How to Prepare to Ride in the Himalayas | A comprehensive guide

In this video I give a comprehensive rundown of everything you need to know to prepare for a ride in the Himalayas, specifically in Ladakh, India!

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Skill Level Needed
4:31 Dealing with Altitude
7:20 Cost and Tour Operator
10:57 Visas (a warning!)
13:07 Flying to and through India
13:42 Warning: Indigo’s luggage policies
15:14 Security Inspection in Indian airports
17:58 Local culture and food
18:58 Accommodations and services
20:41 Money matters
21:30 Motorcycle rental
23:41 RIDING GEAR
26:43 Temperature in July
28:21 My approach to layering
30:20 Riding pants
32:31 Riding boots and socks
34:23 Gloves and hand warmth
36:11 Luggage and packing
38:18 Packing my helmet
40:24 Motorcycle tail bag
41:55 Carry-on bags
45:01 Camera gear
50:56 Power banks and outlets
52:09 Clothes and accessories
54:46 Closing Thoughts

LINKS:
Himalayas ride Docu-Vlog:    • 9 Days Riding the World's Highest Roa...  

Podcast with iTourmoto:    • Adventure Riding Abroad | iTourmoto P...  

Indian e-visa application: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa...

Himalayas in-depth vlog series:    • Ride XP in the Himalayas  

GEAR LINKS
Dri+ Balaclava (PH only) https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.isQ7T?cc
Waterproof socks (PH only): https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.isQfF?cc
Canvas duffel bags 120L and 40L (PH only) https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.iskbR?cc
Rhinowalk 20L rear seat bag (PH only) https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.iskJe?cc
Messenger bag with camera insert review and details:    • A ₱2,300 ($44) CANVAS CAMERA BAG That...  
Boya BY K4 TRS to USB-C adapter: https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.isODE?cc
Bavin Medium 10,000 mAh 22.5W fast-charging power bank: https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.ismxV?cc

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