American World Traveler Summer 2017 Issue

10 Reasons to Experience the Leh-Ladakh
trail as a Motorcycle road trip
enthralling panorama will leave you
astounded. You will be under the spell of
this place’s beauty long after the trip has
ended.
6. To Collect Unrivalled Travel Tales
Pangong lake, Photo by Jeevan, CC0 1.0
As you cross through one destination after
another, you will gather experiences and
stories to last you a lifetime. The amicable
locals, the sumptuous food, the friends you
make along the way, the challenges you
overcome on the road trip and the
enchanting sights will leave you with inexhaustible
pictures and tales.
7. To Indulge in Some Soul-Searching
There is no better way to spend some time
away from the clamour of the cities and
reflect back on your life than a road trip to
this tranquil place. It is ideal for a solo bike
trip to give yourself that much needed
break, away from the mad rush of life.
8. An Insight into the Local Essence
It is a dream come true to finally be able
to witness the immense beauty and
splendour of Ladakh. This unimaginably
picturesque and idyllic land has been
captured in movies, travel stories on social
media pages, and written about in almost
every travel magazine out there. If there is
something more breathtaking than this
place, it can only be the journey to this
abode of peace, especially if it is a road trip
on a bike! A ride through this terrain is
nothing like you have ever experienced or
seen before. Here are just a handful of reasons
why every true adventurer and traveler
must embark on this unique expedition.
1. The Inexplicably Stunning Routes
The journey usually starts from the national
capital of the country, Delhi, and crosses
various states and cities before leading to
the final destination. The voyage through
long stretches of green fields, far away
from the hustle and bustle, will leave you
refreshed and reinvigorated for the ride
ahead. Filled with abundant scenic views
that make the trip worthwhile, there was
not even one moment of boredom or disappointment,
as every mile you cross competes
with the last in impressiveness.
2. A Road Trip of a Lifetime
You might have taken some amazing road
trips before, but this one is sure to beat
nearly all of the others. This one makes it
onto every wanderer’s bucket list and every
biker’s wish list. Whether taking your
American World Traveler Summer 2017
beloved bike or renting one, this road trip
is a part of every rover’s dream. The cool
breeze, the endless roads, and the sightseeing
through different states make this an
unforgettable and incomparable trip on a
bike. The best time to visit Ladakh is from
April to June.
3. The Adventure and Exhilaration
Is there anything better than an adventurefilled
trip that leads to an extraordinary climax
for someone who loves bikes and has
been bitten by the travel bug too? Well, for
all those thrill-seekers, this road trip has
been custom-made for you. You will cross a
plethora of mind-blowing locales and
tough corridors before landing into the
serene land of your dreams.
4. Pleasing Plains to Captivating Valleys
The landscapes will keep changing from
avenues with vast meadows to thick forests
and from plains to mesmerising valleys.
Throughout your journey, before reaching
Leh and while passing through Ladakh,
and on your journey back home, you will
be left speechless by the ever changing
backdrops.
5. The Ride Across the “Land of High
Passes”
When you actually reach Ladakh and ride
through the sights there, the journey takes
an altogether different turn. The striking
colours, beautiful monasteries and the
There is a certain amount of immediacy
and familiarity a world traveller develops
with a place when one travels towards or
through it. You get to comprehend and
appreciate the local culture, local cuisine
and the kindness of the local people you
meet along your way. This road trip is
going to give you a unique perspective to
the way of life in this land of cold desert.
9. Unexplored Territories
Biking in India means stopping by any
place you find interesting and beguiling
enough. You will have visited and experienced
more places than just the regular
tourist haunts.
10. One of the Most Exciting Getaways
To be able to navigate through the challenging
routes, to survive the road journey
on a bike, and to be able to immerse yourself
in the milieus and culture of the place,
makes this one of the most interesting and
coveted road trips in the world.
Pack that rucksack, get your bike ready,
and start your journey to Leh- Ladakh. It is
an experience that shouldn’t be missed or
delayed at any cost.
Author Bio:
A keen traveler and adventure enthusiast, read
more about Rohit’s travel journeys in his blog
Trans India Travels.