Place to stay in Manali? Also, Keylong?

The_Wanderer · May 5th, 2008, 12:55

We stayed at Hotel Chandrabhaga in 2004 and found it great. The location is the best among all the hotels, Staff very co-operative and helping.

arijitchaki · May 14th, 2008, 17:48

Hi Everyone,
I'm planning to leave from Delhi for Manali on 31st May by bus. I'll spend 1st June in Manali and then I want to take a bus the next day to Leh. Here are some questions I have. Please help out if possible.

1. Do I need to book hotel accommodation in advance or can I just get off the bus on the 1st and look around for a room? All I need is a bed and a loo.
2. What kind of buses can I take to Leh? Do I have to book in advance for it?
3. Will the Manali-Leh road be open on 1st June?

Thanks

Dilliwala · May 14th, 2008, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by arijitchaki

Hi Everyone,
I'm planning to leave from Delhi for Manali on 31st May by bus. I'll spend 1st June in Manali and then I want to take a bus the next day to Leh. Here are some questions I have. Please help out if possible.

1. Do I need to book hotel accommodation in advance or can I just get off the bus on the 1st and look around for a room? All I need is a bed and a loo.
2. What kind of buses can I take to Leh? Do I have to book in advance for it?
3. Will the Manali-Leh road be open on 1st June?

Thanks

1. Shud be poss to look around and get a room. You might have to walk around a bit. HPTDC has basic accom at the Beas bridge (close to bus stand), you might be able to get a bed in the dorm there.
2. HRTC ordinary buses.
HPTDC also runs a luxury bus with night-stay and some meals thrown in, but their website says this is only July-Sep. You cud check whether they've decided to start earlier.
Advance reservation is poss, but not necess. Just be at the bus stand well in time to get a seat.
3. Yes.

It might be wiser to stay another night in Manali for acclimatisation. Or at Keylang. Delhi-Leh with just a night in Manali in between is generally not considered a good idea.

arijitchaki · May 14th, 2008, 20:02

Hi Dilliwala,
Wow! That was a really quick response! Thanks.
When I said I'll go by bus from Manali to Leh, I forgot to say that a stop in between is definitely on my agenda, preferably at Keylong.
In Manali, ideally I'd like to get off the bus on 1st morning, find a reasonably ok hotel, wash up, and then spend the whole day walking about. Would you know of any additional budget hotel options near the bus stand?
Does the bus tariff include stay in Keylong/Sarchu etc? Or do I need to find a room on my own there?
Thanks

Dilliwala · May 14th, 2008, 20:24

Not by name, but plenty of establishments around the bus stand. Also in Old Manali and Vashisht. Just ask around at the bus stand.

The ordinary bus fare does not include anything else. So best option wud be to take a bus to Keylang and go into one of the cheap hotels in the bazar listed earlier. Next day you can take another bus to Leh. Long run though - read up on the AMS threads on the site for some precautionary measures.

kullukid · May 15th, 2008, 18:58

Please note; buses from Manali to Leh don't run everyday, so make sure you get your timing right. KK

arijitchaki · May 16th, 2008, 10:33

Thanks Kullukid and Dilliwala. Both of you have been a really helpful. I'll start working the phones

I've already suffered symptoms of AMS once before, when I'd gone to North Sikkim. At least I'll know what to look out for.

Balvar · May 16th, 2008, 11:25

Dear ArijitChaki,

There is bus Service run by Himachal Toursim for Manali to Leh. the Bus Fare last year for Manali to Leh was 1600/-, which included a hotel stay in Kyelong (i.e Chanderbagha Hotel). the Bus starts from Manalia round Noon, & reaches Leh Next Evening.

arijitchaki · May 16th, 2008, 23:48

Thanks Balvar,
I'll check that out too. If that bus is running this year too, it would be ideal! I think this is the same bus Dilliwala was talking about.

sarodearun · May 17th, 2008, 00:08

Hey, I got a small doubt....
Has the Manali to LEH road started to work???
As u r telling that u will leave LEH on tuesday??

sarodearun · May 17th, 2008, 00:09

Hey, sry to ask but when is this thread started??

vistet · May 17th, 2008, 00:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarodearun

Hey, I got a small doubt....
Has the Manali to LEH road started to work???
As u r telling that u will leave LEH on tuesday??

The Rothang La is open , but not officially , i.e. for buses yet - even though a first Keylong-Manali run has been done.The BRO is probably still embarrassed over the slightly chaotic opening of the Srinagar-Leh road this year , and probably have raised the bar for the Manali-Leh road opening.

As mentioned above by Dilliwalla , get absolute minimum a night each in Manali and Keylong before hitting the 5000+ mark.Don´t sleep in --The Vomit Hilton-- Sarchu on the way up , eight hundred meters higher than Leh, save it for the return leg when you have acclimatized better.

Balvar · May 17th, 2008, 12:04

Dear All,

I Would be in leh around 26th or 27 May & i am keeping my fingers crossed regarding the Opening for Manali - Leh Highway. rest i would try to Update the latest Status from Leh.

arijitchaki · May 17th, 2008, 12:50

Thanks Vistet, for the advice about the vomit hilton

I'm going to try to stick to Delhi - Manali - Keylong - Leh. Let's see how it goes.

Thanks Balvar, latest updates from there would be very good.

sarodearun · May 18th, 2008, 13:11

Hey,

we are 4 pple & goin to leh on 27th of may from Manali.
We would like to Pay for seats only in Taxi,So wat are the Standard rates this year.

Also, does the taxi stop at few places if we want to take photographs.

Generally at which place these taxi take us for the night halt ?

Is it better to take a taxi or a bus from manali.

Arun.

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May 5th, 2008, 12:55	#31
The_Wanderer Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 29	We stayed at Hotel Chandrabhaga in 2004 and found it great. The location is the best among all the hotels, Staff very co-operative and helping.

May 14th, 2008, 17:48	#32
arijitchaki Amateur Human Being Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 26	Hi Everyone, I'm planning to leave from Delhi for Manali on 31st May by bus. I'll spend 1st June in Manali and then I want to take a bus the next day to Leh. Here are some questions I have. Please help out if possible. 1. Do I need to book hotel accommodation in advance or can I just get off the bus on the 1st and look around for a room? All I need is a bed and a loo. 2. What kind of buses can I take to Leh? Do I have to book in advance for it? 3. Will the Manali-Leh road be open on 1st June? Thanks

May 14th, 2008, 20:02	#34
arijitchaki Amateur Human Being Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 26	Hi Dilliwala, Wow! That was a really quick response! Thanks. When I said I'll go by bus from Manali to Leh, I forgot to say that a stop in between is definitely on my agenda, preferably at Keylong. In Manali, ideally I'd like to get off the bus on 1st morning, find a reasonably ok hotel, wash up, and then spend the whole day walking about. Would you know of any additional budget hotel options near the bus stand? Does the bus tariff include stay in Keylong/Sarchu etc? Or do I need to find a room on my own there? Thanks

May 14th, 2008, 20:24	#35
Dilliwala Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 2,872	Not by name, but plenty of establishments around the bus stand. Also in Old Manali and Vashisht. Just ask around at the bus stand. The ordinary bus fare does not include anything else. So best option wud be to take a bus to Keylang and go into one of the cheap hotels in the bazar listed earlier. Next day you can take another bus to Leh. Long run though - read up on the AMS threads on the site for some precautionary measures.

May 15th, 2008, 18:58	#36
kullukid Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: u.k. Posts: 883	Please note; buses from Manali to Leh don't run everyday, so make sure you get your timing right. KK

May 16th, 2008, 10:33	#37
arijitchaki Amateur Human Being Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 26	Thanks Kullukid and Dilliwala. Both of you have been a really helpful. I'll start working the phones I've already suffered symptoms of AMS once before, when I'd gone to North Sikkim. At least I'll know what to look out for.

May 16th, 2008, 11:25	#38
Balvar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandiagrh Posts: 167	Dear ArijitChaki, There is bus Service run by Himachal Toursim for Manali to Leh. the Bus Fare last year for Manali to Leh was 1600/-, which included a hotel stay in Kyelong (i.e Chanderbagha Hotel). the Bus starts from Manalia round Noon, & reaches Leh Next Evening.

May 16th, 2008, 23:48	#39
arijitchaki Amateur Human Being Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 26	Thanks Balvar, I'll check that out too. If that bus is running this year too, it would be ideal! I think this is the same bus Dilliwala was talking about.

May 17th, 2008, 00:08	#40
sarodearun Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11	Hey, I got a small doubt.... Has the Manali to LEH road started to work??? As u r telling that u will leave LEH on tuesday??

May 17th, 2008, 00:09	#41
sarodearun Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11	Hey, sry to ask but when is this thread started??

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May 17th, 2008, 12:04	#43
Balvar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandiagrh Posts: 167	Dear All, I Would be in leh around 26th or 27 May & i am keeping my fingers crossed regarding the Opening for Manali - Leh Highway. rest i would try to Update the latest Status from Leh.

May 17th, 2008, 12:50	#44
arijitchaki Amateur Human Being Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 26	Thanks Vistet, for the advice about the vomit hilton I'm going to try to stick to Delhi - Manali - Keylong - Leh. Let's see how it goes. Thanks Balvar, latest updates from there would be very good.

May 18th, 2008, 13:11	#45
sarodearun Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11	Hey, we are 4 pple & goin to leh on 27th of may from Manali. We would like to Pay for seats only in Taxi,So wat are the Standard rates this year. Also, does the taxi stop at few places if we want to take photographs. Generally at which place these taxi take us for the night halt ? Is it better to take a taxi or a bus from manali. Arun.