[Mervin]

Hello People...

Me n my pals are planing a ride to the Himalayas this july-august. Anyone interested please give a shout. Will post more details about the ride soon with all the places we will be covering.
This tour will be on a royal enfield....

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Edited by Mervin, 05 April 2007 - 04:11 PM.

[Shilpaks]

mervin are we supposed to get our own transport or ur group has extra space...can u gimme more details, when, to wht places?

[jyotirmoy]

July & August are the monsoon months. Expect rains and also land slides at some places. Ride carefully.

[Mervin]

jyotirmoy, on Apr 9 2007, 02:56 PM, said:

July & August are the monsoon months. Expect rains and also land slides at some places. Ride carefully.

yeah sure..thanks for that. Actually I am waiting for my friend to updat eme once the roads are cleared. Hes up in the north now with the army. so the dates havent been fixed yet as if now.
Looks like you have been there before. share some of your experience if you got something to knock on.

[Mervin]

Well yeah it is better to get your own transport. But if you havent done rides before you are most welcomed, I just need to find out if someone can acommodate you on the bike. Since we carry heavy luggage, most of them prefer solo riding. But dont worry I will find out.
Where are you from by the way??

[jyotirmoy]

Which parts of Himalyas are you planing to visit?

[Shilpaks]

mervin im from blore, but moved to delhi about 7 months back...lemme know coz if some of my friends are joining in then we will hire a car and join u guys...but as usual with friends, its only a plan till im actually on the road with them.

[Mervin]

jyotirmoy, on Apr 9 2007, 04:59 PM, said:

Which parts of Himalyas are you planing to visit?

as if now the route is Delhi-manali-leh-ladakh-khardungla pass-also may be the pangong lake...and neighbourhood. Will update route list. Just wait for some more time. We are planning several places. Depends on how many join us as leaves matter while you work..hope u understand..

[Mervin]

Shilpaks, on Apr 9 2007, 05:10 PM, said:

mervin im from blore, but moved to delhi about 7 months back...lemme know coz if some of my friends are joining in then we will hire a car and join u guys...but as usual with friends, its only a plan till im actually on the road with them.

yeah I know...I have been through the same many times. will keep you posted. What bike you own??

[Hippie at Heart]

Rains may give some bother during this period but not much of it beyond Rohtang Pass.
Shilp I don’t think there is going to any seat for you, so plan in advance. Unless prepped for the rigors, a bullet spattering, stuttering and finally dying with a pillion by 6th Gata Loop isn’t uncommon sight.

[jyotirmoy]

I agree with H@H, Ladakh region will be dry.

[Shilpaks]

Hippie at Heart, on Apr 10 2007, 01:01 AM, said:

Shilp I don’t think there is going to any seat for you, so plan in advance.

i think so too H@H ....if this thing with friends doesnt work out im thinking best to do that shared jeep thingie from manali to leh....lets c

[Mervin]

Hippie at Heart, on Apr 10 2007, 01:01 AM, said:

Rains may give some bother during this period but not much of it beyond Rohtang Pass.
Shilp I don’t think there is going to any seat for you, so plan in advance. Unless prepped for the rigors, a bullet spattering, stuttering and finally dying with a pillion by 6th Gata Loop isn’t uncommon sight.

Hey very true. Looks like the roads must open soon. I have seen some of your other postings. Looks like you have been there several times now. Is there anything interesting you would like to share. Any real good places I can look at may be interior in the villages??

[Hippie at Heart]

Marvin, for the places on route, I’d say you research a bit, there isn’t much to deviate from the road past Koksar, since you are riding an Enfield I’d suggest you re-sprocket if you can. Change engine oil at Manali itself and carry 1 ltr engine oil as rain cheque. If running on points then try to set a little ‘advance’ timing. Don’t go rich jetting it’s not going to make it run better anyway. Clean the carburettor at Manali before big haul and get your petrol tank chemically treated for anti rust, gives it a general wash over for any junk or rust when you are still at Bangy.

[Mervin]

Hippie at Heart, on Apr 11 2007, 12:59 AM, said:

Marvin, for the places on route, I’d say you research a bit, there isn’t much to deviate from the road past Koksar, since you are riding an Enfield I’d suggest you re-sprocket if you can. Change engine oil at Manali itself and carry 1 ltr engine oil as rain cheque. If running on points then try to set a little ‘advance’ timing. Don’t go rich jetting it’s not going to make it run better anyway. Clean the carburettor at Manali before big haul and get your petrol tank chemically treated for anti rust, gives it a general wash over for any junk or rust when you are still at Bangy.

Hmm. Sounds a lot of preparation once I hit the road. geez thanks a lot for that, will note that down. I have rode many roads but never on such steep altitudes. So may be its a great learning experience as a rider. I will be carrying all basic stuff for the bike right from delhi..at starting point. But like you said I might need to keep tunin it all way long.



Thanks

Any mor eplaces in the village u can suggets some?

[kullukid]

Hi Mervin, Keylong is a good place (with wonderful views) to break for a few days to acclimatise, if you did this you could spend a day visiting Triloknath & Udeypur, they are 40-50kms from Keylong, but should be no problem on a Bullett. Here's some info. KK

http://www.indianadv...viakeylong.html
http://hptdc.nic.in/cir0203.htm

[Mervin]

kullukid, on Apr 12 2007, 07:46 PM, said:

Hi Mervin, Keylong is a good place (with wonderful views) to break for a few days to acclimatise, if you did this you could spend a day visiting Triloknath & Udeypur, they are 40-50kms from Keylong, but should be no problem on a Bullett. Here's some info. KK

http://www.indianadv...viakeylong.html
http://hptdc.nic.in/cir0203.htm

that was cool...and sounds a lot fo fun. so let me think on the schedule as I now have more places to cover. Thanks once again.

[iwanttogoback]

mervin, i'm really looking forward to the report and photos from this trip, so many beautiful places you'll be visiting.

[Mervin]

iwanttogoback, on Apr 16 2007, 05:07 PM, said:

mervin, i'm really looking forward to the report and photos from this trip, so many beautiful places you'll be visiting.

oh yeah. I will be. And as a matter of fact its so amazing the way you guys are posting your commenst here, it makes me feel encouraged more about the trip. I guess this one should be one of the amazing trips I have ever made.
Will keep you guys posted..

[Mervin]

hello people.

Any clue when are the roads opening for this route? anybody planning this trip this year??