Manali Leh Bike Trip
We all are aware of the scenic destinations - Manali and Leh...but few have explored the roadways between the two hilly destinations which is a breath-taking experience in itself. Off late, this road trip has been capturing the imagination of many bikers and a biking trip on this road is a must do in an adventurous person's list.
The distance between Manali to Leh is but the journey takes far longer than normal due to the hilly terrain and bad stretches of road because of snow crossings, water crossroad due to glacial melts and occasional landslides. The travel time is unpredictable due to all these factors and also the swiftly changing weather conditions. The minimum time for this journey is two days and it can extend due to inexpedient factors. This road trip has many pit stops to unwind and relax for the night. Some of the popular ones are at Jispa, Sarchu, and Keylong.
The summer months - May and June are ideal and are the peak season for this one of a kind road trip. The road to Leh from Manali remains open only for six months in a year. Buses and taxis ply on this route but the best way to enjoy this journey is on a private vehicle behind the wheels. This journey is not for the weak-heart and you do need a good level of physical suitability to face aftermost weather conditions, the fatigue and also the height and motion sickness.
One must stay a night at the starting point, at Manali to acclimatize to the cold weather and less atmospheric pressure. Manali Leh Jeep Safari Do take a pit stop for an overnight stay at let your body cope with the high altitudes and lesser atmospheric pressures. It is also proper to carry high energy foods like chocolates, glucose etc on the journey and live only a little time at the high mountain passes.
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