going to Leh via Srinagar ?

lorenza · Apr 27th, 2004, 00:02

We are in great doubt about this journey ! What is certain is our arrival in Delhi on July 14th. We could not yet get a flight to Leh and it seems hardly possible in the future. We thought of going by train to Jammu, then by bus to Srinagar. A few days there then hop on a bus to Leh. But it seems nobody is doing this route. Why is it so ? Is the road dangerous along the border ? Anybody can suggest which is the best way to go ? We would rather not take the Manali Leh twice. Any suggestion is welcome !

volga_volga · Apr 27th, 2004, 13:34

"But it seems nobody is doing this route. Why is it so ? Is the road dangerous along the border ?"

I think:

Jammu is not very popular tourist destination in J&K and many people try to fly direct to Srinagar or Leh

this is what I heard- the bus route between Jammu and Srinager is quite dangerous ie there are many driving accidents (ie not shooting), either because of poor quality buses or driving on a difficult stretch of the road

you cah hire a private taxi for Jammu-Srinagar route or fly Jammu-Srinagar

The bus journey between Srinagar and Leh takes two days (?)with a stopover in Kargil... Kargil is where the last Indo-Pak war was fought. may be that is why this trip is not as popular as Manali-Leh? but I am sure it is as scenic as the latter!

I don't beleive the flights to Leh are already booked for July!!! which airline did you try? Jet Airways have flights and they seem to give foreigners ie who pay $ price priority on bookings... did you try them?

volga_volga · Apr 27th, 2004, 13:44

BTW Srinagar is wonderful. And so different from Jammu and Leh. You will have a great time if you do the overland route!!

edwardseco · Apr 27th, 2004, 21:00

That route is great if grueling. There were fantastic sights on the way but it is best done by the young at heart. I flew back..

Apr 27th, 2004, 00:02	#1
lorenza Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: italy Posts: 15	going to Leh via Srinagar ? We are in great doubt about this journey ! What is certain is our arrival in Delhi on July 14th. We could not yet get a flight to Leh and it seems hardly possible in the future. We thought of going by train to Jammu, then by bus to Srinagar. A few days there then hop on a bus to Leh. But it seems nobody is doing this route. Why is it so ? Is the road dangerous along the border ? Anybody can suggest which is the best way to go ? We would rather not take the Manali Leh twice. Any suggestion is welcome ! __________________ lorenza

Apr 27th, 2004, 13:44	#3
volga_volga Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,460	BTW Srinagar is wonderful. And so different from Jammu and Leh. You will have a great time if you do the overland route!! __________________ Tibetan Orphanage School in China My other favourite place is Pakistan Travel Forum

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Apr 27th, 2004, 13:34	#2
volga_volga Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,460	"But it seems nobody is doing this route. Why is it so ? Is the road dangerous along the border ?" I think: Jammu is not very popular tourist destination in J&K and many people try to fly direct to Srinagar or Leh this is what I heard- the bus route between Jammu and Srinager is quite dangerous ie there are many driving accidents (ie not shooting), either because of poor quality buses or driving on a difficult stretch of the road you cah hire a private taxi for Jammu-Srinagar route or fly Jammu-Srinagar The bus journey between Srinagar and Leh takes two days (?)with a stopover in Kargil... Kargil is where the last Indo-Pak war was fought. may be that is why this trip is not as popular as Manali-Leh? but I am sure it is as scenic as the latter! I don't beleive the flights to Leh are already booked for July!!! which airline did you try? Jet Airways have flights and they seem to give foreigners ie who pay $ price priority on bookings... did you try them?

Apr 27th, 2004, 21:00	#4
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,705	That route is great if grueling. There were fantastic sights on the way but it is best done by the young at heart. I flew back..

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