Day-VIII (21st July ‘09)
Another easy day was ahead, only to cover some 130 kms to reach Hunder. We decided to skip Panamic which is famous for hot water spring. Khardung La was the target and I dint know how the bike will behave with a pillion on board. We started at around 10.30 AM after breakfast.
The road was really inviting and there was an excitement for Khardung La. We met some bikers on the route who were returning from the top. I even saw 2 guys on a platina, then I thought if it can do so why not Unicorn!!! At North Pullu we had to submit a copy of our permit along with the registration number of the bike.
After North Pullu the road came to form and there was an army consignment ahead of us. Managed to overtake all of them easily, the army guys are so cooperative that I dint even blow the horn once. It was little cold and windy when we reached at the top at 11.15 AM. And it was quite easy. Many people suggested us not to stay at K Top for an extended period but we took our own time. It also drizzled a little and it made us to proceed further. But it was again a small break to capture the ice crystals.
Some posing sessions
After Khardung La…
The next stop was for Lunch but I forgot the name. The view of the mountain range and valley was just breathtaking. Next we stopped at Diskit monastery, some 8-10 kilometers before Hunder and after crossing ‘Khalsar Loop’. A big Buddha statue is being constructed here.
After reaching Hunder at 5.00 PM, we went to Himalayan Guest House. It was a beautiful place to stay and especially it has a beautiful vegetable garden. Then we dumped our luggage and went for the double humped camel ride, though it was not a great experience for us.
Only BSNL mobile works here. And there is a STD booth at 125 RCC premises.
After a good dinner we were off to bed. It was quite cold there and there was also no hurry for the next day as we had to return via same route.
Route – Leh-Khardung La-Hunder (Nubra)
Total distance covered - 148 Kilometers
Road condition – Good (except at Khardungla)
Event of the day – Crossing Khardung La, Double humped camel ride at humder
Important places – North Pullu (permit to be submitted here)
Tourist interest points - Khardung La (World’s highest motor-able road), Hunder (Ladakh sand dunes & double humped camel), Panamik (Hot water spring), Diskit (monastery)
Precautions – 10 kilometers from both sides of Khardung La always remains in bad shape, Drink lots of water to avoid AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness), A pair of woolen socks helps a lot to keep your feet worm, Be prepared for ‘No Network Coverage’ if you don’t use a BSNL/MTNL postpaid.
Another easy day was ahead, only to cover some 130 kms to reach Hunder. We decided to skip Panamic which is famous for hot water spring. Khardung La was the target and I dint know how the bike will behave with a pillion on board. We started at around 10.30 AM after breakfast.
The road was really inviting and there was an excitement for Khardung La. We met some bikers on the route who were returning from the top. I even saw 2 guys on a platina, then I thought if it can do so why not Unicorn!!! At North Pullu we had to submit a copy of our permit along with the registration number of the bike.
After North Pullu the road came to form and there was an army consignment ahead of us. Managed to overtake all of them easily, the army guys are so cooperative that I dint even blow the horn once. It was little cold and windy when we reached at the top at 11.15 AM. And it was quite easy. Many people suggested us not to stay at K Top for an extended period but we took our own time. It also drizzled a little and it made us to proceed further. But it was again a small break to capture the ice crystals.
Some posing sessions
After Khardung La…
The next stop was for Lunch but I forgot the name. The view of the mountain range and valley was just breathtaking. Next we stopped at Diskit monastery, some 8-10 kilometers before Hunder and after crossing ‘Khalsar Loop’. A big Buddha statue is being constructed here.
After reaching Hunder at 5.00 PM, we went to Himalayan Guest House. It was a beautiful place to stay and especially it has a beautiful vegetable garden. Then we dumped our luggage and went for the double humped camel ride, though it was not a great experience for us.
Only BSNL mobile works here. And there is a STD booth at 125 RCC premises.
After a good dinner we were off to bed. It was quite cold there and there was also no hurry for the next day as we had to return via same route.
Route – Leh-Khardung La-Hunder (Nubra)
Total distance covered - 148 Kilometers
Road condition – Good (except at Khardungla)
Event of the day – Crossing Khardung La, Double humped camel ride at humder
Important places – North Pullu (permit to be submitted here)
Tourist interest points - Khardung La (World’s highest motor-able road), Hunder (Ladakh sand dunes & double humped camel), Panamik (Hot water spring), Diskit (monastery)
Precautions – 10 kilometers from both sides of Khardung La always remains in bad shape, Drink lots of water to avoid AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness), A pair of woolen socks helps a lot to keep your feet worm, Be prepared for ‘No Network Coverage’ if you don’t use a BSNL/MTNL postpaid.
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do you have pics of Himalayan Guest House. I am planning to stay there.
Hi, I do have... but need to literally DIG my hard drive. TRUST me, it is a good (best actually) option in that region. You will not find a star hotel there if you wish to...
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