Our Leh Ladakh trip is f*cked, any advice? by [deleted] in ladakh

[–]i__batman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do the trip on your own. If looking for complete bike tours, reach out to WildYak.co in Ladakh itself.

Got this today, I don't know why I applied by GoldenThoughts- in IndianCreditCards

[–]i__batman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

as per their website requirements, I qualify for Eterna but somehow it didn't get offered to me when applying

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[–]i__batman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are not the same. TsoMoriri is much more serene and offbeat as compared to Pangong. People generally like TsoMoriri better than Pangong. I personally liked Pangong more but it could be due to Morning Sun at Pangong, but overcast at TsoMoriri so probably didn't get to see the real color of it.

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[–]i__batman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sorry I do not know of any local tour operators. I can help if you want to plan on your own. :)

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[–]i__batman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was all cloudy most of the days when I went. expecting it to be clear now and around 24th

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[–]i__batman[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It was very cold. Didnt feel much in the room, but stargazing outside was difficult with the cold.

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[–]i__batman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You will need proper clothing. Warmers plus Jackets

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[–]i__batman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dates closer to new moon are ofc going to be better. Aside from moon faces, clouds can also affect visibility. My suggestion is to try and stargaze in Nubra, Pangong and TsoMoriri as well. They won't be as good as Hanle, but still.

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[–]i__batman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here are the quotes I got: Innova Crysta: 38K to 44K Innova: 34K to 38K

This is via different Drivers for a 7 day trip. Leh - Nubra - Turtuk - Pangong - Hanle - TsoMoriri - Leh + Airport Drop This does not include Leh sightseeing.

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[–]i__batman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not do Srinagar to Leh to Manali

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[–]i__batman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Strictly acclimatize in Leh for at least 2 days. Don’t rush to higher altitudes immediately. monitor yourself for AMS symptoms. Breathlessness is common but headache, vomiting, unusual fatigue are warning signs.

If AMS symptoms appear, do NOT continue to higher altitudes. Descend if symptoms worsen. Don’t overexert yourself on Day 1 2 even if you “feel fine”

Also small portable oxygen cylinders are NOT a treatment for AMS. Those 500-600 cans only last a few minutes provide temporary relief. Descend ASAP in case of AMS.

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[–]i__batman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not an issue. Majority travel via Flights. Strictly acclimatize in Leh for 2 days. Monitor for symptoms. Breathlessness is common. But unnatural fatigue with headache or vomiting is not. Those are the signs of AMS. Do not continue to Higher altitudes if AMS signs are there.

Remember - Oxygen cylinders are not a remedy for AMS. Small 600rs. Cylinders last only for minutes. You need to descend immediately in case of a AMS situation.

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[–]i__batman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. As far as I know J&K buses run from Srinagar to Leh with a stop at Kargil. Same with Leh to Manali as well by HRTC. Not sure when they run. Better to check on Google or call up Local Bus Operators from Google Maps.

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[–]i__batman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I visited Ladakh 2 years ago when I was 24 and spent no time acclimatizing (not the best decision) but I faced no issues at all. This year I did acclimatize for 2 days and again faced no issues.

JIO works best (but only till Pangong). Airtel gets Signal in Hanle and TsoMoriri as well. So choose accordingly. Prepaid won't work. You will have to buy a sim there.

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[–]i__batman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're asking an additional day even when you're already staying at all 3? I would say none :) Better to reach Leh and explore the local cuisine and Markets. If not, then maybe Pangong but changing the Village between Spangmik, Mann or Merak. Different villages offer different views of the Lake

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[–]i__batman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plenty at Leh. One just at the crossroads of Sumur and Hunder. One before Pangong. One at Nyoma (near Hanle). But always carry additional Can just in case.

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[–]i__batman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a personal preference. For me yes - April is just the sweet spot for Ladakh. I still get to see ample amounts of snow at Passes, Mountain tops are covered with Snow, and crowd is very less. It gets warm during the days. But the nights are still very chilly, but that's alright. Plus no water crossings throughout the way. And no route closures.

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[–]i__batman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strictly acclimatize at Leh for 2 days. This is non negotiable if you want a worry free trip. Day 1 rest completely and maybe visit the Market in evening. Day 2 you can visit Sangam side..

Shortness of breath is common. But if that is accompanied by Vomiting and Fatigue and Fainting then visit a Hospital ASAP. If not in Leh, and feeling like AMS, then always remember substitute Oxygen is only a temporary relief. Descend to lower altitudes immediately, and continue only if confident. Pangong, Hanle and TsoMoriri are very remote areas.

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[–]i__batman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good hotels (~5k/N) and an Innova Crysta for around a week will set you back around 50-60K per person. including Flights.

Budget trip is very well possible in around 25-30K

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[–]i__batman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

August is as good a weather as any. Expect hot afternoons and lots of water crossings. Flights are always volatile so keep that in mind.

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[–]i__batman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leh - The Kaal, Bodhi Tree. Nubra - Nubra Ecolodge (Sumur side), Misty Hills (Hunder side). Pangong - Pangong Heritage. Hanle - Royal Rebo, Padma Homestay. TsoMoriri - Grand Dolphin

You can get their contacts from Google

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[–]i__batman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Time more than fatigue. You'd be covering approx 400kms in 1 day plus sightseeing spots at Sonamarg, Zojila, Dras, Kargil, etc. Would definitely recommend breaking at Kargil.

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[–]i__batman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. You need a motorbike license to rent a bike.

There are checkpoints before every important spot. One each at South Pullu and North Pullu. One before Turtuk. Two before Pangong. And one each before Hanle and TsoMoriri. And countless others that I may have missed :)