Himachal questions
Monday, May 14, 2007
I posted some questions about Himachal Pradesh in a forum, but could not get any answers. I am looking some information on travelling in Himachal Pradesh before I head that way next month. Below is what I posted on the forum, if you know anything about these, please do drop a comment and let me know.--
I am planning to rent a bike in Manali and drive around in Himachal Pradesh for a week. From whatever research I have done, it is possible to rent Bullet 500cc or 350cc bikes, but I did not see mention of modern bikes. I am not too particular to hire a Bullet and would rather prefer a Pulsar or equivalent and if they are not available, may be smaller bikes. Bajaj Avenger is my ideal choice though.
I will be on Manali approximately on 5th of June.
Now the info I am looking for.
1. I am wondering if any of these bikes can be hired in Manali or Bullets are the only available choice.
2. I have nearly a week for biking ex-Manali. I am thinking of riding to Darcha and back to Manali, and then via Kunzum La to Kaza and back. I presume road to Darcha would be bikeable anyway, but how about the road to Kaza? Is it worth taking? Or should I simply head to Leh instead?
3. I also want to bike to Sangla, but doing it from Manali would be too much. Will there be any bikes available for rent in Shimla?
Thanks in advance for all the information.
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posted by Arun at 5:13 PM
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4 Comments:
Hi arun,
I've never seen non-bullets being hired out of manali. However, bullets should not be problem if they have the brakes on the right side, dontcha think so.
Also, the rohtang pass doesnt always open in june,it could get late. You could head to kaza via the hindustan-tibet road as well , there is shorter route from kullu to that road.
Hi Arun,
1. Before you leave, check whether Rohtang/Kunzam La passes are open.
2. Arrange for accomodation at Himachal Tourism Lodge at Kaza beforehand.
3. Biking on Rohtang and Kunzam La would be very adventurous. Take adequate safety precautions and emergency supplies.
4. For a real-life description of my journey (in Maruti Gypsy) from Manali to Kaza, read my Spiti Travelogue under Travel on my blog.
Regards,
Mahendra
Posted your query in one of the biking groups & got this as reply -- http://www.bcmtouring.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1003
PS: I'm also thinking of a visit to Ladakh, may be in August...
Hey KK, will get more details from you.
Thanks Mahendra, your log seems detailed and useful. Will go through it.
Thanks for the link Prashanth.
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