A RIDE OF A LIFETIME

Participants Details LEH LADAKH

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Name

Bike Details

Tanveer Khan

Imran Ali Khan

Surya Kiran

Hari Bandary

Ajmal

Manpreet Singh

7
8

Urvessh
Kammala
Uttam Kumar

Sainath Shetty

Bullet Classic
350
KTM Duke 390

Bullet 350
Bullet Classic
350

Contact
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+96897350
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809530605
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740618368
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997238282
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781447372
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900871972
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998694826
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+96892829
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Email

Status

blingz1989@gmail.com

Confirmed

emraankhany2k@yaho
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suryakiran994@gmail.c
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shbandary@gmail.com

Confirmed

ajmal24_2008@yahoo.
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urveesh.kamala@gmail
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shetty.sainath@gmail.c
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Essential documents:
1. Driving license
2. Registration Papers of the bike
3. Insurance certificate
4. Pollution under control certificate
5. PU certificate Original
6 Valid ID Pan Card or Voters ID or Passport Etc.
Carry ten copies of the above mentioned documents; generally you should have photocopies
of Registration certificate and Insurance certificate handy, while the original should be kept
in safe yet accessible place. In case of photocopies, they would have to be attested by a
gazetted officer in order to hold any value. You should always have your original license and
PUC certificate handy as well. It is advisable to keep laminated maps of all the places and
highways you will encounter during your trip

Learn minor repair/servicing

If you have gone through the above routine, your bike should hold through for the entire trip, but its a
good idea to ask your motorcycle mechanic to teach you minor chores like tightening rear brakes,

adjusting clutch and accelerator play, adjusting chain, fixing puncture, replacing bulbs,
tuning, cleaning air filter and changing accelerator/clutch cable/levers.

Things to watch out for when getting your bike serviced for
Ladakh
Clutch Plates: It is essential to have clutch plates in good condition, before starting a ride to Ladakh;
otherwise you can end up with a motorcycle, which refuses to climb steep hilly roads Ladakh has to offer.
So make sure to get your clutch plates check and replace them, if they have little life left in them.
Piston Rings: If your bike has been consuming engine oil lately; it is best to get the piston-cylinder kit
checked for wear and tear and replace them if necessary. Also get the valves checked as well.
Timing Chain: Another thing you need to pay close attention to is a loose/worn out timing chain, which
can end up causing mechanical failure during the ride or make your motorcycle perform sub optimally.
Drive Chain & Sprockets: Check drive chain and sprockets for wear, if the chain and/or sprockets are
on the last lease of life, change the entire chain-sprocket set. Else get them cleaned and lubricated.
Suspensions: Riding on the harsh terrain of Ladakh with a bike loaded with rider and luggage can take
a toll on the suspension of your motorcycle. Get the front and rear suspension checked, and if the need
be, get them repaired/changed.
Swing arm bush: Get the swing arm bush checked for slackness, change if needed.
Air filter/spark plug: If your air filter and/or spark plug is over 10000kms old or approaching that
figure, get them changed. Dont throw the old ones out, keep them as spares.
Clutch & Accelerator wires: If your Clutch and Accelerator wires are over 10000kms old, get them
changed and keep the old ones as spare. If they are not in need of a change then get them lubricated.
Brake shoes/pads: Get the brake pads and shoes checked for wear, if they cant last for 5000kms, get
them changed. Also get the brake fluid changed or top it up, if you had changed it recently.
Con Set: Con set is an essential part of the bike and if its loose or worn out, it can affect the handling of
the motorcycle. At the time of service get it checked and change it if the need be.
Engine oil/filter: If the engine oil is over 500kms old, get it changed. Also change the oil filter. In case
your bike uses an oil strainer, get it cleaned.
Electrical and battery: Get all the electrical wiring checked, check all bulbs to see if they are
functioning properly. Also clean the headlight seal beam and brake light to ensure better visibility. Also
make sure your bikes battery is performing well, this is especially important if your motorcycle does not
have kick start.
Fasten all nuts and bolts: Get all the nuts and bolts fastened properly, in case any is missing, get it
installed.
Carburetor Tuning: Keep the Carburetor tuning as close to stock as possible. Running it rich will cause
problem in high altitude areas and running it lean would lead to overheating in plains.
General check: Give everything a once over, ensure that everything is working properly and all the
fluids are topped up, i.e. battery water, engine oil etc. Ensure all fuel lines are intact and there is no
leakage anywhere.
Tyres: Check both tyres for wear and signs of cuts and cracks. If either of them is nearing the end of
their life, get them changed. If you need to change tyres, get dual purpose tyres, since they perform well
on and off road.
Wheel alignment: In case your motorcycle has spoke wheels, get them checked, and if the need be,
get them aligned before your ride.

100% Essential spares to carry by Each Riders:

1. Engine oil: Carry at least half a liter of engine oil recommended by your motorcycle
manufacturer, daily check engine oil level and top up if necessary.
2. 90w Gear oil: Can be used to lubricate drive chain, in case you prefer to use WD 40 or chain
spray, please carry that.
3. Headlight and brake light bulb: Always carry spare headlight and brake light bulb.
4. Chain links: Carry couple of chain links, in case your drive chain breaks due to something, you
can fix it and ride on.
5. Clutch and accelerator wires: Clutch and Accelerator wires have a habit of snapping in the
middle of nowhere, so please carry a spare clutch and accelerator wire.
6. Spare tube for front and rear tyre: Carrying a spare tube for both the tyres will ensure that in
case of a puncture you wouldnt have to waste your time trying to repair the punctured tube and can
simply change the tube and continue riding. In case your motorcycle has tubeless tyre, carrying a
spare tube is still a good idea, since it can help you ride your motorcycle, even if the rim bends a
little, causing air to escape from tubeless tyre.
7. Spark plug: Although spark plugs of modern motorcycles rarely give problem, it is a good idea to
carry a spare one.
8. Spare key of your motorcycle: Always carry a spare key of your motorcycle and never put both
the keys in the same place!
9. Spare Fuse: A blown fuse can leave your motorcycle without headlight and/or horn, so dont
forget to carry one with you.
10. Nylon Rope: Can be used for tying together various parts of your motorcycle or to help you tow
your friends motorcycle or help someone else tow yours.
11. Bungee cords: Helps in tying the luggage, always carry couple of spare ones since they can
snap under pressure.
12. Electrical wire: Can be used to replace faulty electrical wire in the wiring.
13. Few nuts and bolts of various sizes: Based on your motorcycles make, carry nuts and bolts
which hold parts like exhaust, leg guard, foot pegs etc.
14. Coolant: If your motorcycle is liquid cooled, make sure to carry little bit of coolant with you.
If you own a CI Engine Royal Enfield Bullet, also carry 250ml clutch oil and a decompressor cable.
In case any of your motorcycles parts have a history of ditching you in the middle of nowhere, it
would be a good idea to carry it as spare.
15. Portable charger or bike chargers:
16. Polythene for Bags: to protect your things from rain & dust.
17. Electric Fuse: 2 Nos.

Essential Spares To carry by Team Leader:

1. Tool kit: OEM tool kit that comes with motorcycle is an essential part of the tool kit that every tourer
should carry.
2. Ring spanners size 8 to 17: Should come in handy for tightening nuts and bolts of various sizes.
3. Screw Driver set: Try to carry a screwdriver set which has multiple attachments; a set which also
includes a set of Allen keys is a good choice. While purchasing screwdriver set, ensure you get one which
is sturdiest of the lot and wont break while you are tightening or opening something.
4. Steel wire: Can be used to tie together bike parts in case of any breakage.
5. Electrical & Scotch tape: Can be used for tying together various parts and insulating damaged
wires.

6. Torch light: In case of break down in the evening or early in the morning you will need it to see your
bike, even once you are off your bike it can prove quite useful.
7. Foot or Electric air pump: Since motorcyclists dont have the luxury of carrying a spare tyre, an
electric or foot pump combined with a puncture repair kit and spare tube can turn out to be a life saver.
8. Puncture repair kit: Puncture repair kit for tyres with tubes should consist of; rubber patches,
solution for pasting the patches on tube and tyre iron for taking off the tyre from the rim. In case of
tubeless tyres, purchase a tubeless puncture repair kit. Puncture shops are also not available and even if
you find one, there is no guarantee that they will have the tube hence a tyre tubes a must pack item
even if you dont have puncture kit.
9. Funnel: In case your motorcycle has to refill the petrol
10. 2-3 Packs of M-Seal and Quick Fix/Fevi-Quick/Elfy
11. Petrol pipe: If you run out of petrol and come across someone who is willing to lend some petrol to
you, you will need it to take petrol out of their petrol tank.
12. WD40: Can be used to lubricate and clean various mechanical and electrical parts of the motorcycle
13. Cutter: For emergency

Luggage Carrier:
M/s. Chawla Auto Parts
1771/53, Hadhyan Singh Road
Naiwala, Karol Bagh
Delhi 110005
Contact Mr. MukeshChawala
GSM: +91 981888918
chawlaautospares@gmail.com
chawlaautospares@yahoo.com
info@royalenfieldzone.com

Clothes & Accessories By Each Rider

Do not carry too much ride lighter. Max 2 bag/total weight
20-30kg

Helmet and riding jacket

At least 2 Jackets and 2-3 pullovers

Jeans and long-sleeved shirts

Raincoats

waterproofed riding boots and riding gloves

Warm clothing jacket or pullovers and woolen caps.

Skull cap or Balaclava or hat.

A spare pair of light shoes for moving around.

A pair of hand gloves preferably woolen, and warm clothes/caps to cover your ear and necks
especially so if you are a rider

Soaps, towels,

Personal Sanitary needs, wet wipes.

Spare set of spectacles if applicable.

Personal woolen gloves for normal wearing.

2-3 pairs of thermo cot inners

10 pair of socks and 10 inner wears. (must for bikers)

Water bottle/camelback

Sun screen lotion.( good for prevent sun burn)

Body lotion/lip guard (good in cold and dryness)

Disposable toiletries shaving kits, paper soaps, tooth brushes

UV protected sun glasses, sunscreens,

Lots of chocolates, biscuits and dry fruits

Camera, memory cards, USB chargers for cell phone and other basic things. No Laptop

Clothes & Accessories By Team Leader

Rout Map

Lighter/ Matchbox

Candle

A Swiss knife

Handy Oxygen

mosquito repellent

Basic First Aid Kit, general medicines, bandages etc.

Pencil torch.

Carry some vital medicines for Acute Mountain Sickness such as Avomine,Dexamethasone,
Diamox and Acetazolamide

Safety 100% Compulsory for all Riders

Riding gear or Jacket, gloves, knee guards, helmet and balaclava

Extra thermal liners as you will experience bone chilling cold in some places

Extra pair of shoes (do not carry sandals or chapels as its very cold out there)

M/S. Lets Gear Up

M/S. Riding DNA

Beside Vision Express, NIFT Road,

MVS Arcade , 659 ,, 5th Ma, B Channasandra

No.810, Ground Floor,

Road, OMBR Layout, Banaswadi,

27th Main, Sector1 HSR Layout

Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043, India

Bengaluru, India 560102

+91 80 4164 6161

GSM: 9901550880

GSM: +91 9591122633

info@letsgearup.in

Sales@ridingdna.com

Bangalore Cramster Sales Outlet

Mangalore/ Udupi/Manipal Region

Shop# 110A, Mezz Floor, Westminster Building,

Jyoti Cycle and Fitness

Cunningham Road, Bangalore - 560052

Ground Floor, "Anna Vista", Near Kadri Petrol

Phone: +91-80-41519713 (For online orders pls

Pump, Kadri, Mangalore- 575002

call : 9880089225)

Phone: 0824- 4276377

Landmark: Bldg. Next to KFC, Behind Blackberry

Showroom
Timings: Monday-Saturday: ~11:00 am ~ 8:00pm
(Sunday: Closed)

Tour Cost per Rider (Total Distance - 3500KM)

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Description

BY Air & By Train

Total Cost

Cost Barred By

No
1.

2.

3.

No Of days in Train

6.15Min(In Air) +16Days

No Of days in Train

(on Bike)

By Air 18. Days

4Days(In Train) +16Days

By Train 21. Days

Ticket Blore to Delhi Blore By Air

Ticket Blore to Delhi Blore By Train

(on Bike)
9200- Bengaluru Delhi
Go Air
7000- Bengaluru Delhi
Bangalore

Bike Cargo Charges by Train

from Bengaluru Delhi
Bengaluru
Bike Cargo Charges By Road
from Bengaluru Delhi -

Individuals

7000
7000 Bengaluru Delhi

(3 Days to Reach

3500+3500

Delhi)

12,000 Bengaluru Delhi

12,000

5000+5000

(10-12 Days to Reach

Bengaluru
4.

9200
7000

Individuals

Individuals

Delhi)

Petrol Average 30KML for

Total Distance 3500Km 120

7000

7000

Individuals

Liters X 60Rs Per Liter

5.

Food & Accommodation for

18 Days: Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner, Snacks, Coffee/Tea
etc.)

By Team Leader
25000

25000

(100% on Sharing
Basis)
(By Team Leader)

6.

Others Expenses: Inner line

permits Entry tickets; Camera
charges .sightseeing places

5000

5000

Individuals

River Rafting, Camel Rides.

Etc.
TOATL COST

46,000 Average

Carry some additional cash to meet any unforeseen situations

Train Details
KK Express - Train Number - 12628 - Bangalore City Junction (Doc- RC, Insurance, Pollution &
Valid Voters ID)
Railway Cargo Contact No + (91)-80-26707731
KK Express - Train Number - 12628 New Delhi Railway Station
Railway Cargo Contact No 011-23303850, 011-23384416, 011-23303858(Doc- RC, Insurance,
Pollution & Valid Voters ID)

Other Terms:
1.

Stay will be in Hotels (Jammu, Kargil, Leh, Keylong, Manikaran and Chandigarh); Homestay ( Nubra
Valley and Tso
Moriri); Houseboat (Srinagar); Tents (Sarchu and Pangong Lake).

2.

Inner Line Permits for foreign nationals will be Rs 500/- to Rs 700 (approx.). To be paid by the
participants.

3.

All rooms/tents will be 2 to 4 bedded (on room sharing basis).

4.

Participants must be acceptable to changes in the itinerary if required due to road or climatic
conditions. All decisions
Taken by Team Leader.

5.

Riders should be fit for high altitude long rides for consecutive days even though we have kept non
riding days in
Between.

6.

We will not be getting petrol bunks for 2 long stretches. We will be trying our best to make
arrangements for carrying
fuel. We expect riders to co-operate in carrying a few bottles in Saddle Bags, Carriers etc.

Useful Tips for a Self Riders to Leh Ladakh

1. Over-confidence is your biggest enemy, so keep it away!!
Never be over confident that you are master of Riding, you have done number of Tips, you are a champ
Rider etc. because riding to Ladakh especially Leh Highway could be one of the strangest and
adventurous ride you will ever undertake in life. Never think that any overlying stone will not hit the
underbelly, never think that the road ahead is straight as an arrow like runway and you can cruise
through it etc. Such a thinking can get you/your vehicle stranded in the middle of nowhere for hours to
up to days.

2. Never rush through an any tricky section of the road

Whenever, you are in doubt about some rough section of the road, may be landslide section or
pathetically rough road or a water crossing etc. then never, ever rush through it. Rather, carefully
analyse that section by parking your vehicle aside and judging the situation. Try to see how other
vehicles are crossing that section. And, if required, check/inspect the trouble section on your foot to
prepare an exit route through it in your mind. Then finally go for it.
3. Know Your Vehicle Well
It is very important to know about your vehicle because you might find some of the stretches or sections
of the road which are not possible to cross without a hit or scratches under-belly, especially with
hatchbacks and sedans. In such, situations you need to know which parts of the underbelly of your car
you might need to protect especially oil sump (which you need to protect all round the trip) and which
parts you can let get hit from below or have some scratches..
4. Do Not Drink & Drive
Should be first and foremost, but still, PLEASE do not booze/drink at all while you are driving
in Himalayas, especially the Manali Leh Highway which runs above 14000 feet at major
portion of it. Boozing or Drinking means you will have some real trouble in getting
acclimatized with alcohol in your belly and of course, will create lapse in concentration while
driving.
5. Always Help Others
While traveling in mighty Himalayas, you must always help other people stuck on their way with
whatever you can offer, be it a lift, push, pull, fuel, spares, rope etc. because the help is always hard to
find especially at places remote routes of Ladakh. Do not forget, this can happen to you at the very next
turn and it does not feel much good when someone comes after hours and passes by without offering
any help. So, please always help others who are in need. It actually defines the spirit of Traveller inside
you

Rout Map

Route
Delhi | Amritsar | Jammu | Srinagar | Kargil | Leh | Hunder | Pangong Lake | Leh | Tso Moriri | Sarchu |
Keylong | Manikaran | Delhi
Day

Date

Route & Distance

1
25-July-15Bangalore- Delhi
Saturday
2
26-July-15Delhi to Amritsar (~470 kms)
Sunday
3
Monday 27-July-15Amritsar to Jammu (~250 kms)

4
28-July-15Jammu to Srinagar (~300 kms)
Tuesday

5
29-July-15Srinagar Stay
Wednesday

6
Thursday 30-July-15Srinagar to Kargil (~220 kms)

7
Friday

31-July-15Kargil to Leh (~210 kms)

Description
Flying From Bangalore to Delhi By Spice Jet
@ 6.30am collecting bikes from railway
station & prepare Bikes, buy
Provisions
Ride to Wagah Border Via Amritsar.
See evening ceremony (4.30Pm).
See Golden Temple in morning Ride
from Amritsar to Jammu
After breakfast leave for Srinagar.
Start climbing the lower Himalayas
and pass Patnitop and enter the
beautiful Kashmir valley by
afternoon. Arrive in Srinagar in the
evening and check into Houseboat
on the Nagin Lake.
Day to explore Srinagar. Interested
riders could also visit Gulmarg (55
kms) OR Pahalgam (85 kms) and be
back by evening. Overnight at
houseboat.
After breakfast leave for Kargil. On
way stop at the beautiful meadows
of Sonmarg, the rivers and
mountain streams and we cross the
infamous Zojila Pass. Arrive at Kargil
by late evening after passing via
Drass (the second coldest place in
the world).
After breakfast leave for Leh. Cross
Mulbek and see the topography
changing to mountain desert. Stop
at Lamayuru for lunch and visit the
Lamayuru Monastery (one of the
largest monasteries in Ladakh).
Arrive in Leh by evening.

Staying at
AMRITSAR

AMRITSAR
JAMMU

SRINAGAR

SRINAGAR

KARGIL

LEH

8
Saturday

9
Sunday

10
Monday

11
Tuesday

Day for rest OR interested riders can

go for White Water Rafting in the
Zanskar River OR take a day
01-AugLeh Stay
LEH
excursion from Leh visiting the
15
monasteries of Hemis, Alchi and
Likir and stop by at Indus River.
Ride up to the top of Khardungla
Pass. Khardungla Pass is the highest
motorable pass in the world. Ride
02-Aug- Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La (~130
onward to Nubra Valley and explore
HUNDER
15
kms)
the Hunder sand Dunes and take a
camel ride on a double humped
camel.
After breakfast ride to Pangong Lake
via the lesser taken route through
Wari La and Chang La. The views of
03-Aug- Nubra valley to Pangong Lake via Wari La
Pangong Lake are spectacular with
PANGONG LAKE
15
(~230 kms)
the azure blue waters with the
mountains in the background. Stay
in tents in Pangong Lake.
04-Aug- Pangong Lake to Leh via Chang La (~140
15
kms)

12
05-AugLeh to Tso Moriri (~220 kms)
Wednesday
15

13
Thursday

14
Friday

06-AugTso Moriri Stay

15

07-AugTso Moriri to Sarchu (~230 kms)

15

15
Saturday

08-AugSarchu to Keylong (~110 kms)

15

16
Sunday

09-AugKeylong to Manikaran (~200 kms)

15

17
Monday

10-AugManikaran to Delhi (~530 kms)

15

18
11-Aug-15Delhi-Bangalore
Tuesday

After breakfast leave for Leh via

Chang La.
Leave from Leh early morning. Stop
for breakfast and fuel at Karu
and later ride along the banks of the
Indus for most part to reach Karzok
village on the banks of the Tso Moriri
by evening.
See the simple life in Karzok village,
visit the monastery, rest, relax and
savour the surreal beauty of Tso
Moriri located at 4600 meters above
sea level in the Chumthang Valley of
Ladakh. Tso Moriri is also a wetland
conservation reserve and many
migratory birds come here and if
you are lucky you can see kiang
(wild ass) and red fox.
Ride through the beautiful stretches
of amazing high mountain
landscape, stop at Tso Kar, ride
through More plains and Tanglang
La to reach Sarchu.
Ride from Sarchu to Keylong via
Baralacha La and reach by
afternoon.
Today we ride from Keylong to
Manikaran with the topography
starting to change from dry and
sandy mountains to forested hills as
we climb down to lower Himalayas.
Drive through Manikaran to Delhi

LEH

KARZOK (TSO
MORIRI)

KARZOK (TSO
MORIRI)

SARCHU

KEYLONG

MANIKARAN

Delhi

Morning Loading bike back to Bangalore by

THR-2015 Ends !!!
train & flying back to Banger By Spice Jet

7.35 Flight