Himalaya roadtrip 01 New Delhi India with main bazar, metro, Connaught Place and Palika Bazar

New Delhi India
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Hectic capital New Delhi
1.5 km2 area with 25 million people
main bazar: center of the city
monsoon season July to September
metro: 160 stations and Airport link
Connaught Place: modern centre
Palika Bazar underground market
ND railway station: daily 350 trains
Rohtang pass 3980m road of corpses
Rohtang translated: road of corpses
one of BBC "Most dangerous roads"
after the treeline tarmac deteriorates
summit 3980 mtr; cold and windy
north side mostly unpaved road
manual roadwork on every corner
passport checkpoint in the valley
last petrol station for next 3 days
high altitude acclimation day in Keylong
Baralacha pass 4850m
translated: The pass of many roads
known for many streams of meltwater
but south side mainly perfect tarmac
ZingzingBar: tea stop just before summit
top 4850 meters easy accessible
north side mostly unpaved
Suraj Tal Lake summer 2016 empty
ending this pass just before Sarchu
Kangla Jal 4878 mtr
connecting Miyar to Zanskar valley
beautiful road carved into rocks
spectacular sandstone formations
crossing unpredictable Miyar river
arriving in tented camp Pang (4800)
refueling bikes with spare petrol
night sleep on hard concrete bench
Tso Kar world highest/deepest salt lake
hidden behind a sandy steppe
a completely isolated Tented Camp
with clean toilets and a canteen
even a pet (goat) is on site
one km ride/walk: Tso Kar lake
world highest/deepest salt lake
local nomads smuggling salt to Tibet
evening meal of course with local salt
city Leh India
green oasis by the Indus River
former capital of kingdom Ladakh
nice backpackers street: Changspa rd
with delicious english fresh bakery
4 km to interesting war museum
Shanti stupa: Japanese Peace pagoda
beautiful faces at Buddhist meeting
Lamayuru Gompa
from Leh along the Indus river
detour via beautiful Lamayuru loops
views/colors changing every minute
rock coloring by minerals and sun
Ladakh oldest gompa with 150 monks
Khardung La World highest rideable pass
up to permit control perfect tarmac
innerline permit necessary for access
second part only unpaved / gravel
breathtaking views at every corner
bumpy road with deep ravines
top highest drivable pass in the world
Taj Mahal Agra - India
entrance: every year 8 million visitors
first glimpse through the rain
mausoleum build 1632-1653 (21y)
42-acre with mosque and guest house
final restplace Shah Jahan and his wife
nightbus to Himalayan mountains
Manali gateway to the high Himalayas
pick up our Royal Enfield Bullet 500cc
heavy monsoon rain shower (July-Sept)
start Himalaya crossing: Rohtang pass
BBC World most dangerous road
also gateway to a mountain odyssey
roads built with old-fashion handwork
north Rohtang pass mostly unpaved
high altitude acclimation day @ 3500m
visiting famous Lahaul Kardang Gompa
climbing unpredictable Baralacha Pass
always time for cup of black/ginger tea
north side pass heading to Ladakh
always facing dust and black smoke
lunch stop: spicy Maggie noodles
first 5059 pass, entering the 5000+ club
spectacular rocks/cliffs along Kangla Jal
More planes: 40km flat road at 4800mtr
always basic but warm welcome
overnight camp at 4500 mtr altitude
Tso Kar: world highest/deepest salt lake
world second highest pass: Taglang
prayer stones in colorful Upshi valley
rest/laundry day in Ladakh capital Leh
magical isolated road to Lamayuru
Ladakh oldest gompa with 150 monks
top of the roadtrip; climbing Khardung
world highest pass: 5602 mtr (5,6 km!)
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