Leh-Keylong/Keylong-Manali

ossen · Jun 19th, 2008, 14:44

Which of these legs would you absolutely recommend by taxi, which one by bus?

Is it easy to get a hold of a taxi in Keylong for Manali?

Thanks!

hansje · Jun 20th, 2008, 02:13

i would take a taxi to keylong and then the bus to manali. the first part is the most rough and tough, so its more comfortable in a jeep. do not take the speedtaxi if you want to enjoy the trip! but why not a taxi for the whole trip?

ossen · Jun 20th, 2008, 03:41

We want to have a day in Keylong, but if the price is not too high, we will certainly consider it. Are taxis plentiful in Keylong?

hansje · Jun 20th, 2008, 03:46

i think so. i came trough Keylong several times, never picked up a taxi but its a "big" stop on the route.

ossen · Jun 20th, 2008, 03:53

Great, thanks for the info!

Dilliwala · Jun 20th, 2008, 03:56

Taxis aren't plentiful in Keylang itself, but you'll get one. Specially a returning-to-base one in season.

When are you travelling, ossen? From July to September, HP Tourism runs delux buses with a night in Keylang, tent accom and dinner/breakfast thrown in. At 1600 bucks per seat, it's worth considering.

ossen · Jun 20th, 2008, 13:09

I am travelling in August, which makes the deluxe bus a good option as well.

My main interest in terms of choosing one over the other was which part that proved most scenic, being able to stop a few places along the route would be nice I imagine.

Dilliwala · Jun 20th, 2008, 20:53

In that case Leh-Keylang, I wud say.

Yogesh Sarkar · Jun 20th, 2008, 21:50

If you are ok with traveling in a bus, you can pretty much spend the night any where on the Manali - Leh route and catch the bus next day. During our trip last year, one of the bike carrying pillion was having problem climbing so we sent the pillion through bus from Darcha. The only thing to keep in mind is that bus starts quite early in the morning from Keylong (around 4am)

Dilliwala · Jun 20th, 2008, 22:00

Ahem, OP's travel is in the other direction!

Yogesh Sarkar · Jun 21st, 2008, 02:18

I think even then the bus would start at 4am from Keylong, not 100% sure though.

Jun 19th, 2008, 14:44	#1
ossen Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 21	Leh-Keylong/Keylong-Manali Which of these legs would you absolutely recommend by taxi, which one by bus? Is it easy to get a hold of a taxi in Keylong for Manali? Thanks!

Jun 20th, 2008, 21:50	#9
Yogesh Sarkar Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi (India) Posts: 1,045	If you are ok with traveling in a bus, you can pretty much spend the night any where on the Manali - Leh route and catch the bus next day. During our trip last year, one of the bike carrying pillion was having problem climbing so we sent the pillion through bus from Darcha. The only thing to keep in mind is that bus starts quite early in the morning from Keylong (around 4am) __________________ My Travelogues \| My Blog \| Ladakh Travel Guide

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Place to stay in Manali? Also, Keylong?	jameswimbledon	Himachal Pradesh	56	Jun 4th, 2008 19:53
Manali -> Keylong	geo96	Himachal Pradesh	2	Jun 2nd, 2008 04:46
shimla-kullu-manali-keylong?	jammer6005	Himachal Pradesh	4	Oct 24th, 2007 01:23
Manali-Keylong-Leh or Leh-Sarchu-Keylong-Manali?	serengeti256	Trekking and Mountaineering in India	3	Aug 13th, 2007 02:49

Jun 20th, 2008, 02:13	#2
hansje Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Holland Posts: 8	i would take a taxi to keylong and then the bus to manali. the first part is the most rough and tough, so its more comfortable in a jeep. do not take the speedtaxi if you want to enjoy the trip! but why not a taxi for the whole trip?

Jun 20th, 2008, 03:41	#3
ossen Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 21	We want to have a day in Keylong, but if the price is not too high, we will certainly consider it. Are taxis plentiful in Keylong?

Jun 20th, 2008, 03:46	#4
hansje Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Holland Posts: 8	i think so. i came trough Keylong several times, never picked up a taxi but its a "big" stop on the route.

Jun 20th, 2008, 03:53	#5
ossen Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 21	Great, thanks for the info!

Jun 20th, 2008, 03:56	#6
Dilliwala Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 3,245	Taxis aren't plentiful in Keylang itself, but you'll get one. Specially a returning-to-base one in season. When are you travelling, ossen? From July to September, HP Tourism runs delux buses with a night in Keylang, tent accom and dinner/breakfast thrown in. At 1600 bucks per seat, it's worth considering.

Jun 20th, 2008, 13:09	#7
ossen Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 21	I am travelling in August, which makes the deluxe bus a good option as well. My main interest in terms of choosing one over the other was which part that proved most scenic, being able to stop a few places along the route would be nice I imagine.

Jun 20th, 2008, 20:53	#8
Dilliwala Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 3,245	In that case Leh-Keylang, I wud say.

Jun 20th, 2008, 22:00	#10
Dilliwala Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 3,245	Ahem, OP's travel is in the other direction!

Jun 21st, 2008, 02:18	#11
Yogesh Sarkar Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi (India) Posts: 1,045	I think even then the bus would start at 4am from Keylong, not 100% sure though.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password