Sunday 28 June 2015

Need to Carry list for Leh Trip

Below are the things which I've carried for the Leh trip.

(A) Riding Gear

1. Riding Jacket
2. Knee and Elbow gaurds
3. Riding Gloves (2)
4. Inner gloves (Required while riding in Himalayan region)
5. Balaclava head cover.
6. Full face Helmet
7. Shoes (I've used "Quechua Forclaz 500" - Best for Sunny, Rainy, Snow and Winter conditions :))


(B). Accessories:

1. Sun Glasses.
2. Night Riding Glasses.
3. Plastic Covers and Zipper Covers(To store Documents)
4. Two Water Bottle + Hydration Pack (@ Decathlon)
5. Soft tissue papers for cleaning Helmet visor.
6. Waste cloth for cleaning Shoes, Bags and Bike.
7. Sleeping Bag, Tent (If planning to pitch tent any where).
8. Rubber bands, Safety pins.

(C) For Bike :-

1. Duplicate Keys
2. Spare Parts (Spark plug, Accelerator cable, Clutch cable, Front brake lever, Clutch lever)
3. Puncture repair kit (Tube/Tubeless depends on tyre type)
4. Hand/Leg Air pump.
5. M-seal, Feviquick.
6. Petrol Jerry Cans (2)
7. Funnel to pour petrol (Can use waterbottle neck for this)
8. Tool kit
9. Chain Spray.
10. Gear oil.
11. Engine Oil

(C) For carrying Luggage.

1. Saddle Bag, BackPack and Tank Bag (If Required), 
2. Rain cover for all the Bags (for SaddleBag -@ Army Store), BackPack- @ Decathlon) and TankBag-@ Army Store))
3. Bungee Ropes/cord for luggage ( 6 piece )

(D) Medicines :-

1. Diamox Tabs ( To prevent AMS )
2. First-Aid Kit (Dettol, Cotton, Band Aid Washproof / Tape, etc)
3. Medicines for common issues (Fever,cold,cough,headache,stomach pain/upset,Pain kliller)
4. Glucon D
5. Nasal Drops
6. ORS (For Dehydration issue)
7. Pain Spray.

(E) Clothes :-

1. Pants (Prefer to be Jeans :) )
2. Shirts / T-shirt
3. Rain Coat and Pant
4. Woolen Cap
5. Woolen gloves
6. Normal and Woolen socks (6 Pairs)
7. Sweater
8. Towel, handkerchief
9. Slippers/Chappals
10.Boxers (Better option for Long rides :P :))

(F) Toiletries :-

1. Sun Screen Lotion (SPF 30 or >30), Lip Balm, Cold Cream, Moisturizing Cream,  Sanitizer 
2. Shaving Kit/Trimmer,  Nail Cutter, Scissors
3. Napkin,  Toilet Paper
4. Tooth Brush and paste, Shampoo,Soap, Face Wash, Surf pouches.
5. Deo spray(Handy when we skip bathing for 2-3 days :-P)


(G) Documents :-

1. Originals of "DL, RC, Bike Insurance paper, Pollution Certificate".
2. DL photocopy(10), RC photocopy(10), Passport photocopy(2), Voter Card photocopy(2).
3. PUC.
4. Passport size photos.
5. Writing Diary and pen
6. Take a printout of 
        a. Entire Trip Map, 
        b. "Jammu - Srinagar - Kargil - Zanskar" Map
        c. " Zanskar - Ladakh - Manali" Map
7. Riding plan itinerary day wise.
8. Printouts of "Hotel Booking" and any required details.

(H) Mobile, Camera & Others :-

1. Mobile Phones (Along with your smartphone, carry classic Nokia mobile which lasts charging for 2-3 days).
        NOTE - Don't forget to load mobile/mp3 player with your favt. music.
2. Carry "BSNL OR AIRTEL Postpaid" SIM with INTERNET enable :) 
        NOTE - Prepaid SIM of other states won't work in Jammu and Kashmir
3. Digital SLR camera (Or any available camera)
4. Memory cards 3
5. Camera lens cleaning kit (DSLR)
6. Camera Battery Charger and extra batteries.
7. Camera tripod  (DSLR)
8. Power Bank for mobile phone
9. Mobile phone with pre loaded offline Map (I've used Nokia HERE Maps)
10. 3 pin cord and wire extender for charging.
11. Mobile charger and head set
12. Small rechargeable torch / Emergency Light (Very Important)
13. Bag lock 2
14. Match box and small candle
15. small knife
16. Shower caps for camera and mobile ( in case of rain)

(I) Eatables:-

1. Dry fruits, Biscuits and Protein chocolates. (Very much helpful when you can't come across any hotel, especially while travelling in remote places of Ladakh)

17 comments:

  1. Very useful info dude (since we are planning to visit Leh next month)!

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  2. OMG! Those many list of items how can we carry on bike...but its just awesome dude...

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  3. Very detailed, I am planning to do in august 2017 the same route with little modifications.

    http://riderki.blogspot.in/

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  4. Where is army store in bangalore. Address pelase

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    1. It's in Shivaji Nagar. I didn't remember the name of the shop.

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  5. I don't have Passport, which document can i take instead of it.

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  6. That's a pakka plan... Whoever the first time planner don't need anything.. just your blog gives them everything... What a perfect checklist!!! :P Amazed Naveen bro...

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    1. Thanks a lot Bro.
      Have a safe and memorable trip :-)

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  7. We are planing go on June can I get ur number 8904045208 it my number contact me

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    1. Sorry for the late reply.
      You can post your doubts here, I can reply you asap.

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  8. How can i contact you. Even i am from bangalore planning the same trim from Bangalore to Leh. I have some doubts to be clarified. Can you please help me out ?????

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    1. Yes Muneer.
      Let me know what's your queries, will try to reply you asap.

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    2. Is your plan confirmed??? When are you leaving ?

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  9. Mera life ka sabse bada dream hai bangalore to leh-ladak bike trip...mujhe aapse yeh puchna tha ki agar mein kabhi future mein plan karu toh konse month mein karu?? Aur mujhe backpain na ho aur shoulder pain jesi cheej na ho,so can u plz help me out?*

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  10. Body pain jesi cheej na ho..isliye konsi bike perfct rahegi??

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