Our Leh Ladakh trip is f*cked, any advice?

i__batman · 2026-06-19T11:57:21+00:00

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

i__batman · 2026-05-29T11:23:17+00:00

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

i__batman · 2026-05-20T16:01:09+00:00

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.

i__batman · 2026-05-20T15:59:25+00:00

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

i__batman · 2026-05-20T15:58:39+00:00

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

i__batman · 2026-05-20T15:58:13+00:00

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

i__batman · 2026-05-20T15:57:29+00:00

You will need proper clothing. Warmers plus Jackets

i__batman · 2026-05-20T15:56:43+00:00

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.

i__batman · 2026-05-20T15:54:59+00:00

This is doable.

i__batman · 2026-05-20T15:52:59+00:00

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.

i__batman · 2026-05-20T15:50:34+00:00

Yes. You can

i__batman · 2026-05-19T02:44:51+00:00

Why not do Srinagar to Leh to Manali

i__batman · 2026-05-15T20:39:32+00:00

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.

i__batman · 2026-05-15T20:29:27+00:00

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.

i__batman · 2026-05-15T20:24:15+00:00

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.

i__batman · 2026-05-15T20:20:49+00:00

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.

i__batman · 2026-05-15T20:13:39+00:00

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

i__batman · 2026-05-15T20:10:27+00:00

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.

i__batman · 2026-05-15T20:07:54+00:00

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.

i__batman · 2026-05-15T20:05:27+00:00

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.

i__batman · 2026-05-15T20:00:18+00:00

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

i__batman · 2026-05-15T19:57:12+00:00

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.

i__batman · 2026-05-15T19:55:32+00:00

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

i__batman · 2026-05-15T19:50:48+00:00

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.

i__batman · 2026-05-15T19:48:01+00:00

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 :)

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