Delhi - Leh road trip - need help/advise - Page 3 - Team-BHP

wanderernomad · 8th May 2008, 11:35

True they are dynamic because where you encounter problem in a given year the BRO chaps try to remove them at that point only for it to crop up somewhere else.But by the time he goes the convoys would have had the road pretty bad and the rush would be maddenning in July. But all in all I think in capable hands Zen can easily make it.

ramkya1 · 8th May 2008, 23:03

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Originally Posted by wanderernomad

True they are dynamic because where you encounter problem in a given year the BRO chaps try to remove them at that point only for it to crop up somewhere else.But by the time he goes the convoys would have had the road pretty bad and the rush would be maddenning in July. But all in all I think in capable hands Zen can easily make it.

I think given the conditions and resources available the BRO is doing a good job. Many BRO guys / hired help give up their lives yearly to keep these roads open. The terrain is hostile, in a flux and one of the most difficult to keep in top conditions.

June is not the ideal time to drive by, where the army convoys drives through, the roads would be hell, small cars need to negotiate them carefully. I heard many reports of roads settling down and repairs happening sometime around June end, need to validate that.

Any information when the roads are repaired / relaid around here?

==Ramky

anupmathur · 9th May 2008, 13:00

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Originally Posted by ramkya1

Any information when the roads are repaired / relaid around here?

Ramky, I think it is need-based.
By and large it would be safe to say the roads are at their best in September. Which does not mean it is the safest month to do Ladakh.

hvkumar · 18th June 2008, 12:07

Anyone planning to drive through Kinnaur Valley (Rampur, Recong Peo, Sumdo) to Spiti Valley (Tabo, Kaza), here is an update that the road beyond Malling/Nako is closed thanks to a massive landslide and you cannot drive from Shimla/Rampur to Kaza. As of yesterday evening, there is no certain date for reopening of the road.

anupmathur · 18th June 2008, 12:49

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Originally Posted by hvkumar

Anyone planning to drive through Kinnaur Valley (Rampur, Recong Peo, Sumdo) to Spiti Valley (Tabo, Kaza), here is an update that the road beyond Malling/Nako is closed thanks to a massive landslide and you cannot drive from Shimla/Rampur to Kaza. As of yesterday evening, there is no certain date for reopening of the road.

Thanks for this update, HV.
Is this the 'new' Malling Slide bypass which is also closed now?

hvkumar · 18th June 2008, 13:00

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Thanks for this update, HV.
Is this the 'new' Malling Slide bypass which is also closed now?

No precise idea, my friend Dwarak called me from Puh yesterday and after trying whole of yesterday, they have given up and are turning back to Rampur to take Leh road now via Jalori Jot and Manali. Will tell you exact coordinates of landlside after talking to Dwarak.

anupmathur · 18th June 2008, 13:10

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and after trying whole of yesterday, they have given up and are turning back to Rampur to take Leh road now via Jalori Jot and Manali.

Lucky in a way, to get to do such a wonderful route! Jalori, aahhh!!
This Malling slide has been such a pain for now more than a decade! Is there no solution in sight??

hvkumar · 18th June 2008, 13:19

Talked to Dwarak just now, they are back in Rampur en route Synge to take Jalori route. He confirmed the landslide is at Malling - apparently happened only 2-3 days ago. We will also know in the next 3 hours how slushy Jalori is!!!!

anupmathur · 18th June 2008, 13:34

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We will also know in the next 3 hours how slushy Jalori is!!!!

What vehicle are they in?

hvkumar · 18th June 2008, 14:01

Exact location of landslide is 5 kms beyond Nako, just before Malling. Dwarak and 2 others are in Bullets, ex-Bangalore.

anupmathur · 18th June 2008, 14:04

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Dwarak and 2 others are in Bullets, ex-Bangalore.

Oh oh, they better not skid and slip! Can each one pick up a prostrate Bullet?

Thought they were in a car!

phamilyman · 18th June 2008, 14:22

sir there are always truckwalas/taxis/locals/other bikers who help pickup bikes.

a fully laden caliber can't be picked up at sea level easily either

tsk1979 · 18th June 2008, 14:58

I presume they will have to go Via Jalori Pass - Shoja - Aut - Manali route. there is a bridge collapse somewhere along that route? Or its the Manikaran Kullu bridge only?

hvkumar · 18th June 2008, 15:11

No, there is no bridge collapse on the Jalori Jot-Aut route, just that a bus went down the valley 2 days ago near Shoja. The Bhuntar Bailey across Beas (to go to Kulu Bypass and Manikaran) has collapsed. But tthat is no problems since you can go through Kulu town anyway and take the new bridge north of Kulu to reach the other bank.

tsk1979 · 19th June 2008, 00:29

hvkumar, they can't go Manali Leh, its closed due to landslide
Manali-Leh Highway closed down due to landslide - Thaindian News

8th May 2008, 11:35	#31 (permalink)
wanderernomad BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 369 View My Garage	True they are dynamic because where you encounter problem in a given year the BRO chaps try to remove them at that point only for it to crop up somewhere else.But by the time he goes the convoys would have had the road pretty bad and the rush would be maddenning in July. But all in all I think in capable hands Zen can easily make it. __________________ Let it go...after all you live but twice.

18th June 2008, 12:07	#34 (permalink)
hvkumar Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,287	Anyone planning to drive through Kinnaur Valley (Rampur, Recong Peo, Sumdo) to Spiti Valley (Tabo, Kaza), here is an update that the road beyond Malling/Nako is closed thanks to a massive landslide and you cannot drive from Shimla/Rampur to Kaza. As of yesterday evening, there is no certain date for reopening of the road. __________________ Kumar 2005 Mahindra Scorpio 2.6 1999 Daewoo Matiz SE 1994 Mahindra Commander 1986 TVS Suzuki AX100

18th June 2008, 13:19	#38 (permalink)
hvkumar Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,287	Talked to Dwarak just now, they are back in Rampur en route Synge to take Jalori route. He confirmed the landslide is at Malling - apparently happened only 2-3 days ago. We will also know in the next 3 hours how slushy Jalori is!!!! __________________ Kumar 2005 Mahindra Scorpio 2.6 1999 Daewoo Matiz SE 1994 Mahindra Commander 1986 TVS Suzuki AX100

18th June 2008, 14:01	#40 (permalink)
hvkumar Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,287	Exact location of landslide is 5 kms beyond Nako, just before Malling. Dwarak and 2 others are in Bullets, ex-Bangalore. __________________ Kumar 2005 Mahindra Scorpio 2.6 1999 Daewoo Matiz SE 1994 Mahindra Commander 1986 TVS Suzuki AX100

18th June 2008, 14:22	#42 (permalink)
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,294	sir there are always truckwalas/taxis/locals/other bikers who help pickup bikes. a fully laden caliber can't be picked up at sea level easily either __________________ My dream: An india where even a CD100 runs HID to teach insensitive full-HID dudes that HIDs are a zero sum game.

18th June 2008, 14:58	#43 (permalink)
tsk1979 Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Noida, New Delhi Posts: 8,452 View My Garage	I presume they will have to go Via Jalori Pass - Shoja - Aut - Manali route. there is a bridge collapse somewhere along that route? Or its the Manikaran Kullu bridge only? __________________ Reclaiming.....!

18th June 2008, 15:11	#44 (permalink)
hvkumar Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,287	No, there is no bridge collapse on the Jalori Jot-Aut route, just that a bus went down the valley 2 days ago near Shoja. The Bhuntar Bailey across Beas (to go to Kulu Bypass and Manikaran) has collapsed. But tthat is no problems since you can go through Kulu town anyway and take the new bridge north of Kulu to reach the other bank. __________________ Kumar 2005 Mahindra Scorpio 2.6 1999 Daewoo Matiz SE 1994 Mahindra Commander 1986 TVS Suzuki AX100

19th June 2008, 00:29	#45 (permalink)
tsk1979 Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Noida, New Delhi Posts: 8,452 View My Garage	hvkumar, they can't go Manali Leh, its closed due to landslide Manali-Leh Highway closed down due to landslide - Thaindian News __________________ Reclaiming.....!

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