Favorite Cycling Routes: Ladakh (Northern Indian Himalayas)

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We can’t post a series about our favorite routes without mentioning the famous Leh to Manali route, as well as the Kargil to Leh route in the Indian Himalayas. The region of Ladakh is a high altitude disputed territory which boarders Pakistan and China and is full of monasteries and Tibetan monks, desolate dry mountains, and a few beautiful rivers. Ladakh is a wonderful place to cycle for those of you who enjoy isolation, endless high altitude passes, and easy camping.

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India Through the Lens: A Year of Memorable Moments Part 3

“Ultimate freedom. An extremist. An aesthetic voyager whose home is the road.”

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365 days of homestays, high altitude cycling, and beautiful landscapes throughout India (a second time).

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Leh to Manali in Roadsigns

“Not all those who bicycle are lost.”

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Anyone who has visited Ladakh will remember the hilarious roadsigns the government has set up for tourists along the way. And for those of you who haven’t seen them, here are just a few examples.

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