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! Blog post summary of this guide: https://www.aaronpalabyab.com/blog/how-to-prepare-to-ride-a-motorcycle-in-the-himalayas 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHb5cMOvTUk Podcast with iTourmoto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJa67Qswvf8 Indian e-visa application: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MnGIL6Zbwo 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 Subscribe to my channel - null Instagram: http://instagram.com/aaronpalabyab Facebook: http://facebook.com/a.palabyab Twitter: http://twitter.com/aaronpalabyab Website: http://www.aaronpalabyab.com/ Business Contact / Licensing: aaron [at] aaronpalabyab.com