Tso Moriri or /and Pangang Tso

jaybel · Mar 13th, 2005, 18:10

Hi..
we will be driving from Delhi to Leh in July, but before we reach Leh we will make a detour to Tso Moriri and then on to Pangang Tso..
Should we include both the places or just Tso Moriri...
Also any good hotels in Manali ..:

Thanks a lot...

sunhimalaya · Mar 13th, 2005, 22:54

Dear Jaybel,

I think it would be better if you just inlude Tsomoriri coz firstly its on the way from manali to leh and secondly it has great similarities to Pang gong which has more of army problems. Also remember that the manali taxis just take u to tsomoriri

Cheers

Ankit
sunhimalaya@yahoo.com

jaybel · Mar 14th, 2005, 00:51

Hi...
Thanks for the reply here too.. From Tso Moriiri we are going on to Leh..and after Tso Moriri the travel agent has recommended going to Pangang Tso, but we were not too sure about it..we will be having the car from delhi any way..
Thanks

Hippie at Heart · Mar 14th, 2005, 01:21

the TA is right ..pangong dont have any army problems either

Rob_The_Pom · Mar 14th, 2005, 04:59

Pangong Lake is lovely - although it is a long day out.
I would thoroughly recommend it though.
I've always found the Indian army polite, friendly and welcoming when I've encountered them in the Himalaya; Pangong Lake was no exception. If we'd had time they would taken us as far towards the Chinese border as you can go!

kailash35 · Mar 14th, 2005, 12:13

I read that a permit is necessary to visit Tso Moriri and that you get this permit in Leh.

So, is it possible to visit Tso Moriri going on the way from Manali to Leh?

machadinha · Mar 14th, 2005, 12:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob_The_Pom

I've always found the Indian army polite, friendly and welcoming when I've encountered them in the Himalaya

Hmm well I've seen them thoroughly drunk and getting out of hand with the locals in places like Siliguri. Wouldn't put my life in their hands really. But so many different experiences right.

kolobar · Mar 14th, 2005, 14:43

I would skip both during the drive to Leh. Tso Moriri is at 4.600m (1000m higher than Leh) and you have to spend the night at this altitude therefore if you are not acclimatized it is wise to spend some time in Leh before you go to Tso Moriri. If AMS strikes there is no short time descent from Tso Moriri. You can visit both on the way out - first Pagong then Tso Moriri via Indus valley&Mahe Bridge, going out via Tso Kar (another lake with abundant wildlife).

Rob_The_Pom · Mar 14th, 2005, 15:25

Maybe they were drunk and in 'your my best pal' mode when I last encountered them!

I think Kolobar is absolutely spot on. For Pangong Lake you must cross the 3rd highest road on the planet - at 5599m I believe. Unless you are well acclimatised that sort of altitude can put you in real danger very quickly.
I don't know if you can get permits from Manali as I got mine in Leh.

Hippie at Heart · Mar 14th, 2005, 17:35

I agree with ROB, Never had any problem with army guys ever, except that now a day I see army drivers up there a bit pushy and reckless then yesteryears, maybe it’s just me catching up on age!! Overall they are nice to be with for a while, little rest, a chai and some gossip. Around leh I don’t recall ever having to bother about staying in hotel as long there is army post around. I agree this may not be best way to plan your day but sometime I don’t mind arriving at first check post with proper permit but way beyond time to enter, they gripe and whine for a while, look at your sheepish face and then invite you in for night, and you are treated with juiciest fresh chicken, rum tote, and a very warm bed. But don’t forget to send them the pictures you have apertured with them.

For all the inner line permits you need to be in Leh or more importantly ‘em permits are issued from the Distt Head Quarters under which that inner line area falls. So you have to plan your visit accordingly that you visit the Distt HQ first then anywhere else.

nyiltsa · Mar 15th, 2005, 20:19

Is your travel agent from Ladakh? If you want to go to Tsomoriri from Manali - it is also possible to send him all of your details from the passport and he can send the permit with someone to Manali! Better ask your travel agent - many things are possible in India!

Mar 13th, 2005, 18:10	#1
jaybel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 144	Tso Moriri or /and Pangang Tso Hi.. we will be driving from Delhi to Leh in July, but before we reach Leh we will make a detour to Tso Moriri and then on to Pangang Tso.. Should we include both the places or just Tso Moriri... Also any good hotels in Manali ..: Thanks a lot...

Mar 13th, 2005, 22:54	#2
sunhimalaya Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Manali, Himalayas Posts: 8	detour Dear Jaybel, I think it would be better if you just inlude Tsomoriri coz firstly its on the way from manali to leh and secondly it has great similarities to Pang gong which has more of army problems. Also remember that the manali taxis just take u to tsomoriri Cheers Ankit sunhimalaya@yahoo.com

Mar 14th, 2005, 04:59	#5
Rob_The_Pom offcourse essentric Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 1,299	Pangong Lake is lovely - although it is a long day out. I would thoroughly recommend it though. I've always found the Indian army polite, friendly and welcoming when I've encountered them in the Himalaya; Pangong Lake was no exception. If we'd had time they would taken us as far towards the Chinese border as you can go! __________________ There is no God but Dawkins and Hitchens is his prophet.

Mar 15th, 2005, 20:19	#11
nyiltsa Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vienna Posts: 12	Permit Tsomoriri Is your travel agent from Ladakh? If you want to go to Tsomoriri from Manali - it is also possible to send him all of your details from the passport and he can send the permit with someone to Manali! Better ask your travel agent - many things are possible in India! __________________ A travelling fool is better than a sitting wise man. www.gesar-travel.com

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Mar 14th, 2005, 00:51	#3
jaybel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 144	Hi... Thanks for the reply here too.. From Tso Moriiri we are going on to Leh..and after Tso Moriri the travel agent has recommended going to Pangang Tso, but we were not too sure about it..we will be having the car from delhi any way.. Thanks

Mar 14th, 2005, 01:21	#4
Hippie at Heart Born Epicure Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: India Posts: 322	the TA is right ..pangong dont have any army problems either

Mar 14th, 2005, 12:13	#6
kailash35 Kailash in India Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 249	I read that a permit is necessary to visit Tso Moriri and that you get this permit in Leh. So, is it possible to visit Tso Moriri going on the way from Manali to Leh?

Mar 14th, 2005, 14:43	#8
kolobar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: beside a lake Posts: 155	I would skip both during the drive to Leh. Tso Moriri is at 4.600m (1000m higher than Leh) and you have to spend the night at this altitude therefore if you are not acclimatized it is wise to spend some time in Leh before you go to Tso Moriri. If AMS strikes there is no short time descent from Tso Moriri. You can visit both on the way out - first Pagong then Tso Moriri via Indus valley&Mahe Bridge, going out via Tso Kar (another lake with abundant wildlife).

Mar 14th, 2005, 15:25	#9
Rob_The_Pom offcourse essentric Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 1,299	Maybe they were drunk and in 'your my best pal' mode when I last encountered them! I think Kolobar is absolutely spot on. For Pangong Lake you must cross the 3rd highest road on the planet - at 5599m I believe. Unless you are well acclimatised that sort of altitude can put you in real danger very quickly. I don't know if you can get permits from Manali as I got mine in Leh.

Mar 14th, 2005, 17:35	#10
Hippie at Heart Born Epicure Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: India Posts: 322	I agree with ROB, Never had any problem with army guys ever, except that now a day I see army drivers up there a bit pushy and reckless then yesteryears, maybe it’s just me catching up on age!! Overall they are nice to be with for a while, little rest, a chai and some gossip. Around leh I don’t recall ever having to bother about staying in hotel as long there is army post around. I agree this may not be best way to plan your day but sometime I don’t mind arriving at first check post with proper permit but way beyond time to enter, they gripe and whine for a while, look at your sheepish face and then invite you in for night, and you are treated with juiciest fresh chicken, rum tote, and a very warm bed. But don’t forget to send them the pictures you have apertured with them. For all the inner line permits you need to be in Leh or more importantly ‘em permits are issued from the Distt Head Quarters under which that inner line area falls. So you have to plan your visit accordingly that you visit the Distt HQ first then anywhere else.

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