Leh Travel Forum

i am 60yrs of age and my wife 55yrs and want to visit leh in mid august 2008 will i have any problem in my visit from health point of view.
Dr,Rajesh Gupta

Hi,

I will be traveling to Leh in mid-August, and my plan was to fly one way and take a bus/jeep the other way (haven't decided which way to fly yet). I'm trying to understand whether I need to buy plane tickets in advance. Ideally, I would like to reach Leh by road and then fly to Delhi when I feel like it, but this would mean getting plane tickets from Leh to Delhi only a few days in advance. Will I have problems getting tickets? How much should I expect to pay? Also, any recommendation as to flying into Leh as opposed to flying out of Leh?

Thanks!

-Alex

Hi,

I am traveling to Leh from July 17-26 -- that's 9 days and i was wondering if that is enough time to spend the first day acclimatizing and then still have time to see Leh, around Leh, and plan trips to Pangong Lake, Nubra Valley and maybe somewhere else?

Also I am a woman traveling alone and I wanted to know how easy is it to meet other travelers to share jeeps and taxis with for these longer trips?

Can anyone recommend travel agents in Leh I should meet to help plan my Ladakh travel?

Also, what about guest houses in Leh? I was considering Siala Guesthouse which is about 600 Rs. for a single but does anyone know of any that they stayed at that they really liked and would highly recommend? My budget is up till 600 Rs./night.

Also, should I book from Delhi or should I get there and then find a place? Or is that going to interfere with the acclimatizing??

I would love to do Pangong lake as an overnight trip -- is that possible?

Thank you in advance for your advice!!!

Hi,

I along with a friend are planning a Road trip in Mid Aug 08. we'll start from Delhi - Manali - Leh and then back.

Looking for some partners, as a bigger group is always better for such rides.

Please respond, so that we can plan out accordingly.

Regards,

Hi
we are group of friends( 4-8) decided to visit ladhak this july.

what are the places that can be covered in 5 days ?
how to book hotels ?
what if we take tour package ?
how will be the arrangements ?
what will be total expenditure ?

we are from Mumbai will be travelling in mid july or end of july.
From where trip will start ?
How much is total expenditure ?

what if we decide to reach ladhak by road from srinagar ? how much time it takes ? which is better option to reach by bus or flight ? as we are group of friends we dont want to spend 22K on flight from delhi / leh / delhi. or we go to delhi take a flight to leh and do return journey by road which is better ??

Hello,

My girlfriend and I wanted to take the Manali-Leh road trip mid August. I found the posts on this forum to be very helpful, but I still have a few questions that I wasn’t able to find answers to.

1. DELHI TO MANALI. Would you recommend flying or taking a bus from Delhi to Manali? If I fly, how much can I expect to pay for a ticket? If I take a bus, how (un)comfortable is it? Are there places on the way from Delhi to Manali that are really worth seeing?

2. OPTIONS FOR THE TRIP. Based on what I read on this forum, most people seem to drive themselves. I’ve never been to India (so I’ve never driven there), so I don’t know if it’s a good idea for me to drive myself. Any thoughts? If I do drive, is there an option of renting a car in Manali and returning it in Leh? What are other options (e.g., hiring a driver, taking a bus, an so on)?

Thank you!

-Alex

ITwo of us intend to tour LEH from 18th to 25th July, 2008. My tentative itinerary is
18th, Arr. Leh, pm: Sightseeing of Leh town.

19th, Leh : Indus valley sightseeing.

20th, Leh – Nubra valley.

21st, Nubra – Leh.

22nd, Leh – Tsomoriri lake.

23rd, Explore Tsomoriri lake.

24th, Tsomoriri – Tsokar lake – Leh.

25th, Leh – Pangong Lake – Leh.

Any takers can contact so that we can hire a Vehicle, share the cost and have fun.

Niladri,
Kolkata

Hi! I want to stay in Leh for a little over 1 month in May-June. Could someone recommend a nice place to stay that would provide a good price deal for longer stays. I would prefer a guest house that's quiet and walking distance (or connected by public transport) from the city center. Options of making tea or light cooking would be a great advantage.
Thanks in advance

Hi, i am in India in november and december and want to visit Leh as well. I heard it is cold and there is no heating as well. What weather can i expect, is hiking possible, or is everything just under snow. What clothes should i bring?

Just wanted to know how's the weather in Leh currently. I want to make a very quick trip to Leh in March end. I will take a jet airways flight to Leh and from there drive to Khardungla for a visit to the highetst motorable road and drive back. Is March end a doable time for this or do i need to do it in later months like June or July?

hi friends,

myself debanjan,photographer by profession planning to visit leh & ladakh between forthcoming April to October.Which you suggest to be preferrably the best time for a photographer ? A travel route map which will cater to cover the whole region in a thirteen days trip.If you please let me know,standred hotel tariffs & car rents for the entire tour then it will help me to make a estimate for the whole trip.

Debanjan.

Hi:
One thing has been lingering in my mind since we have come back from Ladakh (on 25th June, 2007) is, how do people visit Nubra valley, Spiti, Panamik and other such places which require at least an overnight stay? Do they visit these places checking out from their hotels in Leh with all luggage packed and loaded in the car or they leave the luggage in the hotel and come out only with necessary items. In the former case, the car with luggage on its carrier will be quite unstable and would not be wise to drive it on such bad roads until it is a compulsion. While in the latter situation, one has to pay the room rent at two places. I guess there are some other alternatives too. I would like you to share it with me. So that next time when I go there I do not miss any place and enjoy the trip thoroughly and come back to home without any regression. It is not easy to make up mind to visit Ladakh second time with family considering all the aspects.
Thank you
MAS

Thanks so much for the advises.. Last lap to go in planning my itinerary.. I have some questions..

1)Can anyone tell me wat is the difference between Pungong and Tsomoriri Lake? Which should i visit if i can only choose 1?

2) Is it advisable to stay over for a night either at Pungong or Tsomorri lake during winter? Are there any hotel or guesthouse with room heater?

3) Is there any reliable tour operators that helps to plan customized tours?

3) Is this itinerary do-able?

Day 1 : Delhi - Leh (afternoon or evening) Hall of Fame, Leh Palace & Shanti Stupa. Evening free at Leh bazaar
Day 2: Leh - Nubra Valley
Day 3 : Nubra - Pungong/Tsomoriri Lake (Can we travel to Pungong or Tsomoriri Lake directly from Nubra and stay there for the night instead?)
Day 4 : Pangong Lake - Leh
Day 5: Alchi, Likir monasteries & Sangam (Zangskar/Indus)
Day 6 : Leh - halfday tour of Indus Valley, Stok Palace Museum, Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery and Hemis Monasteries.
Day 7: Leh - Delhi (Flight)

Pls help us out .....

We are a group of 4 people thinking of doing the Manali Leh route between October 17th to 25th 2007. We have some queries ....

1. Will the route be open during this period?
2. Can the stretch be done on a Santro? With a payload of 4 people? During this time of year?
3. Whats the road condition like this time of the year?
4. What will be the climatic conditions?
5. Essentials
6. Tips

Hi everyone !!!

me and my friend are planning our maiden ride from manali to leh and return. Can anyone please suggest a good place where we can hire the bike...the cost of the bike and wat documents is neeeded to hire the bike. Ur valuable suggestions will be most appreciated. We intend to do the ride for some good cause. We hope to do the journey by 24nd september, 2007. waiting anxiously for some help soon . thank you....

Hi

Anybody in Leh are invited for a VT Meet at Tibetan Kitchen on 15th June 2007 at 5:00PM.

See you there.

Angchuk

Hi,
we are three people travelling to leh by deccan...we want to know if permits are required if so whom to contact and can anyone give me the cost details if i do a day trip to lamayuru,likir ,alchi on 26 th ,pangong overnight if it is needed 27 th -28 th ,and where else can we visit if time permits i have 29 th free.to pangong we can pay 2000/head ,we have no idea about the taxi or local transport would be better...returning by 30 th.

Hi

The current plan is to drive up to Leh around 7-8th Sept from Delhi and return back around the 25th to Delhi...

How will be the weather around that time? The status of the road usually at that time. Any other points to consider ..

thanks

Amar

I have posted a meeting in Leh around 15 June.

Any body interested???
http://meetings.virtualtourist.com/meeting-3697-1-0-1093392-Leh---meeting.html

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

Dear Friends,
I am 51 years old, planning to have a trip to leh via manali-leh road and coming back via Leh-jummu kashmir road by my own Santro car along with my wife and a 13 year old son. Would anybody be kind enough to give me the necessary tips for this journey so as I may remember him/her for whole of my life.
Mashhood Anwar Suhail

Dear all VT members,
We're planning to visit Leh in mid-june this year.
If somebody has been there, please guide us on following?

1. Do we need to do advance booking?
2. We plan to spend 4 days in Leh city . Which location is good for accomodation, which gives the right mix of convenience and scenic beauty?
3. Are there any recommendations for Hotel/GuestHouses? Our budget is 500-1000Rs.

Thanks in Advance!
Pawan

Dear VT Memebers,

Would like to know if I can take my 5 year old child in Mid-June'07 to Leh. Since I would be taking a delhi-leh flight, will the child be really uncomfortable on landing at leh? Are there any likeliness any breathing problem
just after landing. We would be taking a day's rest at hotel to aclimatise.

I do not want to take even 5% chance...do advice in GO or NO GO with child.

Anyone who has been there with a small child may kindly immediately give me directions.
Thanks

AS

Hi,
I'm visiting Leh, with two of my friends from June 14 to June 19. We're coming from Delhi by AirDeccan.
Guided by response to the question "6-day tour", we have planned following schedule.

14 June: Staying in hotel and some-time in Leh-bazaar
15 June: Local sight-seeing ( Thiksey, Hemis, Shey, Stok mesuem) or (Sindhu Ghat+Zanksar valley confluence)??
16+17 June: Nubra valley
18 June: Pangong lake
19 June: flight back to Delhi

I'll be grateful, if somebody could answer following two questions:

1. Due to cost factor, I'm interested in booking rooms in a Guest house. From restaurants point of view, I think that I should try to get one near main-market (leh-bazaar). Should I book the room in Advance? If yes, please suggest couple of guest-houses. Our budget is 700-1200 Rs per day.

2. I read that I'll need some permits for Nubra valley and Pongong lake. Can I arrange them, once I arrive at Leh on June 14. Are there any suggestions for travel-agents?

Thanks in advance for the help...
Pawan

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

can anyone suggest me a good site which can help me in getting information about leh ladakh tour package? i am very much confused? Also tell me how to reach ladakh from delhi very convinently and cheaply......

1.What will be the status of the road from Manali to Leh. It will be opened or closed around 15June,2007?

2.Can I do Manali to Leh in June,2007 by Maruti 800.

Pls advise.

Anyone who stayed in Hotel Spic n Span and can help me with their phone number??

planning to drive to leh from delhi, with my wife and kids ( 10 and 13 yrs old) in my two year old qualis. you think it will do? what other points do i need to take care? planning in mid june.
thanx

I would like to have a tip to Leh by road through Manali by Bike / Car on next August - Sept. I am from Cochin / Kerala. Is their any crazy fellow from south India to Join.