Packing at the last moment for a Ladakh trip on your motorcycle can be overwhelming and often makes you miss many of the important items. Here’s an easy checklist of what things to carry for your trip to Ladakh on your bike.
Clothes
- Undergarments (Boxers) – 4 Buy here
- Socks – 2 pairs – Buy here
- Winter jacket – Buy here
- Winter gloves – Buy here
- T shirts – 4 – Buy here
- 1 pair of joggers – Buy here
- 1 pair of shorts – Buy here
- 2 Hanky – Buy here
- Towel – Microfibre – Buy here
- Masks – Buy here
- Plastic bags for soiled clothes – Buy here
Riding gear
- Riding jacket – Buy here
- Riding pant – Buy here
- Riding gloves – Buy here
- Riding boots – Buy here
- Rain gear – Buy here
- Balaclava – Buy here
- Helmet – Buy here
- Shoe cover – Buy here
Medicines
- First Aid kit – Buy here
- Diamox
- Antacids
- Painkillers
- Paracetamol
- ORS sachet – Buy here
- Probiotics
- Volini spray – Buy here
Packed food
- Oats – Buy here
- Bread – Buy here
- Peanut butter / Jam – Buy here
- Protein bars – Buy here
- Masalas – Buy here
- Maggi – Buy here
- Tea / coffee powder – Buy here
- Dairy whitener – Buy here
- Water bottles – 2L
Toiletries
- Toothbrush – Buy here
- Toothpaste – Buy here
- Sunscreen – Buy here
- Moisturiser – Buy here
- Lip balm – Buy here
- Shaving / trimming kit – Buy here
- Sanitiser – Buy here
- Tissues – Buy here
- Odomos – Buy here
- Bar soap / washing powder – Buy here
Camping equipment
- Tent – Buy here
- Sleeping bag – Buy here
- Sleeping mat –Buy here
- Light – Buy here
- Mug – Buy here
- Plates – Buy here
- Cutlery
- Cooking vessel – Buy here
- Matchbox – Buy here
- Gas cylinder & stove – Buy here
- Zip locks – Buy here
Electronics
- 2 phones
- Power Bank – Buy here
- Chargers and cables
- Camera – Buy here
- Memory cards – Buy here
- Laptop & HDD (optional) – Buy here
- Extension board – Buy here
- Earphones / Speakers – Buy here
Bike essentials
- Spanner & Allen key set – Buy here
- WD 40 – Buy here
- Chain lube – Buy here
- Chain brush – Buy here
- Microfibre cloth – Buy here
- Colin glass cleaner spray – Buy here
- Bungee cords – 2 pair – Buy here
- Tyre tubes – 1 each
- Puncture kit- glue, sand paper, patches
- Tyre inflator – Buy here
- Surgical gloves – Buy here
Miscellaneous
- GoodKnight – Buy here
- Wallet
- IDs, Vaccination card
- Umbrella – Buy here
- Cap – Buy here
- Flip flops / Sandals – 1 pair – Buy here
- Sunglasses – Buy here
- Suitcase paddle lock – Buy here
- Luggage organiser – Buy here
For ease of use, I’ve made a pdf of the checklist which you can download it here –
If you want to watch the video I made on what to carry for a Ladakh bike trip, go below.
If you want to know the entire expense and how to budget for a Ladakh trip on your bike, check out this post – https://bulletstrings.com/how-expensive-is-a-ladakh-trip-on-a-motorcycle-budget-for-ladakh-bike-trip/
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What should I pack for Ladakh bike trip?
Winter clothes, riding gear, medicines, packed food, toiletries, camping equipment, electronics and bike tools are some of the things you should pack for your Ladakh bike trip. For a detailed checklist, download the pdf here – Ladakh Bike Trip Checklist.
What all is needed for Ladakh trip?
Basic winter wear, medicines, packed food items, toiletries and camping equipments are needed for a Ladakh trip. For a detailed checklist, see this.
How much money is required for a bike trip to Ladakh?
For a beginner rider without any gear looking to travel to Ladakh on their motorcycle, it’d cost around 110000 INR. For a seasoned rider with most of the riding gears, it’d cost around 80000 INR. Check out a detailed budget of a bike trip to Ladakh, here – https://bulletstrings.com/how-expensive-is-a-ladakh-trip-on-a-motorcycle-budget-for-ladakh-bike-trip/
When should I take Diamox in Leh?
Diamox or Acetazolamide is a drug that prevents fluid accumulation and helps in acclimatising faster. 250mg taken 12 to 24 hours prior to ascend and continued for 2 days twice daily after the ascend is the recommended adult dosage. Read more about AMS here – https://bulletstrings.com/acute-mountain-sickness/
Do we need oxygen in Leh Ladakh?
Oxygen supplementation should be given till you descend or till you reach a medical facility if you are experiencing severe symptoms of AMS, HAPE or HACE. Read more about it here – https://bulletstrings.com/acute-mountain-sickness/