State of Jammu and Kashmir 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 am planning to visit Leh in early September 2008. I have 12 days in Leh and my plan is as follow:
1) Leh town and surronding stupa or monasteries
2) Climbing Stok-Kangri(5 days)
3) to Nubra Valley by bus and back 2 to 3 days later
4) visiting Lamayaru by bus and back the next day

Comments/Guidance needed:-
1)May I know whether my plan is to tight for the 12 days in Leh?
2)Any idea what is the cost of the climb for Stok Kangri? Any reliable agent at Leh to recommend?
3)What is the cost of bus from Leh to Panamik or Hunder? Which has better sight, Panamik or Hunder?
4)I intend to fly from Leh to Delhi, should I book the ticket oversea or while I am at Leh?

Your kind assistance to the above is much appreciated.

Thank you.

Choon Eng

I've been many years ago in the wonderful Srinagar, Kashmir. I would go back there and I'm interested to know how safe it's now... I mean not only the city, but also its surroundings, like the Srinagar-Kargil road.

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 ??

I am visiting srinagar 25th may onwords.I have fixed my itenary after reffering to diff forums.The avialable hotel accom in pahalgam doesnot suit my pocket.Now I am planning to visit pahalgam twice in my 6days stay at srinagar.Is it adviseable to do so if yes how do I divide places of interest in pahalgam in 2 parts.Secondly I intend to stay all my six days in a houseboat. Is it a right decision?

im visting kashmir next week and wanted to know about the tulip gardens if open or not and where?
also is there cell phone network in srinagar,gulmarg,sonmarg,pahalgam?

Hi,

What is the best way to travel between Leh and Srinagar? What is the approximate cost and travel time?

Thanks!

-Alex

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

im visiting kashmir on may 4th for a week and travelling to gulmarg,sonmarg,pahalgam etc

whats the weather like?
is it safe?
how long from the airport to dal lake?
are the deluxe houseboats nice to stay in?

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

I'll be flying in to Leh on the 16th of May with 3 friends. We plan on visting some places around Leh and then make our way to Srinagar by the 25th of May, when we have a morning flight back to Delhi. We'd like to rent a car for the entire stay, so one that can take us to all the places around Leh as well as to Srinagar. Can anyone recommend a place to get a car with driver for this trip and what would be the cost app.?

Furthermore we haven't booked any accomodation beforehand, as we don;t know beforehand where we'll be every night. But we would be interested in staying in guesthouses ... are those available in the Leh area and what would we pay per night app.? Thanks in advance!

Hi
I'm planning to go to Leh end April.
I've arranged for the usual local palace and monastry tours and an overnighter to the nubra valley.

I have restricted luggage capacity and I'm trying to decide on appropriate clothing and if I will need walking boots for these activities. Please can any one help?

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.

My wife and I will be visiting Srinagar and Gulmarg at the end of Dec 2007. I heard that the Srinagar airport has very tight security and hope VT members can advise me on what to expect when we are there.

Also, am I allowed to hand-carry my digital camera onto the plane from Delhi to Srinagar, and on the way back from Srinagar to Delhi? This is because I think the Himalaya mountain scenery should be very beautiful during the flight and I intend to take some photos while on the plane.

Regards
Victor

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 - a friend recommended I stay in Kashmir for a week or so. Can anyone recommend a good hotel/location to see sights etc?

thanks

DR G.

hi guys,

i will be flying into leh on the 3rd of july from delhi. i wanted to know what the temperature would be so i can bring the right kind of clothing.

my grandparents say day temps are around 20 deg celcius, and night time is around 10 deg celcius. is this right?

i will be visiting dras (2nd coldest place ive heard), srinagar, gulmarg and areas in the vicinity.

thanks for the help in advance..

Hi,

I'm a Singaporean based in Hyderabad currently and thinking of planning a trip to state of Jammu and Kashmir but I've got only 3days. Shld I visit Jammu, Srinagar or Leh? Given 3 days, which place shld I visit?
Is it safe and easy for 4 female to go around on our own? (I've gone round delhi an agra on my own with a hired driver)

Appreciate all suggestions! 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