Pangong Lake to Leh (160 Kms) on Discover 135

Pangong Lake to Leh(160 Kms)

Today, I’ve traveled through Tangtse, Durbuk, Tsoltak Lake, Changla Pass, Zingral, Sakti and Karu to reach Leh. I woke up early morning at 7:00am to see the beauty of Pangong lake. So I got ready and went to the lake and Sat beside it. It was so beautiful & relaxed feeling while sitting at the shore of Pangong Lake, listening the soothing sound of water, looking at crystal clear water, completely blue in colour due to the reflection of the sky, the reflections of the sparkling sun rays falling on crystal clear water was amazing.

I had my breakfast around 8:30am and then again I took my loaded bike to lake side. There I met some fellow bikers, whom I met 2 days before at North Pullu. We’ve spent some nice time clicking pictures and chitchat session.

Then I moved back to Lukung post (3 Idiots point), where I went yesterday evening but due to low light and cold, I couldn’t see the place properly. There I clicked some pictures and had maggi/tea.

It was 11:45am, when I left Pangong Lake and started my return journey to Leh. The route was same till Durbuk village, from there I took the left from Diversion point towards Leh. After this turn the altitude started increasing almost every passing kilometer. Just after crossing Tsoltak Lake (16,600 ft) the off-roading started again. I started climbing towards Changla-Pass. It was very cold and windy, steep climbing turns and deep valley beside.

It took all my power and strength to ride up. Then finally I reached at the Changla-Pass (17, 688 ft) , 2nd Highest Pass in the world after Khardungla. There I had tea& maggi.

It was around 3:00 pm, when I started coming down from Changla Pass & while coming down, my bike skidded & fell twice. The side guards (Leg Guards) got bend, It was so difficult to pull-up the fallen loaded bike on a slope, so I waited for some time & took help from a taxi driver to pull my loaded bike up. Then again, I continued my ride and crossed Zingral village, Sakti Village and reached Karu. From Karu, I took right turn towards Leh & enjoyed a smooth highway ride. The sun was setting right in front of my eyes in the west.

I’ve reached Leh around 6:30pm & Immediately after reaching Leh, I have got my bike fixed by a local mechanic. Tightened some screw& Nuts, fog-lights and balanced the handle bar, which got disturbed after the big fall.

Later, I checked into a hotel and went out to have my Dinner in Leh market. As usual it was vibrant and lively market area, where I’ve already spent two days before, so I roamed around places and came back to hotel by 10:30pm and slept.

Episode 8.) Pangong Lake-Changla Pass-Leh - https://youtu.be/_Jix4Fpg4XI

Watch all the Episodes of My Ladakh Trip:

Episode 1.) Delhi-Ambala-Ludhiana-Amritsar - https://youtu.be/OGWggm5P-GY

Episode 2.) Amritsar-Pathankot-Udhampur-Ramban-Srinagar - https://youtu.be/0Oo-IcRemyg

Episode 3.) Srinagar-Sonamarg-Jojila-Drass-Kargil - https://youtu.be/IqwRB6GuKjE

Episode 4.) Kargil-Magnetic Hill-Gurudwara Pathar Sahib-Leh - https://youtu.be/I8teXM-_32I

Episode 5.) Leh-Khardungla-Disket-Hunder(Nubra Valley) - https://youtu.be/VlpXxkp_3LM

Episode 6.) Hunder to Turtuk (Last village of India) - https://youtu.be/QtFqQcFbI20

Episode 7.) Hunder(Nubra valley)-Durbuk-Pangong Lake - https://youtu.be/FfKN6pIgdNI

Episode 8.) Pangong Lake-Changla Pass-Leh - https://youtu.be/_Jix4Fpg4XI

Episode 9.) Leh-Karu-Upshi-kiari-Chumanthang-Nyoma - https://youtu.be/PkKGyBRVX8w

Episode 10.) Nyoma-HANLE-Sumdo - https://youtu.be/PNlZAAhYQaY

Episode 11.) Sumdo-Tsokar-Debring-Pang-Lachungla Pass-GATA Loops-Sarchu - https://youtu.be/ZpPIDKh07_g

Episode 12.) Sarchu-Baralachala Pass-ZingZing Bar-Darcha-Jispa-Keylong-Rohtang Pass-Manali - https://youtu.be/iZeri4rHF3M

Episode 13.) Manali-Kullu-Mandi-Chandigarh-Delhi - https://youtu.be/MDxZ-IpkEaQ