FAQ's

What type of clothing/gear you must carry for a Ladakh motorcycle trip?

It is a cold desert that you are heading to so you will have to pack for a winter-like climate even in the months of May and June. You will encounter all sorts of difficult weather/terrains ranging from humidity to biting cold and water crossings to snow-covered passes. You must carry clothes that can be worn in layers because it helps you adjust to the fluctuating temperatures in sun and shades, up there in Ladakh.

Protective gear & accessories recommended.

1. Personal helmet -  with DOT/ECE Certification + anti-fog visor + dual visor helmet.

2. Riding jacket and pant -with certified shoulder, elbow & knee protectors+ thermal liner.

3. Riding gloves-3 no’s- with quality protectors + 1-no’s regular use gloves + 1-no’s waterproof glove+1 no’s winter liner glove.

4. Riding boots-

5. In case you are riding try to use a tank bag and saddlebag makes luggage management easier.

6. Clothing – waterproof winter jacket, thermal inners, woolen gloves and socks, woolen/fleece upper layer, quick-dry t-shirts and pants, water-resistant trekking shoes 

7. First aid – you must always keep your medicines for fever, headache, cold, cough, bandages, and ointments. Avoid painkillers at high altitude cold locations. Lip balm must be carried along for moisturizing the skin and lips.

8. Puncture repair kit - handy puncture kit, being stuck with a puncture in the middle of nowhere is every biker’s nightmare. Carrying a pocket puncture kit will give you some peace of mind, and a definite solution in case of a puncture. These kits make it really simple to fix punctures on your tire and continue your ride flawlessly.

9. Portable air pump’s / compressor –buy a lightweight pump which can be pluged into a motorcycle battery since a motorcycle battery is generally 3-4 times more powerful.

10. Hazard light fittings-there are very few bikes in the market which come with hazard lamps as a pre-installed feature. While it is not extremely necessary, it is good to have bike accessories. In situations like heavy rainfall or dense fogs, these hazard lights will help other drivers on the road spot your bike from a distance and avoid any mishaps.

11. Waterproof luggage covers-if there’s one thing, we can be certain of about the mountains, it’s the uncertain weather. You can literally be riding in bright and warm sunlight and 2kms ahead you might be in the middle of a snowfall. So, carrying waterproof luggage covers is extremely important for keeping your clothes dry.

12. Handlebar guards -are a very good source of protection, not only for your hands but also for the easily breakable clutch and brake levers. Apart from providing safety, these handlebars guard also help your hands stay free of the cold Himalayan winds to some extent!

13. Jerry cans- are often carried by bikers who like exploring off-beat places. These store up extra fuel just in case your bike runs out and there’s no fuel station nearby. Carrying jerry cans to a Ladakh ride is recommended as there are long stretches where you can’t find stations for as long as 350kms.

14. Mobile holder and charger- finding out routes on rides is definitely a hassle. Constantly stopping and taking out your phone to take a look at maps just consumes too much of our precious time. A mobile holder is a perfect solution for this, simply mount your phone onto it and you’ll have directions right in your sight. Many mobile holders now come with a built-in charger, which is also very useful since constant use of GPS and direct sunlight tend to drain the phone’s battery quickly.

15. High nutrition food – carry multiple packets of nuts, energy bars, biscuits, other glucose, and food items that quickly energize the body. Appetite reduces at high altitudes; hence, frequent snack of these helps keep the body charged.