Ladakh Ride Day 10 – Pampering our bike
As usual, I wake up early morning. The temperature was around 4-5 degrees, and I started looking through the glass windows. It stopped drizzling, and the surroundings looked so clean. Sitting behind the window, having a cup of tea, capturing the enormous number of pictures took more than an hour. Our main plan was to pamper our motorcycle as it had stood the last 3000 Kilometers very well.
That was the second day for us in Leh, and we had to go out to inquire about the permit. Roads towards Khardung La pass, Pangong, and Manali were closed. It was a scare to us whether we would explore Ladakh this time or not. I went directly to the Leh DC office for permits. Due to the road closure, they were not giving permits to anyone. But there was a chance to get on the next day, so I went to the Royal Enfield service center to tighten the front disc brake. They just pumped out air from the oil and charged nothing. Thanks. Though discussing Royal Enfield Service in the different parts of India is itself a topic but in general, they are always kind while we are on tour.
I came back to the hotel, took engine oil, air & oil filter, and visited Tashi Bullet Workshop again for pampering our motorcycle. The gentleman took all the items and started servicing the motorcycle. He barely took 45 minutes to complete the service without a wash. In Leh, one has to pay an additional amount to wash the bike, and that day, the pump was not working. He also confirmed that my front brake pad is almost finished. I had one with me as a spare, so I decided to put it in the hotel myself.
We were chit-chatting for more than an hour. While I was moving out, I noticed the digital console was also broken on the right side. Surely, caused by the fall yesterday. The trickiest part is, this plastic body mount is not available to purchase separately; one has to buy the complete digital console worth 6.5K. That guy used some steel wire and assured me that this will not break anymore. He charged me Rs. 400 for everything.
I had already confirmed with my wife to get ready so that we can go to Leh. Once I came back, freshened up, and started sightseeing some of the local places. At first, we went to the Moti market to have something for lunch. We did not get any decent place, either they were overpriced or not what we wanted. So we headed towards the Leh War Memorial, spent time in the glorious memorial, and had food in the cafeteria. I admit the price was on the higher side than usual, but it tastes very good.
Once done, I took a shortcut towards Shanti Stupa. We started to climb again. Approximately, a 200-meter patch, before the parking area, was under construction. This time we had to walk rather than ride to the top. Initially, my partner decided not to continue anymore, but once she saw the surroundings, she could not resist herself from climbing to the Stupa. OMG! It is like we are sitting at the top of the world. This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. Check out below
While returning, we visited Zorawar fort; many tourists skip this place. My front brake was giving some trouble, so I took my kit and replaced the brake pads. The rest of the day passes by, sitting behind the window. We had Roti and some veg dishes at dinner, again went to sleep, complete goodness.
It is important to take rest in high altitude area for proper acclimatization; otherwise, some issues may arise, like tiredness, nausea, headache, and breathlessness. We have seen many people not following this, facing issues. One should enjoy their trip, explore all heavenly places, and not suffer any health issues.
Conclusion
Being a remote place, a lot of preparation is needed before the Leh Ladakh Tour, be it mentally or physically. Don’t forget the weather in the Ladakh region is extreme, and most of us are not accustomed to it. So, acclimatize well before you start exploring.
So, be prepared, and everything in your Leh Ladakh tour will go well. You may also check out below generic posts to make your Leh Ladakh trip successful and memorable. I am sure you will love it.
- How to prepare for Ladakh
- Things to Carry in Ladakh
- Medicines needed in Ladakh
- How to fight AMS or High Altitude Sickness
- Mobile Network Connectivity in Ladakh
- Inner Line Permit Procedure for Ladakh
- Complete Guide for your Ladakh Trip
If you are doing a road trip to Ladakh, you may find my Kolkata – Ladakh – Kolkata on a Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 journey helpful.
Lastly, get Leh’ed soon.
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