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Old 01-23-2008, 11:05 AM
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Default Ladakh, Heaven on Earth

Hi every one, in September 2005 I went to Ladakh on my motorcycle for the first time. I have to say it is truly heaven on earth, a biker’s paradise. Finally after a long time, I have completed my trip log. Thought I would share it with every one.









To heaven and back

It’s human nature to dream, so is the nature to do what few have done and is considered as a “foolish thing”. There is some allure in doing what only a select few can do, to make it to “The Top of the world”. Once your heart and mind is set on such a task, few things in the world can divert you from it.

For past few years, some thing of this sort had been doing rounds in my head. Ever since I read in BSMotoring of the exploits of their travel writer on Silver colored Bajaj Pulsar 180 conquering the highest and coldest desert in the world. I couldn’t stop picturing myself and my Red Pulsar 180 in place of him and his bike.

As the days drew ever so near for my longest and hardest trip yet. I knew I had something special coming. Soon I will make it to the “Top of the world” (quite literally), do some thing that most will not even dream of.

I was about to embark upon a journey to the vary heart of Himalayas, a place known as Ladakh, land of passes.

Day1 : 4th September 2005 (Delhi – Manali)

Day2 : 5th September 2005 (Manali – Keylong)

Day3 : 6th September 2005 (Keylong - Sarchu)

Day4 : 7th September 2005 (Sarchu - Leh)

Day5 : 8th September 2005 Leh

Day6 : 9th September 2005 Leh – Diskit

Day7 : 10th September 2005 Nubra ValleyPart2

Day8 : 11th September 2005 Diskit – Leh

Day9 : 12th September 2005 Leh – Tanksey

Day10 : 13th September 2005 Tanksey–Pangong Tso-Tanksey

Day11 : 14th September 2005 Tanksey – Leh

Day12 15th September 2005 Leh

Day13: 16th September 2005 Leh – Kargil

Day14 : 17th September 2005 Kargil- Srinagar

Day15 : 18th September 2005 Srinagar-Gulmarg-Srinagar

Day16-17 : 19-20th September 2005 Srinagar-New Delhi
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Old 01-24-2008, 05:48 AM
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Wow looks amazing, thanks for sharing!
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Old 01-24-2008, 01:39 PM
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Thanks Noodles
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Old 03-04-2008, 07:13 PM
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Great pics. Thanks for sharing. looks like it was a pretty amazing trip!
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Old 05-08-2008, 03:36 AM
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Look to be a nice trip. And very great pic man
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Old 05-14-2008, 08:34 AM
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Wow! That sure looks like a lot of fun. Nature and bikes do go very well. Simply stunning scenery.
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17,800 ft. How long did it take to get there. and back down.
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Old 05-18-2008, 05:02 PM
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The second and fourth pics are amazing. Thanks for sharing.
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