Travel to the vast terrains of the Himalayas
by Narendra Singh OwnerThe Himalayas is an aboriginal place with many
scintillating locations such as Ladakh and Leh. The vast terrains of open
fields with deep valleys summons people from around the world. Moreover, the
ambiance is lot refreshing which gives inner peace to the body. Many foreign
tourists plan a breath-taking Ladakh motorcycle tour to experience the
thrill and adventure that this place offers at every twist and turn. Riding
your way up to the higher grounds of The Himalayas on The hunky Royal Enfield
Bike makes you route easy and relaxing.
The Adventurous
Ladakh
Ladakh is a place which is a blend of religion
and adventurous activities. Situated at the altitude of about 9800 feet (3000
metres) this place is the home for fun-loving Indo-Tibetan people. You will
find a touch of Tibetan culture at every nook and corner of this territory. The
life here is a lot more simple and different from metropolitan cities that
appease outsiders. There are some wonderful monasteries in the heart of this
place where people go to attain sanity. The local inhabitants are engaged in
organic farming and produce wheat, barley and dairy products for sustaining
life. For the most part of the year, the sky remains clear and temperature
doesn’t scale up suddenly. Riding to this place has always been the daunting
task but still people plan the thrilling Ladakh Motorcycle tour in order
to enjoy the picturesque sights of this thriving landscape.
The
Land of high passes
Usually, people take the bus from Delhi to
reach Leh by covering almost 1000 km and then hop on to the 350 cc bike for the
further expedition. The long stretches of roads along the mountainous ranges
give you the panoramic view of the valleys and rivers as you move towards
Ladakh. The circuitous ways along and across the valleys bring forth euphoric
experiences that you have never felt it before. You get to encounter different
species of Yaks, Ibex, black-necked crane and Tibetan wild ass (Kiang), the
glimpse of which you can capture in your camera. Furthermore, there are valleys
which riders can explore on their way to the highlands of Ladakh. The most
enriching ones are Nubra valley, Rupshu valley, Suru and Zanskar valley.
Nubra valley is situated at the north-eastern
point of Ladakh and is 150 Km away from Leh. The place is surrounded by
gigantic Karakorum ranges which are a part of The Great Himalayas. The Khardung
La pass from Leh town is the entry point to this valley. The sand dunes and hot
springs are the major attraction to this valley. Another captivating sight is
the Zanskar valley which lies to the east of Ladakh. This place is famous for
its steep mountains which summons mountaineers and trekkers from across the
world. Besides mountaineering, you also enjoy river rafting in Zanskar River
which will not disappoint you at all. Riders can enter into Suru valley by
following Pensi-la pass from Zanskar valley for astronomical sightseeing.
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