Best way to Travel in Leh

vishalpsu · Aug 30th, 2009, 17:46

Hi,

I am plaing to visit Leh and go to Padum, Pangong Tso or TsoMoriri and finaly from padum to Srinagar via Kargil. or Leh TO chilling?

How much does private Taxi cost? Do they charge per day ro how do they calculate fare?

Is shared cab a too much trouble or time consuming to arrange?

How can I move around without conveniently without drilling a BIG Hole in my wallet?

Thanks!

shahronakm · Aug 30th, 2009, 22:53

Private Taxis in Leh charge on destination basis & not on per day basis. The charges are fixed for all the places. You can find shared taxis to most of the tourist places in Ladakh by contacting travel operators in Leh. For that you will need to keep your travel schedule flexible.

Ronak.

MonkeyBoy4u · Aug 30th, 2009, 23:16

Just to give you an idea about the prices Leh - Pangong Tso - Leh , single day return trip cost Rs 5000 in 2008.

vishalpsu · Aug 30th, 2009, 23:48

Thanks Guys, very helpful.

So the price would remain same if I wanted to stay the night at PangongTso and not return the same night?

shahronakm · Aug 30th, 2009, 23:54

The price will be more if you want to stay a night. I think 1000 or 1500 Rs. extra.

Ronak.

vishalpsu · Aug 30th, 2009, 23:59

cool! I guess sharing a cab with like minded couples is the best...

Are the buses too slow or very difficult to find?

Also, can we just drop in at PangonTso and find a place to stay? how does it work?

kongxh · Aug 31st, 2009, 18:29

the taxi rate for 2009 to Pangong Tso is around 6100 Rs.

accomodation is available at Lukung (at the tip of the lake) or Spangmik (further down). its the peak season now so you won't be able to bargain too much for prices.

There are public buses that ply the route from Leh - Spangmik but havent personally taken it.

funkyfuturist · Sep 1st, 2009, 00:21

Would anyone recommend hiring a Kinetic Honda? Will it be able to stand the test of the terrain.

vishalpsu · Sep 2nd, 2009, 20:57

Can you actually hire something like a Kinetic Honda once in Leh?

I would love to drive around the town and visit nearby places in it

gopi · Sep 3rd, 2009, 16:51

yes you can easily hire motorcycles there.. bullets are and easy pie.. but kinetic hondas' will be available too

funkyfuturist · Sep 10th, 2009, 14:26

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Originally Posted by gopi

yes you can easily hire motorcycles there.. bullets are and easy pie.. but kinetic hondas' will be available too

Thanks Gopi. Do you think in the low oxygen climate the Kinetic Hondas will be able to run at all?

Also, do you recommend hiring a bike in November?

gopi · Sep 10th, 2009, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkyfuturist

Thanks Gopi. Do you think in the low oxygen climate the Kinetic Hondas will be able to run at all?

Very well.. kids have done it in tvs 50

(a 50 cc bike)

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkyfuturist

Also, do you recommend hiring a bike in November?

Nov will be freezing i believe.

Aug 30th, 2009, 17:46	#1
vishalpsu Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 45	Best way to Travel in Leh Hi, I am plaing to visit Leh and go to Padum, Pangong Tso or TsoMoriri and finaly from padum to Srinagar via Kargil. or Leh TO chilling? How much does private Taxi cost? Do they charge per day ro how do they calculate fare? Is shared cab a too much trouble or time consuming to arrange? How can I move around without conveniently without drilling a BIG Hole in my wallet? Thanks!

Aug 30th, 2009, 22:53	#2
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,851	Private Taxis in Leh charge on destination basis & not on per day basis. The charges are fixed for all the places. You can find shared taxis to most of the tourist places in Ladakh by contacting travel operators in Leh. For that you will need to keep your travel schedule flexible. Ronak. __________________ My Picture Gallery

Aug 30th, 2009, 23:16	#3
MonkeyBoy4u Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 256	Just to give you an idea about the prices Leh - Pangong Tso - Leh , single day return trip cost Rs 5000 in 2008. __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference ~ Robert Frost

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funkyfuturist Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 20	Kinetic Honda Would anyone recommend hiring a Kinetic Honda? Will it be able to stand the test of the terrain.

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Aug 30th, 2009, 23:48	#4
vishalpsu Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 45	Thanks Guys, very helpful. So the price would remain same if I wanted to stay the night at PangongTso and not return the same night?

Aug 30th, 2009, 23:54	#5
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,851	The price will be more if you want to stay a night. I think 1000 or 1500 Rs. extra. Ronak.

Aug 30th, 2009, 23:59	#6
vishalpsu Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 45	cool! I guess sharing a cab with like minded couples is the best... Are the buses too slow or very difficult to find? Also, can we just drop in at PangonTso and find a place to stay? how does it work?

Aug 31st, 2009, 18:29	#7
kongxh Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 16	the taxi rate for 2009 to Pangong Tso is around 6100 Rs. accomodation is available at Lukung (at the tip of the lake) or Spangmik (further down). its the peak season now so you won't be able to bargain too much for prices. There are public buses that ply the route from Leh - Spangmik but havent personally taken it.

Sep 2nd, 2009, 20:57	#9
vishalpsu Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 45	Can you actually hire something like a Kinetic Honda once in Leh? I would love to drive around the town and visit nearby places in it

Sep 3rd, 2009, 16:51	#10
gopi Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 14	yes you can easily hire motorcycles there.. bullets are and easy pie.. but kinetic hondas' will be available too

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