Skip Ladakh! 6 Himalayan Passes That Are Best For Motorbike Rides

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Motorbike Rides

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Where To Go?

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1. Rohtang Pass (Himachal Pradesh)

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2. Spiti Valley via Kunzum Pass (Himachal Pradesh)

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3. Baralacha La (Himachal Pradesh)

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4. Zoji La (Jammu & Kashmir)

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5. Sach Pass (Himachal Pradesh)

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6. Jalori Pass (Himachal Pradesh)

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