Travel to Ladakh and Zanskar

wanderernomad · May 26th, 2009, 16:49

I am planning a 15 day trip ex Delhi to Zanskar as follows:-
The route is finalised but the dates are still open as we need to work out on the dates so that they suit everybody who wants to join in with us. We already have 2 confirmations but have space for 3 more. The route is:-
Delhi-Manali (1), Manali-Upshi (2), Upshi-Tangtse-pangongtso (3), pangongtso-Hemis-thiksey-Leh (4), Leh(5), Leh-Kargil (6), Kargil-Padum (7) Padum (8), Padum-Kargil (9), Kargil-Mushkoh-Sonmarg (10), Sonmarg-Srinagar (11), Srinagar-Jammu (12), Jammu-Delhi (13).
The day is in brackets. We are keeping 15 days out for the above.
In case any one of you guys wanna join in PM me for the costs and other info. The vehicle is a Scorpio.
We prefer if you can take all the 3 places as a team as then it makes finalising the dates easier, but even individuals are welcome but then the dates will be as per mutual convenience.
Foreigners are welcome too, we would arrange for the passes etc as per actuals on the spot.
Please feel free to pm me if you are interested in the above.
Cheers.

I have been into those regions thrice already and am versed with the general layout and topography and the routes. I am telling this for the benefit of first timers that they would be with capable hands.

hitanshu · May 26th, 2009, 17:35

o ji sarkar,

welcomes - good show - marina ni le jaa rahe?

wanderernomad · May 26th, 2009, 18:58

Nopes, taking the Scorpio. Took it for this purpose only.

wanderernomad · May 29th, 2009, 19:02

I think I posted it in the wrong forum. Should have got it on the travel partner forum. Anyway I hope the guys understand that it is what I am looking forward to as Ladkah & Zanskar are off beat places.

Mod Note:

Hi, I have moved your query to the Travel Partners Forum.

highway2783 · Jun 8th, 2009, 23:52

hi

m rajiv frm delhi ..
m interested

any idea hw much is it going 2 cost
approx dates ?

cybermen_01 · Jun 11th, 2009, 20:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanderernomad

I am planning a 15 day trip ex Delhi to Zanskar as follows:-
The route is finalised but the dates are still open as we need to work out on the dates so that they suit everybody who wants to join in with us. We already have 2 confirmations but have space for 3 more. The route is:-
Delhi-Manali (1), Manali-Upshi (2), Upshi-Tangtse-pangongtso (3), pangongtso-Hemis-thiksey-Leh (4), Leh(5), Leh-Kargil (6), Kargil-Padum (7) Padum (8), Padum-Kargil (9), Kargil-Mushkoh-Sonmarg (10), Sonmarg-Srinagar (11), Srinagar-Jammu (12), Jammu-Delhi (13).
The day is in brackets. We are keeping 15 days out for the above.
In case any one of you guys wanna join in PM me for the costs and other info. The vehicle is a Scorpio.
We prefer if you can take all the 3 places as a team as then it makes finalising the dates easier, but even individuals are welcome but then the dates will be as per mutual convenience.
Foreigners are welcome too, we would arrange for the passes etc as per actuals on the spot.
Please feel free to pm me if you are interested in the above.
Cheers.

I have been into those regions thrice already and am versed with the general layout and topography and the routes. I am telling this for the benefit of first timers that they would be with capable hands.

Hi! I have seen your post and the route is interesting and I am interested to join if you m ake your travel plan is in August any time between 1st Auguest to 15th.

wanderernomad · Jul 1st, 2009, 12:47

Sorry guys for the late response but I was away. Highway & Cyber the dates are flexible and can be accomodated to suit everyone. The cost is yet to be finalised but will be approximately around 50K per head all inclusive.

hitanshu · Jul 1st, 2009, 12:51

That is interesting. Can you post more details. I have long been planning a car trip to Leh. If its this expensive - I'd do it on bike again

Roadie · Jul 1st, 2009, 15:52

Hi Wanderernomad. 50k for 15 days per person in an suv. Thats 250k for 5 people for 15days travelling ex Delhi which is approx 16k per person per day. Is it really that expensive?
Reason I ask is because I intend to drive to Leh from Bombay, with an almost similar but unfinalised itinery. I intend to spend approx 15 days in the mountains.

You also seem to have information about passes. Can you share information as to how and where these passes can be obtained from?
And is it paramount to do hotel bookings in advance?

Please advise. No intention to hijack your thread.
Thanks.

wanderernomad · Jul 6th, 2009, 18:28

@roadie do your math again buddy. 50K for 15 days comes to about 3300 per person per day and believe you me its on a lower side. Guys, the cost is approximate and covers contingencies. It might come out to be cheaper but seeing that these days everyone is going to Leh the chances of finding budget options are minimal and trust me you wont like to spend a night out in a tent if it starts to pack up. Plus the meals are costly and not easily found every where. We have a contributory option as well where you pay only perperson for the travelling and one meal plus boarding and lodging can be at actuals to be paid on t he spot by the individual.
The passes can be procured from the DC office in Leh and the staff is courteous to say the least. Not much of an issue. But in our trip since we are pressed for time we would be getting them made in advance.

If you travel make sure you carry some regular spares with you in case of a breakdown. Spares are a major issue even in Leh and can be expensive as will be the labour for an out of state vehicle. Plus factor in the fuel costs. No matter what the average fuel efficiency is drastically lowered in rarified air and altitude.

Adventures Anil · Jul 8th, 2009, 13:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by hitanshu

That is interesting. Can you post more details. I have long been planning a car trip to Leh. If its this expensive - I'd do it on bike again

Hi Hitanshu.. i am planning another trip to manali-leh-zanskar-batalic-kargil-srinagar-delhi somewhere last week of july or 1st week of august. my trip in june this year was very short but i had great time. my future trip will be more nomadic and i plan to explore interiors this time.Uttam might join me on the trip.i will be driving my scorpio and no cost sharing required for fuel lol. just fend for your food /booze/stay ...wanna plan ?
PS. you have seen pictures of my last trip in june this year.

hitanshu · Jul 8th, 2009, 13:07

Hi,

I came across two interesting things:
http://idiscoverindia.com/India-Trav...roup-trip.html

Which means my car trip can't be that costly. I am personally thinking of anything only around end Sep. That too a ballistic trip.

Thanks for your extremely generous offer but I'd much rather do it at my pace, my vehicle and enjoying the scenery my way (as you'd well relate to that!) - Ladakh is an intensely personal almost spiritual trip, as I had on bike in May 2007

Adventures Anil · Jul 8th, 2009, 13:33

[I]Thanks for your extremely generous offer but I'd much rather do it at my pace, my vehicle and enjoying the scenery my way (as you'd well relate to that!) - Ladakh is an intensely personal almost spiritual trip, as I had on bike in May 2007[/i]
Hitanshu i fully agree with you on this. thats why i also plan my trip in my own SUV and invite friends to join me who are not in a hurry and are quite Nomadic.I am not into cost sharing of fuel cost .

May 26th, 2009, 16:49	#1
wanderernomad Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 27	Travel to Ladakh and Zanskar I am planning a 15 day trip ex Delhi to Zanskar as follows:- The route is finalised but the dates are still open as we need to work out on the dates so that they suit everybody who wants to join in with us. We already have 2 confirmations but have space for 3 more. The route is:- Delhi-Manali (1), Manali-Upshi (2), Upshi-Tangtse-pangongtso (3), pangongtso-Hemis-thiksey-Leh (4), Leh(5), Leh-Kargil (6), Kargil-Padum (7) Padum (8), Padum-Kargil (9), Kargil-Mushkoh-Sonmarg (10), Sonmarg-Srinagar (11), Srinagar-Jammu (12), Jammu-Delhi (13). The day is in brackets. We are keeping 15 days out for the above. In case any one of you guys wanna join in PM me for the costs and other info. The vehicle is a Scorpio. We prefer if you can take all the 3 places as a team as then it makes finalising the dates easier, but even individuals are welcome but then the dates will be as per mutual convenience. Foreigners are welcome too, we would arrange for the passes etc as per actuals on the spot. Please feel free to pm me if you are interested in the above. Cheers. I have been into those regions thrice already and am versed with the general layout and topography and the routes. I am telling this for the benefit of first timers that they would be with capable hands.

May 26th, 2009, 17:35	#2
hitanshu Renegade Killer Bee Join Date: May 2006 Location: Out of coverage area! Posts: 880	o ji sarkar, welcomes - good show - marina ni le jaa rahe? __________________ SMASH!!!!

May 29th, 2009, 19:02	#4
wanderernomad Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 27	I think I posted it in the wrong forum. Should have got it on the travel partner forum. Anyway I hope the guys understand that it is what I am looking forward to as Ladkah & Zanskar are off beat places. Mod Note: Hi, I have moved your query to the Travel Partners Forum. Last edited by theyyamdancer : Jun 8th, 2009 at 17:14. Reason: shifted to Travel Partners forum

Jun 8th, 2009, 23:52	#5
highway2783 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: delhi Posts: 8	delhi - leh june july 2009 hi m rajiv frm delhi .. m interested any idea hw much is it going 2 cost approx dates ?

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May 26th, 2009, 18:58	#3
wanderernomad Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 27	Nopes, taking the Scorpio. Took it for this purpose only.

Jul 1st, 2009, 12:47	#7
wanderernomad Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 27	Sorry guys for the late response but I was away. Highway & Cyber the dates are flexible and can be accomodated to suit everyone. The cost is yet to be finalised but will be approximately around 50K per head all inclusive.

Jul 1st, 2009, 12:51	#8
hitanshu Renegade Killer Bee Join Date: May 2006 Location: Out of coverage area! Posts: 880	That is interesting. Can you post more details. I have long been planning a car trip to Leh. If its this expensive - I'd do it on bike again

Jul 1st, 2009, 15:52	#9
Roadie Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6	Hi Wanderernomad. 50k for 15 days per person in an suv. Thats 250k for 5 people for 15days travelling ex Delhi which is approx 16k per person per day. Is it really that expensive? Reason I ask is because I intend to drive to Leh from Bombay, with an almost similar but unfinalised itinery. I intend to spend approx 15 days in the mountains. You also seem to have information about passes. Can you share information as to how and where these passes can be obtained from? And is it paramount to do hotel bookings in advance? Please advise. No intention to hijack your thread. Thanks.

Jul 6th, 2009, 18:28	#10
wanderernomad Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 27	@roadie do your math again buddy. 50K for 15 days comes to about 3300 per person per day and believe you me its on a lower side. Guys, the cost is approximate and covers contingencies. It might come out to be cheaper but seeing that these days everyone is going to Leh the chances of finding budget options are minimal and trust me you wont like to spend a night out in a tent if it starts to pack up. Plus the meals are costly and not easily found every where. We have a contributory option as well where you pay only perperson for the travelling and one meal plus boarding and lodging can be at actuals to be paid on t he spot by the individual. The passes can be procured from the DC office in Leh and the staff is courteous to say the least. Not much of an issue. But in our trip since we are pressed for time we would be getting them made in advance. If you travel make sure you carry some regular spares with you in case of a breakdown. Spares are a major issue even in Leh and can be expensive as will be the labour for an out of state vehicle. Plus factor in the fuel costs. No matter what the average fuel efficiency is drastically lowered in rarified air and altitude.

Jul 8th, 2009, 13:07	#12
hitanshu Renegade Killer Bee Join Date: May 2006 Location: Out of coverage area! Posts: 880	Hi, I came across two interesting things: http://idiscoverindia.com/India-Trav...roup-trip.html Which means my car trip can't be that costly. I am personally thinking of anything only around end Sep. That too a ballistic trip. Thanks for your extremely generous offer but I'd much rather do it at my pace, my vehicle and enjoying the scenery my way (as you'd well relate to that!) - Ladakh is an intensely personal almost spiritual trip, as I had on bike in May 2007

Jul 8th, 2009, 13:33	#13
Adventures Anil Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 245	[I]Thanks for your extremely generous offer but I'd much rather do it at my pace, my vehicle and enjoying the scenery my way (as you'd well relate to that!) - Ladakh is an intensely personal almost spiritual trip, as I had on bike in May 2007[/i] Hitanshu i fully agree with you on this. thats why i also plan my trip in my own SUV and invite friends to join me who are not in a hurry and are quite Nomadic.I am not into cost sharing of fuel cost .