5 REASONS WHY YOU MUST TAKE A BIKE TRIP TO LADAKH
Ask any motorcycle fanatic for a road trip destination, and it will be Ladakh without a second thought. The next time you take a bike trip to Ladakh when wanderlust itches and succumb to the beauty of the High Passes Country. Tough terrains, barren fields, pristine blue lakes, giant mountains and greenery patches encourage you to take the untraveled road. This scenic land’s exorbitant charm is branched into several places that make a stunning road trip. If the travel bug has also bitten you and you need to satisfy your wanderlust, please travel to Ladakh!
For the sweeping scenic beauty of Ladakh Treks and Passes
The strong blue sky coupled with snow-laden hills, lush vegetation and pristine blue lakes together create a magical scene that every rider needs to see. The spectacular and robust roads through the rugged mountains will allow you to ride some of the world’s highest motor-driven mountain passes. An expedition to Nubra Valley through Khardung La and the road through Leh to Srinagar are some of the best routes in the Ladakh region where you can zip through the mountain scenery.
Also known as the world’s roof, Ladakh houses some of the best treks, many of which are on an enthusiastic trekker’s bucket list. Located between the ranges of the Himalayan and Karakoram, the intense beauty of Ladakh will make you want to stay here forever. The landscapes wear nature’s colors that make the whole landscape a picture-perfect shot for anyone who likes to shoot nature. Chadar trek, Markha Valley Trek and Tso-moriri Lake Trek are some of Ladakh’s most prominent treks.
For the excellence of starry nights and Pristine Blue Lakes
Ladakh’s extensive lakes are beautiful and elegant in terms of beauty. The perfect blue sky and water combination makes the lake a picturesque place for shutterbugs and nature lovers. Due to its unparalleled beauty and the dramatic blue color of the water, Pangong Lake is recently popular among tourists (thanks to the 3 idiots movie). For ice-skating enthusiasts, a gala festival is organized every year in winter over the frozen lake.
The feeling of camping by the Pangong Lake and each time coming out of the tent to such a breathtaking view can not be expressed in mere words. So fascinating are the starry nights near the campsite, it will totally enchant you with its sheer glory. So if you’re planning a trip to Ladakh, make sure you’re visiting Lake Pangong. With its charming landscapes that will forever be impressed in your heart, it will surely leave you awestruck.
For the colorful Festivals of Ladakh and its monasteries
Anyone visiting Ladakh will definitely enjoy the warm culture and vibrant festivals Losar, Hemis and Naro Nasjal. The festivals are celebrated as a win over the evil, and a procession of troops dressed in colorful costumes follows the rituals. And in them, singing, dancing and listening to traditional music brings peace and prosperity. If you let your soul delve into the trance state, the traveler spirit in you will find a deep connection. And if you can’t connect, enjoy the performance of the drama and click pictures of the colorful world around you.
For an insight into the customs and traditions of the Ladakhi people, don’t skip a trip to the historic monasteries. The monastery’s sculpture and wall paintings depict the ideals of Buddhism and Buddha. Shey, Thiksey, Matho, Phyang and Key Monasteries are some of the monasteries you can visit.
To savor the lip-smacking cuisine of Indo-Tibetans
You have to try momos and thukkpa from different places, but Ladakh’s authentic flavor is spectacular to the senses of taste. The exotic chilly flavor in the thukkpa and the fresh vegetables ‘ crunchiness make it a pleasant slurp. And every bite of the freshly prepared momos is going to make you want more and more. The difference in Indo-Tibetan cuisine’s taste is the hidden mystical spice in the valley. It gives a distinct flavor to their thukkpa and momos. You will also be served with Timok in many places, which is a bread similar to an alternative to roti. Ladakhi people eat chilies to fight the freezing temperature to keep their body warm and ready for harsh winters.
The pull of Magnetic Hill
Magnetic Hill, located 30 kilometers from Leh, is one of Leh’s most popular spots to visit. The hill pulls uphill cars ‘ strong magnetic properties. The Magnetic Hill sign invites you to stop, switch off your car and leave it in a neutral position. Your car will start moving uphill at a speed of 10-20 km per hour as soon as you do this. People coming to this place make sure that once in a lifetime they experience this strange phenomenon.
For bikers, their only love is to get on their bikes and snake through the region’s barren mountains while enjoying the spectacular panoramic view. Well, I don’t think any biker wants to miss a heavenly place like that. So get your bags packed and prepare your next trip to Ladakh!
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