Ankita Thakur`s Umling La journey
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Ankita Thakur
She is a Kandivali-resident and culinary entrepreneur and took on the journey to the current highest motorable pass in the world on a 100cc scooter
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Journey
Thakur took a train from Mumbai to Amritsar with Cheetah, before getting on her two-wheeler in Amritsar and then to Batote and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir
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Terrain
The scooterist traversed cold desert landscapes and scenic but harsh routes, including Zoji La Pass and Pangong Lake, notorious for sharp bends and cold weather
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Final leg
The final leg to Umling La from Hanle was a difficult path to conquer. The visibility was low due to heavy snowfall and she had to ride at 10-20 km/hr
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Completion of expedition
Ankita Thakur completed her expedition on June 13, after a journey of 2,800 km.
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Black & white heaven