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Day 4 : Leh - Khardungla - Leh
We had pushed ourselves in the last three days and deserved a break today. The plan was to ride to Ktop and back, relaxing and enjoying Leh in the evening. I had already spoken to 4-season holidays for the permits in advance.
After a wholesome tasty breakfast at the hotel, we left for Ktop by around 9:30am. We had to take the road from the main bazaar area. Surprisingly, such an important road start from a small bylane, going thru some houses, and then widening up as the inclination started. We were soon above the city, and had a fantastic view of the snow peaks for almost the whole way
The roads were quite good. Infact, i think Ktop is overrated. It may be the highest motorable road in the world, but after doing the Manali-Leh route, Ktop seems as a piece of cake!
An army convoy going to Ktop
We slowed down as the convoy had stopped. There was a small jam, but we all managed to find our way...to Ktop!
I have read other people's account of GPS readings showing less than what the welcome board claims. Even my watch showed only 17820 feet
We spent around an hour there. Purchased t-shirts and mugs (i regularly use both!) and raised a toast to our ride with tea and maggi.
Riding back was fantastic, as we constantly had a lovely view of the city, and the snow peaks
The road going down to leh
The evening was spent lazing around the town. Walking, walking and walking. Also tried local street food, and retired for the night by 10pm. Next day would be a tough one...
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