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Ladakh Range

Me & friend are going Leh from 12th Jun to 1st July 2013.We shall be going to monasteries, Panggong Lake,Nubra Valley,Tso Morriri & Spiti Valley.Anybody going Ladakh during the above period & interested to look for somebody to share transpostation cost,please contact us.Thanks!

Hi, We are going for the Hemis festival 29th/30th June. I will also do the Lamayuru to Alchi trek after that. Just wanted to know whether this trek can be done with homestays (without carrying tents) just like we did the Markha valley trel last year. Also, there are two possible routes: 1: Lamayuru -> Wanla -> Hinju -> Sumda Chenmo -> Sumda Choon -> Alchi 2: Lamayuru -> Wanla -> Urshi -> Tar -> Mangyu -> Alchi Which one will be suitable and more scenic?

Hi, I plan to travel in the third week of July(July 14onwards) and for now I have no co travellers . Any group which is headed at the same time and I can join ?

Hi ! i am planning to go to ladakh in may. will there be breathing problem? i have a 4 yr old child.. is it ok for him to go at this high altitude, won't he suffer breathlessness? thanks /rgds sunil

Im planning to travel from mumbai to Katra (Jammu) and then forward to ladakh .please suggest if its the correct time and also numbers of some local taxi drivers or private car service from katra to ladakh.

I am a lone traveller visiting Ladakh in september 1st week. i intend to stay in ladakh for 3-4weeks and mite extend if need be. I want to take the following visits for sure 1> Lamayuru to chilling trek(....wud luv to continue further till markha). 2> Climbing Stok Kangri till summit (5days) 3> Visit Nubra valley (4days) 4> Leh-Padum (if its possible) As i am on budget i am looking at US$60/- or so, per day during the treks. Accomodations as homestays, wherever possible). Suggestions will be well aprreciated. Thanx.

Hi all, below is the itinerary I have planned. What do you think? Given the limited time we have, I have tried to include most of the highlights, without making it too hectic. Have I succeeded? Any advice would be much appreciated! Day 1 (17 Aug): Delhi - Leh flight Day 2 (18 Aug): Leh - Shey - Thiksey - Hemis - Leh Day 3 (19 Aug): Leh - Lamayuru - Alchi - Leh Day 4 (20 Aug): Leh - Hunder (via Khardung-La-Pass) Day 5 (21 Aug): Hunder - Leh Day 6 (22 Aug): Leh - Sarchu Day 7 (23 Aug): Sarchu - Manali via Rohtang Pass, Keylong Day 8 (24 Aug): Manali - Vashist - Manikaran - Manali Day 9 (25 Aug): Manali Day 10 (26 Aug): Manali - Dharamsala Day 11 (27 Aug): Dharamsala/Mcleod Ganj Day 12 (28 Aug): Mcleodganj to Triund (trek) Day 13 (29 Aug): Triund - Ilaka - Triund - Mcleodganj (trek) Day 14 (30 Aug): Dharamsala - Shimla Day 15 (31 Aug): Shimla Day 16 (01 Sep): Shimla - Kalka/Kalka - Delhi (train) I am also thinking about leaving out some of the monasteries near Leh and doing some rafting or trekking instead. Can anyone advise on good one day rafting/trekking routes near Leh? Many thanks, Amit

Hello, My wife and I are planning for a month long stay in Ladakh. We want to explore the place in detail and also want to do some treks. What would be a good time to travel between mid June and mid sep? We are planning a budget trip since its for over a month. Are there any good accom(long stay) available at a decent price? Also please let us know good trek routes as well (moderate level) -Shanks

Hello, I'm going to fly from Delhi to Leh around the 6th of September, 2011 then hopefully travel by land back down South to Manali, Dharmsala etc I'm looking forward to the Ladakh festival but I'm wondering does the Ladakh festival have any bearing on finding accommodation in Leh and the Ladakh/ region? Is the festival concentrated on one specific region or spread out over the area? How big and well celebrated is it? I'd like to trek and travel in the region until the end of September then travel by road at the beginning of November. Are the roads generally still open at the beginning of October to head South to Dharmsala? Also what temperature weather is there in September? I suppose I can buy any heavy warmer gear in Leh if needs be? Thanks so much, James Read more: VT Forum temporarily unavailable

Hi we are a family of 5 adults and 1 kid of 2 years old.We plan to visit leh-ladakh next year around feb-march.wanted to know the following: 1) what will b ethe weather like during that time or which will be th best weather to visit the places? 2)what are the places we can cover is say 7 days in leh & ladakh and how should we start and end the trip.any suggested itenarary please.this could be our one and only trip to the place.so we want to make the most of it. 3)any suggestions for any tour operators/guides who canarrange everything at the places? 4) is it advisable for kids.if not i may have to leave her behind at home with my parents. 5)any other tips/suggestions Thanks in advance Kind Regards

Hi Folks, I and my family have planned for 4 nights Trip to Leh. Iteneary: Day 1- Arrival @Leh and Acclimatize Day 2- Sightseeing @Monastries Day 3- To Nubra Valley Day 4- Back to Leh from Nubra Valley Day 5- Back to Delhi. Problem: I dont want to miss Pangong Lake. I have read that Pangong day trip will take one day, but cannot fit it in this trip. Please suggest? Is there any way to fit the Pangong trip in here. Like alternately Iteneary: Day 1- Arrival @Leh and Acclimatize Day 2- Pangong Lake Day 3- To Nubra Valley Day 4- Back to Leh from Nubra Valley + Sightseeing @Monastries Day 5- Back to Delhi. Suggestion required urgently. Thanks in advance, KingSam

Hi friends, I m planning a trip to ladakh in June for 9 days. a frnd has suggested 1 day fr acclimatizing, 1 day for leh sight seeing, 3 days for Tsomiriri lake, 2 days for Nubra valley n 2 days for Pangong lake. How does it sound? I am in doubt about 3 days at tsomiriri? Is that required? If not, what should I cover instead? Also, is it advisable to have guide? I generally prefer to explore on my own. Bt i beleieve there might be hassells due to permits etc. So, is it possible to do a tour on my own? Thanks in advance.

Hi all, We are planning to visit Leh/Ladakh but for a very short trip 4D/5N. Given such a tight schedule, we are told that we have to choose between Nubra or Pasong? Appreciate if anyone that has visited these two places can recommend which one best to visit and if there is anyway at all that we can actually visit both in such a short trip. Could anyone also advise what is the weather like in May and what to pack? Thanks.

hi guys.. really need your advice/tips. planning a trip with my husband to ladakh-leh in june 2011 for about 5 days. any suggestions on what are the must-see places i could comfortably squeeze in please?

Dear Travelers, I'm planning a trip from Delhi to Leh (via Dharamsala) in July/August 2010. My idea is to road travel to Leh and go back via plane. I know all of it's been said before, but I'd love to hear some tips on how to get there. I'm a woman and will be traveling alone. I'm looking for the safest means possible. I'd like to avoid trains. i'd like to hear some of your suggestions on the route I should take, means of transport (buses/taxi), how to book it, how long does it take? I'd like to make a stop at Dharamsala. Is there a way of getting from Dharamsala to ladakh? Thanks so much, magicwoman

Dear forum We want to visit Ladakh for around a week to 10 days in July 2010. I know this is high season and would like to ask if we need to book accommodation and trips (by jeep etc) in advance or will we be able to get better deals on the spot? We would like to see the Nubra Valley and the Pangong Lake area.

Hi there I am a hardcore adventure loving guy. I am planning to make a record, riding Manali to Leh in a single day without halting in Sarchu or Pang with my Pulsar DTSi 180CC.I want to know is there any body who had done that? Please advise me how do I prepare for that and which time of the year will be ideal for that ride?

We are visiting for @ 10 days in May on a guided tour by Travelmasti( a national tour operator) 1) What can we expect from the weather? 2) Any tips/info on buying antiques(genuine)? 3) Do we need to carry a room heater ? dr g s rao

Hi, Can anyone tell me if it is possible to travel to the Ladakh area within two weeks in July with kids of 6 and 9? Will there be activities that they will enjoy (they like trekking but don't have as much stamina as their parents)? Is it possible to hire horses, donkeys or some such to help them with the trekking? Alternatively we were thinking of the Manali area in July? Is it still raining there in July? any other suggestions of activities to do with children in the area would be most appreciated.

hi everybody! i'm planning a trip to ladakh 18- 30 nov 2007 with a friend. the first question is about weather: do you know what we'll have to expect (which minimum temperature in leh, snow or .. what else ) ? our idea is to spend few days in the nubra valley (lonely planets says the road to get there is open, but a local agency replied to our enquiry saying that it's closed and the valley not accessible), than to organise a 5 days trekking from lamayuru to alchi .. do you think it is worth and feasible at the end of november? is there anybody who was there in the same period? can you suggest anything else in terms of places to visit and trekking? would you raccomand to go trekking with a guide? thank you in advance to everybody.. so exciting the idea to leave:-))) silvia

Im planning a week's vacation in Ladakh by the end of october or nov first week. I will be traveling alone and this will be my first time in ladakh. I dotn want to get too adventurous, just the usual trekking trail and sites. Suggest a site or contact for hotels and tours in ladakh and ya I can join a group if there is one going along!! thnx in advance...Ali

Seven of us intend to enter via Srinagar- Kargil. Total trip time 16 days Srinagar to Delhi From Kargil move in to the Zanskar range via Padum. Do river rafting else do a Jeep safari in Zanskar then reach Leh where we can do a simple one day river rafting Grade I-II. Go visit the highest motorable road (kardung La), Nubra valley , highest lake (Pangong) and ofcourse the prestine monastries. Return from Leh via Jispa to Manali. If poss bike it. A. How is river rafting in Zanskar- whom do i contact for the same besides(travel-himalayas.com ), how would you rate them OR B. should we change our itineary to fly in directly to Leh in lieu of going to Srinagar and driving down through Kargil ? Then go for a trek around Nubra Valley/ Markha/ 10 day Spituk to Hemis Trek. OR C. Should we continue from Srinagar- to - Kargil. The set out a trek to Zanskar Valley for 7 days. Reach Leh after the Trek ? D.As i understand from you earlier posting you mention it is easier to find deals once you reach Leh. IN case we are coming in from Srinagar - Kargil side- What do you recommend we do. Come all the way to Leh and then find a deal for treks ? e. Wangchuk you mentioned some agencies in Leh give motorbike mostly Enfield Bike on hire on per day basis. Could you elaborate on the cost ? Can we drive down Manali using this and hand over the Bikes to the their Manali office ? Is 4/ 5 bikes between 7 of us enough (as two in the team cannot drive bikes ) f. Is Leh crowded in August ? We intend to skip locations which ever are too crowded. g. Trust august 10th - 26th 2007 is a good time to pay a visit to Heaven. request you replies esp Angchuk, Wangchuk, sacs2k1

Hi, I am planning a 6 day tour to ladakh. Need help in planning. We are 2 adults and 2 children below 5. From the web I have gathered that nubra valley, Pangong lake, Tso moriri and Tso kar are good places around. I request the members to help me form an itenary with approx chost. I will be reaching Leh on 24Aug and leaving by 30th Aug Deccan flight. (early morning). Are there more interesting places that I can cover. Thanks in advance kk

hi, i have been visiting ladkh for the past couple of years. Am wanting to know some friends who are visiting the place during the same period so we can have our treks together. i have been quit well versed with the area..cas u need any furtther details feel free to contact me, you can mail me at - jovip@rediffmail.com

we are taveling with our two little children to Leh on April, We would like to sleep in a cheap place (Mid range) but we do want to have heater at the room, can you recommnend us?

I am considering a trip to Leh mid Jan 2007. I am aware that this is not the best time to visit Leh as a tourist, but unfortunately I don’t have a choice! Are there any trekking opportunities that I could consider during this period? I will be there for 4 days. Even a short one day trek will do. I will be accompanied by my friend. We both are in a good shape in terms of physical fitness. I am based in Dubai at the moment and will be flying down to Delhi and from Delhi to Leh while my friend will join me from Bangalore. Trekking is top priority for us plus visiting the not-to-be-missed locations. It will be great if you could give me some inputs Cheers

hello everyone this is rajiv i m 24 yr old frm mumbai, while surfing trough i looked into this site,just for the 1st time i m planing a trip to ladakh alone as all my friends are quite buzy right now and i m free for couple of weeks. so plz tell your experiences while travelling to ladakh which places one must visit , how to plan the tour............... p.s... if anyone else intrested in going for ladakh tour too by arout 25 th oct..plz msg at "newguy1400@yahoo.co.in"...

Dear Tour Operator, We are a family of three (two adults+ one child - 12 years) planning a holiday in Leh/ladakh from 17th to 23rd December. We would like to know from the members the following information to plan our trip: 1. Good tour agents who could assist us in planning this trip for us. 4. Accommodation in Luxury hotels or guest houses/paying guests with locals. 5. Please advise if it is feasible for us to start the tour in Manali and drive to Ley - considering the timing. 6. Private tour guide and a vehicle. Looking forward to hearing from the members. Regards, Sharat Kumar

Hi, We are in leh from 11th-16th sept. Please suggest the kind of clothing(normal, woollen,heavy woollen) that we should carry.

I am looking for a friend or a group who is going ladakh I am from mumbai..My plan is 20-sep to 29-sep