9 Days Riding the World's Highest Roads | Himalayas | Ladakh, India
In July 2023, we spent 9 days riding in the Himalayas of Ladakh, India, the famed land of high passes. Relive the full adventure in this docu-vlog shot from four riders' perspectives on 11 different cameras.
Shot by Myther Ganibe, Aaron Palabyab, Kannan Sreedevi, and Sophia Chua @bbmotoPH
Edited by Aaron Palabyab
Tour organizer: Philippine Moto Tours
Riders: Mykel Siobal, Jebo Banzuelo, Tom Hernandez, Eugene Negapatan, Aaron Palabyab, Sophia Chua, Arnel Nepomuceno, Hanuman Das Caampued, Angel Bailon, Ash Mandhyan, Myther Ganibe, Levin Demesa, Eelan Reyes, and Kannan Sreedevi.
Local guide: Tsetan Dorjay
Mechanic: Rahbar Ansari
Guide on How to Prepare for the Himalayas: • How to Prepare to Ride...
Himalayas in-depth vlog series: • Ride XP in the Himalayas
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:08 Travel to India and arrival in Ladakh
2:47 Acclimatization ride in Leh
7:00 Leh market montage
8:26 Leh to Khardung La to Hunder
17:41 Hunder to Pangong Lake
27:49 Merak to Hanle
38:35 Hanle to Umling La, world’s highest motorable pass
46:19 Hanle to Leh
52:32 Leh to Alchi day trip
57:28 Breakfast ride to Khardung La
1:01:35 Epilogue
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Hope you guys enjoyed this! It took 76 hours to edit and I'm just happy to finally share one of the best experiences I've ever had. I still have a ton of footage left over, so let me know if you'd be interested in seeing more detailed ~30min episodes of each part of the whole ride! In any case, thanks a lot for watching.
@LumangTaoMoto
10 ай бұрын
Aaron, please do! Please share as much as you can. I’m a newbie rider who drives a custom CT100 to work and some occasional “long ride”. But ever since I saw Zach’s trip to Khardung La, I knew that I wanted to ride forever. Khardung La is still a long way to go for me, but seeing the journey through the lenses of people like you drives me to work harder everyday. Thank you for existing.
@Ride_XP
10 ай бұрын
@@LumangTaoMotoI’m so happy to hear that bro. I know one day soon you’ll be able to visit! Aside from budget, solid fundamentals ng riding lang kailangan.
@meditatewithme6254
9 ай бұрын
Try thumsup in india
@animalspirit77
9 ай бұрын
more episodes please
@anan7s294
8 ай бұрын
Do share pls
A dream ride for a lot of enfield owners. Mabuhay! 🇵🇭
@Ride_XP
10 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
Hope you had an amazing and memorable ride in India.....Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🙌🙌
@Ride_XP
8 ай бұрын
Can't wait to be back!
Trips and journeys to India is always beautiful….thanks for sharing .. Ladakh is like out of this world…. Looks like another planet…❤️❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸
Hey palabyab and fellow Filipinos ! We indian love you and your country. You are very Welcome in India 🇵🇭❤️🇮🇳
@Ride_XP
8 ай бұрын
Much love back to you!
@gopash
2 ай бұрын
@@Ride_XP welcome back ❤
I have met so many peoples from different countries but philippinos are by far the friendliest people out there 🇵🇭❤ namaste 🙏
@Ride_XP
7 ай бұрын
🥰🙏🏼
Ladhak is the dream ride of many Indians, there is a saying that if you can ride in ladhak, you can ride anywhere in the world. I wish one day I visits Umling la. Thanks kuya for showing ladhak through your eyes
@Ride_XP
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for all your kind comments ☺️ I’m glad to share this with you! Such a beautiful place, you should be proud. Hope you ride it very soon!
@anasthasiasteel4512
10 ай бұрын
😅 that's actually his dream Po kuya
@kimjong-un8912
10 ай бұрын
yeah saraswati ji : )@@anasthasiasteel4512
@joeljoseph26
8 ай бұрын
I rode bike 3 times all over ladakh. I went in October all three times and it was very dangerous. We rode even during the night. It’s a kickass experience. ❤
Kanan keep doing this. More Pinoys should experience this in their lifetime. Congrats again for a great tour of the Himalayas.
@Ride_XP
10 ай бұрын
Amen to that!
I love stuff like this. Best hour of KZread I've had in a long while. Thanks for bringing us, safe travels.
@Ride_XP
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
I pursued my medicine course from olfu Philippines and I have so much respect for Filipinos and their culture. Great seeing you guys visiting India. Much love❤ salamat po
@Ride_XP
8 ай бұрын
❤️🙏🏼
@arnelnepomuceno867
8 ай бұрын
What batch are you? I am a graduate of the same institution and was part of the group😁 much love fatimanian🥰
@abhishekfoezadar
8 ай бұрын
2016th batch
@abhishekfoezadar
8 ай бұрын
how about you po?
@arnelnepomuceno867
8 ай бұрын
@@abhishekfoezadarmuch older doctor. Batch 2001. Perhaps I saw you around. I was a professor in internal medicine and a consultant at QCGH during that time😁
Hope you enjoyed your time in India. Commenting so it helps with the views. Love from India. Jai Hind.
@Ride_XP
8 ай бұрын
❤️🙏🏼
Hi Aaron!! This trip is so inspirational!! Can you perhaps do a video on how to organize such a ride, the logistics involved, how much money one needs to prepare and which guide to take?? This has now become my top item in my bucketlist!!!
@Ride_XP
9 ай бұрын
I literally wrote the script for this yesterday! :) So thanks for letting me know you'd like to see it! Thanks so much for watching the video.
@lanceoliv
9 ай бұрын
Would also love this video!
@Ride_XP
8 ай бұрын
@lanceoliv The video is out! :)
@brandonwells9384
5 ай бұрын
@@Ride_XP I'm very interested as well. Beautiful trip. Also on my list of rides. I've set a goal of getting there before I'm 55. I will be 50 this summer. Can't wait to check it out.
India is amazing country. ❤❤❤
Kellemes szórakoztató és hosszú utazás volt . És csodálatosan szép hely , sok látnivalóval
Thank you for the guy at 47:03 for collecting those plastic trash.. You are a Hero!
I am from northeast india and its my dream to travel their
Just arrived from our trip to the Himalayas yesterday. It was indeed an experience of a lifetime.
You should do the Spiti ride in India for your next adventure series.
@Ride_XP
8 ай бұрын
Excited to come back and ride these places hopefully on the new Himalayan!
Such a relaxing video. Also Love your editing and cinematography. Beautifully done Aaron
@Ride_XP
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you liked it. Credits to Myther as well for the beautiful b-roll, he's the rider in yellow. :)
I love the Philippines . Thanks for visiting my country and hoping you’ll be back soon. I can’t wait to go back to the beautiful beaches of Palawan as well . ITS ALWAYS FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES ❤
Man i enjoyed this video so much....the scenery was out of this world and your group was so funny and wholesome. I'm from India and it's my dream to one day ride in Ladakh on a Himalayan. one hour passed so quickly when i watched your video. you have a new subscriber, Love from India.
@Ride_XP
8 ай бұрын
I'm happy you're here! Thanks for watching.
Hi Aaron. Wow, what an amazing trip/journey! Man I wish you'all lived closer to me as I would love to hang out with your group. You guys all get along so good. Glad you & the group had a wonderful time. Glad to hear from you as it has been awhile since your last video. Have a beautiful day!! Cheers!! Illinois, USA
@Ride_XP
10 ай бұрын
Haha wanting to be hung out with is the highest praise a man can ask for! ;) Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching. Pretty lucky to have such a good mix with this group, made the memories all the better.
There’s a reason for naming that cafe “Milkyway”…..Hanle host the second highest/largest telescope in the Asia…..used by Indian institute of Astrophysics scientists…. It is known to capture beautiful snaps of galaxies…..
@Ride_XP
8 ай бұрын
Ohh very cool!
Good to see foreigners coming to India for rides. Jai hind
Aah you guys saw battle tanks .. in those mountains.😮😮
Btw, I know some parts could have used more info or narration for context so please don’t hesitate to comment any questions. I’ll make a video addressing any/all of those soon
@JG-qy6fe
8 ай бұрын
These tough roads were made & maintained by BRO, border roads organisation of the Indian Army. Its very tough to maintain due to landslides, rockfalls. You may hv seen many their humorous message boards on the way.
watched entire documentary kuyaa it's not less than a movie need more videos from you love from India
Congratulations on a great video and thank you for bringing us along on your adventure!
@Ride_XP
8 ай бұрын
Thank you!! And thanks for watching :)
Welcome to india 🙏,filipinos 🇵🇭 😊
Wow , the Journey, the destinations.. This is a great video.
Thank you for taking the time to do the video and posting. Totally enjoyed watching. So, so beautiful scenery and am sure it was at your end. 👌👌👌
@Ride_XP
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! It was really spectacular, I hope more people are able to experience it.
Umlingla...the Everest of bikers !! Loved this incredible video.👍
Awesome, thoroughly enjoyed this moto vlog
You guys makes it look so easy...you bunch are tough as hell. Love & respect from India
Proud owner of the old new Himalayan ❤
Kamustaka..... Welcome to India Enjoy... Riding biking freedom adventure discovery
Amazing Ladakh....the best place of the world, a place you should definitely visit once in your life.
Nice video, loved each part of it as a motor cycle enthusiast ❤ Cheers! Hope you plan more fun filled trips back in India soon!
Ganda, idol talaga! Lalo ako na excite to do this next year, grats bro 🙌
@Ride_XP
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching bro! Excited for you!
One of the nicest videos. Great time watching
When the day is not cloudy and is sunny and bright with blue skies, the real magic of Ladakh comes out!
Loved your journey man..... absolutely amazing 🤩🤩
fantastic videos . Please share if you have more of this wonderful place
Amazing video .looks like we were riding during same time . I was with my group during July .
I hope u guys enjoyed well... do visit again guys...luv 💕 from Ladakh, india
nice road trip sir.. packed with memories and experience..
@Ride_XP
5 күн бұрын
One year later and it's still so fresh!
Thank you for a very enjoyable journey with an amiable group of riders. Good music choices.
Great video.want to ride there one day
Great film,soundtrack and editing. Thoroughly absorbed throughout 👍
loved it.
superbly well shot video.... true riders know it
The himalayas brings humility in us. Its a spiritual experience.
That place looks so alien.
@Ride_XP
9 ай бұрын
Absolutely surreal. Like another planet compared to where I'm from!
@past-ye9hj
8 ай бұрын
Elon musk was born there, right across the street where the Zuckerberg's reside.
Hope you and your team enjoy this ride ❤ Love from India🇮🇳
Wow ❤ welcome
Appreciate your efforts.
Great characters in your tour group.All of you are funny specially Kannan seemed like a total jokester. Great vlog.
Lots of love from India 🇮🇳 do visit again..
Superb video bro🎉 Thank you for visiting ladakh
@Ride_XP
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! And thank you for making it a great experience for us.
Beautiful 😍
Epic.
thanks to the workers and army personals who built this road at that mountainimagine how hard would have been it
@Ride_XP
8 ай бұрын
Salute to the BRO!
welcome to india 🙏🙏
I'm not a rider po but na pa wow talaga ako sa docu-vlog na to, worth it panoorin . Thank you for sharing 😮🙌 Pride ng 🇵🇭
@Ride_XP
10 ай бұрын
Salamat nang marami 🙏🏼🙏🏼☺️☺️
@kimjong-un8912
10 ай бұрын
kamusta po
It's a long cherished dream of mine to go there on a bike. Friends who have gone have said it's a tough ride but it's an adventure for a lifetime. The visuals of the places and you guys laughing just make me want to go there even more
That's our incredible India & Bharat
If you ever come in india again then visit Uttarakhand , india . There is char dham yatra [four holy places ] that will take 10 -12 days to complete even more but you will enjoy more than Ladakh tour , roads are very very good , greenery is just fantastic it’s like Switzerland of India . Ladakh is desert but Uttarakhand isn’t and it is mountainous region and very very good people . There is 3 prominent trek also , if you have time then go for it also .
@Ride_XP
8 ай бұрын
Wonderful suggestion! I'll add it to my list. Thank you.
@jasonmyer3615
7 ай бұрын
Desert has its own charm. Stop relegating one place to glamorous ur own place. Typical regressive mindset.
@kushagraagrawal3895
6 ай бұрын
Can you stop demeaning a place just to promote other, both are in india it doesn't matter
Great. I am doing a similar trip in july, on the new 450 himalayan
@Ride_XP
Ай бұрын
Would be even better on that bike!
kuya op love from India : )
Yes!!!
Wow
@Ride_XP
10 ай бұрын
My constant reaction while I was there!
Leh-Ladak road trip is the baptism of the bike and the rider 💖
19:09 believe me if someone had shown me this in my childhood and had told me that these riders went to Mars for a bike trip, I'd have believed him. Hope you enjoyed your time in India, Ladakh really feels something out of this world
@Ride_XP
8 ай бұрын
A life changing trip, no less!
i live in philippines rn damnn i miss my royal enfield😕 and every year ladakh trip
Great travel log, you did some great rides! Did you get any video of the Camels at Hunder? I am impressed that they allowed you to come out from Pangong to Chushul. They didn't allow me to ride it. The road through Spiti valley really nice, but parts are really technical. For your next trip, you should ride from Manali to Leh! It is a fantastic ride.
@Ride_XP
8 ай бұрын
What's funny and sad is that we arrived just when the camels were on break! We were supposed to come back an hour later but after landing at camp no one had the will to gear back up anymore, haha. Oddly I don't recall encountering any checkpoints coming through Chushul! Spiti Valley and Manali are definitely on my list! Along with the route in Zanskar that Itchy Boots just posted a video about. Such a wonderful place to ride, hard to beat.
@amitkriit
8 ай бұрын
His passport played a role. Tourists from "friendly countries" are allowed to venture into sensitive areas I guess.
Every indian boy hasa dream yo ride a Royal Enfield. We call it "Bullet" here. This video makes me want to ride through this region.
Kashmir - Heaven on earth and the most militarised place on the planet. Nice video 🇮🇳 🫱🏼🫲🏻 🇵🇭
@Ride_XP
8 ай бұрын
🤗🙏🏼
@amitkriit
8 ай бұрын
Ladakh and J&K are different.
@Hananmarwah
8 ай бұрын
@@amitkriit that doesn't change the fact that ladakh was part of jk from last 250 years .
@sabertrat
3 ай бұрын
@@Hananmarwah Ladakhis dislike being grouped with Jammu and Kashmir.
Very schooled. Skilled. Seasoned. Talented story teller. Very nice.
The night sky of Pangong is some thing unreal. You should must have experienced it .
👏👏👏👏
I want to experience this at least once. Was breathing an issue when you're at 5,000 meters altitude?
@Ride_XP
9 ай бұрын
Yeah, tbh the altitude is pretty challenging. It's not really so much shortness of breath as it just feeling tired, groggy, sometimes dizzy, and just not being able to focus on things very well. But totally manageable and definitely worth it!
@startupcapital4266
8 ай бұрын
You can purchase compact oxygen cylinder at medical shops in Leh before travelling to high altitude. It is created specifically for those who are not acclimatised to the conditions. It helps in taking away altitude sickness.
❤❤❤ from India
Loved the vid. Buddy wanted to ask something you are using which DJI Osmo Action cam and what is ur mic setup..?
That lake tho❤😍 25:57
Hey A! Congrats and tell me all about it when we see each other (hopefully soon!)
@Ride_XP
10 ай бұрын
Thank you!! Looking forward to it ☺️
Hat's off to you, for not showing any Indian Army post's or convoys passing through. That is very difficult task to don in such a long video in Ladakh.
Awesome video, what is the background music name that you used
Video looks great!!! When did you do the tour? Planning to go in July this year
@Ride_XP
5 ай бұрын
July last year!
RS Salute!
Added this to my bucket list, how can I join someday? hoping in 5 years Kudos for the ride
@Ride_XP
12 күн бұрын
Hi! Check out my video linked at the end with everything you need to know :) I made a full guide on how to do this ride.
😮 ❤
@kimjong-un8912
10 ай бұрын
kamusta po
@anasthasiasteel4512
10 ай бұрын
Okay lang Datta 😅
Bro u deserve 10x subscribers minimum
Every motor biker dreams to ride in ladakh
What time of year was this trip? We have booked a similar tour in 2024! Thank you for a great and informative video!
@Ride_XP
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! This was July 2-14.
Hi Aron! Was wondering how did your RPHA11 perform for this ride? Looking for a all around helmet that can do everything. Noticed that you have been using it on road and this time off road and adventure. I ride upright only. No tucked positions so wondering how it works for you. As always loved this video. Your FJ video led me to watch this vid. Superb including the naration at the last part as always.
@Ride_XP
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for coming over to this video! I'm actually using the RPHA70, which is the more upright version, so it's a sport touring helmet vs the 11 which is a sport helmet. Long story short, super happy with it. The lightness of the carbon version suits me very well. It's also very quiet. I've used it off road in the heat and that's where it's not the best, but the light weight partially makes up for it. I'd recommend the Rpha70 as one of the best value premium all-rounders.
Royal Enfield ❤ladakh,❤road trip dream❤
Why Very Less Views ? 😢 ❤️❤️ Love It
@Ride_XP
9 ай бұрын
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching and commenting, that will help with the views. ☺
It looks and feels incredible.nice Journey . What cameras were usedm like actual cameras not phones or action camera's
@Ride_XP
4 ай бұрын
Thanks! A lot of cameras were used by a number of riders: Sony A7IV, DJI Osmo Action 3, DJI Osmo Action 1, two GoPros, Sony ZV1, two Insta 360s, three iPhones, a DJI Mini 3 Pro... Possibly a few more.
@bevinmore
4 ай бұрын
@@Ride_XP thank you so much
Mykel seems to have gained weight. Congrats brother!
@Ride_XP
10 ай бұрын
Ahaha nastress kasi si Mykel, ask him why 🤭
This is a loooong way from a Kymco Like in Marilaque, again noiiiice🤘
@Ride_XP
10 ай бұрын
Aww man, good memories. Glad you've been here since then! It's crazy how far we've come in three years. And so much more to come!
@michaelangelofronda8653
9 ай бұрын
@Palabyab Hell yeah man🤘I look forward to more, maybe cross a desert next time 😂 Ride safe!
@Ride_XP
9 ай бұрын
Yesss!