A bike trip that any biker would ever dream of is the Leh Ladakh Bike trip. I know you are already excited about it. Okay, so every trip requires some basic preparation. Undoubtedly, a stretch of almost 427kms needs ample amount of preparation. So, here is a quick information on the packing list for the Leh Ladakh Bike trip.

What makes the Leh Ladakh Bike trip unique?

Well, one might say that this is just a road trip like any other so why is there so much hype about it? Well, let me tell ask you something.

The answer to each of the above questions is yes for all us who is reading this blog. What if you get each of them all at once.

Won’t you go crazy? I mean, how can someone who likes these things resist oneself from this package of happiness?

Now tell me, is it hyped or real?

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Let us get back to our topic and see what are the things that should be in the packing list which we need for this Leh Ladakh Bike trip.

The packing list for Leh Ladakh Bike trip :-

1. The first and foremost thing is a bike and a helmet. For a bike trip you will obviously need a bike that is in good condition.

What are the concerns with renting a bike for the trip?

Bikes available for rent are generally not in a very good condition. It might look good at first but once you cover 50-60kms you will get to know its internal issues. Now the problem is if you get to know about the issues of bike during the trip. You will have to get it repaired with your own money. The worst part is that most of the owners do not even give a refund for it.

Hence, although renting a bike is an easy way out but it does have its own issues. Therefore, I would suggest you to bring your own bike to make your trip memorable.

Using your own bike will not only make your bike trip hassle free but also cost saving. You just have to pay for the fuel and that’s it. You may carry your Bike to Delhi by train and then start your bike trip from there. There are biker groups in almost every major city who do trips directly from their towns.

Now coming to the packing list that we just talked about for the Leh Ladakh Bike trip.

1. Knee and elbow guard: You can buy them from anywhere. Online it will cost you between 100rs to 1500rs.
2. Gloves: Online price: approx. 500rs
3. Puncture kit and air inflater: This pack is necessary for a long bike trip. Costs around 1000 to 2000rs.
4. First Aid Kit: Yes, you must not miss this while packing for your bike trip.
   • Your first aid kit should include, bandage, Dettol, cotton, ointment, cold balm, pain relief ointment. Few medicines for headache, fever, cold, stomach ache, diarrhoea, vomiting, mountain sickness. Also keep medicine for something that you are allergic to.
5. Sunscreen: You like it or not, you have to keep it. High altitude areas receive more direct sunlight so your skin dries faster and gets tanned easily. So apply sunscreen frequently.
6. Sunglass: It is another must have accessory. To protect your eyes from the direct and scorching sunlight you have to wear it during the daytime.
7. Oxygen Cylinder: 600ml oxygen cylinder is easy to carry and good enough for your trip.
8. Thermal inner for upper and lower body.
9. Good quality Wind Cheater.
10. Knee length socks
11. Good quality boots. Avoid casual shoes/sneakers or sport shoes.

These were the items that you must include in your packing list for the Leh Ladakh Bike trip. Now coming to the other accessories which you need if you want to do something more like, hiking, camping and so on.

Packing list for Leh Ladakh Bike trip if-

These were some of the items that you need if you wish to camp or trek during your bike trip.

Conclusion:

A bike trip is always fabulous especially if it is on the way to Leh Ladakh. But this is a long stretch and needs some preparation. Also, there must be some sort of things that you need to carry for your trip. So, here we bring to you a packing list for the Leh Ladakh bike trip. This includes all essential items required to complete your trip successfully.

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