Are you looking for a complete list of things to carry when you travel on any kind of trip? Be it mountain travel or beach travel or you go hiking or camping, you need different things to carry on such trips.
There are so many of us who like traveling to the core of our souls and keep on visiting new, beautiful places every now and then. Sometimes the plan arises out of nowhere and you have no time to think about the
Most of the time in these cases, we forget one or more essential things to carry while going on a trip. You can imagine a situation where you need to rush and search desperately for a small thing such as soap where even a tissue paper would have come in handy ;). Such situations are especially true when you are traveling to remote corners of the Himalayas.
Let's quickly dive into the details:
What are the essential things to pack for a trip?
Since luggage is most common among any traveler, it would be great always to have a list of things to carry on a trip, in store for yourself. It would certainly be convenient when the plans are abrupt and come out of nowhere, leaving no time for packing the luggage.
I have tried to compile a comprehensive list of things to carry while I go on a trip and feel could be helpful for each one of us traveling to various places.
Basic Travel Kit to Carry on Trips
There are certain items that you carry on any kind of trip. I call such things basic travel kits which every kind of traveler must carry on their trips. Let us look at these basic travel kit items.
- Itinerary Printout (at least 2)
- Travel Guide / Map Print Out (at least 2)
- At least two Copies of PhotoIDs for all members
- Mobile
- Mobile Charger
- Pen and a small Diary
- Bag locks (2 or more)
- Backpack or Carry bag
- Extra spectacles with cover
- Spectacles cover
- Torchlight or Flashlight
- Small Scissor
- Watch
- Swiss Knife. I have a Victorinox Huntsman Red Swiss Army Knife which I have been using since 6-7 years. It has helped in many situations in mountains and still work as new. One of the best products I have bought in life.
- Power bank – Extremely useful in case short on electricity, which will be the case mostl
- Hand Sanitizer (Dettol, Lifebuoy) – Recommended
- Sunglasses – Recommended
- Multi-Plug – Recommended for remote areas
- Small water bottle, say 500 ml
- Match Boxes or Flint or Cigarette Lighter
- Couple of candles
- Plastic Bags / Plastic Zip Lock Bags
- Twist-ties, safety pins.You can find twisties at the link: Twist Tie 20m (Pack of 2)
- Novels or two
- Pens, pencils, colors, crayons, chocolates, toffees for distribution among local children
- DC to AC Inverter. It is an extremely useful item often neglected. It helps you keep the batteries of your phone charged, camera batteries charged and even laptop or iPhone or iPad charged too. I own a Targus 200W Power Inverter with USB Fast Charging Port and it has proven its worth in day to day life as well not just trips to the Himalayas.
Are you planning to carry a Laptop to Leh – Ladakh or high altitude? If yes, please do read the article to protect and safely use it: Carrying Laptop to Ladakh or High Altitudes
Eateries
No trip is complete without carrying the things to eat. Certainly, most of the time food is available at any destination we travel to. However, at some places of Spiti or Ladakh or when camping in the remote regions of the Himalayas, food can be hard to find. This is especially true when you are on dietary restrictions.
Hence, it is always good to carry basic eateries on your trips.
- Chocolates, toffees, chips, chewing gums, mouth freshener, dry fruits etc.
- Energy Bars or Protein Bars for quick snacks.
- Any restrictive diet items
- Pre-cooked food if needed
Camera Kit
If you are a photographer or an enthusiast like me, you should be prepared for a lack of electricity when traveling to the Himalayas. Hence, go prepared with your entire camera kit to take those amazing shots that become lifetime memories. Also, do not forget to carry things to help you charge your camera gear.
Here are some things to carry from a photographer’s standpoint on any trip.
- Camera with bag
- Camera Charger and its cable
- Camera Battery
- Camera Cleaning Kit including Lenspen
- Tripod
- Filters
- Remote Release
- Photography Handbook
- Extra Camera Battery, if possible
- Extra Remote Release Battery, if possible
- Extra memory cards, if possible
- Head lamps for night photography, if required
Toiletries to carry
Keeping yourself sanitized on trips is always necessary. It helps you avoid getting sick away from home and makes you feel refreshed. Let us look at some of the toiletry items you should carry on your trips.
- Tooth Brush
- Tooth Paste
- Toilet Soap
- Shampoo Pouches according to the schedule or a small shampoo bottle
- Tissue Papers
- Face wash if required but common for girls
- Hair Oil
- Deodorants
- Moisturizing Cream
- Lip Guard
- Cologne Talc
- Comb
- Small Mirror
- Feminine Hygiene, if required
Are you planning to make a self-drive trip to the Himalayas of Ladakh & Spiti Valley? If yes, please do read the article on 40 must-have things to carry on self-drive trip to Himalayas.
Shaving Kit
If you are one of those who do not like grown hair, then do not forget to carry your shaving or grooming kit. Here is a quick look at things you should not forget to carry on your trip.
- Shaver / Razor / Trimmer
- Shaving Blades ( If possible keep some extra blades)
- Shaver Brush
- Shaving Foam or Cream
Clothing Kit
Clothing forms an essential part of any trip. If you are planning to carry too many clothes, you end up lifting heavy bags. Hence, always try to travel light and carry clothes that you need as per the trip. Choosing ActiveWear or Athleisure will help you minimize the number of clothing items you carry on a trip along with traveling light.
- Clothes as per the schedule
- Towels
- Socks
- Handkerchiefs
- Slippers
- At least one light jacket
Are you going to Leh – Ladakh and confused about carrying type of clothes? If yes, check the link: Tips for Carrying Clothes for Leh – Ladakh Trip
Air Travel
When it comes to air travel, you have some things you must never forget, for example, your tickets and your identity documents. Some people need items that help them to sleep on a flight. Let’s look at the list of things to carry when you travel by air.
- Air-ticket Printout (if flying with e-tickets)
- Credit/Debit Card photocopy both side from which booking was made — Don’t forget to strike of CVV number
- Identity documents
- Authentication Letter if someone else’s Credit/Debit Card
- Travel Pillow for rest
- Eyeflaps to avoid light when sleeping
- Earbuds to help with air pressure on ears
Mountains Must-Haves Things to Carry
When in the mountains, always protect yourself from the sun, cold, and dryness. Hence, what type of clothing you carry depending upon your Himalayan travel destination becomes very important. Let us look at some of the must-have things to carry on a mountain trip.
- Digital Thermometer (Optional)
- Cold Cream
- Lip Guard
- Hats / Caps
- Heavy Woolen Clothing including woolen socks (Severe Cold / Snow). I have been using my fleece zipper Quechua Forclaz 50 for last 5-6 years and much pleased by them always because they act as a really warm base layer below any jacket or windcheater.
- Woolen Hand Gloves (Severe Cold / Snow)
- At least 2 pairs of thermal. Those of you who don’t know where to buy them, you can check the amazon link at: Full Sleeves Round Neck Thermal Top & Trouser Set
Trekking Must-Haves Things to Carry
When you go for long treks in the Himalayas or you go for short hikes on your trips, you must carry certain things. It is important and helpful to get the support of some stick that helps you walk uphill to decrease the pressure on your knees. As the weather can change in the Himalayas, it is important to carry rain or snow gear always with you. As you are in the mountains, sun protection is also necessary. And as you need walking or running shoes, you should carry trekking shoes to protect cuts and twists.
Let us look at some of the most important things you must carry when going on treks in the Himalayas or anywhere.
- Mountains Must Haves
- Hard Wooden Stick (Also handy in snow for the grip). You can also check a trekking pole at the link: 4-Step Adjustable Anti-Shock Telescopic Hiking Walking Stick with Handle
- Rain / Snow Protection Gear like Rain Coat / Rain Suit
- Hats / Caps
- Gaiters for snow or water. Quechua gaiters are very nice and can be bought at the link: Fleece Thermal Waterproof Snow Gaiters
- Water Bottles (Snow trek needs more water than we think)
- Trekking Shoes. If you are looking for a good trekking/hiking waterproof and a bit warm shoes, you will not go wrong with Forclaz 500 Hiking Shoes. Though I have used them for about 7 years, they never proved me wrong. I have moved to North Face Versa Thermoball but then you don’t need them because Forclaz 500 is one good pair of shoes any day.
Pro Travel Tip: Do not forget to check my complete list of 12 must-have things to carry on a trekking/hiking trip.
Beach Must-Haves Things to Carry
When you travel on a beach, you must protect yourself from the sun rays causing sunburn. If you are traveling with a kid, it becomes a must to protect his soft skin. Then you need to tackle sand. Hence, you will need to protect your clothes and shoes from getting filled with sand.
Given below is a list of things to carry when you travel on a beach. These are some of the must-haves in my opinion to save you from the scorching sun and avoid bad sunburn.
- Hats / Caps
- Sunscreen lotion (SPF 50 or greater) or Sunblock
- 2-3 Extra Shorts,
- An extra slipper and extra towel for back pack
- Thin single bed sheet – if not interested in beach shack / bed always
- Lip Guard with sunscreen
- Long-sleeved over shirt and a thin pair of pants as night gets a bit cold at beaches
Medicine or First-aid Box to Carry on Trips
When you are traveling to remote places like Ladakh or Spiti Valley, the medical help could be far away. You must always carry a basic medical kit on any trip you undertake. Even if you do not get to use it, chances are you may end up helping someone else in need. It happens all the time with me.
Let us look at some of the medicines you should carry on your trip to the Himalayas in your first-aid kit.
Disclaimer– Well medicines listed here are just my suggestions as they suit me and you should always consult your doctor before taking any of these.
- ORS or ORS-L Tetra Packs at least 5 in number
- Pain Relief Spray
- Pain Relief Cream or Gel
- Betadine – Antiseptic cream
- Savlon or Dettol – Antiseptic solution
- Combiflaim or Flexon – Pain Killers
- Crocin or Paracetamol – Mild Fever
- Avomine – Relief from Dizziness, Motion Sickness and Vomiting
- Digene – Relief from Flatulence, Indigestion, acidity (mild)
- Zinetac 150mg – Acidity or gastric problems (only if severe)
- Eno Sachets – Quick Gastric Relief
- Entroquinol – Relief from Loose motion (mild)
- Metrogyl – Relief from Loose motion (high)
- D-Cold Total or Vicks Action 500 for cold
- Pudin Hara for stomachache
- Crepe Bandage – 2 (for fractures)
- J&J Band-Aid Fast Heal Wash proof – Long, Square and circle patches
- Cotton and Dressing Bandage
- Becosules for vitamin B-complex and sometimes energy
- Eye Tone for soothing eyes
- Nasivion for blocked and dry nose
- Ongoing Regular Medicines, if any
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Conclusion
I feel a cross-check of luggage with this list before leaving, would be helpful to many of us in reducing the chances of forgetting some small things while we go on a trip. This way, we can enjoy the trip without worrying over the availability of some items in the town or trek 🙂 we check-in. This list may not be perfect for each one of us, but at least we can tweak it according to our picks and save that in our archives for future trip references.
You are most likely invited to keep adding your valuable thoughts and suggestions for the list of items things to carry while going on a trip. This way, we may end up making it a completely comprehensive list for all of us and others seeking this kind of list. Do provide your suggestions in the comments section below.
Disclaimer– Again to remind you that the medicines listed above are just my suggestion as it suits me and you shall always consult your doctor before taking any of the above medicine.
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Hi Dheeraj,
The amount of information on this site is simply amazing. Great work man.
I am travelling to Leh in the coming week, and since I am flying from outside India, I wanted to know if I can buy some essentials like ORS ,medicines and some dry fruits in Leh itself. Is there a possiblity to buy all these items there ? How good are the shops in Leh and what can I expect from Grocery shops ?
Thanks a lot for your reply! 🙂
Thank you Sanketh. Yes, you should be able to buy these things in Leh main market. You can expect mostly everything from the grocery shops too in Leh.
Thanks a lot Dheeraj! 🙂
Hi Dheeraj,
Thanks for sharing the useful information with us, me and my 4 friend are planing to travel at leh ladakh in the month of September 2017.
tell me the weather in this month at leh ladakh, which types of cloths required in this month?
Sunnil, September is a very pleasant time to visit Ladakh. Mornings get a but cold and so as evenings, hence, light woollens are recommended. You should also read: Tips for Carrying Clothes for Ladakh Trip
Hi Dheeraj,
Me and my 2 friends are travelling to leh next week for 9 days, we plan to do overnight trips to Nubra and Pangong lake. And we haven’t hired any driver or hotels yet. We plan to do once we are there. Can you please advise on how much cash should we carry? Or is it ok to rely on ATMs etc there?
Thank you so much!
Rajni
I will suggest to carry cash as ATMs are present but not much reliable and you find long queues at times. So, always good to carry majority of money in cash. The overnight trips to Pangong Tso and Nubra Valley will cost about 20K for you. Then hotels you can keep about 1000-1200 per day for food and stay per person.
Simply superb! A great help for the explorers of these rustic sojourn.
Thank you so much bhai !!
Hello Dheeraj,
It might sound like not a big thing but do I really need to get bring a pair of sunglasses for the Spiti valley in the second half of September? I’ve understood there is no snow there at that time.
Btw, could you please let me if my expectation for the temperature is correct +8….+14C for this time?
Well, not really required bu sunglasses are always helpful in bright sunny conditions too. But, not mandatory. That will be in the day time but the night time temperatures can touch sub zero especially at Manali – Leh Highway and high altitude lakes from 0-5 deg C
Sir I am going to travel.in July
My family has a little 7 months old baby
I am from Rajouri ,Jammu
Which is at altitude of 915m
Is it ok to take baby with me
Farooq, if you are talking about traveling to Ladakh with an infant, I will NEVER recommend it. PLEASE DO NOT travel to Ladakh with an infant.
Thanks for the wow website with complete information only a person with passion can do this. A group of 8 friends are travelling on 7th July from Mysuru.
Thank you Ganesha, feel free to post any questions you may have for the trip.
Hi Dheeraj,
Your blogs have been very useful for planning our trip. We are leaving for Spiti valley from Delhi on 19th June morning. We are planning to travel both sides via Shimla only. We are travelling by our own car Nissan Terrano.
Can you please provide some information about road and weather conditions there?
Any other specific advice you can give?
Thank you
Himanshu, Terrano will do fine. Since, you are traveling from Shimla – Kinnaur route, I feel there should not be any issue with it and most of the road conditions are fine up to Kaza for a car like Terrano.
Thank you very much for your detailed info spl related to medicine.
Best wishes for the trip, feel free to post any further questions you may have for the trip.
thanxx buddy for such a useful info,
we are planning Spiti bike trip from 19 june so anyone want to catch up please pingme on 7738641441
Best is to explore the DoW Travel Calendar from the menu and also post your own travel calendar entry in it for better visibility
Hi Any one traveling on 13th June.. We can catch up… i am traveling with 13 friends of mine from mumbai.
Contact :- 9167545615 Rahul
very good information, thanks buddy
Thank you Naresh, glad it helped you.
Thanks for info brother
awsome info thanks a lot buddy .
Thankyou for this list
Thanks for all the info here on your website has been very useful in planning my trip. I am leaving Mumbai on 1st July and I am sure it will be a trip to remember
Best wishes for the trip Rajni, we will wait for your updates 🙂
hi, we planned our Leh trip from Srinagar by bike on June 1st week so before going to leh i want to buy some winter jacket woolen cloths etc..are there any shopping place in Srinagar to buy this stuff or do i need to buy through online? please help me guys …we are from South India so its difficult to find winter jacket in south india
sheril, it is best that you buys such stuff online only. If you have a decathlon near your home city, best will be to go there and buy stuff. you can get that in Leh and srinagar but it may be costly.
Thank you very much for your great support suggestions advises Dheeraj
Just want to know one thing… do i need to take a postpaid sim or Prepaid sim will work in LEH?
i am using airtel sim planning to buy a BSNL also…please help
Yes Sheril, you will have to take a postpaid SIM card of outside state. Prepaid connections outside JnK does not work in Ladakh.
Hello Dheeraj ji,
I m planning to travel on 28 march 17 to 06 april 17 for – simla, manali, delhousy without tour package.
can u please suggest best deal of hotels or reasonable package for this tour
Ashish, if you are planning to travel without package, best will be to land at these places and search for hotels to get the best deals. Pre-booking always cost more.
Hello Dheeraj,
We are planning to visit Srinagar, Kashmir from mid April to end, with an infant and 6year kid and also senior citizens.. can u please help to make a list to carry along with.. am little nervous as visiting for the first time and with an infant.. will be really thankful and appreciate your reply back.. thanks
Nehal, as suggested in the article, it is comprehensive list of things to carry in mountains. Do carry basic medicine for the kids and infant and carry the food for infant if possible. Milk will be available every where. Use boiled water for the infant as when we travelled with our kid, water was the main source of him being sick mostly. So, we started giving him only boiled water cooled down to drink it.
Hey
Dheeraj
We are planning to travel on 7th may and we are having 12 days including our travelling.
Sahil, on May 7th, only probability is that Srinagar – Leh Highway may be open and MAnali – Leh will be closed. Can you postpone your trip by couple/three weeks if you are interested to make round trip of LAdakh circuit?
Hey
We are planning for a road trip from Dehradun to leh , so please suggest us the route and things to carry apart from our laguage as we will do camping there
Travel month May 2017
Sahil, can you only travel from Srinagar – Leh Highway or are you also interested to travel Manali – Leh because it opens up in June. What dates are you planning and how many days do you have in hand?
Hi dheeraj ,
So you mean to say shrinagar to leh highway is on for road trip??
Srinagar – Leh road will open around second week of May but Manali – Leh opens around first week of June.
I am planning a solo trip to shimla, can you please tell me what are the place i should visit and what are the things i should carry for shimla trip
waiting for your quick reply
Akhlesh, when are you planning the trip and how many days and from where? Rest nothing special is required for a trip to Shimla, above list is more than enough.
Hi dheeraj,
I am planning a family trip delhi – dharmasala- manali -shimla from dec 14 to 29 th with 5, 3 and 1 1/2 yr old kids. We r not used to these high snowy climates. Is it safe to go with kids at this time. What all precautions i hav to take?. Is there any chance of breathing problem for the kids at this time. Dharmasala to manali n shimla by road.
Please advice
Thanks in advance
Shibna
Hello Sibna,
Well, take enough clothes for the infant/toddler and keep the protected from cold. Rest there should not be much of any issue especially the breathing problem because these places are not that high altitude placed and does have vegetation around.
Regards
Dheeraj
Hi Dheeraj,
I am planning to visiting Rohtang pass on 12-Oct-2016 in in Punjab registered diesel taxi.
My understanding is I can visit Rohtang pass in my PB registered taxi once I get a valid permit form the website. There is no restriction for non-HP vehicles to travel beyond Marhi if valid permit is obtained .Kindly confirm that my understand is correct
Thanks for taking time and helping travellers
Yes Tejas, this is correct understanding. You can apply for permits online: How to get Rohtang Pass Permit Online
I’m planning a trip to leh ladak in april last.
but I’m from kerala. and me and my cousin coming here by bullet trip approximately its 3800km from there to here. we planned this trip an year ago.
I have some doubts about leh trip.
is any permits is required there if we drive own bikes?
how many km manali to leh?
we gonna begin our journey from march last from kerala.
is there anything we wanna know about.?
pls give me a replay
Bro this is Arul from Bangalore … I an my friends have planned to go there next year … We have a RE HIMALAYAN & RE THUNDERBIRDs .. suggest me which month should we go an wat all should we carry …. how much money per person an we are 4 people.. do the needful bro ..
Arul, where are you going bro?
Ladakh bro … We have planned for 20 to 25 days as we do not have much idea about it .. from Manali to Srinagar how many days it will take an which month should we visit an wat are the places to visit … How much money should we carry ..
For 25 days, you can follow below plan:
Day 1 | Delhi – Jammu / Patnitop
— Overnight at Jammu or Patnitop
Day 2 | Jammu / Patnitop – Srinagar
— Enjoy walk around Dal lake and may be Shikara ride as well
— If you have time then check out, floating market, Shalimar Garden.
— Overnight at Srinagar
Day 3 | Sonamarg – Zozi La – Drass – Kargil
— Enjoy the vistas enroute
— Have late drunch meal at Drass is you are a vegetarian as sometimes it gets difficult to find veg. food at Kargil
— Overnight at Kargil
Day 4 | Kargil – Padum
— Head straight to Padum
Day 5 | Padum Local Sightseeing
— Enjoy Zangla, Stongde,
Day 7 | Kargil – Lamayuru – Leh
— Cover Mulbekh Maitrey, Lamayuru Moanstery, Lunar Landscapes
— On the way you can also see Gurudwara Pather Sahib, Magnetic Hills, Confluence at Nimmu
— Overnight at Leh
Day 8 | Leh Local Sightseeing + Inner Line Permits
— To know the about the places to visit check the link: Travel Guide for Local Sightseeing of Leh Town in Ladakh
— For more details on inner line permits process and to download application form read the link here
— Overnight at Leh
Day 9 | Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Hunder – Turtuk
— Head for Nubra Valley and stay overnight at Turtuk
— On the way enjoy a cup of soup at Highest Motorable Pass (as claimed) Khardung La
— enjoy the culture in the Turtuk Village
— do mention Turtuk on the permits
Day 10 | Turtuk – Hunder
— Spend whole day at Turtuk and reach Hunder by evening
— Overnight at Hunder
Day 11 | Hunder – Deskit – Sumur – Panamik – Sumur/Kyagar
— Diskit has monasteries with tallest lord Buddha statue and Hunder has sand dunes and bacterian camel safari
— Enjoy drive upto Panamik, visit Yarab Tso Lake and back to overnight stay at Kyagar or Tiger or Sumur
— Enjoy walks in Hunder, Deskit, Sumur villages for the last 3 days
Day 12 | Sumur/Kyagar – Panamik – Sumur – Khardung La – Leh
— Sumur has a famous monastery to check out and Panamik has hot water springs
— Overnight at Leh
Day 13 | Rest day at Leh to enjoy local culture and some shopping OR Monastery tour
— Monastery tour may include Hemis, Thicksey, Stakna and Shey monasteries. They come on the route of Pangong Tso but as you will be doing day trip, it will be a bit hectic to include them on that day only.
— Overnight at Leh
Day 14 | Leh – sham Valley
— Sham Valley include Alchi, Likir, Basgo Palace, Magnetic Hills, Confluence at Nimmu, Gurudwara Pather Sahib
— Overnight at Alchi
Day 15 | Alchi – Dha/Hanu Villages
— Do mention Dha Hanu Villages on the permits
— Enjoy the local culture at Dha Hanu Villages
Day 16 | Dha/Hanu – Leh
— Overnight at Leh
— Enjoy local Leh
Day 17 | Leh – Hemis Monastery – Pangong Tso Lake
— Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey and Shey on the go towards Pangong Tso
— Overnight at Pangong Tso (Spangmik)
Day 18 | Pangong Tso Lake – Man – Merak – Chusul – Tsaga – Tsaga Village – Loma – Hanle
— Mention all the places of this route as mentioned above on the permits and Nyoma as well
— Overnight at Hanle
Day 19 | Hanle – Loma – Nyoma – Mahe – Korzok / Tso Moriri Lake OR Hanle – Chumur – Tso Moriri Lake
— Overnight at Tso Moriri lake
Day 20 | Tso Moriri – Tso Kar – Debring (Manali – Leh Highway starts) – Moore Plains – Pang / Sarchu
— Try to start early in the day so that you reach Sarchu where the accommodation options are better than Pang
— Overnight at Sarchu or Pang
Day 21 | Pang / Sarchu – Baralacha La – Jispa
— On the way cover Suraj Tal, Deepak Tal which are on the road sides only
— Overnight at Jispa
Day 22 | Jispa – Keylong – Rohtang Pass – Manali
— On the way cover Suraj Tal, Deepak Tal which are on the road sides only
— Overnight at Manali
Day 23 | Manali – Delhi
— Return home
Day 24 + 25 | Buffer Day
Regards
Dheeraj Sharma
You can check the nice, preferred list of accommodation options in entire Leh – Ladakh (Leh, Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri) including moderate (cheap budget hotels as well) in the series of articles starting on the link here
For the list of good restaurants in Leh – Ladakh or eateries or food joints where food is enjoyed by many travellers including me, you can check the link here: List of Good Restaurants in Leh – Ladakh | Restaurant Reviews
To know about AMS and acclimatization including the tips to combat AMS, please DO READ: Acute Mountain Sickness and Importance of Acclimatization
Thank you bro …. Approx how much money should we carry…
Arul, you should keep about 800-1100 per day per person for food + stay.
Hello Dheeraj,
Nice blog.
Almost cleared my doubts while checking your blog, but some things in mind.
Trip: Delhi to Leh.
Date: 28 August to #rd September.
We are planning to travel through Car (Grand I10) and will hire 1-2 bikes from Manali.
1. Is it good time ?
2. Will Grand i10 be fine or we may stuck somewhere ?
Thanks in Advance,
Sahil
Sahil, time is fine to travel. For hatchback/sedan taking on Manali – Leh Highway Or Spiti Valley via Manali Or Ladakh, please refer the link: FAQ | Can I do Leh – Ladakh / Spiti / Manali – Leh trip in Hatchback or Sedan? for more details.
We two are travelling to leh from 20th aug to 25th aug, where should we go first nubra or pangong on 21st aug??
As this is monsoon season, travelling from leh to which destination (nubra/ pangong) is safe by bike ??
Yogesh, how are you planning to reach there? Are you flying in? If yes, you need two days of complete rest in Leh. Then make two day trip to Nubra and one day trip to Pangong Tso
Hi Dheeraj,
Good to read to many wonderful suggestions. I am looking forward for your help in planning my itenary.
I have booked flight to leh for 8th oct and return flight from leh for 12th oct. So I have 4 days to plan in Leh.
Would you please suggest how should we best utilize these 4 days. We are 2 people.
Thanks in advance.
Abhay, in just 4 days in hand you can take first two days rest in Leh for acclimatization and Leh local on th second day. Then in remaining two days you can make a day trip to Khardung La and day trip to Pangong Tso. Since, you are going in October, the snowfall happens. Check the weather before going to Pangong Tso as in case it snows, the Chang La pass may cloose and you may miss the flight.
Hi, i’m from Malaysia. me and my friend will visit srinagar and ladakh for 2 week this mid of September.
we haven’t anything yet. we will fly to Delhi and delhi to Srinagar and by road back to Delhi.
The plan is travel from kashmir area and move to leh by road. then down to Manali till delhi.
we are planning to rent a royal einfield from Srinagar to Leh. can i rent the bike at srinagar and drop it at Leh?
Currently, situation is not that good to travel from Srinagar side and recommended to not make any plans through that route. You dont want to be stuck in a curfew. Better either go from Manali side or book direct flight to Leh from Delhi and come back Manali route.
Thanks for reply.
but i bought the ticket to Srinagar from Delhi. i will fly to srinagar on 15th Sept. i did some research, some said its ok to travel from srinagar to kargil and to leh in sept.
we haven’t book anything in srinagar, kargil, leh or manali. is it possible to buy the bus ticket on the spot in srinagar, leh and manali. i will plan bus from manali to delhi. or take train to delhi. but i checked no direct train to delhi from manali.
thanks
yeeenn, there is a curfew going on/off in Kashmir and situation is not that good up there. It is not recommended to travel from Srinagar side at present at least. Things might change in one month but you should keep a tab on news of curfew situation in Kashmir.
Hi Dheeraj,
I’m planning for a solo ride from delhi to Srinagar to leh and ladakh. I’m traveling during August mid or Sept first week. Please tell me the route/itinerary. I can afford 15-20 days.. I’ll be taking a flight from Bangalore to Delhi/Srinagar, and then on bike.. please suggest..
You can check a very balanced and most common itinerary for Leh – Ladakh followed by many travellers including me at the link here for 13-14 days: Most Common Itinerary for Leh – Ladakh.
Hi Dheeraj, Is that itinerary valid for bike trips as well? Add traveling by bike will take more time.. Can i follow the same itinerary? And do I still need any permits?
Yes Kiran, it is very much valid for bike rides to Ladakh as well. You do not need any permits if you follow the above itinerary.
hi dheeRaj bhai,
my humble Request is,
you must add and item in youR “Basic Travel Kit” list, and it is….
“POWER-BANK”.
it is mandatory now a days….
and can be used in cell-phones as well as camera also.
🙂
Done bhai, thanks for making me remember. I have to revisit this list and add few missing items.
Hi Dheeraj,
I will going for bike ride to chandigarh – leh ladakh – manali – chandigarh. on 2nd august till 14 august 2016.
1. Since these ride dates falls before 15 august, so any idea of what kind situation would be there?
2. I am confused with shoes/boots I need to carry. I don’t have budget for professional riding boots such as cramster etc. Please suggest alternatives.
3. Can I use desi gumboots in case of water streams, since I ll be going in august, so I can expect lot of streams(correct me if m wrong. 🙂 )
1. Should be fine in general.
2. You can buy shoes/boots from army market which will do good job though may not last long for years. Or else you can get gum boots and tie them up on luggage and use them when crossing water crossing or slush stretched isntead of normal sport shoes you may have
Also, do read: 10 Tips for a Trip to Ladakh in Monsoons
Hi Dheeraj,
We are 5 people and planning to Leh from Srinagar on bikes. We will reach Srinagar on 7th july and will start from Leh on 9th morning. Coming back to Srinagar on 17th morning. Please advise how we can plan so that we can utilize these days properly.
thank you
You can follow following plan:
Day 1 | Leh Local Sightseeing + Acclimatization
— To know the about the places to visit check the link: Travel Guide for Local Sightseeing of Leh Town in Ladakh
— Overnight at Leh
Day 2 | Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Hunder
— Head for Nubra Valley and stay overnight at Hunder / Diskit
— On the way enjoy a cup of soup at Highest Motorable Pass (as claimed) Khardung La
— Diskit has monasteries with tallest lord Buddha statue and Hunder has sand dunes and bacterian camel safari
Day 3 | Hunder / Diskit – Sumur – Panamik – Sumur – Khardung La – Leh
— Sumur has a famous monastery to check out and Panamik has hot water springs
— Overnight at Leh
Day 4 | Leh – Hemis Monastery – Pangong Tso Lake
— Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey and Shey on the go towards Pangong Tso
— Overnight at Pangong Tso (Spangmik or Lukung)
Day 5 | Pangong Tso Lake – Thicksey Monastery – Shey Palace – Leh
— Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey and Shey on return to Leh
— Overnight at Leh
Day 6 | Leh – Tso Moriri via Chumathang
— Cover Karzok Monastery
— Overnight at Karzok or Tso Moriri
Day 7 | Tso Moriri – Leh
Day 13 | Leh – Srinagar
I m planning for ladakh leh trip with my friends in Xuv
Pleaseeee suggest me some do’s n don’t
N luggage we should carry
we r staying In camping tents
N is it safe?? Via srinagar road
Hi Dheeraj,
Me and my husband travelling from Delhi to Leh-Ladhak. Request you to guide us on below mentioned points:
Departuer Date:- 01-07-2016 to 08-07-2016
Departure Time:- 2:00 AM
1. Complete Action plan for 8 days.
2. Is there is any issues if we have learning license.
3. Can we drive in Swift VDI–2015 Model.
4. Single check list of items we must carry with us.
5. Total tentative trip cost.
6. Places not to miss out.
7. Additional advise from you.
Regards,
Shikha Saini
Hi Shikha
I am also planning a road trip(Mahindra XUV) to leh with my wife in 1st week july. Please contact me on whatsapp(9876720499)
Regards
Vikas
Hi Shikha, It will take 4 days to reach Leh from Srinagar side starting from Delhi with stop overs at Jammu, Srinagar, Kargil and 3 days to come back from Leh from Manali side to Delhi with stopovers at Sarchu, Manali. This makes it 7 days. 1 Day is required in Leh for acclimatization. Are you sure you want to make this trip?
Hi deeraj,
You’ve been doing wonderful job by guiding unexperienced people like us.
Please note i am planning to go leh via manali route on 23rd june and need to finish it in 8 days. I want to travel in fortuner automatic. Kindly advise.
1. Do you think that automatic vehicles can handle this journey.
2. I will be with my wife and two daughters (7 yrs old and 13 yrs old) . Is the journey safe for younger one.
3. Why srinagar-leh route considered much safer than manali- leh route.
4. Can you please provide me suggested places to stay in the way.
Regards/kamal
It will take 3 days to reach Leh from Delhi via Manali side with stopovers at Jispa, Manali and 4 days to come back to Delhi from Leh via Srinagar side with stop overs at Jammu, Srinagar, Kargil . This makes it 7 days. 1 Day is required in Leh for acclimatization. You have just 8 days.
Hi Dheeraj,
Pleas let me know if we can go for a short trip of 4-5 days (one way) or half way and back to Manali.. please advice and contact back on mail ID given. (for 2 couples).
Satyam, where are youplanning? Manali? which months? What do you mean one way?
We are planing for a road trip in Manali for 3-4 days from 6 to 10th July. on 11th we have to join our offices. We would be reaching there by 6th July late morning or near by.
We ( 2+2) want to go for a road trip from Manali to Keylong /baralacha la pass/ sarchu or as far as possible.
If possible, one way to leh in this time frame. so we can book our return flight from Leh or vice versa. (First Leh to Manali – one way)
Please help us in planning a road trip which can suit our time frame. i also sent you mail.
Satyam, you can travel in this way
6th July – Reach Manali, spend sometime and stay at Solang Valley
7th July – Take a bus or taxi for Leh and night halt at Jispa
8th July – Start at 5 AM and reach Leh in evening
9th July – Rest in Leh and acclimatize
10th July – Go to a day trip to Khardung La or if feeling well, go for a day trip to Pangong Tso, keep in mind chances of feeling sick will be high for Pangong Tso
11th July take 5 AM flight to Delhi and join office a little late
Thanks For your suggestion Dheeraj.
We want to for a bike ride. Is it possible? from Manali / Solang to Leh. Please also help with bike tariffs and other accommodation charges.
Please share your contact no# so we can finalize all thing soon.
Yes, it is possible and many people do it from Manali to Leh. Bikes range from 1100-1300 per day depending on the model and make
Hi Dheeraj
Amazing info !much needed at this time. We as a family going to Leh on 10 June from Jammu . Need certain inputs and advice as what all is required while going with kids aged 3years and 12 years .
What is the weather condition there?
Planing to spend the nights in camps there near lakes and NUBRA ?
Any do’s and dont’s?
Kindly suggest?
Travelling by road Innova !!
Meena
Meena, apart from the above general list, you can also check: Tips for Carrying Clothes for Ladakh Trip
Dear meena,
My name is kamal and i am also planning a trip to leh with me kids. Request you to please share your experience of the trip. It will be a great help.
Regards/ kamal
Hii Dheeraj Sir, Kindly guide me most of all the places, sight seeing and night halt places and other important info that you want to share with me. I will be in Srinagar on 4th July’16 with one of my bestie and we have to be at Amritsar by 19 July’16. We want to start from srinagar sight seeing then we want to proceed towards Kargil and then to Leh. We will be travelling to Manali from Leh through road. Our only option of travelling will be share taxis and other roadway buses. Our Budget for 02 for this trip is approx 50k is it sufficient? If Possible also guide me the budget hotel to stay from where we can visit all those places around Kargil, Srinagar, Nubra Valley, Leh.
Please assist me with this as i don’t have much time in hand.
You can check a very balanced and most common itinerary for Leh – Ladakh followed by many travellers including me at the link here for 13-14 days: Most Common Itinerary for Leh – Ladakh.
How are U guys?
I’m pretty fresh right here on this board. Hope we’ll have great
time together!
Hi… Myself Ganesh… I have planned to visit manali to sarchu camping month of june with my girl friend… B’cuz I just have 4 days nli… Is that possible to drive doubles with all of these things in that roadways…
Hi Dheeraj,
I am plaaning a trip to leh ladakh from 7-14 june . Would like your insight on the weather conditions there around that time n what clothes and other necrssities i should be carrying. I would flying to leh from mumbai.
Thanks.
Weather is mostly fine in June.
I’m Gnanasekaran, from Chennai and like to have a road trip(with 4 friends) from Manali to Leh to Nubra Valley till Hunder(one-way).
We planned to cover this road trip in 4 days, excluding our travel from Chennai to Manali and Leh to Chennai back. Can I get some itinerary? We like to do this trip on Aug 13-21 (9 days long week).
Manali – Jispa
Jispa – Leh
Leh – Rest Day
Leh – Khardung La – Hunder
Dear sir/ma’am
Me and my some club members Planning to Visit Lahaul-Sipiti via chandigarh, shimla.on Royal Enfield’s
From Jodhpur ( Rajasthan ) on 1st of june 2016.
Please suggest me the things regarding that place
how many days you have in hand?
Hi Dheeraj,
We are planning to visit Delhi – Jammu – Srinagar – Kargil – Leh – Pang Sarchu – Manali – Delhi from 22nd July. Iternary is the same you have me prepared (the most common one).
Wanted to know what kind of weather can we expect around that time? Will it be raining a lot or more heavy water streams due to snow melt?
Thanks
Umakant, rains does not matter once you cross Kargil and reaches Ladakh and same is applicable up to Manali. However, before that there shall surely be rains for which you should have some buffer days in hand.
Hi Dheeraj
Me and my Friends plan to visit Leh from 28th May from Manali Question is .
1. Manali to leh road is open or Not ?
2. Can we hire a bike in leh , nubra or pengon lack for one day ?
3. What thing we must to carrying with us ?
My tour itinerary is
Day 1st :- Manali – Sarchu (222 km)
Pick up at Manali hotel and drive to Serchu, driving across Rohtang Pass (13050 ft) and passing through Keylong, Jispa and Dracha and then cross the Baralacha Pass (16020 ft) to arrive at Serchu in the late afternoon. Overnight in fixed camp at Serchu.
Day 2rd :- Sarchu – Leh (255 Km)
After early breakfast leave for Leh en-route crossing Nakeela and Lachalung-la Pass (16,617 ft.). Break for lunch at Pang and then drive on towards Leh passing through Skyangchu Thang (a vast plateau stretching for 42 kms) and then crossing Taglang-La (17,585ft) and driving through the upper Indus Valley. Reach Leh by evening. Overnight in hotel.
Day 3th :- Drive to Nubra Valley
Drive to Nubra over Khardungla Pass and explore Diskirt + Hunder sand dunes. Overnight stay at nubra valley
Day 4th :- Drive to Pangong Lake Via Warila pass
Early departure for Pangong Lake via Warila pass located on the Indo China Border), via Chang-la pass (alt: 17370 ft). enjoy the beautiful evening and overnight stay.
Day 5th :- Drive back to Leh
After breakfast Drive back to Leh. Enroute explore Hemis + Shey + Thikse Monasteries
Diner and overnight at the hotel
Day 6th :- Leh – Jispa
After breakfast drive back to Jispa and Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7th :- Drive to Manali and drop
Any other suggestion if you have please let me know i want to make this trip memorable.
Regard’s
Hi Dheeraj
Me and my Friends plan to visit Leh from 28th May from Manali Question is .
1. Manali to leh road is open or Not ?
2. Can we hire a bike in leh , nubra or pengon lack for one day ?
3. What thing we must to carrying with us ?
My tour itinerary is
Day 1st :- Manali – Sarchu (222 km)
Pick up at Manali hotel and drive to Serchu, driving across Rohtang Pass (13050 ft) and passing through Keylong, Jispa and Dracha and then cross the Baralacha Pass (16020 ft) to arrive at Serchu in the late afternoon. Overnight in fixed camp at Serchu.
Day 2rd :- Sarchu – Leh (255 Km)
After early breakfast leave for Leh en-route crossing Nakeela and Lachalung-la Pass (16,617 ft.). Break for lunch at Pang and then drive on towards Leh passing through Skyangchu Thang (a vast plateau stretching for 42 kms) and then crossing Taglang-La (17,585ft) and driving through the upper Indus Valley. Reach Leh by evening. Overnight in hotel.
Day 3th :- Drive to Nubra Valley
Drive to Nubra over Khardungla Pass and explore Diskirt + Hunder sand dunes. Overnight stay at nubra valley
Day 4th :- Drive to Pangong Lake Via Warila pass
Early departure for Pangong Lake via Warila pass located on the Indo China Border), via Chang-la pass (alt: 17370 ft). enjoy the beautiful evening and overnight stay.
Day 5th :- Drive back to Leh
After breakfast Drive back to Leh. Enroute explore Hemis + Shey + Thikse Monasteries
Diner and overnight at the hotel
Day 6th :- Leh – Jispa
After breakfast drive back to Jispa and Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7th :- Drive to Manali and drop
Any other suggestion if you have please let me know i want to make this trip memorable.
Regard’s
Rajveer Singh
Hi Dheeraj
We are planning trip to Leh from Manali .
Is there any food options available on the way.
Do we need to take utensils and ration with us ?
Dates of travel 4-14 June 2016
Yes, there are plenty of options available up to Zing zing bar and then at Bharatpur, Sarchu and Pang only before reaching Upshi.
Hi Dheeraj,
We are a group of 10 (all between 55 and 60), and are planning to travel Srinagar – Leh – Manali by road ( hiring cab) from 23rd august to 5th september 2016. What kind of weather should we expect?
thanks for very useful and in detail information.
It may be monsoons during that time, please check and make a trip accordingly. You should delay it by a week or two.
Hi Dheeraj,
I am planning a trip to Srinagar-Ladakh in June end for 9 days and bak to Delhi the 10th day. And below are the major places we want to cover-
Srinagar/Sonamarg
Leh and nearby monastries
Nubra Valley
Pangong Tso Lake
Tso Moriri Lake
Zanskar Rafting
Lamayuru Festival
Could you please advise if we can cover all these places in this trip?
Or it would be great if you can advise the best suitable itinerary for the same.
Moreover, can you suggest how would be the weather there during these days?
Thanks!
Sheenam, are you flying in to Leh or flying out of Leh?
Hi Dheeraj,
We will be flying out of Leh. To be more precise, we will be flying from Delhi to Srinagar by early morning flight. Then Srinagar to Leh by road and return from Leh to Delhi by early morning flight. So we have got complete 9 days in hand to explore starting from Srinagar.
You can follow the below plan:
Day 1 | Delhi – Srinagar
— Enjoy walk around Dal lake and may be Shikara ride as well
— If you have time then check out, floating market, Shalimar Garden.
— Overnight at Srinagar
Day 2 | Srinagar – Sonamarg – Zozi La – Drass – Kargil
— Enjoy the vistas enroute
— Have late drunch meal at Drass is you are a vegetarian as sometimes it gets difficult to find veg. food at Kargil
— Overnight at Kargil
Day 3 | Kargil – Lamayuru – Leh
— Cover Mulbekh Maitrey, Lamayuru Moanstery, Lunar Landscapes
— On the way you can also see Gurudwara Pather Sahib, Magnetic Hills, Confluence at Nimmu
— Overnight at Leh
Day 4 | Leh Local Sightseeing + Acclimatization
— To know the about the places to visit check the link: Travel Guide for Local Sightseeing of Leh Town in Ladakh
— Overnight at Leh
Day 5 | Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Hunder
— Head for Nubra Valley and stay overnight at Hunder / Diskit
— On the way enjoy a cup of soup at Highest Motorable Pass (as claimed) Khardung La
— Diskit has monasteries with tallest lord Buddha statue and Hunder has sand dunes and bacterian camel safari
Day 6 | Hunder / Diskit – Sumur – Panamik – Sumur – Khardung La – Leh
— Sumur has a famous monastery to check out and Panamik has hot water springs
— Overnight at Leh
Day 7 | Leh – Hemis Monastery – Pangong Tso Lake
— Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey and Shey on the go towards Pangong Tso
— Overnight at Pangong Tso (Spangmik or Lukung)
Day 8 | Pangong Tso Lake – Thicksey Monastery – Shey Palace – Leh
— Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey and Shey on return to Leh
— Overnight at Leh
Day 9 | Rest day at Leh to enjoy local culture and some shopping OR Monastery tour OR you can do tour to Sham Valley or Fly out
— Monastery tour may include Hemis, Thicksey, Stakna and Shey monasteries. They come on the route of Pangong Tso but as you will be doing day trip, it will be a bit hectic to include them on that day only.
— Sham Valley include Alchi, Likir, Basgo Palace, Magnetic Hills, Confluence at Nimmu, Gurudwara Pather Sahib
— Overnight at Leh/Delhi
Hi Dheeraj,
We will be flying out of Leh. To be more precise, we are flying from Delhi to Srinagar by early morning flight and then Srinagar to Leh by road. And will be flying back from Leh to Delhi by early morning flight again. So we have complete 9 days in hand to explore starting from Srinagar.
st replied to your other comment
Thank you so much for your detailed itinerary Dheeraj. Is it possible to include either Zanskar rafting or Tso moriri in this plan? And how about the weather there during June end?
Tso Moriri needs an extra day but rafting you can do any day when you have time for 4-5 Hrs after reaching back Leh from Nubra or Pangong Tos
thank you so much for uploading such a needy information
i surfed many sites but i cud’nt get such kind of information thank you once again….
Thank yuo 🙂
thank you so much for uploading such a needy information
i surfed many sites but i cud’nt get such i kind of information thank you once again….
Thank you Sharaddha 🙂
Hi im traveling srinagar leh Highway by road on may 10th but Highway status says closed, when will it open??
sir road is open today itself 30 april….You can go and enjoy your road trip.
Thanks, yeah good news finally 🙂
Kamat, which highway are you talking about? Srinagar – Leh Highway is open now.
Hey Dheeraj.
I am all set to explore ladakh this mid may.
but the bike is on my cousin name .
Is there any kind of paper work needed to carry it or any other problem.
I will be doing from Kashmir-Leh-Manali.
I have all the papers.
This is my personal bike but due to some reason it was registered on my cousin name.
Well, it might be an issue, if the last names are same may be you can prove it by that. But, it all will depend on the way you are confronted.
Thanks Dheeraj.
One of my relative from Kashmir told me to get just simple paper work,which should read- “that my cousin is allowing me to take his bike”.
Btw i will be doing with pillion on duke 200.
Its going to be typical as i am the only license holder.
So any advices.
Nd seriously boss…Hats off for your work.
I have been planning almost my entire trip through DOW !!
It all depends bro, if you get caught and it is not your day, nothing will work. Otherwise, they may not even stop you. But, yeah do carry that paper.
Hi Dheeraj,
You are doing a excellent job. As your information and guidelines for a beginner’s like me is like a spoon feeding. You have explained everything in detail. Accidentally I came across your web page, but now I’m a fan of yours..
And also decided to travel to leh on 10th MAY 2016. I’m traveling from Bangalore with my 3 more friends. I have a tata safari 2 wheel drive. Please suggest can I drive my vehicle there. And please suggest me the best iternary.
Thanks in advance Dheeraj. Great job
Yes Mukesh, you can drive your vehicle up there at ease. Safari will just sail through it.
Hey Dheeraj,
Must say, I have become a fan of your blog. We are travelling to Leh in the first week of June via Jammu ( Group of 7), from Mumbai to Jammu (by flight), will b sending our Bulls by Train prior and on 1st Jun’2016, will start our journey from Jammu. I have got the maximum infomationm however I am unable to find a exhaustive list of spares to carry during our ride. So far we have prepared the following list:
1. Spanners
2. Puncture kit
3. Spare tubes
4. Tool kit
5. Air pump,
6. Clutch plates
7. Chain locks
8. Chain lube
9. Spark plugs
10. Accelerator cable
11. Clutch cable
12. Brake cable
13. Headlight bulbs
14. Spare keys
Any other thing which should be a part of spare/tool kit essentials?
Appreciate your help.
Regards,
Sandeep Oberoi
Sandeep, though it looks fine to me but you can give a quick read to: How to Prepare your Bike For Ladakh / Trans Himalaya Ride
I’m planning a solo motorcycle trip from Delhi-Manali-Leh and back over the course of 3 weeks.
Since I will be arriving from a long term motorcycle trip through Vietnam to Delhi, I would like to know the likelihood and average cost of buying/renting the following in Delhi:
-Clothing discussed in below link (I’m 6’4” or around 196 cm tall)
-(https://discoverwithdheeraj.com/tips-carrying-clothes-for-ladakh-trip/)
-Tent
-Gum Boots (Size 13 US/46 Euro/29.4 cm foot)
-Riding/Hiking Boots (Size 13 US/46 Euro/29.4 cm foot)
Should I buy/rent these in Delhi or just plan on buying/renting some in Delhi, the rest in Leh?
Hello CJ,
I will suggest that instead of renting these things you should buy them and if not needed in future better donate them in the villages of remote Himalayas only because the rent of such equipments for 3 weeks will be almost equivalent to the buying prices of the product. Since, you will come to Delhi, you can visit Decathlon store in Noida or Gurgaon to get all these stuff. You will get your sizes too
I will buy then. Where can I get all my materials besides the overpriced decathlon store you just mentioned?
CJ, I thought we get the good quality stuff only at Decathlon store at reasonable rates because I never came across a shop selling good quality stuff at such rates in last 7-8 years of my travel experience at least around Delhi.
But anyways, if you are looking forward to cheap stuff then when you visit Delhi, you can go to Gopinath Bazar in Army Cantonment area OR Sadar Bazar in Army Cantonment area where you will get this stuff too at lower price but quality will not be up to mark. However, I see one point since you have to use it only for few weeks, who cares 😉 😉
How well equipped are Leh’s trekking gear shops by now?
Especially when it comes to quality/brand equipment… Particularly I’d like to purchase hiking shoes, or trekking pants when I arrive in Leh. I’d be very thankful if you could share your experiences here.
Do you also have infos on gear rental – especially for sleeping bags? Available at what cost?
Thank you 🙂
Hello Daniel,
There are many shops in Leh main market offering camping and tent gear. Frankly speaking, I will suggest that you purchase the hiking shoes from places like Decathlon (Forclaz 500 Quechua) available near Chandigarh, Delhi/NCR area. Rest you can rent in Leh when you reach up there.
Hai Dheeraj, I am planning a trip to Ladakh on May 18th-30th. I have done some research and has also followed your website, and thanks for the help you are doing. Do you have any pdf’s of a comprehensive Ladakh Tourism Guide.?? Would be usefull during the trip.
No Sujith, we do not have any books. Its all there on the website. Though we will be launching our Mobile App for both Android and iOS later this month, which you can install and stay connected with us always 🙂
Apologies for duplicated comments.
Travelling from Shri nagar to Leh by road.,8th May 2016 for 8 days.
Is Toyota Innova ok. Driver will come from Leh.
Do I need to carry sleeping bag for tents at Panong.
Do I need sallopetts ,warm boots ,heat pads.
Yes Innova shall be fine. There is no need to buy the sleeping bag if you dont have it else if you have it then you can carry. The biggest challenge will be sleeping at Pangong Tso which can be sorted by making a day trip to Pangong tso or sleeping at Tangste 34 KMs before Pangong tso which have gues houses with heater. If you have warm boots or trekking boots then better carry them.
Hi,
We have plans to drive from Shri nagar to Leh on the 8th of May 2016 Night halt at Kargil.
Toyota Innova with a driver from Leh. Spend seven days touring around Leh.
How cold will it be then?
What shoes do you recommend. Do I need my sallopetts. Heat pads.
Can one stay in a tent in Panong .do I need to carry a sleeping bag?
Manu
Y thanks
Hi Tripta, it will surely be cold at places like PAngong tSo and high mountain passes like Khardung La, Chang La, Zojila havign snow around them as you are making a early trip to Ladakh. You do not need any heating pads in case you are carrying sufficient number of heavy woolens. Pangong tso tents will not be up but Himalayan Wooden Cottages may be running by that time of the year.
What about Binoculars
You can carry if you wish to, more of a personal choice 🙂
Hi! I’m Oliver.
I am fresh user on this website
Cheers!
Hi, we will reach on 15 midday and leave 17 March. All girls who r going to enjoy just the beauty with trying our hand in skiing. What is the temperature like in that time? Could u please tell me if I need 1. thermals for both upper and lower, 2. Waterproof jacket and pant and gloves, . Also will gym shoes suffice? Or I need special shoes? Please reply.
I am sorry Prity but where are you traveling?? You did not mention that in your post 🙂
I’m travelling to auli..from 15th to 17th. Will be at rishikesh camping on 17th 18th.
So, you will just be able to reach Auli on 15th, 16th you will have it on your own. Just hike around and spend leisure time. Then next day you need to move back from Auli. There isn’t much else you can do with just 1 day in hand.
Hi Dheeraj,
we are from Chandigarh, me & my husband is planning a trip to KAZA from Shimla in 1st wk of may. im not sure abt the road condition.. we have Alto K10. can u plz suggest…!!
Thanks
Hello Sonia,
Well, alto will definitely have slow progress on those roads and at some sections you will starve for high ground clearance. Having said that many people drive small cars with low ground clearance to Spiti Valley every year. The section from Kaza to Manali is usually the show stopper but in your case it should be closed so you will be returning vi same route of Kinnaur Valley and Shimla. So, if you guys are good drivers and drive with caution, it should be manageable. You can follow the below plan:
Day 1 | Chandigarh – Rampur/Narkanda
Day 2 | Rampur/Narkanda – Kalpa
Day 3 | Kalpa – Nako – Tabo
Day 4 | Tabo – Dangkar – Pin Valley – Kaza
Day 5 | Kaza and around (Ki, kibber, gette, hikkim, komik, langza – Choose whatever you possibly can)
Day 6 | Kaza towards Kunzum Pass back to Kaza OR come back to Tabo for night stay
Day 7 | Kaza/Tabo – Geyu Mummy – Kalpa/Sangla
Day 8 | Kalpa/Sangla – Chitkul – Sarahan
Day 9 | Sarahan – Chandigarh (about 10 Hrs drive)
hi dheeraj
i and my family is planning a trip to manali
we are from kerala
we are travelling through flight(planning)
there are 4 people on hotel our budget is 3000-3500 one day
we are planning to stay there 3 days
1 can you recommend a good hotel in our budget
2 will the rohtang pass open in may
3 which is more good rohtang pass or chandrakhani pass
4 will there be snowfall in may in every region of manali
5 what are he other attractions of manali?
Hi Chippu,
1. There are many hotels which will fall under your budget, right from Khushboo Resort to Manali Inn, so you should be OK with that kind of budget
2. Yes Rohtang Pass should be open by that time
3. For Chandrakhani Pass you need to trek, Rohtang is a tourist spot
4. No snowfall during that time unless you are the the Rohtang Pass top and weather gets bad.
5. Please refer: Delhi to Manali, Himachal Pradesh – Travel Guide
Hi Dheeraj,
Gone through the questions of many travelers in comment sections and saw your helpful answers. You are doing a commendable job.
I am from delhi and planning to go to Manali and Rohtang Pass next week (i.e. 26 nov – 1 Dec) by car and we are 4 members. I would like to know that:
Is it a right time to visit Rohtang?
Are the roads open till Rohtang as I am dieing to see snowfall?
If the roads are open till Rohtang, Will it be a good idea to drive or should I hire taxi from Manali (though I have been to Shimla/ Musoorie/ Dhanaulti when I drove the car)?
I have 6 days for this trip? is it sufficient?
What are the fuel points near manali?
Thanks…
I m from Varanasi . I m alone. I want to go Ladakh own bike.. So search me a partner..in 2016 June
Rahul, please create an entry in DoW Travel Calendar from the menu above.
Rahul contact me I m also going to leh ladakh pangong tso. I will go via srinagar and come from manali I m from Delhi. I have classic 350
i am from kashmir i am also preparing to go to ladakh in june 2016 if u dont mind u can come with me if u r interested contact me phone no. 9697962962
email id: sajad6237@gmail.com
Hello friend I m Nagpur we r 4 friends plan for leh ladakh bike tour in June my contact no 9423122645
Kishore, you can submit your travel calendar entry too using main menu to find more travel partners at ease.
hi Dheeraj,
I think you are the Wikipedia for Himalayas, please suggest us something to make our trip a success.
1) we are 5 peoples coming to leh from Manali on 25th oct to 2nd Nov.(9-10days) Is it a good period ? (our return tickets are confirmed from Mumbai to chandigarh on 24th to 4thnov.)
2) we are thinking for Bike ride to leh. Is it advisable to go on bike in this season ?
3) Are Bikes or Car available in Manali & Leh ?
3) Staying Options on the way & in Leh ?
4) All other important tips and advise ?
we know this is a lifetime trip and we don’t want to get in any kind of problem,
Hi Kunal,
Thank you but unfortunately brother the road to Leh has been closed now and hence you can plan only in next season for Ladakh
THE ROADS ARE OPEN. I ENQUIRED.
Kunal which which road did you enquire. The roads will remain open till the time snowfall does not happen BUT the point is they are closed NOT SAFE TO TRAVEL. YOU MIGHT FREEZE TO DEATH traveling over Manali – Leh Highway now. Srinagar – Leh is OK to travel but point over there again is is it worth taking such a risk? You only might have the answer for it. Mostly locals travel on Srinagar – Leh road now and Manali – Leh is abandoned by even locals mostly by first week of October.
Hello Riders,
Me & my friends have planned a visit to Del -Leh Trip from 16 – 27 Sep 2015. Till now we’re 3 gals & 4 boys, if you are interested in joining pls do let me know (couples are most welcome). As we have gals we can choose a car option & remaining bike option as well. # 9717035353. Our tour plan will be Del-SXR-LEH-Manali-Delhi. Please inform b4 30 Aug, i need to confirm with others as well.
Bro, appreciate the efforts yor are putting on this. The articles r really very helpful.. Change your name to b Himalaya Man. 😉 🙂
He He, thanks a ton Devesh, may be one day 😀
Hi Dheeraj,
Firstly thank you for helping all clueless people like me, keep up the good work God bless you.
I’m from Mumbai, We are a group of 6 friends(2 girls & 4 boys) planing to leave for Leh Via Jammu on September 25th and back Mumbai by October 4th. We have booked train tickets for 25th and 3rd Oct to and from Jammu tawi station. We will be hiring innova or so from jammu. Could you please help us with the places to visit in the stipulated time and all the necessary things to carry during this period.Winter clothes are generally heavy and take lot of space in the bag. How much clothes will be required for this trip?
Thanks in advance.
Kamna, when are you reaching Jammu? Will you be able to start on 25th itself. These are quite less number of days as it will take 3 days to reach Leh from Jammu and 3 days to come back. 1 day rest complete is required.
We will reach jammu on 26th by 2-3 p.m. From there we are planning to hire a vehicle and stay for a night a pahalgam or srinagar and start our journey fr ladakh from next day. Since we are all working we wont be able to extend this trip.
Well, I will suggest that you cancel Ladakh and focus just on Kashmir. There is no point traversing the same route twice for 6 long long days of 8-9 Hrs at least and then just rest for a day. You do not have sufficient days in hand for a Ladakh trip.
Hi Kamna,
We’re also visiting Leh a bit near close your day/dates (i.e. 16 Sep to 28 Sep’ 15). Till now we’re 3 boys & 2 gals. If somehow possible we can make our trip a bit bigger. Please do let me know if interested, we all are working in a MNC in Gurgaon. We’re planning our trip either by bikes or car (still planning), so in case you think like we (02 groups) can plan something pls do let me know (# 9717035353).
Hi Dhiraj bro,
I m from chandigarh, planning to travel Chandigarh to Leh by bike with Six friends in first week of Sep
1. Just suggest me which type of bike will be good and comfortable for journey rather than bullet.
2. which type of warm clothes will be required to wear on the way of Chandigarh to Leh…
3. We have 7 days to complete this journey reach and back …will it suffice the purpose…or it will take some more days.
4. In which places we can easily find ATM facility….
Hi Chandra,
1. Whatever you feel comfortable and in control riding will be good for you.
2. Dress up in layers, so that it helps you get rid quickly when it is warm and get on quickly when evening or overcast days get cold
3. Not at all, it will take 4 days to reach from Srinagar side and 3 days to come back from Manali side. So, 7 days are gone then and there without seeing anything in Ladakh
4. Leh will have ATM then Manali. Srinagar – Kargil also have ATMs.
really helping…………..
Hi Dheeraj,
I would like to thank you and congratulate you for putting your time in helping people like me. May God bless you with more power.
I’m from Delhi, a working professional and I have never traveled alone or actually not traveled much. I’m planing to leave for Leh on September 25th and reach Delhi by the morning of October 5th. I want to travel alone though and that too by public transport like bus, shared cabs, etc.
1. Is this the good time to travel to Leh or should I change my dates?
2. Do I need to carry a lot of cash or there are ATMs that I can use?
3. Winter clothes are generally heavy and take lot of space in the bag. How much clothes will be required for a 10-day trip?
I will keep reading your site and will spend this month on reading and planning, These are my preliminary questions. I feel nervous and scared but I want to do this.
Thank you for your reply. Take care 🙂
Hello Krishna,
1. If you can prepone it by a couple of weeks it will be good because you will be able to get shared passengers and tourists easily rather difficult towards the end. Leh – Manali bus of HPTDC which caters to tourist also stops by 14 September.
2. Yes, carry enough cash with you but once you in Leh there are of course ATMs. However, at least 5-6K should be kept for any contingency like power outage etc..
3. Yes, you will need woolens, one light jacket and one heavy jacket as cold starts to set in up there in high hills by mid of September. Nights are quite cold at the lakes.
What type of warm clothing do I require during first half of Sept for Ladakh? I Have thermals, woolen socks, sweater, warm caps, woolen neck wrap.
Also have 3-in-1 Jacket from Quechua. Will these be enough? (Can use sweaters with it to keep warm. 🙂 )
Should I purchase warm trousers?
Any shoes in particular or the normal shoes will do?
Regards n thanks
Anand, you will be fine with what you have in your armoury 😉 … Most of the time 3in1 will suit your need, dress up in layers as only nights will be cold but do not expose naked body to breeze or cold wind even in day time, keep yourself warm and it will help a lot.
No need of any special shoes or warm trousers. At max. you can buy a Quechua Warm Inner which can be weared inside the normal denim or trouser, costs around 300-400 I guess. That will be more than sufficient.
Great!! Thanks a ton… You helped me save some money, dear. 😉
All set….
:):):)
Good to hear that, have a great trip to Ladakh 🙂
Perfect. . Thanks a lot dheeraj
Hi Dheeraj,
we are total 8 and going to leh from 27th july to 3rd august,
Delhi to manali by road
Directly from manali to leh : if required halt at sarchu or anyplace on route
3 days in leh place to visit : Phangong lake , highest motarable road and places nearby if possible
On 1st to srinagar – by road (gulmarg – Ice gandola,
2nd House boat at sonmarg
3rd depart to srinagar airport…
Do you think we can pull this off
While going from Manali to Leh, best that you halt at Keylong or Jispa and do next day stretch from Jispa to Leh. Then rest in Leh for a day, then do Nubra Valley and then Pangong Tso. After that go towards Srinagar with overnight halt at Kargil or Sonamarg.
hi dheeraj …
reading ur blogs prompted and motivated us to do ladakh trip .. thank u so much
i wanted to know following things —
we will be traveling ladakh (srinagar — leh_) from 8 — 20 sept.
do we get good quality inner wollen thermals , sweaters and other things for keeping us warm somewherein kaargil or leh / or shall we get it from our place itself( maharashtra)
isnt it that it will be good quality and cheap in kargil ? leh?
In Leh you do get warm clothes but in Kargil it might be difficult though not impossible. I saw some shops did have woolens but in Leh for sure.
Hii dheeraj,
Yr hum 2 boys or 2 girls hai ambala se,bike se ladakh jana chahte hai,to hume kaha kaha stay krna hoga,or isme kitna budget hoga,humara 10 din ka plan hai or hum september mai jaye to thk hai kya?
Rahul, yaar agar ye plan follow kar sakte ho to bahut sahi rahega: Most Common Itinerary for Leh – Ladakh
ismein se Tso Moriri and rest day drop kardoge to 2 din bach jayenge tum logo k liye.
Hey Dheeraj, Excellent list ! I had actually forgotten a lot of items while I was preparing my own list. But after seeing your list I quickly added those. 🙂
Thanks buddy.
Thanks Gagan, appreciate that it was useful. It helps me everytime I pack my bags.
Lots of hard work but real waste of tuIme Dheeraj. Grandma article. Lets avoid e waste and not publish this crap. For gods sake “eno”
appreciate your feed back Salil, can understand the traveler in you 🙂
HI Dheeraj
i m rajesh from Delhi. i m going to Leh in around 22 or 23 July. but problem is i m going alone. my Rout is delhi – manli – leh- srinagar – delhi its take of around 8 to 10 days. if is ti possible to going to alone by bike. plz suggest me. if any person want to going with me for company plz shere my e-mail id and my phone no. 09818826874
Rajesh, a lot of rider ride to Ladakh solo and you can surely make friends on the way to Ladakh and join them as each and every other day.
Also check the DoW Travel Calendar from the menu to see if you get some people going on your dates up there.
Hi Dheeraj,
I am travelling to Leh in September with a couple of friends. I’m not much of an outdoor person, so I want tobe completely prepared before the trip begins. I was wondering if its necessary to buy waterproof hiking boots or if sports shoes will suffice. Are there an cheaper options, apart from Forclaz, available (not really a fan of renting jackets/ shoes from Leh). I also wanted to check if a rucksack is absolutely essential or would a suitcase do (sorry I’m a complete newbie at this!).
Thanks!
Hi Anushka,
Since you are traveling in September, even the sports shoes will suffice the need. Again rucksack is more of a convenience but not necessity, hence you can completely carry a suitcase too.
Regards
Dheeraj
Thank you so much for your help. Your blog is very helpful!
Hi Dheeraj,
I am from Mumbai.
We are 5 of them planning to go to Leh on 15th of august 2015 and will return by 23rd August 2015.
I need your help to suggest me some good places to visit in Leh-Ladakh and how do we travel by road.
We are planning to take Manali-Leh route.
Here are our journey details:-
15th august :- We’ll get down at Chandigarh airport and then hire a car or public transport to reach Leh.
16th-21august:- Leh-Ladakh visit(Kindly suggest some places to visit and place to stay).
22nd august:- To come back to Amritsar and visit Golden temple.
23rd august:- Morning flight back to Mumbai.
Kindly suggest some accommodation like where do we stay while going to Leh in between halt.
Is renting a tent safe for group of girls???If yes, where?
And which road transport will be good in terms of money to reach Leh from Chandigarh???
How much day will it take to reach Leh from Chandigarh?
Kindly guide.
Thank you in advance.
Nikita.K
Hello Nikita,
It will take 3 days to reach Leh from Chandigarh. Then 18th August you will reach Leh in that case assuming you are staying at Chandigarh on 15th only. 3 days will be needed to come back to Chandigarh, one day is rest required. So, 7 days out of 7 are consumed just running around from Chandigarh to Leh and back.
Are you OK with it?
Thanks for the reply.
We will leave for Leh on 15th August itself from Chandigarh accordingly to what transportation we get.
So then we will reach Leh by 17th. Right???
Then we have flight from Amritsar back to Mumbai on 23rd August but we need to visit Golden temple too.
So how much day will it take from Leh-Amritsar??
And in between from 17th will it be possible to visit all the renowned places of Leh-Ladakh???
Thanks.
Again it will take at least 3 days to reach Amritsar from Leh.
Ok.
So from 17th – 20th, will it be possible to visit all the places mentioned below in that timespan:-
Pangong lake
Nubra Valley
Shanti stupa
Tso moriri lake
Sand dunes, Hunder- nubra
MAGNETIC HILL, LEH LADAKH
Any other nearby places from the above mentioned places that can be visited.
Thanks.
No, it will not be possible because one day you need to rest in Leh there you can cover Shanti stup. Nubra Valley and Pangong Tso day trips can be made of about 11-12 Hrs each day on 19,20 day.
Hi Dheeraj bhai!!!!!
Very much excited about you telling this. first of all we are very much grateful about the information which you give….:)
This 14th august we are going to Leh. the details are as follows
14th: depart from kolkata by Rajdhani Express
15th: arrive at delhi at 10.25am, reach manali by car at night
16th: manali to sarchu, night stay at sarchu base camp
17th: Sarchu to Leh. stay at auspicious hotel
18th: Leh to Nubra Valley, stay at turtuk holiday camp
19th: Nubra valley to Leh
20th: leh to pangong Lake and back to Leh
21st: Leh to kargil stay at hotel siachen
22nd: kargil to srinagar stay at hotel shah abbas
23rd: flight from srinagar and back to kolkata
Sounak, Avoid sleeping at Sarchu or Pang at any cost while going to Leh from Manali because your body will not be acclimatized by the time you reach there. It is always better to stay either at Keylong/Jispa so that you minimize the chances for falling sick or hit by AMS while going to Leh from Manali. And, then next day carry on the rest of the journey to Leh without sleeping in between anywhere by leaving early in the morning say, by 4-5 AM types. I prefer staying at Jispa more because Keylong gives the feeling of a town while Jispa is more closer to nature having Bhaga river running just aside the Manali – Leh Highway at Jispa. If you are coming back via Manali – Leh, then it should be OK to stay at Sarchu as your body will be acclimatized by that time.
Rest looks cool to me.
is dere any timing for zozilla pass???
Nitin, no now both sides are allowed to ply without timings. Timings are there in early season only when snow is there roads are narrow for passage of single vehicles.
Hi Dheeraj,
This is going to be our first trek . We are 7-8 members in our group. We want to visit Chandratal Lake and nearby . We are all way long from Kolkata and planning to be their on mid september.
Our plan from Manali is like below –
17th aug – From manali we will take a jeep/suv to losar village and will stay there. We need to take break as before this we will have to come delhi-chandigarh-manali.. and its a back to back journey.
18th aug- Will start for Chandratal lake. Reaching and halting there .(Want to try Topko Gangma from there if have time).
19th aug – have time
20th aug- have time.
21st aug – We need to take the train kalka mail from kalka… So manali to kalka we need to reach.. Means 21st moring we have to their in Manali.
Please guide us with the trip. We are thinking to have camping instruments with us. What do we need to keep with us ..
Nedd your assisstance to make this trip memorable.
sorry it will be Mid august…
Wreet, there is no trek, road is there all the way to Chandratal may be you talking about trekking towards Surajtal from Chandratal. I do not see any point of going to Losar anyways. You can camp at Batal itself or stay there in PWD rest house. There is no point going over trecherous route to Losar from Kunzum Pass – Batal and then coming back again the very next morning.
Hi Dheeraj,
We are planning to be in Ladhak between July 6th and 11th. How is the weather going to be? Will it be too cold in the high passes? What abut chances of rain during this time?
Thanks,
Ranjith
Weather will be fine and pleasant mostly. But do carry at least one heavy woolen pair along with heavy jacket as it can snow at high passes anytime of the year and it get extremely cold. So, for a backup do have heavy woolens too.
Hey, i plan to travel to kasol with 5 of my buddies for approx. five days from july 5, wanted to know if the weather there suits are travelling time?
Yeah Shikhar it will be quite pleasant in Kasol
Hey dheeraj,
Appreciate your work for helping all the clueless travellers. Thanks for all the provided information.
We are travelling to manali by 27thjune from Delhi. Is it right to visit it. Will we be able to enjoy paragliding and water rafting by this time. Can you please help with the info.
Archie, yeah, it is fine time to travel to Manali. Well, paragliding last I heard has been banned up there after a mishap where a person died in a crash. Rafting will be available.
thank you so much dheeraj n lastly i wnt to ask dat how much of petrol it cost to lah n when we will travel to lah in road petrol pam cn be available or nt……
There is only one petrol pump available in Leh.
hai dheeja i wnt to knw dat how many money we hv to take for lah…..we will go by bike plzzzz tel me na…..n tel me dat for lah i mean ladak which mnth is bst to go for bike……we will go frm Assam,guwahati……plzzzz rply ha……n thankz
Lohit, if you are not an experienced biker in hills, better go in September. For doubts related to budget for Leh – Ladakh trip, I am sure the link below will help you alot for getting an idea of overall budget:
How to calculate cost or budget for Leh – Ladakh trip
Also, check the article: 5 Tips for a Budget Trip to Ladakh
Hi dheeraj
Ur doin a great job.. We ve planned a bike trip from Chandigarh to leh from 25th July to 2nd Aug( 9 days).. Will v able to cover 1530 kms in 9 days. Kindly reply us with a rough plan.
Regards
Viveik
Opt to go via Manali – Leh Highway and I will suggest that you refer the thread: Manali – Leh – Ladakh – Manali | Itinerary for 9 Days in DoW – Himalayan Travel Community as you have 9 days in hand.
We are travelling to Leh in JUly second week. I would like to know how would be the temperature at that time? Do we need to carry heavy wollens or not?
Carry at least one pair of heavy woolens and one heavy and one light jacket to suit the needs. In case weather changes you will be running for heat in the absence of heavy jacket or heavy woolens. Otherwise it will be quite pleasant mostly with light jacket on.
We are 5 people planning to reach Leh via Car on 5th July. i want to know about the details on the Shoes that we should to carry with us.
Savneet, since you are traveling with car and do not have any trekking shoes with you, then you can carry normal sport shoes as well in July as weather is pleasant and since you are in car, then there is no reason to get your shoes wet in water crossings too.
Hi, Dheeraj !
Thanks for wonderful website with full of useful information.
We friends are planing to Visit Leh in last week of June ‘ 2015. I Just want to know that is this good time to travel Leh from weather prospective ? and one more thing, we will have 5 full day and 1 half day at leh, so can you plz suggest ‘not to miss’ places to visit ?
Thanks.
Yes Kartick, it is good time to travel to Ladakh during that time of the year. Refer the 5 day plan below:
Day 4 | Leh Local Sightseeing + Acclimatization
— To know the about the places to visit check the link: Travel Guide for Local Sightseeing of Leh Town in Ladakh
— Overnight at Leh
Day 5 | Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Hunder
— Head for Nubra Valley and stay overnight at Hunder / Diskit
— On the way enjoy a cup of soup at Highest Motorable Pass (as claimed) Khardung La
— Diskit has monasteries with tallest lord Buddha statue and Hunder has sand dunes and bacterian camel safari
Day 6 | Hunder / Diskit – Sumur – Panamik – Sumur – Khardung La – Leh
— Sumur has a famous monastery to check out and Panamik has hot water springs
— Overnight at Leh
Day 7 | Leh – Hemis Monastery – Pangong Tso Lake
— Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey and Shey on the go towards Pangong Tso
— Overnight at Pangong Tso (Spangmik or Lukung)
Day 8 | Pangong Tso Lake – Thicksey Monastery – Shey Palace – Leh
— Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey and Shey on return to Leh
— Overnight at Leh
hi
thanks for nice and useful information.
We want to travel from srinagar – Manali Chandigarh around 17th august 2015, We have plan as below
Day 1 – sringar stay at boat house
DAy 2 – gulmarg stay at boat house
Day 3 – travel towards leh stay at kargil
day 4 – travel to leh – stay at leh
Day 5 – Local leh touring
Day 6 – travel to baralacha la – manali stay at Jips / Zingzing baar
Day 7 – travel to rohtang pass stay at manali
Day 8 – Travel to chandigardh.
We have 4 children along with 20 adult. Is it Okay to travel with children of age between 3- 6 years ?
Above 8 days tour plan is good or need any editing ? ? Please suggest
Dinesh, It depends on person to person to take the children of such age group because AMS do not matter with respect to age or sex or any physical health condition. It can happen to anyone of any age or sex or fitness I shall say :D… The issue with children is that they tend to exert the body considering it the same kind of place they belong to and this elevates the chances of getting struck with AMS. Secondly, they are not much expressive about their uneasy feelings, so it is parents who need to watch out and take care that the child is not suffering from uneasy feelings, headache or nausea and is behaving properly. With less than 3 year child, I think he/she will also be NOT able to convey the uneasiness she may feel. You have to be vigilant and if you notice any such feeling or he/she tells you about such a feeling then please do not ascend anywhere, either descend to lower altitude or stay at the same place to watch things overnight and if symptom increase then start descending immediately. Same is applicable for any adult as well. And yes, do keep the body adequately hydrated!!
Also, PLEASE read the article: Traveling to Ladakh with Kids or Babies. This article covers this topic in complete detail.
Hi ..
I need a suggestion from you. My friends are travelling to hemkunt sahib by their bikes. Is it safe to travel on bike from delhi to hemkunt sahib on bikes ?
And what are the necesarry things they should carry along with them??
Yes, it is fine to travel on bike. You need to trek though fro remaining part of it. When are you traveling? List of things have been mentioned above. Now regarding bikes, I am not sure how much you are done rides before to hills. Do you need carry things for biking too?
Hiii Dheeraj
is it safe to travel with girls in Manali to Leh bike road trip???
Arjun 1000s of people do it every year, so I do not think it should be any problem
Hey! You’re doing s great job and helping thousand others clueless like me. So I’m going to leh(by flight from Delhi) next week and having read all forums and tips, I’m really scared about the AMS ( the sickness). Please tell me how can I take all measures to prevent any signs of AMS. Also, does Diamox help? If yes then how and when to take it?
Aseem, just follow the first two days as mentioned below plan and all shall be fine, don’t get scared too much 🙂 … Read the tips in the article: Acute Mountain Sickness and Importance of Acclimatization
Day 1 | Delhi – Leh (By Flight)
— Checkin at Hotel. Many hotels provide free pick and drop from Airport. Ask while you book them.
— Take ample of rest as well as water or anything that keep your body hydrated enough. DO NOT OVER HYDRATE. Take ORS Soluted water or ORS – L tetra packs from home.
— Do not over exert your body at any cost. Avoid too much up-down on stairs or avoid it in entirety, if possible.
— After 5-6 Hrs of rest you can visit Leh Palace, Local Leh market, Shankar Gompa .
— If you feel exerted go back to Hotel, have dinner at Hotel and take rest. Avoid any exertion. Else continue and,
— Follow the sunset by stroll at Changspa road and have a nice dinner on varied cuisines offered in-around Changspa road.
— Go back to hotel for overnight stay at Leh.
Day 2 | Leh Local Sightseeing + Acclimatization
— Hire a taxi from Leh taxi stand or Hotel whichever suits you.
— Bargain hard with taxi driver. Book that single taxi for entire trip after explaining the complete plan.
— Take his inputs if you feel reasonable and if required modify the plan accordingly but should suits you best.
— Ask him to be with you guys starting first day itself, if required and charged reasonable else do it at your own.
— Again DO NOT over exert and take little steps and slow walks only.
— If feeling OK then do Local sightseeing. To know the about the places to visit check the link: Travel Guide for Local Sightseeing of Leh Town in Ladakh
— Do not use stairs at any of these places just to see them as it will exert your body much more.
— Overnight at Leh
Day 3 | Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Hunder
— Head for Nubra Valley and stay overnight at Hunder / Diskit
— On the way enjoy a cup of soup at Highest Motorable Pass (as claimed) Khardung La
— Diskit has monasteries with tallest lord Buddha statue and Hunder has sand dunes and bacterian camel safari
Day 4 | Hunder / Diskit – Sumur – Panamik – Sumur – Khardung La – Leh
— Sumur has a famous monastery to check out and Panamik has hot water springs
— Overnight at Leh
Do you advice carrying the ipad at high altitudes??
Krati, yes iPads shall be fine to carry to high altitudes because they have static storage. Please read: Carrying Laptop to Ladakh or High Altitudes