Road conditions - latest reports HP/Ladakh

Leh is getting some traffic (no buses) from Manali according to my contact there. I am driving on the night of the 5th from Delhi. I hope the road clears for normal traffic by then.

Does it mean Barala cha Open now ?

I´m not suggesting anything here beyond that the road isn´´t busworthy , obviously vehicles must have been able to make it to Leh after the statements of SK Doon of the GREF. As always there are some jeeps etc making it across before the official opening. The added layer of confusion here is two official sources saying opposite things.Sorry for my previous sloppy on my way to the job post adding to it.

hey dont bother and dont take me wrong. i am all packed waiting for road to open up so that i can start driving my way through the route thats why i asked if you have any idea of baralacha being opened. i dont wanna get stuck at manali thats why i am keen on knowing the exact position. i have been waiting in delhi packed bags for past week lol.
please update the thread if you get any information. thx.

Any news on Kunzum La???? i mean road from Kaza to Manali ?

Kunzum la still closed ..will be open in 1st week june.

thanks. what are the chances of it' s opening by 5th June?

very remote.just spoke 2day to kaza people. wanted to go either to leh or to sangla/losang/kaza/tabu/kunzumla/manali but both roads are closed lol. i am stuck with packed bags. i need to get out of delhi heat .

Dear all,

first of all i want to thank you all for soooooo much information sharing on India mike... & i want some more help of yours....
I am planning to go to leh for 11 days.. & i need guidance after reaching manali... how to proceed ----- taxi/ bus. any experience in leh with guest houses. how to manage my time there.


please help.

Thx for the advice Anil. I ll try to do this one and post some pictures when I m back. If there are clear skies in the night, will try to do some astro photography as well. A different perspective for Sangla which I didn't find in many pictures on the net. All the best for ur Leh trip...

Yeh, I was wondering if I could give Kalpa a skip this time and spend four days around Sangla. How about a trip to Sarahan & back to Sangla in a day? Is it worthwhile?

no. it is neither worthwhile nor meaningful owing to coditions of road.

..came back from Manali on 21st.. Rohtang to Koksar stretch is in bad condition.. try to make it during the early hours...as the BRO bulldozers are in full swing to clear the snow off the roads...Kunzum La was closed,since v wanted to ride till chandertal,however, the road was closed a lil further from Gramphoo.. From Koksar to keylong is a an easy strech.. cant say much about the conditions after Keylong

Hmm, then with Kapla & Sarahan dropped, we have 5 days and 4 nights in Sangla only. One day for Chitkul, one day trek from Rackchan to Basteri. Any other recommendations. As I m traveling with young kids, can't do some very demanding. Also try to see if I can shift one day to Kalpa. Have already paid for the place in Sangla.

Good plan. enjoy kinnuar and sangla beauty cheers.