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What they don’t tell you about riding on the Roof of the World   You can do your planning & packing in half an hour. A 6 day motorbike voyage to the Land of the Llamas can be packed for and flights booked in 30 minutes. But make sure your team consists of trusted & adventurous mates.     Those who have gone before you will give you the most apt advice. They will tell you it will be cold, that you won’t be able to keep up with the other riders and among other gems - you can’t smoke at high altitudes. Choose not to listen to that. Instead get those essential tips from people who’ve been there. Know your Airports. The Bombay airport will graciously provide free Wi-Fi; police officers will smile while giving you directions. Strangers will tell you how to get to the smoking room in the quickest way possible, and the airport bar will make lone women travellers feel safe and welcome.     Always pay heed to the more experienced man (or w