Solo Ride to Zanskar Valley | Zanskar Valley's Scariest Roads | Padum to Leh

Solo Ride to Zanskar Valley Itinerary (My Original Plan) Day 1: Delhi → Keylong ~650 km / 14–16 hrs Challenge: Way too long for a single day on a bike unless you're very experienced and start pre-dawn. Suggest breaking in Manali or Mandi if it's your first long ride of the trip. Road Conditions: Mixed (NH3 to Rohtang/Atal Tunnel – mostly good; beyond – variable) Day 2: Keylong → Padum (via Shinku La, Gombok ronjan) ~180–210km / 10–12 hrs Challenge: Off-roading sections + river crossings + high pass (~5,100m Shinku La). One of the toughest legs. Tip: Fuel up at Tandi (the last petrol pump for long stretches). Day 3: Padum → Leh ~450 km / 12–14 hrs Route Options: Padum → Lingshed → Wanla → Lamayuru → Leh (very rough road in places) Padum → Kargil → Leh (longer, but better surfaced) Road Conditions: Dirt tracks, rough patches, some good roads after Lamayuru Day 4: Leh (Rest Day) Crucial for bike maintenance, body recovery, and acclimatization. Day 5: Leh → Delhi Total Distance: ~1,050–1,100 km Completed in 26 hours (Do not try unless you are an experienced rider). Not recommended at all. My Instagram:   / ride_and_wild_9   Thank you for watching