Team Bhp At Leh. Anyone Interested?

KSM-Vtec · 15th April 2009, 12:17

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Around 15th August security is tightened, but this affects the Kashmir route more than the Manali-Leh route.

so is the last week of july a bad time to visit ladakh? i plan to enter from manali and exit from kashmir

deky · 15th April 2009, 12:35

Whatever little ive studied on the net and here regarding Leh in July is that in July leh tends to get very crowded hence difficulty in finding accomodation and all, I dont think whether should be a problem.

But on the other hand you might find high security while exiting Kashmir due to insurgency and other local problems

tsk1979 · 15th April 2009, 12:54

About Kashmir, you cannot be sure. For example last year there was lot of trouble in Kashmir leading to day long blockades due to bandhs etc.,
As for July, its very crowded, but around 15th August the tourist season begins to wane.
After 15th its more or less lean period

KSM-Vtec · 15th April 2009, 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

About Kashmir, you cannot be sure. For example last year there was lot of trouble in Kashmir leading to day long blockades due to bandhs etc.,
As for July, its very crowded, but around 15th August the tourist season begins to wane.
After 15th its more or less lean period

well then dosent it make more sense to be there before 15th aug? say between 20th july and 10th aug

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Originally Posted by deky

Whatever little ive studied on the net and here regarding Leh in July is that in July leh tends to get very crowded hence difficulty in finding accomodation and all, I dont think whether should be a problem.

But on the other hand you might find high security while exiting Kashmir due to insurgency and other local problems

well finding accommodation can be looked at, but security is more imp.

And i dont want to be in a situation where my trip gets cancelled because of some problem there during 15th aug etc.

tsk1979 · 15th April 2009, 13:52

For Kashmir route you cannot be sure if the problem arises during 15th August. It can happen before after or during.
For example there was some land issue last year which was the cause of Bandhs, Nothing related to 15th August.
If you are going Via Srinagar, you have to take the call around your trip dates, you cannot predict what will happen right now

Bass&Trouble · 15th April 2009, 14:20

I'm planning to send my parents for a holiday to Shimla and Manali. It will be a guided tour, so irrespective of the rush, accomodation etc will probably not be a problem for them. My only concern is about the weather. Is it the right time for them to go there in the first week of May? Will it still be snowing in any parts? Rohtang Pas should have snow, I've heard. If yes, then its worth making the trip, IMO. Could someone advise on this? Thanks.

KSM-Vtec · 15th April 2009, 14:29

well i was in manali mid may last year. was not a problem at all, in fact there was a lot of crowd there. all you need to do is check the weather conditions just before they leave.

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Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

I'm planning to send my parents for a holiday to Shimla and Manali. It will be a guided tour, so irrespective of the rush, accomodation etc will probably not be a problem for them. My only concern is about the weather. Is it the right time for them to go there in the first week of May? Will it still be snowing in any parts? Rohtang Pas should have snow, I've heard. If yes, then its worth making the trip, IMO. Could someone advise on this? Thanks.

Bass&Trouble · 15th April 2009, 15:06

Not from a problem point of view. Does it snow?

KSM-Vtec · 15th April 2009, 15:08

well last may it dint.

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Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

Not from a problem point of view. Does it snow?

tsk1979 · 15th April 2009, 15:13

It does not snow in May in Manali area, however Rohtang Pass has residual snow on the sides.
If you want to see lot of snow, send them before end April.
Its peak season in May, so book well in advance, and do not expect discounts!

tsk1979 · 21st April 2009, 08:56

Have decided to chuck out spiti, since it makes more sense to enjoy Zanskar and Hunder etc., more.

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sudev · 21st April 2009, 09:05

@tsk1979: If you are at TsoKar on day 17 it makes sense to head to Pang or Sarchu as from there you can join the main road at Debring (at foot of TanglangLa on Sarchu/Pang side).

tsk1979 · 21st April 2009, 09:16

But then Hanle has to be missed? If I go to Hanle, can I still make it to Sarchu/Jispa instead of Korzok?

sudev · 21st April 2009, 09:31

Yep...you can enter from Hanle. Do TsoMoriri, Hanle and then come to TsoKar and ...

I do not know of the distances but definitely if you are at TosKar then Pang is about 35~40kms and Sarchu a further two hours.

wanderernomad · 21st April 2009, 10:41

Tsk if its not important to stay at Jispa then I suggest go on cross Baralachala and stay at Sarchu. Its more enjoyable.
Also check the PTSO-Marsimikla-Leh route may not be doable due to permit issues and road conditions.
Between Leh-Panikhar (check road conditions) carry a lot of eatables with you as you wont find anything enroute. On your way back you can stay at Lamayuru.
While coming back towards manali you stay at Darcha and then next day go an visit Udaipur (road branches off at Tandi bridge). From Udaipur you can then travel onto Manali.

15th April 2009, 12:35	#242
deky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,194 Thanked: 1,247 Times	Whatever little ive studied on the net and here regarding Leh in July is that in July leh tends to get very crowded hence difficulty in finding accomodation and all, I dont think whether should be a problem. But on the other hand you might find high security while exiting Kashmir due to insurgency and other local problems
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15th April 2009, 12:54	#243
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,826 Times View My Garage	About Kashmir, you cannot be sure. For example last year there was lot of trouble in Kashmir leading to day long blockades due to bandhs etc., As for July, its very crowded, but around 15th August the tourist season begins to wane. After 15th its more or less lean period
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15th April 2009, 13:52	#245
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,826 Times View My Garage	For Kashmir route you cannot be sure if the problem arises during 15th August. It can happen before after or during. For example there was some land issue last year which was the cause of Bandhs, Nothing related to 15th August. If you are going Via Srinagar, you have to take the call around your trip dates, you cannot predict what will happen right now
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15th April 2009, 14:20	#246
Bass&Trouble Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,754 Thanked: 125 Times	Shimla, Manali in May? I'm planning to send my parents for a holiday to Shimla and Manali. It will be a guided tour, so irrespective of the rush, accomodation etc will probably not be a problem for them. My only concern is about the weather. Is it the right time for them to go there in the first week of May? Will it still be snowing in any parts? Rohtang Pas should have snow, I've heard. If yes, then its worth making the trip, IMO. Could someone advise on this? Thanks.
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15th April 2009, 15:06	#248
Bass&Trouble Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,754 Thanked: 125 Times	Not from a problem point of view. Does it snow?
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15th April 2009, 15:13	#250
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,826 Times View My Garage	It does not snow in May in Manali area, however Rohtang Pass has residual snow on the sides. If you want to see lot of snow, send them before end April. Its peak season in May, so book well in advance, and do not expect discounts!
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21st April 2009, 08:56	#251
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,826 Times View My Garage	The Almost final plan Have decided to chuck out spiti, since it makes more sense to enjoy Zanskar and Hunder etc., more.
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21st April 2009, 09:05	#252
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,838 Thanked: 3,179 Times	@tsk1979: If you are at TsoKar on day 17 it makes sense to head to Pang or Sarchu as from there you can join the main road at Debring (at foot of TanglangLa on Sarchu/Pang side).
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21st April 2009, 09:16	#253
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,826 Times View My Garage	But then Hanle has to be missed? If I go to Hanle, can I still make it to Sarchu/Jispa instead of Korzok?
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21st April 2009, 09:31	#254
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,838 Thanked: 3,179 Times	Yep...you can enter from Hanle. Do TsoMoriri, Hanle and then come to TsoKar and ... I do not know of the distances but definitely if you are at TosKar then Pang is about 35~40kms and Sarchu a further two hours.
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21st April 2009, 10:41	#255
wanderernomad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 2,534 Thanked: 1,276 Times View My Garage	Tsk if its not important to stay at Jispa then I suggest go on cross Baralachala and stay at Sarchu. Its more enjoyable. Also check the PTSO-Marsimikla-Leh route may not be doable due to permit issues and road conditions. Between Leh-Panikhar (check road conditions) carry a lot of eatables with you as you wont find anything enroute. On your way back you can stay at Lamayuru. While coming back towards manali you stay at Darcha and then next day go an visit Udaipur (road branches off at Tandi bridge). From Udaipur you can then travel onto Manali.
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