"Kolkata - Leh - Kolkata * Interested Kolkata TBHP Members.

Captdey · 6th January 2010, 14:12

Hi Ladies / Gents.

Planning for a Driving Trip to Leh this summer ,
Any body willing to drive up ?
Raise your hands .

Cheers

arindam_xeta · 6th January 2010, 16:29

Just when was thinking about something similar (A traveler group), you spoke my heart! My hand's up but I've got a few issues at hand.

1. Will my indica be good enough? All stock parts very well maintained but I'm kind of certain its not going to be able to stand the conditions, if someone disagrees me I'll be happy to strike this condition off and follow till I can.

2. Which month and how many days will be the trip? I need to arrange leave

3. My boy will be just more than 6 months (after march) though a lesser worry but still a condition I need signed off by you experienced guys.

If I have to cancel out I'm always ready for something which suites the above conditions anytime you plan something.

Looking for your thoughts Caprtain, take care.

krazydriver84 · 7th January 2010, 11:02

@ Captain: I can join in from Delhi if you are game. Do keep me posted.

predatorwheelz · 8th January 2010, 12:27

@captdey - I'm game. Will travel with my wife, share costs and logistics wherever applicable. But just one point.

My Verna and Arindam's Indica will probably not be able to take the strain of a Leh trip. From what I hear, up in the mountains the roads are bad and non-existent at some places.

A suggestion. SS-Traveller is also planning a Leh Trip in his Scorpio. Why dont we drive down to Delhi in our 3 cars, leave the Verna and Indica at SS' place, and travel to Leh in the 2 scorps?

Captdey · 9th January 2010, 08:04

Lets have meet sometime in January to talk over it.
I will be in Kolkata from 17th Jan till Feb 10th.

By the way What happened to Kolkata T-Bhp Members !!!
No body seems interested in winter Picnic / Get together,
Everybody seems to have gone Hibernation .

Cheers

dhiman · 9th January 2010, 08:21

I am game! Which month are you guys planning to travel? I will be returning to kolkata in Jan end. Let me know.

Captdey · 9th January 2010, 13:10

I believe September is the Ideal month for Leh-Ladakh Trip.
at least in 2009 it was.

Cheers

Sutripta · 9th January 2010, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by predatorwheelz

A suggestion. SS-Traveller is also planning a Leh Trip in his Scorpio. Why dont we drive down to Delhi in our 3 cars, leave the Verna and Indica at SS' place, and travel to Leh in the 2 scorps?

Hi,
Won't the Scorpios then start looking like the overcrowded taxis you see on NH34?

Sutripta

arindam_xeta · 18th January 2010, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sutripta

Hi,
Won't the Scorpios then start looking like the overcrowded taxis you see on NH34?

Sutripta

Yes, Sutripa has a point and its going to be difficult on a tough journey like that, after all it's no where near NH34, it's much tougher.

I came back from Vizag, thanks to Captain Dey for all the road updates and all of them were spot on, perfect!

I'll start sharing the journey soon. Thanks to all those who shared information and ideas it all came good on my trip.

Devil on Wheels · 21st January 2010, 12:22

Sounds like a good plan.

I had bought my safari for just one purpose......driving to Leh. Citeris Paribus want to do it this year. And driving in a convoy of 3-4 SUVs sound like a very good option.

MileCruncher · 22nd January 2010, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captdey

I believe September is the Ideal month for Leh-Ladakh Trip.
at least in 2009 it was.

Cheers

We went in Sep 2009 but if you want to see snow on the mountainsand near the roads, the best time is June just after the roads open. May - August is the season and things might be a slightly expensive. September mid after is the off-season.

BlackPearl · 22nd January 2010, 21:11

This is tempting. I will be back in India in July and if this trip is planned after that, I am game.

mitchontheroad · 2nd February 2010, 18:40

well i can tell you from the back of a bullet, i would much rather be on the highway to leh than nh34!!
september is iffy per the amount of snowfall and the passes can close even in the first week sometimes.
where the streams run off over the road there are often huge stones and a car with low clearance/low torque will have lots of problems.
just my 2 cents and, btw cap, i am in kolkata now too.

Captdey · 3rd February 2010, 23:51

" i would much rather be on the highway to leh than nh34!! "

I havn't been lately on NH 34 , planning for Doars Trip
in March, Tell me something latest on NH 34 .

Cheers

Sutripta · 21st February 2010, 23:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captdey

...
I havn't been lately on NH 34 , planning for Doars Trip
in March, Tell me something latest on NH 34 .

Cheers

NH34:- As of beginning of Feb, surface was in very good condition (I was on a bike).

But it is still 2lane. Horribly crowded. Now the 5 axle trucks seem to be preferring it to the Panagar - Moregram route. Also, speed breakers have been removed, and replaced by steel barriers, effectively turning it into a single lane road. Anything stopping (most frequently, inconsiderately, and arrogantly - buses) and ALL traffic comes to a standstill. The advice to do NH34 at night still holds.

How are your Ladakh plans firming up?

Regards
Sutripta

6th January 2010, 14:12	#1
Captdey BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 160 Thanked: 15 Times	*"Kolkata - Leh - Kolkata Interested Kolkata TBHP Members.** Hi Ladies / Gents. Planning for a Driving Trip to Leh this summer , Any body willing to drive up ? Raise your hands . Cheers
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6th January 2010, 16:29	#2
arindam_xeta BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 160 Thanked: 503 Times	Just when was thinking about something similar (A traveler group), you spoke my heart! My hand's up but I've got a few issues at hand. 1. Will my indica be good enough? All stock parts very well maintained but I'm kind of certain its not going to be able to stand the conditions, if someone disagrees me I'll be happy to strike this condition off and follow till I can. 2. Which month and how many days will be the trip? I need to arrange leave 3. My boy will be just more than 6 months (after march) though a lesser worry but still a condition I need signed off by you experienced guys. If I have to cancel out I'm always ready for something which suites the above conditions anytime you plan something. Looking for your thoughts Caprtain, take care.
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7th January 2010, 11:02	#3
krazydriver84 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kolkata + Gurgaon Posts: 428 Thanked: 44 Times View My Garage	@ Captain: I can join in from Delhi if you are game. Do keep me posted.
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8th January 2010, 12:27	#4
predatorwheelz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Delhi/Kolkata Posts: 1,716 Thanked: 1,829 Times View My Garage	@captdey - I'm game. Will travel with my wife, share costs and logistics wherever applicable. But just one point. My Verna and Arindam's Indica will probably not be able to take the strain of a Leh trip. From what I hear, up in the mountains the roads are bad and non-existent at some places. A suggestion. SS-Traveller is also planning a Leh Trip in his Scorpio. Why dont we drive down to Delhi in our 3 cars, leave the Verna and Indica at SS' place, and travel to Leh in the 2 scorps?
	() Thanks

9th January 2010, 08:04	#5
Captdey BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 160 Thanked: 15 Times	Lets have meet sometime in January to talk over it. I will be in Kolkata from 17th Jan till Feb 10th. By the way What happened to Kolkata T-Bhp Members !!! No body seems interested in winter Picnic / Get together, Everybody seems to have gone Hibernation . Cheers Last edited by Captdey : 9th January 2010 at 08:05.
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9th January 2010, 08:21	#6
dhiman BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 95 Thanked: 4 Times	I am game! Which month are you guys planning to travel? I will be returning to kolkata in Jan end. Let me know.
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9th January 2010, 13:10	#7
Captdey BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 160 Thanked: 15 Times	I believe September is the Ideal month for Leh-Ladakh Trip. at least in 2009 it was. Cheers
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21st January 2010, 12:22	#10
Devil on Wheels BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 146 Thanked: 3 Times	Sounds like a good plan. I had bought my safari for just one purpose......driving to Leh. Citeris Paribus want to do it this year. And driving in a convoy of 3-4 SUVs sound like a very good option.
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22nd January 2010, 21:11	#12
BlackPearl Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calcutta/London Posts: 3,606 Thanked: 16,986 Times View My Garage	This is tempting. I will be back in India in July and if this trip is planned after that, I am game.
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2nd February 2010, 18:40	#13
mitchontheroad BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: miami Posts: 60 Thanked: 7 Times	well i can tell you from the back of a bullet, i would much rather be on the highway to leh than nh34!! september is iffy per the amount of snowfall and the passes can close even in the first week sometimes. where the streams run off over the road there are often huge stones and a car with low clearance/low torque will have lots of problems. just my 2 cents and, btw cap, i am in kolkata now too.
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3rd February 2010, 23:51	#14
Captdey BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 160 Thanked: 15 Times	" i would much rather be on the highway to leh than nh34!! " I havn't been lately on NH 34 , planning for Doars Trip in March, Tell me something latest on NH 34 . Cheers
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