Hello everyone
We have different moods and opinions when we think about travel.
Everyone of us have different preferred months and seasons of travelling.
But its obviously not possible to travel enjoying every weather all the year by everyone.
Being born in India has got its own perks, be it the serene and ancient culture or our own heaven on earth (Ladakh).
So this time i am writing my 11 days experience which may help some fellow travellers to experience different weathers in this short span of time.
I am starting with my day 1 when i left for Noida from Jaipur at 2 AM and it was obviously cold at night. With time, the sun took leave for the day and sent the clouds for proxy 🙂
It took almost 2 hours to reach a distance of 50 KMs because of heavy rain and Delhi’s blessed traffic. Here is a picture
Day 2
We left for Manali late night at 11 PM and it was again raining on the highway till Chandigarh (360 KMs from Delhi) which slowed down our speed and journey.
As we started entering the himalayas the rain went away and the environment was humid with some fog. A shirt was OK to wear while riding.
Day 3
Woke up early to start the ride but again had to wait for a couple of hours because it was still drizzling. Manali was quite warm that day with cotton like clouds in the sky.
When we stopped to have a coffee, the locals asked us to wear warm clothes becasue it was going to be cold up there. Guess what? just after 10 KMs, the weather completely changed with freezing air and so much of fog that we barely could see at the range of 15 feets.
Another surprise came after 20 KMs at Rohtang La (Approx 13000 feets) when there were clouds gathered to welcome us from the whole world.
The moment we started descending the Rohtang pass, again the weather turned hot and we made ourselves comfortable in one layer of cloth. We took a break in Jispa for night halt. A Tent with a river flowing near to it just on a distance of approximately 100 mts.
The night was freezing cold with the temperature going down to 0 degree celcius.
Day 4. Jispa to Upshi
Started our ride early in the morning at 5 AM. It was warm in the morning. We were having tea and chilling and felling happy and warm till one of the shopkeepers told us to have more warm gloves and scarfs because the temperature was supposed to be -13 degree Celsius. We were comfortable until the time we started ascending the mountains, high passes and visible snow gave us the indication to wear more layers and when we reached the highest point of the mountain (Baralach La Pass, 15500 feets), i remember i was facing breathing problem, my nose was wet and i was not comfortable even standing there and clicking pictures. But thats what its all about, riding is all about. I must not complain.
A vest, then inner, then Tshirt, Then one more Tshirt, then shirt, then jacket.
I had a sigh of relief and it was quite shocking also. Just after 15 KMs after getting down from the pass, the sunrays starting biting me and forced me to remove 4 layers of clothes. It was a relaxing ride forward from there until i got affected by High Altitude Sickness. Vomiting and severe headache plus a puncture in the rear tyre slowed down the journey. This made us to take a halt 50 KMs before Leh in Upshi because the oxygen level was comparatively good there.
The Next Day, we started our journey for Nubra Valley, a desert in Ladakh, via Khardung La (18280 feet, highest motorable road in the world). My main moto of the ride was to take my motorcycle to Khardung La which i consider the temple of Motorcycles.
something unexpected was experienced when we were about to reach the highest point, snowfall. Light snowfall made our day and took away all the tiredness of those long rides. Temperature was also -15 and a sign board indicated, “Staying here for more than 15 minutes can be harmfull to your health”.
Rest of the ride was chilling and warm till nubra valley.
PS – Yes, I am crying in this pic 😉
The Next Evening, we were at Leh and the weather was all same as the previous day.
The Next Day, we headed towards Karzok, Tso Moriri Lake. This journey was very hot and i was only wearing a tshirt while riding. The weather again started turning cold and after the past days experiences, it was no big surprise this time. The lake is at 16000 feets and taking the shirt off to pose near this lake was a task of life.
The Next Day when we left for jispa to end the journey, it was the coldest morning i have ever had in my life. Even thick clothes and bright sun couldn’t help me to get rid of shivering. Well this was the day when my ignition key broke into two pieces and some travelers helped us get out of that trouble.
So, for all the people out there, if you want to experience winter, summer, rain, fog, clouds, bright sunshine, freezing breeze and snowfall in this short time, this is the destination for you.
HOPE YOU ENJOYED READING THIS BLOG
Share your views and give feedback.
Thank you. Love. Asif
March 11, 2017 at 8:08 pm
Wow, what an amazing trip! 🙂
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March 11, 2017 at 8:21 pm
Thank you 🙂
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March 11, 2017 at 9:32 pm
fantastic trip! Ladakh is an amazing place.
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March 12, 2017 at 3:20 am
Yes.. 🙂
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May 21, 2017 at 12:43 pm
southpaw din&;bspt:Tiens tiens…Il me semblait que la récession au USA, c’était de la science fiction. Une invention des journalistes. Qu’en 2008, c’était tout simplement impossible.
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March 12, 2017 at 12:56 am
What an amazing ride!!! Sounds like a short trip my husband and I took a few months ago…started so beautiful and warm by the time we got to our destination we were both shivering to death. But I wouldn’t have traded it for anything 😀
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March 12, 2017 at 3:22 am
Its no doubt one of the best rides 🙂 and im glad u have been on this road too
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May 22, 2017 at 1:30 am
Weeeee, what a quick and easy souliton.
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March 12, 2017 at 1:01 am
Lovely photos!!! Lush greenery and blue sky everywhere 🙂🙂
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March 12, 2017 at 3:23 am
Yes 🙂 i suggest you to observe this place yourself once
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March 12, 2017 at 3:26 am
Yes. I have plans for a Ladakh trip. I have been to Kashmir, but a Ladakh trip is a must isn’t it 😀
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March 12, 2017 at 4:39 am
Yes ofcourse.. a bike trip would do your work. 🙂
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May 22, 2017 at 2:15 am
Felt so hopeless looking for answers to my quitniots…unsel now.
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March 12, 2017 at 7:19 am
The trip looks amazing!
Would love to visit soon.
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March 12, 2017 at 7:50 am
Sure 🙂 i met some girls as well on the journey riding Harley and RE.
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March 12, 2017 at 10:27 am
What a great trip! Thanks for taking us with you.
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March 12, 2017 at 3:01 pm
Pleasure 🙂
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March 12, 2017 at 10:32 am
Well done with the journey. You have some amazing pics here.
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March 12, 2017 at 3:02 pm
Thank you so much 🙂
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March 12, 2017 at 2:06 pm
I am just speechless..what an amazing trip!!!! The blue sky just touched the heart. Very beautiful shots.
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March 12, 2017 at 3:02 pm
Thanku so much 🙂
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May 22, 2017 at 2:55 am
maudit to brieikovkiekiekiekaekiekie!tu ne peux que donner ce que tu as, en toi il n’ya que la malediction et l’idiocie,c’est normal que tu me souhaites pas du bien puisque tu n’en a pas. A ma place je te souhaite une sanctification totale avant que je te donne ce que j’ai c’est à dire la paix, le bien et la sagesse de distinguer le bien et le mal. Je sais que nul n’est combattant volontairement mais plutôt par ignorance comme le disait socrate. COMBATTANT= méchant
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March 13, 2017 at 12:00 am
I am so happy that I stumbled upon your blog space! This is truly inspirational 🙂
And I love all the pictures, the azure sky and the rugged road feel!
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March 13, 2017 at 2:53 am
Thanku so much !! I’m glad you liked it 🙂
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March 13, 2017 at 10:25 am
Reblogged this on O LADO ESCURO DA LUA.
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March 13, 2017 at 10:38 am
Thanku so much 🙂
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March 13, 2017 at 12:09 pm
Wonderful pictures, thank you for taking me to a different part of the world.
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March 13, 2017 at 2:52 pm
Your welcome pal 🙂
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March 13, 2017 at 12:58 pm
Very helpful write-up… The second pic makes me wanna begin my trip now:)
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March 13, 2017 at 2:52 pm
Yes u should 🙂
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March 14, 2017 at 5:52 am
Who like you can enjoy a trip of the amno with nature. The photos are the best.
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March 14, 2017 at 6:14 am
Thank you so much 🙂
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May 22, 2017 at 2:06 am
Begun, the great internet edticuaon has.
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May 31, 2017 at 5:59 pm
the Lord tells him he is not yet as Job. He didn’t make any analogies himself.D&C 121: 10 Thou art not yet as Job; thy friends do not contend against thee, neither charge thee with transgression, as they did Job.I’ve often said to others when complaining about my own issues, “Oh well… at least I haven’t been told I’m not yet as Job! Ha ha!”
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March 15, 2017 at 9:13 am
What a fantastic motorcycle adventure and brilliant pictures. From rain and mountains to blue skies and lakes. Hey I like your bike too, but it doesn’t look familiar. Great post and even though my big spin this year will involve taking the ferry from Ireland and ride France, Germany, Italian Alps, Slovenia and Austria to begin with, maybe next year I might go further afield. Over there where you rode, for example. Loved your post!
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March 15, 2017 at 9:45 am
Well thank you and i must say, your planned trip looks damn exciting. I wish if i could join you as well.
Good luck for ur journey pal 🙂
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March 15, 2017 at 10:40 am
Come right ahead and join me! If not have a look at my blog and you definitely see photos and a narrative about it. Enjoy your adventures…
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March 15, 2017 at 10:46 am
Sure.. I would love to ride with u sometime.. 🙂
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March 15, 2017 at 10:50 am
No problem!
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March 15, 2017 at 4:13 pm
This is a truly spectacular journey. I had to use a map to follow you, because the place names were vaguely familiar, but I don’t have enough knowledge of the geography to “see” them. You rode through some wonderful country. 18,000 feet! Congratulations. Thank you for visiting Under Western Skies.
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March 15, 2017 at 4:54 pm
Thanku so much 🙂 and i liked it that u spent your time to read out this
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May 22, 2017 at 1:12 am
io ho un solo dubbio: essendo nolita una linea di abbigliamento per ba;nbie…mè adatta una campagna del genere? va bene prendere una posizione, ma è coerente rispetto al target?poi se si vanno a vedere le foto delle sfilate della collezione, dove mi sembra di vedere bambine trattate alla stregue di modelle consumate, con tanto di trucco molto forte e a volte accessori di dubbio gusto (come i bicchieri da cocktail), mi chiedo se non debba prendere anche un’altra posizione, quella del buongusto..e della coerenza.
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March 15, 2017 at 11:14 pm
What beautiful pictures to go with the journey! Thanks for checking out my blog so I could find yours!!
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March 18, 2017 at 6:49 pm
Asif – Slightly faster than my push bike but this looks like one hell of a journey! Keep dreaming and pushing bro
Thanks for stopping by
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March 19, 2017 at 3:25 am
Thanks pal 🙂
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March 19, 2017 at 2:40 pm
Asif ! 🤒🤒🤒🤒! I just travelled 2 States : Guwahati ( Assam ) & Machhiwara ( Punjab ) !
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March 19, 2017 at 7:31 pm
Looks like an amazing trip. Would love to do something like this one day!
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March 20, 2017 at 4:03 am
I bet you won’t regret 🙂
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March 23, 2017 at 1:34 pm
That just looks like a blast to me! What great photos too!!!
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March 24, 2017 at 7:02 am
Thank you 🙂
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March 25, 2017 at 4:07 am
😍😍superb
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March 25, 2017 at 4:17 am
Thanks 🙂
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March 26, 2017 at 4:16 pm
the pictures are beautiful
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March 26, 2017 at 4:43 pm
Thank you Neha. I’m glad you liked it 🙂
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April 9, 2017 at 3:31 am
I love all the pictures. You had an amazing trip indeed!
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April 9, 2017 at 9:18 am
Thank you so much
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April 9, 2017 at 3:32 am
By the way thank you for following my blog. Following you back
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April 17, 2017 at 5:32 am
Nice.. This makes me feel like even i wanna go for trip like this…. Road trips , different people , different experience , learning process , knowing them and kniwing the places…sooo nice.. 🙂
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May 21, 2017 at 12:30 pm
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May 21, 2017 at 12:33 pm
I thought I had seen it all until I saw David Stark’s creations (hint hint Elizabeth). David Stark is an event planner exadiorrantire and how he incorporates paper is genius. I found a great post on Demoiselle about how David turned 6,000 tons of paper into a beautiful and elaborate event. Read more about it here.
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May 21, 2017 at 1:41 pm
Mehmet Şeri Gökdemir diyor ki:efkardan tireyen bu ellerkonuşuyor boş yere diller iki kere yandım allahımbirinci soaknlardanikikcisi sevdiğim kızdanoturmuş ne mesajlar yazdığımı izler.
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May 22, 2017 at 1:20 am
1maluquinho disse:Reclamavam que copiavamos Americanos e agora querem copiar Franceses…Ate o queijo deles cheira a ch;Ã#©&l8230e.Saudações…aos aliados Brasilinos,as viuvas do Rafalle e aos Bolivarianos enrustidos tambem.
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May 22, 2017 at 1:56 am
I could watch Scendilhr’s List and still be happy after reading this.
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May 22, 2017 at 2:28 am
Sharp thgknini! Thanks for the answer.
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May 22, 2017 at 2:33 am
What a neat aritcle. I had no inkling.
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May 22, 2017 at 2:44 am
That takes us up to the next level. Great posintg.
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May 22, 2017 at 3:00 am
shqiptar si puna kti ka plot besnik po na ske na shtet se? nuk mun luje kush me shirptaiqn kjo asht histori se shqiptari kaloj shum lufta e nuk elshoj venin po do i vije dita nji dit nuk ka ka shkon ma me trdhtar . posht tradhtarve rroft shqipria jon
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May 31, 2017 at 5:27 pm
I think the quilt itself is a wonderful work of art, CJ, so I would definitely minimize the amount of quilting you do on it. I'm sure you'll get that moment of inspiration – especially now that the heat is back on (wink)!Cheers!
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May 31, 2017 at 6:00 pm
I rest my case. The perils of fruit cake cannot be overemphasized. And when an auntie is involved, the danger meter kicks up ten notches. Hope you're having a fabulous holiday season!Hugs,Kimber
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June 6, 2017 at 3:30 pm
Planning a visit to Ladakh your blog is very helpful…
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June 18, 2017 at 4:53 am
Thanks..
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June 11, 2017 at 7:14 am
Fantastic Post ! beautiful clicks & very well written.. Manali undoubtedly is one of the best Hill stations in all sense ..
We too visited Manali recently !
And Here ‘s a short write up from my recently updated Travel Diary about Manali :
My ‘With Family’ story of a near perfect Hill Station !!(Photograph based )
https://the-passport-souls.travel.blog/2017/06/10/my-with-family-story-of-a-vacation-at-a-near-perfect-hill-station/
Hope you find it interesting ! 🙂
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June 18, 2017 at 4:51 am
Sure.. but personally i don’t like manali. I prefer Dharamshala and Dalhousie in Himachal.
Sure I’ll have a look at your post
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June 18, 2017 at 5:39 am
Dalhousie is on my bucket list too..As for Dharamshala, well it was beautiful but offllate concrete structures have diluted the beauty..Mcleodganj & Naddi is wonderful though ..
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June 18, 2017 at 5:58 am
Yes but from the day i saw those cold white deserts of ladakh and spiti, no other place amazes me that much.
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June 18, 2017 at 6:06 am
yes,have heard a lot about them..have you shared some photographs somewhere , some blog or something? I would really like to go through them !
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June 18, 2017 at 6:10 am
Only a few on this post. But you can check my Instagram. I have uploaded every picture of one location there. My insta is – travel_with_asif
The posts are from September-october 2016
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June 18, 2017 at 9:51 am
will surely go through your pictures!
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