Cycling in Ladakh

Cycling is one of the most eco-friendly methods of traveling around and which also doubles up as an adventurous and refreshing means of holidaying and looking around a place. Must visiting place Ladakh, is a paradise for adventure seekers, be it trekking, camel safari, and Yak safari. Ladakh has lots of options for tourists. Outdoor Cycling is always better than indoor cycling. Cycling is yet another adventure option available here.

 

Most popular cycling routes in Ladakh:

Cycling trip in Ladakh Himalayas is an exciting and fun-filled experience. There are a number of route options for you to choose from. The few most favored cycling routes liked by tourists are:

1. From Leh towards Alchi

The distance between these two places is 64km. The exciting route takes you through an enchanting zigzag trail including some hairpin turns of the Himalayan roads. The village of Alchi is the home to one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh, the Alchi Monastery.

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 2. From Leh towards Hemis

The distance between these two places is 64km. The exciting route takes you through an enchanting zigzag trail including some hairpin twirls of the Himalayan roads. The rural community of Alchi is the home to one of the traditional and conventional monasteries in Ladakh, the Alchi Monastery.

3. All the way through Khardungla Pass

Doesn’t the thought of cycling amidst the uppermost motorable pass in the world, excite you? Well, live your dream as you cycling through this enthralling route which is sure to be an adventure you would remember for the rest of your life!

Other options

There are several other cycling routes in Leh, the Jispa-Gondla route, the Marhi-Manali route etc.

Significant instructions for enthusiasts desiring to cycle in Ladakh:

Ladakh is an amalgamation of hills and vale and with the roads that are replete with ups and downs intersecting each other. In order to cycle on these Zig-Zag roads in Leh, technological experience of biking is imperative. You have to be faultless in your biking expertise and prior understanding of riding on jagged territory and rutted paved roads are needed.

Cycling trips in Leh-Ladakh on large ranges takes over ten to twelve days and also encampment at undecided venues are part of the plan. For this reason you should carry your luggage with you when you go for the trip. For this reason, an car is required to carry your luggage so that you can have a relaxed journey

You will come across several monasteries and religious abodes on the way in Ladakh. Make sure that you maintain the code of conduct and adhere to the rules while you are cycling all the way through Ladakh are The native people of the Himalayas are very particular about their ethnicity and religious conviction.

Best time for a cycling trip in Ladakh

The best time to ride around this beautiful place would be when the weather is just perfect without any snow. The duration between mid of June to the end of September is considered the ideal of cycling in Leh.

Packages: Ladakh Tour Packages

Bike trips: Amazing Leh Ladakh Bike Tours

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Rekha Jain

I have been travelling across India for a long time and I am using this blog to share my experiences with you so that you can see the tremendous beauty which India has to offer.
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