Grasshopper November, 2018 | Page 21

LEH-MANALI HIGHWAY, INDIA Situated in North India, the Leh-Manali cycle route is something that every cyclist in the world dreams of. The ride starts from Manali in Himachal Pradesh and passes through five passes with the highest altitude of 5602 meters at Khardung La pass. Each of the five passes is unique in itself. The Bara Lachha La is one of the most loopy passes, rohtang is the most unpredictable among the five, Naki La & Lachu Lung La are said to be the Twin Brothers that next next to each other and last but not the least Tanglag La is the most difficult to cross among all. Tere also comes Gata loops that offer around 22 curves and is capable of spending a fine chill down your spine when looked from above. This is not it, many other surprises await you once you decide to go it. Moray plains is one of the highest and coldest deserts in the world along with snow laden peaks, Chandra-Bagha and Indus rivers. Once you reach the destination city of Leh, the beauty is beyond explanation. Do visit Pangong Tso which is the highest lake in the world at an altitude of 4,350 meters and extends from India to China. November, 2018 g 19