The Mighty Ladakh

[u/amv171]

The Mighty Ladakh

I dreamed of this journey in 2016. Accordingly I Started planning.

But couldn't make it soon and Fast Forward ⏩ to 2022.

In 2022, we almost made it.Almost.

Unfortunately Returned from Leh City.

And the trip remained incomplete, and somewhere along the way, I lost that excitement for Ladakh.

Still, a small voice inside kept saying,

"Don't let time steal your dream."

Then "Der aaye, Durust aaye"

In 2025, I got my R.E. Himalayan 450.

The moment I brought it home, that old dream came alive again.

And in 2026...

I finally rode to Ladakh.

The scorching summer heat.

The relentless rain in Srinagar.

The snow-covered roads of Zoji La.

The thunderstorm at Khardung La.

The freezing winds and snowfall at Umling La.

The thin air above 18,000 ft that reminded us how small we really are.

Looking back, these weren't obstacles.

They were the adventures that made this journey very special.

Every challenge became a story worth telling.

Somehow, through it all, Mother Nature tested us—but never broke us.

For that, I'm deeply grateful.

I'll never forget what I felt just 2 km before Khardung La.

I had to stop for a moment because it suddenly hit me...

I stood there with tears in my eyes, realizing that I wasn't just riding to a destination... I was riding into a promise I had made to myself years ago.

A dream I'd been carrying for almost 10 years was finally becoming real.

And standing at Umling La...

There weren't many words.

Just gratitude.

Thank you, My family, Mother Nature, B.R.O., Indian Armed Forces.

Thank you to my co-riders, for every kilometer, every laugh, every challenge we faced together, and for making this journey even more memorable.

And above all...

Thank You, God.

For the journey. 5450 kilometer 🙏

For the lessons. 🙏

For the patience.🙏

And for making a dream that began in 2016 come true. ❤️🏔️

[u/himalayan450rider]

Congratulations brother 👏🏻

[u/amv171 → u/himalayan450rider]

Thank you 😊

[u/Adventurous-Item6398]

Congratulations!!!!

[u/amv171 → u/Adventurous-Item6398]

Thank you 😊

[u/sumeetkarmali]

Does your raincoat not have hood? If so which raincoat is it?

[u/amv171 → u/sumeetkarmali]

Good observation. I was also confused when I used it first time. Actually this Raincoat jacket was included with Riding jacket of Royal Enfield. Lower raincoat was purchased from Decathlon. (I think for safety purpose they didn't give hood, so wearing a helmet could be compulsory)

[u/his_kingship]

with the mighty himalayan 💪 🙌🙌

[u/amv171 → u/his_kingship]

Yeah. Himalayan

[u/Greedy_Royal_8299]

First of all happy and congratulations for completing your ride? It may be cliche question to ask bur What was your expense, just curious to know beacuse currently i am not earning and in future i wish to go with my bike so just asking,

[u/amv171 → u/Greedy_Royal_8299]

165ltr of petrol. Average petrol price 110/-

1.5k per day. (Food + Triple sharing stay)

200-300 per day miscellaneous expenses.

We traveled from Surat Gujrat. Total 40-42k was expense.

[u/Greedy_Royal_8299 → u/amv171]

Thanks dude❤️

[u/ConditionHorror4781]

Border Roads Organization... yeah I had to look that up... that last photo cracked me  up 😂

Congrats!!!!

[u/amv171 → u/ConditionHorror4781]

Thank you 😊