To Lhasa to Leh!

Thursday, December 22, 2005

The final route


The route as i see it has 2 stages -

Stage 1: The Kathmandu - Lhasa Friendship highway! 953 kms accross 4 passes (5600 mts or >) crossing, EBC (Everest BAse Camp), and staying at the three star at Shigatse!

Stage 2: Backtrack to Shigatse/Lhatse then head off along NH 219 to Xingxang, along the brahmaputra, past Mansarovar/Kailash, then head to Ali Shiquanhe, turn off at Rutok, and cross into india Along pangon by bike, or accross pangong by Boat. Cross Marsimik la (worlds highest road) and enter ladakh regoin, ending at Leh.

Stage 3 (optional) Cruise back to Delhi in 3 days from Leh. Leave leh at 5 am , spend the night at Keylong, next day bike to Manali, rest and enjoy. Third day lave Manali 5 am arrive Delhi 6pm! Celebrate!

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