State of Jammu and Kashmir Travel Forum

Hi,
is Gulmarg the best ski resort in terms of getting there and skiing or is it Auli? Which is the best hotel to stay (not the most expensive)

im planning a 12-13D trip to Leh/ladakh in end Nov.

Any suggestions on which airport i should stop at to fly to leh?
1) mumbai or delhi?

then is it possible to find english speaking tour operators in Leh?
which can take me to ladakh and zanskar.

:)

thanks for the responses, tips and all!

is it true, that you cannot pinpoint the exact day and time to fly from Delhi to Leh and back, due to that there is always a bog chance flights will be cancelled dued to weather?

Hallo again :-),
Does anyone know if there is any functional and reliable ATM in Leh?
Thanks.
Jan

I want to make a 7 day trip to Leh between 20th July to 1st August. I have a budget tour planned but it will be much cheaper for me if I have another company. Anyone interested please post here. The tour includes Leh - Ullleytokpo - Alchi- Nubra Valley- Pangong Lake.

Hi,

I am going to Leh on 23rd July and be back in Gurgaon on 2nd August, I am driving via Manali and am taking my SX4, anybody intrested can get in touch with me on bhargavaharish@hotmail.com.

Harish

this query is for all 4 places ---


whats the temperatures in mid august?how long does it take to see these places?
we will be taking a car and driving through so what should be the break down of days needed. thanks so much

I am visiting Srinagar for just 3 days in october last week [ 22 - 25 ]. Can I cover Gulmarg, sonamarg, pahalgam and srinagar in 3 days ? Would skiing be ready in Gulmarg during this time ?

Hallo VTers,

I would like to ask you for a help. I plan to go to Leh in the 2nd half of August. I will arrive to Delhi and then I plan to continue to go through Manali to leh. In this respect I have the following questions:

i) Is it easy to book a bus from Delhi to Manali and from Manali to Leh once in India or is it better to book in advance? Do you have any links where I can check times/fares?
ii) Is it safe to take overnight buses?
iii) What is the safety situation in Jammu and Kashmir? Is it ok or is it somehow dangerous?
iv) Is easy to find a hotel/hostel once I arrive to Leh or is it recommendable to book it in advance?

Thanks a lot!!!

Cheers

Any VTers in Leh
I am in Leh till 23 June 2009.
Wanna meet for a coffee/Tea/Chang Leave a message at
Hotel Tso-Kar for me (Name: Angchuk )

Happy Travelling

Angchuk

I'm planning the 8-day Markha Valley Trek in Ladakh starting 1st week of June 2009. Delhi to Leh via Manali by road, stay in Leh for 1-2 days and start the trek. Looking for someone who's planning this trek around the same time... Ambar/30/M. Please contact ambarnag@gmail.com. Thanks!

I need a small SUV for a family of three from Manali to Leh on July 11, 2009 for a 2 or 3 day trip. Can you suggest agencies or drivers that you have used that are reliable.

The most important things for me are:
- reliable, experienced and SAFE/SLOW driver who will listen to our requests
- reliable vehicle
- low/reasonable cost
Please suggest agencies/people I can contact. How much should I expect to pay?

ALSO, is MANALi and the first stretch of roads going to be full of landslides and slush in July due to rains?
Thanks
Jay

Hi,
Me along with my 8 friends are travelling to leh, early july.
we are looking for bike rental agencies in leh and price/day for BULL..
can anyone please tell me the address and price info for renting a bike in leh.
Also looking for budget accomodation in leh, please suggest.

Hey,

I would like to ride a Royal Enfield around July this summer from Manali to Leh. As I dont want to go on my own and like join a group, I would like to know if anyone knows a good/affordable company? And what to expect from the roads? Are they okay or pretty tough for motorbike riding?

Thanks,
Pieter

Hi, I am interested in travelling to Leh and Ladakh region thru Delhi/Manali. The time period would be sometime in August 2009. I plan to undertake the trip in my SUV as I love to drive. I am on the look out for a travel partner who shares the same interest and loves adventure.

Hi I am looking for a group with which I can travel leasurely from Manali/Delhi to Leh in a hired Vehicle in Self Drive mode. I am also interested in treking there. People interested in joining or inviting me in there group or giving vehicle on Hire pl get in touch. I flexible on schedule.

How is Hotel Centaur Lake View as an option In Srinagar? What is the difference between rooms on Ground floor, First Floor and Top Floor? How is the quality of rooms at Hotel Centaur Lake view? We planning to visit in May.Need to book ASAP. And what kind of rates would be right?

hi, i and a friend are thinking of a trip from delhi to leh in april. we are looking in to methods of getting there and wanted to find out if anyone knows about public transport.... such as buses, trains, planes or any other mode of transit. also how long the journey would take and if there are places to find accomodation along the way.

many thanks in advance!

:D

hi all,,we ar visiting srinagar from dec 26 to jan 2..is there snowfall currently in gulmar sonmar and pehalgam...kids want to roll in snow.. i was going thru weather reports but none show in snow in places there..so where can we find snow and snowfall for sure..also is it possible to go to pehalgam from sonmarg dierctly or will have to come to srinagar , halt and then in morning proceed to pehelgam

Dear Friends,
Me & my Husband is going to Leh for 4 Days, I'll appreciate If any body can Suggest us for a Good Accomadation (Hotels, Camps, Guest House)with Reasonable Prices,

Hi Can you tell me what will be the weather like in Leh in Jan also is there any way I can come from Jammu to Leh without going to srinagar as things are a bit tensed over there.

I would like to know the status of the boys school and nunnery. I understand that they were damaged by floods. I sent some supplies for the nunnery and would like to know if there is anyone there.

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?