• Visiting Monasteries
• Camping by some stunning high altitude lakes
• High Altitude Mountain passes

The most common questions are,

• Acclimatization
• Acute mountain sickness,
• ATMs,
• Petrol Pumps,
• Inner line permit as well as how long Ladakh tour itineraries tend to be

Tips are based on Triumph team personal experience in the region.

The most common questions are,

• Acclimatization
• Acute mountain sickness,
• ATMs,
• Petrol Pumps,
• Inner line permit as well as how long Ladakh tour itineraries tend to be

Tips are based on Triumph team personal experience in the region.

• Acclimatization plays a vital part of building your Ladakh itinerary
• Don’t rush your trip and allow some time for your body to adjust to the low atmospheric pressure
• Sit and relax yourself for first 2 days once you arrived in Leh for getting used to the high altitude

Once you step in Leh and don’t hurry to go to Nubra or Pangong. You will be affected by AMS that leads to severe headaches, restlessness, nausea, or even inability, to walk or think. Even fittest people are affected by acute mountain sickness.

• Planning to ride a trip – Then, you should take care your Physical fitness
• Gradually, Increase your altitude at slow rate, and balance ascent with rest to help your body accustom
• Due to the low atmospheric pressure, tourists need to take rest for 48 hours after reaching Leh Ladakh
• People suffer from high blood pressure, heart ailments and asthma, they will not be allowed to visit Ladakh
• Hydration is essential, but overdoing it could harm you. Just drink a liter more. Dehydration does not necessarily lead to Acute mountain sickness
• In cold weather season, just cover your head and ears with warm. Never run out of excitement, especially on the passes. There will be low oxygen levels that could lead to fatigue and it is difficult to breathe
• Some preventive medicines do aid acclimatization and treat altitude sickness. The most popular medicine is Diamox. Before you take – consult with your doctor. A Natural alternative is garlic soup
• Found any symptoms such as nausea, headache, dizziness, or fatigue, rest immediately and descend without further delay, if you are at a high altitude
• You must avoid smoking and drinking alcohol at a high altitude to prevent AMS
• If you are taking Leh-Srinagar Highway you should be spending the night at houseboat or hotel

• Shirts / T-shirts / Trousers
• 2-3 pairs of thermal inner
• Take two jackets
• Towel, Water bottle
• Good waterproof shoes
• Woolen Cap, Woolen gloves
• Personal medication
• 4-5 pairs of scarf woolen socks (must for riders)
• One warm sleeping bag if you are planning to camp along the route
• Personal toiletries
• Take chocolates, biscuits, and dry fruits
• Torch, Mobile chargers, Camera kit

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You will need something more like,

• You need Waterproof Gloves
• Take a pair of raincoats, you will be facing the rains once you cross Chandigarh and before crossing the Rohtang La Pass on Leh – Manali highway. In Srinagar – Leh highway you will get caught in rain until you reach Zoji La
• You can use your raincoat as a windbreaker. It helps your clothes clean while riding in dirt tracks. The cloud of sand and dirt can be quite substantial and while crossing passes you will see narrow roads where trucks and other vehicle takes longer route
• Wear Boots that will keep your feet, shoes, and socks from getting wet at streams flowing on passes. You will see more water crossings on passes such as Khardungla La and Chang La. You should not cross from the middle, keep your bike in first gear, and use the clutch to maintain traction and throttle, or if it is your 1st time then you could wait for others to pass, watch how they cross
• While packing clothes, you should also pack spare tube, clutch wire, gear oil, engine oil, puncture kit, brake wire, chain lock, spark plugs etc. Carry a petrol can, if you are taking Leh – Manali Highway as you will find the last petrol pump in Tandi, which is around 380 KM before you find the next at Karu. So you must carry 10-20 liters of extra petrol

You will not find any Puncture shops and suppose if you find there is no guarantee that they will have the tube, which is why a tire tube is a must-pack item even if you don’t have a puncture kit.

You should carry a valid photo ID and photocopies of your proof of Nationality (Passport, DL, and Voter’s ID etc.)

One person may apply to the entire group provided he or she is carrying proof of nationality of all the members in the group.

Once you acquire the permit, ensure that you carry 4-5 copies with photo id proof. There will be certain checkpoints by military personnel who track entry and exit at certain points to make sure tourists all return to and from the journey.

Due to bad weather, this is more for your own safety since one may get stranded or stuck during the treks or rides.
With the permit – You should be mentioning the major places you are traveling to. I.e. if you are spending the night in Spangmik, you need to mention only Pangong Lake. In some cases, certain places or routes need to be mentioned.

• STD booths available in most of the markets in Ladakh region, but they close down before 10 PM
• In Kargil, you have a global direct dialing telephone facility, in addition to a post and telegraph facility. A wireless radio phone network service of Jammu and Kashmir Tourism station with field stations at Leh, Padum and Kargil.
• In Peak tourist season, Jammu & Kashmir Tourism has mobile wireless stations in the remote areas.

• Locals and tourists are responsible for maintaining the environment
• Do not litter
• Plastic & polythene bags are officially banned in Ladakh