dum tyar s.. Haan Bhugdey tanne sahi yaad duwaye. They will be handy.

Haan Apne Jatland ka bhi ek Sticker banwa liya hai..

Thanks once again..

[Arvindc]

Some of my ex-colleagues had taken this journey on bike. They had prepared a detailed itinerary of things to take along. Posting the same here.

I. Equipment:

First Aid Box (scroll below for contents)*
Tool Bag/Pouch (Contents)
Bike-specific Spares Contents
Foot pump or 12v DC Mini-Compressor*
Aloksak Waterproof Zip Lock bags – 2 sets
Cell phone with charger
Camera kit (with lenses & flash if SLR) with spare batteries & charger*
Camcorder with charger*
LED Flashlight/Headlamp – 2 with spare batteries*
Swiss Army Knife
Cigarette Lighter/Match boxes (windproof) – 2*
Jerry Cans for Fuel – 2 x 10Lts bike as well to start fire if stuck in wild
Insulated travel flask
Cellphones charged fully
Watch with correct time (all to match time at the start)
Playing card
Radio am/fm
Mirror Small
ropes nylon to tie bag and heavy to tie bikes
- Needle and thread, matches/lighter, Mseal, feviquik, small pair of scissors, swiss knife
- Take 5-6 passport size photos
- identity proof (5-6 copies)
- A newspaper, tissue papers, rubber bands, tooth picks, safety pins, ball pins
- Pocket diary and pen/pencil to record expenses, important milestones, odo readings
A petrol pipe


a thick cotton string to make a stove/diya with petrol in case of emergency

[Arvindc]

II. Riding Gear

Bike Servicing with Oil change at least one week prior to trip.
tools: tube,puncture repair kit, pump, chain lock, head lamp and break lamp bulbs, Petrol Pipe, A piece of

electrical wire, Spare clutch and accelerator cables with holder. Electrical tape
Spare key
Tool Kit - Must have plug opener and wheel opener
Helmet with new visor preferable
Skull cap/bandana/balaclava
Riding Goggles (UV/Polarized) optional if plan to ride without helmet at slower speeds (not recomended)
Riding Jacket with Thermal Liner
Armored Gloves waterproof.
saddle bag - should be waterproof (chopra auto shop - 1200 bucks, local company)
bungee - rope to tie bags (same shop - 20/each)
knee/elbow guards (same shop - 600)
tank bag - for handy stuff
Waterproof/Thermal Gauntlet (long sleeved glove)
Waist support belt optional
Riding Shorts/trunks
Riding Pants with Thermal Liner
Sealskinz Socks (waterproof submersible)
Riding Boots
- Chain and lock – to secure bikes at night


III. Clothing & Accessories

- rain coat
- monkey cap/muffler (for neck protection)
Jackets, Muffler, Gloves, Woolen socks, Warm inner wear, gogles,
Thermal Underwear – long sleeve/long johns – 1 set
Sweatshirts – 2
T-shirts – 2
Jeans – 2
Shorts/Track pants – 1
Chappals/ Quickdry Floaters – 1
Y-Briefs or Trunks – 5
Nylon Belt – 1
Cotton Socks – 2
Woolen Socks – 1
Monkey Cap
Woolen Cap/Beanie – 1
Woolen Inner Gloves – 1
Micro-fiber Wind cheater or lightweight Fleece jacket – 1
Micro-fiber Quick-dry Towel – 1
Handkerchief – 2
1 light Blanket woolen preferred.

[Arvindc]

IV. Camping Equipment

High-Altitude Dome Tent – could be hired*
High-Altitude Sleeping Bags – could be hired*
Camping Stove with Fuel Tablets – could be hired*
Cooking and serving Utensils - could be hired
Sleeping Bag
Blanket (light weight)

V. Personal Hygiene

Toothpaste (small tube)*
Tooth Brush
Liquid Soap*
Shampoo sachets or 60ml bottle*
Face wash*
Cold Cream*
Sunscreen Lotion UVA/UVB – SPF50 or higher*
Shaving foam (small) or cream (small tube)*
Shaving Razor & Blade or Electric shaver
Aftershave lotion/balm*
Scissors
Roll-on Deo or Spray
Washing Detergent soap or powder (small sachet)

VI. Food & Hydration (While Camping)

Maggi Dal/Sambar Atta Noodles
Ready-2-Cook food of your choice
Tomato Ketchup & Mustard Sachets
Dates, Dry fruits & Nuts
Small sachets of Sugar, Common Salt & Pepper,
Butter (small) & Mix Fruit Jam (sachets)
Whole Wheat Bread/Buns (you get this at German bakeries)
Marie Biscuits
Chocolates or Energy bars
Vegit Aloo Mash powder (instant, tasty, rich carb food -- 0% fat)
Milk powder
Bru Ice cappacino sachets or MTR instant Badam mix
Tea Bags
Water Bottles and/or Hydration Pack
Snacks
- Glucon-D and dry fruits


First Aid Kit:

IMPORTANT: Please review the following list with your doctor and eliminate the drugs you may be allergic to.

40 tablets Diamox (Acetazolamide) - Useful as a prophylactic for acute mountain sickness (AMS) and as an aid to

acclimatization
10 Nicardia (Nifedipine) – Only in case of emergencies if HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema) is suspected
40 Crocin Pain Relief (Paracetamol) – Relief from pain/ache and fever
10 Brufen 400mg – Relief from mild to severe body pain
5 Voveran SR 100mg – Relief from severe pain
20 Coldact – Relief from Cold
6 Karvol Plus – Nasal decongestant (ayurvedic Inhalent – Not to be shared)
30 Avomine – Relief from Dizziness, Motion Sickness and Vomiting
10 Digene – Relief from Flatulence, Indigestion, acidity (mild)
10 Sooktyn – Relief from Flatulence/Indigestion/Acidity (mild to severe)
10 Zinetac 150mg – Acidity or gastric problems (only if severe)
10 Entroquinol – Relief from Loose motion (mild)
10 Eldoper – Relief from Loose motion (severe)
5 Genticyn 5ml – Eye and ear drops for relief from irritation
30 Streptsils Lozenges – Chewable tablets for relief from sore throat
5 Latex Gloves – 2 pairs. Self-explanatory, Multi-purpose
Scissors & Tweezers
Cotton wool – 1 medium
Bandage Gauze – 5 (various sizes)
Micropore Paper plaster
Crepe Bandage – 2 (for fractures)
Belladonna bandage sheets – 2 (for sprains)
J&J Band-Aid FastHeal Washproof – Long, Square and circle patches
Voveran Thermagel – Ointment for sprains/muscular fatigue
Burnol – Antiseptic ointment (for Burns)
Betadine – Antiseptic Ointment for wounds and scratches
Candid B – Anti-fungal, Anti-bacterial Ointment for topical application (esp. skin rashes)
Healex Spray or equivalent Mediderma – Aerosol spray dressing for fresh wounds
Relispray – Ayurvedic spray for sprains and aches
Dettol Antiseptic Liquid – 50ml
Water purification tablets – mild concentration
Cotton cloth for water filtering
Vicks/Amrutanjan Inhaler (Not to be shared)
Vaseline/Himalaya Lip guard (Not to be shared)

[VirJ]

Vaseline Lip guard (Not to be shared)

Lol Buddy, This is bit funny "LIP GUARD NOT TO BE SHARED"


Anyway, All the best Samar ! Looks very exciting. Unfortunately cant be a part of it this time.

[ravinderpannu]

I wish i were there on this adventure trip..but anyways there is always a next time..!!

Samar,,
The JL sticker idea is nice one..!!

[spdeshwal]

Dear Jatlanders,

A group of adventure travellers will start its journey from Chandigarh onwards 21st June to Ladakh. Whole expedition will be shoot in to a documentary film and will be sent to various national and international mountain-travelling documentary film festivals and channels. Whole trip will be organic in nature. Some part of amount generated through Documentary film sponsership will be provided to www.adaa.in for children welfare which is being run by our own Jatlander Navin Gulia.

Anybody interested to meet during the trip or to be a part of the trip is heartly welcome.

Your suggestions will be highly appreciated.

Dear samar

I tried to contact you on phone twice this morning between 6-7am to convey my best wishes to you and your team. Probably, you were already on your way to Chandigargh.
Anyways, please accept my heartiest, best wishes for the success of your Mission.
May God bless you and your team with best of your health and high spirits!
I wish, I was there personalty to support this great cause but can assure you that I will be there in a different way!

Sateypal

[Samarkadian]

IV. Camping Equipment

High-Altitude Dome Tent – could be hired*
High-Altitude Sleeping Bags – could be hired*
Camping Stove with Fuel Tablets – could be hired*
Cooking and serving Utensils - could be hired
Sleeping Bag
Blanket (light weight)

V. Personal Hygiene

Toothpaste (small tube)*
Tooth Brush
Liquid Soap*
Shampoo sachets or 60ml bottle*
Face wash*
Cold Cream*
Sunscreen Lotion UVA/UVB – SPF50 or higher*
Shaving foam (small) or cream (small tube)*
Shaving Razor & Blade or Electric shaver
Aftershave lotion/balm*
Scissors
Roll-on Deo or Spray
Washing Detergent soap or powder (small sachet)

VI. Food & Hydration (While Camping)

Maggi Dal/Sambar Atta Noodles
Ready-2-Cook food of your choice
Tomato Ketchup & Mustard Sachets
Dates, Dry fruits & Nuts
Small sachets of Sugar, Common Salt & Pepper,
Butter (small) & Mix Fruit Jam (sachets)
Whole Wheat Bread/Buns (you get this at German bakeries)
Marie Biscuits
Chocolates or Energy bars
Vegit Aloo Mash powder (instant, tasty, rich carb food -- 0% fat)
Milk powder
Bru Ice cappacino sachets or MTR instant Badam mix
Tea Bags
Water Bottles and/or Hydration Pack
Snacks
- Glucon-D and dry fruits


First Aid Kit:

IMPORTANT: Please review the following list with your doctor and eliminate the drugs you may be allergic to.

40 tablets Diamox (Acetazolamide) - Useful as a prophylactic for acute mountain sickness (AMS) and as an aid to

acclimatization
10 Nicardia (Nifedipine) – Only in case of emergencies if HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema) is suspected
40 Crocin Pain Relief (Paracetamol) – Relief from pain/ache and fever
10 Brufen 400mg – Relief from mild to severe body pain
5 Voveran SR 100mg – Relief from severe pain
20 Coldact – Relief from Cold
6 Karvol Plus – Nasal decongestant (ayurvedic Inhalent – Not to be shared)
30 Avomine – Relief from Dizziness, Motion Sickness and Vomiting
10 Digene – Relief from Flatulence, Indigestion, acidity (mild)
10 Sooktyn – Relief from Flatulence/Indigestion/Acidity (mild to severe)
10 Zinetac 150mg – Acidity or gastric problems (only if severe)
10 Entroquinol – Relief from Loose motion (mild)
10 Eldoper – Relief from Loose motion (severe)
5 Genticyn 5ml – Eye and ear drops for relief from irritation
30 Streptsils Lozenges – Chewable tablets for relief from sore throat
5 Latex Gloves – 2 pairs. Self-explanatory, Multi-purpose
Scissors & Tweezers
Cotton wool – 1 medium
Bandage Gauze – 5 (various sizes)
Micropore Paper plaster
Crepe Bandage – 2 (for fractures)
Belladonna bandage sheets – 2 (for sprains)
J&J Band-Aid FastHeal Washproof – Long, Square and circle patches
Voveran Thermagel – Ointment for sprains/muscular fatigue
Burnol – Antiseptic ointment (for Burns)
Betadine – Antiseptic Ointment for wounds and scratches
Candid B – Anti-fungal, Anti-bacterial Ointment for topical application (esp. skin rashes)
Healex Spray or equivalent Mediderma – Aerosol spray dressing for fresh wounds
Relispray – Ayurvedic spray for sprains and aches
Dettol Antiseptic Liquid – 50ml
Water purification tablets – mild concentration
Cotton cloth for water filtering
Vicks/Amrutanjan Inhaler (Not to be shared)
Vaseline/Himalaya Lip guard (Not to be shared)

Arvind,

Since the one theme of the trip is ' Go Organic'. I wont be using that much stuff. Only basic and survival items. I ve purchased Sleeping bags and tents already.

All the best Samar ! Looks very exciting. Unfortunately cant be a part of it this time.

I wish i were there on this adventure trip..but anyways there is always a next time..!!

Samar,,
The JL sticker idea is nice one..!!

Vipin, Ravinder,

Thanks for such a warm wishes.

I ve planned to explore India on bike. Once or twice in an year. You guys are always welcome.

Dear samar

I tried to contact you on phone twice this morning between 6-7am to convey my best wishes to you and your team. Probably, you were already on your way to Chandigargh.
Anyways, please accept my heartiest, best wishes for the success of your Mission.
May God bless you and your team with best of your health and high spirits!
I wish, I was there personalty to support this great cause but can assure you that I will be there in a different way!

Sateypal

Deshwali Sir,

Its touching to feel your wishes. I was on my way to Chandigarh so couldn't pick your call.

Thanks.

[stokas]

Best of luck for this great cause Samar!

Have a happy journey!!