Ladakh with its three main regions attracts more tourists than any other region in Jammu and Kashmir. The first is Leh, it is located in the Indus River Valley. This is the heartland of Ladakh, where many monasteries reflect the Buddhist heritage of the region. The Zanskar Valley is the second region and it is isolated valley as compared to the south of Indus Valley. It is well-known for its serenity. The third main region of Ladakh includes Kargil & Suru Valley, west of Leh down the Indus Valley.
- Ladakh Bike Trip Expedition
Geography of Ladakh
Ladakh is one of the surpassing trekking sites. It is located in between the Karakoram mountain range in the north and The Himalayas in the south. The region includes the Indus Valley, Zanskar in its south and Nubra valleys in its north. The Ladakh range does not have any major peaks and it is located at the height of 20,000ft approximately. The altitude of Ladakh is high, as it lies at the height of 9,800ft. The primary water source is the winter snowfall that hails on the mountains. The regions situated on the north zone of the Himalayas: Dras, Suru Valley, and Zanskar – face heavy snowfall and for several months, these places do not witness any outside interaction with the rest of the world.
Description in Brief:
Leh Ladakh trip is something everyone looks forward to, especially for bikers. Being a biker, one wishes to be on a Leh Ladakh bike trip once in a lifetime. The beauty of the mountains is enticing, and when you are on a bike trip with your mates, you can see the mountains surrounded with the crystal clear snow, the rivers cutting out the sharp-edge of the valleys, the freezing winds and the blue water flowing with the land, the monks chanting and the sound of the chimes making your travel enthralling. The colorful prayer flags gliding the dazzle heights, representing the elements of nature like air, fire, earth, water, and sky. The reason these flags are mounted there is that the Buddhists believe these flags should always flow with the wind as they emit the positive spiritual vibrations. The mantra “Om Ma Ni Padme Hum” is written on these flags and this mantra has a lot of definitions. It combines enormous values like moral principles, determination, diligence, and calmness. There is a belief that while meditating if the travelers recite this mantra, then it can heal the enviousness, arrogance, pride, selfish desires, etc.
Visiting Time and Duration:
The duration of this trip depends on the weather conditions. The best time to plan a Leh bike trip is from the month of May to September. There are two passes from which you can plan your trip, one is from Manali-Rohtang highway and the other is from Srinagar pass.
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Martin Wynn
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