Delhi to Manali in 12 Hours: Starting Our Extreme Zanskar Road Trip! | Episode 1

The journey to Zanskar officially begins! Episode 1 kicks off in the pitch-black hours of the early morning as we roll out of Delhi, setting our sights on Manali. In this episode, we put the Skoda Kylaq through its first long-distance highway test, check our driving rigs and electronic equipment, and evaluate driver rotation and performance on the road with my co-driver, Pratheek Patil. What should have been a 10-hour drive turns into a grueling 12+ hour endurance run after getting caught in a massive Dussehra festival traffic gridlock in Kullu! From high-speed highway cruising to slow-speed hill crawls, this episode sets the stage for the extreme high-altitude terrain waiting ahead. ESSENTIAL GEAR & CAR ACCESSORIES USED: • Portable Tire Inflator & Pressure Gauge: https://link.amazon/B09XBtmnx • Sump/Underbody Protection & Recovery Strap: https://link.amazon/B0g7s7bqh • Sub-Zero Thermal Apparel: https://link.amazon/B07GuvdG7 • Action Cam Suction Mounts & Road Rig: https://link.amazon/B0390T5Vi If you enjoyed Episode 1, hit the Like button, Subscribe, and drop a 'Super Thanks' below to support the channel! My gadgets and accessories Action Camera: GoPro Hero 13 Black: https://amzn.to/4oFCVlr MicroSD card: Sandisk Extreme Pro 128GB: https://amzn.to/488cgrv Storage: SanDisk 1TB Creator Phone SSD: https://link.amazon/B06adcDEM Amkette OTG Adapter: https://amzn.to/47y9GJN Amkette Drive S1 2 in 1: https://link.amazon/B0fDYyWnK Beats USB-C Cable: https://amzn.to/3LnQIOE Wheel Nut Covers (17mm): https://amzn.to/4nU6aQp Honeywell Micro CLA 100W PD Smart Car Charger: https://amzn.to/4ntRjeZ Transparent Key Cover: https://amzn.to/4oThmxy Jopasu Car Cleaner: https://amzn.to/4oSSc1T