The video discusses a road trip from Manali to Leh Ladakh, a popular destination in India known for its natural beauty. The journey is approximately 150 kilometers and can be completed by car or bike, with most people opting for a Royal Enfield Bullet or Himalayan.
The video advises on the best time to visit, which is between June and October, and warns of potential snowfall and road closures after October 15th. It also highlights the importance of carrying essential items such as a jacket, windcheater, raincoat, power bank, and waterproof clothes.
The video provides information on bike rentals in Manali, with prices starting from ₹1000 per day, and advises on the importance of carrying spare petrol and seeking help from locals in case of bike trouble.
The video also discusses the route, which includes crossing Rohtang Pass and Atal Rohtang Tunnel, and provides information on permits and documentation required for the trip. It also warns of potential health risks such as high-altitude sickness and advises on precautions to take.
The video estimates the cost of the trip to be around ₹25,000 to ₹30,000 for a 7-10 day trip, which includes bike rental, petrol, accommodation, and food. It also provides information on network connectivity and advises on carrying a postpaid SIM of BSNL or Airtel.
The video concludes with a suggested itinerary for the trip, which includes visiting Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, and Leh City, and advises on seeking permits and accommodations in advance.
1. The distance from Manali to Leh Ladakh is 150 kilometers.
2. You can complete the journey by car or bike.
3. The best time to visit Ladakh is between June to October 15th.
4. After October 15th, the chances of snowfall increase and the roads get closed.
5. You have two options to reach Leh Ladakh: via Srinagar or via Manali.
6. To cross Rohtang Pass, you need to take a permit which can be updated online or from the SDM office in Manali.
7. Atal Rohtang Tunnel is another option to reach Shishu.
8. The tunnel is built on the Pratap Channel 1000 summit and is the longest tunnel.
9. You need to take a permit to roam around Leh Ladakh, which can be updated online or taken from the DC office.
10. The permit costs ₹ 70 per person.
11. You can take a bike on rent from Manali, with prices ranging from ₹ 1000 to ₹ 1500 per day.
12. The best bikes to rent are Royal Enfield Himalayan, Bajaj Avenger, and Royal Enfield Bullet.
13. You should carry a first-aid kit, jacket, windcheater, raincoat, power bank, and waterproof clothes.
14. You can buy these items from Manali if you don't have them.
15. The last petrol pump on the route from Manali is at a place called Darcha.
16. You should carry some extra petrol with you.
17. The people of Himachal and Ladakh are known for their hospitality and will help you if you face any problems.
18. Between June and October, many expeditions go from Manali to Leh Ladakh, and you can get help from expert mechanics if you face any bike issues.
19. The literal meaning of Ladakh is "The Land of High Passes".
20. You should not stay at high passes like Baralacha Pass, Tanglangala Pass, and Khardungala Pass for more than half an hour due to the risk of high-altitude sickness.
21. After crossing Sarchu, you will enter the Union Territory of Ladakh.
22. You will get a good network connection of Jio and Airtel 4G in Ladakh, but only postpaid SIMs of BSNL and Airtel work in the region.
23. You should fully charge your power banks and cameras as there will be many good photo opportunities.
24. There are not many ATM machines on the route, and not all people accept digital payments, so it's advisable to carry cash.
25. The budget for a round trip of one week to 10 days to Leh Ladakh can be around ₹ 25,000 to ₹ 30,000.
26. The budget includes bike rent, petrol, food, and miscellaneous expenses.
27. You can cover your bike rent tariff, petrol, and other expenses within the budget.
28. The stage budget during the journey is flexible and can be adjusted according to your needs.
29. You should spend around ₹ 3,000 to ₹ 4,000 on food.
30. The holy and miscellaneous expense can be around ₹ 2,000.
31. If you are riding alone, you can split the expenses of bike petrol and stay with your co-rider.
32. You need to get permits to visit Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake, which can be done through a cyber cafe or an agent.
33. You can visit the respective ministries nearby on the same day and also cover your moral games.
34. The world's highest motorable pass is in Ladakh.
35. You can see Double Hump Camels and White Sand Dunes in Nubra Valley.
36. There are many options to stay in Nubra Valley, and you can stay for one night.
37. You can leave for the next destination, which will be Pangong Lake.
38. You can click many pictures at Pangong Lake and stay for one night.
39. After seeing the beautiful parts, you can come back to Leh City.
40. You have two options to come back: via Changla Pass or via the same route.
41. The road of Changla Pass is a less-traveled route and is also counted as the most dangerous pass.
42. You can start the return journey by following the same rules or take the route from Srinagar via Kargil Dras.