Ladakh June 2008

shettys007 · Jun 1st, 2008, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by poonamver

shettys007,
even i am interested in going. how many of u r going for ladakh trip

Hi poonam

As of now I am alone but I am still thinking of going along with the trip My plan is to start on June 7- June 21 or may be June 14 -June 27

Let me know if you are interested we can exchange ids

amarshah · Jun 3rd, 2008, 11:39

just back form Leh ! A awesome experience and great sights. Did it via road from Srinagar and returned via Manali. !

cheers

Vicktaa · Jun 3rd, 2008, 23:43

Congratulations Amar,
seems like you have had a great time. well we are planning to drive from mumbai to leh via manali & back the same way. our original plan was to start on 14th jun but seems like it will shift to 27th. since you have done the leh-manali by road can you give us an idea about the road condition? we also look forward to read more about your experience.

Abhay_Mysore · Jun 3rd, 2008, 23:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by amarshah

just back form Leh ! A awesome experience and great sights. Did it via road from Srinagar and returned via Manali. !

cheers

Welcome... . Let us have some pictures, if possible, and your comments on road conditions etc.

amarshah · Jun 4th, 2008, 11:23

Personally speaking i preferred the Srinagar - Leh route more than the Manali-Leh route. Even though i traveled the Srinagar-Leh route in the last seat of the deluxe JKRTC bus compared to the middle row window seat in a sumo.

In detail driving down from Leh to Manali the roads are decent till Surchu (including the pass which is manageable) but once you cross to the Himachal side the roads get worst and very dusty/muddy. Rothangla roads are no good either...

Manali to koksar (After Rohtang) - OK
Koksar to Keylang - bad
Keyland to ZingZing bar - OK - Muddy/Dusty
ZingZing bar to Sarchu - very bad - Muddy/Dusty
Sarchu to Leh - decent / manageable.

Also i feel the conditions of travel/stay are more harsh in the Manali-Leh route as compared to Srinagar-Leh route.

If you opting for the Manali route stay in Keylong and leave early next day to reach Leh. Otherwise Kargil is not a problem in the Srinagar route.

Picture and other stuff would upload shortly... let my work pressure get a little easy !

amarshah · Jun 4th, 2008, 11:47

For all planning to go to Leh.. there is this travel agent for local tours called Vajra Voyages. Contact - Gyatso on 9906999135. I really liked his services. During my visit the season had not yet kicked in, but he did run around for getting people to share the taxi. I had spoken to few agents but found him the most forthcoming and helpful. Guess you'll can pay him a visit, he is opp the SBI ATM at Leh.

errorinu · Jun 4th, 2008, 19:33

Shetty! Not much of advice here.......just read this once before leaving.

A Short Trip to Leh - Ladakh ( Budget Travel)

Have a splendid trip!!
Best

vistet · Jun 4th, 2008, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by amarshah

Also i feel the conditions of travel/stay are more harsh in the Manali-Leh route as compared to Srinagar-Leh route.

If you opting for the Manali route stay in Keylong and leave early next day to reach Leh. Otherwise Kargil is not a problem in the Srinagar route.

Having done both roads , I agree. A lot of it comes from the sleeping altitudes involved : Kargil is at 2700 meters , which is near the ideal for a first acclimatization stop - Sarchu is fifteen hundred meters higher.

My take on the roads :

Sleepless in Sarchu -Tweaking the Manali-Leh Highway

Chilling in Kargil - Tweaking the Srinagar-Leh Road

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shettys007 · Jun 5th, 2008, 00:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by errorinu

Shetty! Not much of advice here.......just read this once before leaving.

A Short Trip to Leh - Ladakh ( Budget Travel)

Have a splendid trip!!
Best

Hey thanks man i read ur post long back and was very useful to me may i have your number so that i can speak to you

Quote:

Originally Posted by amarshah

For all planning to go to Leh.. there is this travel agent for local tours called Vajra Voyages. Contact - Gyatso on 9906999135. I really liked his services. During my visit the season had not yet kicked in, but he did run around for getting people to share the taxi. I had spoken to few agents but found him the most forthcoming and helpful. Guess you'll can pay him a visit, he is opp the SBI ATM at Leh.

HEy amar

Thanks for the info man i am also from bombay and i am planning to go there next week can i give you a call just to clarify few things you can drop me ur no on my email id shettyventurz@gmail.com

vistet · Jun 5th, 2008, 01:51

Please use the PM´s for personal messages.

amarshah · Jun 11th, 2008, 15:34

hey ppl,

Updated the blog for the leh trip along with pictures at

http://amards14.googlepages.com/lehtripmay2008

cheers

Balvar · Jun 11th, 2008, 15:58

good Ones Amar.

yeah I know tanglang LA is tricky this time of the year. Gr8 Seems like u had a gala Time

shahronakm · Jun 11th, 2008, 17:32

Amar, Nice pics & trip report.

Ronak.

rapilanesanthosh · Jun 12th, 2008, 12:47

i have planned my trip on 100cc motorbike from jalandhar-hoshiapur-una-rewlasar-mandi-manali...could any body tell me about the road condition.... since i have another option which is through jalandhar-pathankot-manali... which route will have better road..

Jun 3rd, 2008, 11:39	#62
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Jun 3rd, 2008, 23:43	#63
Vicktaa Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 9	Congratulations Amar, seems like you have had a great time. well we are planning to drive from mumbai to leh via manali & back the same way. our original plan was to start on 14th jun but seems like it will shift to 27th. since you have done the leh-manali by road can you give us an idea about the road condition? we also look forward to read more about your experience.

Jun 4th, 2008, 11:23	#65
amarshah Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 686	Personally speaking i preferred the Srinagar - Leh route more than the Manali-Leh route. Even though i traveled the Srinagar-Leh route in the last seat of the deluxe JKRTC bus compared to the middle row window seat in a sumo. In detail driving down from Leh to Manali the roads are decent till Surchu (including the pass which is manageable) but once you cross to the Himachal side the roads get worst and very dusty/muddy. Rothangla roads are no good either... Manali to koksar (After Rohtang) - OK Koksar to Keylang - bad Keyland to ZingZing bar - OK - Muddy/Dusty ZingZing bar to Sarchu - very bad - Muddy/Dusty Sarchu to Leh - decent / manageable. Also i feel the conditions of travel/stay are more harsh in the Manali-Leh route as compared to Srinagar-Leh route. If you opting for the Manali route stay in Keylong and leave early next day to reach Leh. Otherwise Kargil is not a problem in the Srinagar route. Picture and other stuff would upload shortly... let my work pressure get a little easy !

Jun 4th, 2008, 11:47	#66
amarshah Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 686	For all planning to go to Leh.. there is this travel agent for local tours called Vajra Voyages. Contact - Gyatso on 9906999135. I really liked his services. During my visit the season had not yet kicked in, but he did run around for getting people to share the taxi. I had spoken to few agents but found him the most forthcoming and helpful. Guess you'll can pay him a visit, he is opp the SBI ATM at Leh.

Jun 4th, 2008, 19:33	#67
errorinu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 116	Shetty! Not much of advice here.......just read this once before leaving. A Short Trip to Leh - Ladakh ( Budget Travel) Have a splendid trip!! Best

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vistet Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Umeå , Sweden Posts: 1,734	Please use the PM´s for personal messages.

Jun 11th, 2008, 15:34	#71
amarshah Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 686	hey ppl, Updated the blog for the leh trip along with pictures at http://amards14.googlepages.com/lehtripmay2008 cheers

Jun 11th, 2008, 15:58	#72
Balvar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandiagrh Posts: 245	good Ones Amar. yeah I know tanglang LA is tricky this time of the year. Gr8 Seems like u had a gala Time

Jun 12th, 2008, 12:47	#74
rapilanesanthosh Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salem,Tamil Nadu Posts: 3	i have planned my trip on 100cc motorbike from jalandhar-hoshiapur-una-rewlasar-mandi-manali...could any body tell me about the road condition.... since i have another option which is through jalandhar-pathankot-manali... which route will have better road..

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