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Originally Posted by rpunwani
(Post 4624373)
Many thanks, our itinerary has been finalised:- 07 Aug: Amritsar to Banihal 08 Aug: Banihal to Kargil (via Srinagar as we have to pick-up our friends) 09 Aug: Kargil to Leh 10 Aug: Leh 11 Aug: Leh 12 Aug: Leh to Nubra 13 Aug: Nubra - Hunder - Leh 14 Aug: Leh 15 Aug: Leh to Pangong 16 Aug: Pangong to Leh 17 Aug: Leh 18 Aug: Leh to Tso Moriri 19 Aug: Tso Moriri to Sarchu 20 Aug: Sarchu to Manali As mentioned earlier, I have a Ford Ecosport 1.5T+ AT with 17" rims. I just replaced my Bridgestone Ecopia tyres (under warranty). The spare tyre is also brand new & I am carrying a puncture repair kit & air compressor. Is this ok for the trip ? Any update on the condition of the roads on the above trip ? |
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Originally Posted by supreddy77
(Post 4609109)
Hi Krishroy, We are now 10 days away from our Leh trip, I am getting the XUV serviced this week. I was wondering if we can buy the engine oil/fuse/coolant/brake fluid etc online as a backup in case the service doesn't have enough. Did you get them from the service center? |
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Originally Posted by tomraven99
(Post 4616559)
Planning for a Ladakh trip from Kerala during August in my Duster AWD. Will be taking the central India route through Nagpur-Agra. Are permits for Hanle,Chushul being issued now? Has anyone applied for ILP permits online through http://lahdclehpermit.in/? |
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Originally Posted by Dushie
(Post 4624417)
It should be ok as long as you have good ground clearance and don't overload the car. I just completed my 3rd Leh trip last month. This time we drove in a petrol Creta and we were able to cover the entire stretch. Even though we came back to Delhi via Manali and the roads were not so great between the Leh Manali stretch it was manageable in a Creta with just 3 folks and baggage. |
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Originally Posted by rpunwani
(Post 4624373)
Many thanks, our itinerary has been finalised:- 07 Aug: Amritsar to Banihal 08 Aug: Banihal to Kargil (via Srinagar as we have to pick-up our friends) 19 Aug: Tso Moriri to Sarchu 20 Aug: Sarchu to Manali Any update on the condition of the roads on the above trip ? |
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Originally Posted by supreddy77
(Post 4626035)
Just came back from Ladakh trip yesterday. Please consider the Amarnath yatra traffic and vehicle movement restrictions till Aug 15th. On the road to Banihal (the entire Jammu-Srinagar stretch infact) we were stopped many times by the CRPF to let the yatra convoys pass and the vice versa. The road from Pang to Nakeela pass is horrible (they were repairing the roads). After Barlachala, the road is better. There are 2-3 major water crossings, so check your vehicle's GC. The climb to Rothang is completely a mess, but doable. |
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Originally Posted by Sandy28
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Hope you are having a great drive? I can very well understand your excitement. Have gone thru it just 2 months ago. :D |
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Originally Posted by rpunwani
(Post 4626142)
By the way, which car did you take? |
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Originally Posted by supreddy77
(Post 4626035)
The road from Pang to Nakeela pass is horrible (they were repairing the roads). After Barlachala, the road is better. There are 2-3 major water crossings, so check your vehicle's GC. The climb to Rothang is completely a mess, but doable. |
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Originally Posted by supreddy77
(Post 4626259)
Yes Sandy28, we had a great drive and adventure!!. I will be posting a trip log soon. We drove a XUV500. I think your car's GC should be good enough. Just observe and tag with taxis or locals when doing the water crossings and all will be fine. |
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Originally Posted by rpunwani
(Post 4624503)
Many thanks. The GC of the Ecosport is min 200mm, wading depth is >400mm, so I guess should be ok. Some more questions:- Did you scrape the underbelly at any time? How did you manage for fuel? Any roads / areas one should be wary of? I am carrying 2 x 20L tanks as we have a trip from Leh to Tso Moriri and onward to Manali. I will top up at Karu. From Karu we head to Chumathang - Mahe - Tso Kigar - Tso Moriri. This is 185 kms After an overnight halt, we head to Sarchu via Tso Kigar - Sumdo - Polokong La - Tso Kar - Debring - Pang - Lachung La - NakeeLa - Sarchu. This is 228 kms. Overnight at Sarchu and then to Manali via Baralacha La - Darcha - Jispa - Keylong - Tandi, where we can get petrol. This works out to 130 kms. Total 543 kms with 45L in the car & 2 x 20L Jerry Cans should be good ? |
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Originally Posted by mpp19
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It gives an adrenaline rush even while reading this message. Do you have any pictures or video? It would be interesting to see some. |
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Originally Posted by Dushie
(Post 4628846)
Total 543 kms with 45L in the car & 2 x 20L Jerry Cans should be good ? -Yes it should be sufficient as we were able to do the same stretch in Creta. Road to Tso Morori is in a bad condition and repair work was on in many places. So the speeds would be low and you would have to drive carefully. |
| Residents of Buddhist-dominated Zanskar valley of Ladakh are celebrating as a new road has brought the region closer to Himachal by over 600km. They gave a grand welcome to the first vehicle that arrived in the valley via the new road after crossing the Shinkula pass. |
| Though the road is not safe for general traffic movement and is still under construction, three persons from Manali, including this reporter successfully reached Padum, the headquarters of Zanskar, in their SUV. As the vehicle entered the valley from Shinkula pass, the three men were given a warm welcome by happy residents in many villages. The BRO officials, politicians, and many organizations also congratulated the trio for being the first to reach the Zanskar valley by this road. |
| Centre on October 21 announced that the world's highest battlefield Siachen has been open to tourists. The entire stretch from Siachen base camp to Kumar Post has been thrown open for tourism, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The move will give a boost to tourism in Ladakh and allow people to appreciate the tough work done by Army jawans and engineers in extreme weather and inhospitable terrains, Singh added. Singh was addressing a function in eastern Ladakh to inaugurate Col Chewang Rinchin Bridge on Shyok River, located about 45 km from the county's border with China. "The Ladakh MP in his address, mentioned about opening this area to tourism. And, I am happy to share that the government has decided to open a route from Siachen Base Camp to Kumar Post for tourists," the minister said. "This step will make them appreciate the efforts put in by jawans, engineers and other workers," he said. Singh later tweeted, "The Siachen area is now open for tourists and Tourism. From Siachen Base to Kumar Post, the entire area has been opened for Tourism purposes". The Siachen Glacier at the height of around 20,000 ft in the Karakoram range is known as the highest militarised zone in the world where the soldiers have to battle frostbite and high winds Avalanches and landslides are common at the glacier during the winters and temperatures can drop to as low as minus 60 degrees Celsius At the bridge inauguration, Singh said only steel and concrete have not gone into its making, but "sweat and valour" of the engineers and workers of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) too. They have toiled hard and people should know their stories, Singh said. The 1400-ft long bridge is the highest altitude permanent bridge that will connect Durbuk and Daulat Beg Oldi and reduce travel time by about half. The Indian Army had moved a proposal for opening up Siachen to tourists with a focus to showcase the working conditions of troops serving in the sector, and the government gave its nod, according to sources. According to official figures, the Army lost 163 personnel at the world's highest battlefield during the last 10 years. India and Pakistan started deploying troops at the strategically key glacier in 1984 and mountaineering expeditions were allowed till then. The Glacier came under the strategic control of India in 1984 following 'Operation Meghdoot'. Former northern command chief Lt Gen (retd) B S Jaswal, however, feels that environmental issues will be a matter of concern. "Tourism and other activities will see a surge in waste dumping. This will hasten glacier retreat. Due to the presence of the Army, a lot of non-biodegradable waste is already present there and every day, about 1,000 kg is being added," Lt Gen Jaswal said. He said that while opportunities will open up the doors for revenue generation for locals as also the government, keeping the security in view, red lines will have to be drawn to restrict areas for visits. This being a very sensitive area, security issues, especially concerning foreigners, will have to be factored in, he added. At the same time, the former army commander said, it will also motivate the youngsters to join the Army. "They will learn that the forces can operate and sustain in extreme climate and very hostile terrain.... It will be a capability demonstration to our countrymen," he added. |
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