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| Re: Pune-Leh-Pune | BMW X3 Expedition | Unforgettable Roads & Terrain Congratulations on completing the circuit, and thanks for detail travelogue. I am planning to do a similar trip for last few years, and havent been lucky with it yet. One interesting observation, I have seen many people taking via Manali route to Delhi, was there something interesting that made you choose return via sonmarg. Also, if I remember it correctly circuit last year wasnt open in early May and hence we coudnt do it as Jun is almost time for schools to open after summer vacation. Is it always the case that we can to rely on May for doing this circuit. Last edited by efgritesh : 29th May 2024 at 10:20. |
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| Re: Pune-Leh-Pune | BMW X3 Expedition | Unforgettable Roads & Terrain Thanks efgritesh. Good question - I missed that in my travelogue. We wanted to go back to Pune via Manali to save hours. Atal Tunnel was open and the roads were accessible till Darcha. But due to heavy snowfall, for many days (I remember 5-6 days) that route was closed. (Keylong and Darcha were the blocking roads) We enquired via hotel folks, because they have taxis coming via Manali. We have a friend near Manali, his friends were on this route so again we had 1st hand information. We also confirmed with another person who tried taking that route. Putting a forwarded whatsapp post of mid-May 2024 below for info:- DISTRICT POLICE KARGIL (LADAKH) Traffic Plan/Advisory for 15th May 2024 (Wednesday):- 1) Kargil- Srinagar (SSG) Road :- Subject to fair weather and road clearance, only one way traffic for All LMVs followed by HMVs shall be allowed from Minamarg towards Sonamarg within 0700hrs to 1100hrs After cut off timing,No vehicles shall be allowed towards Zojila axis from Minamarg TCP. 2) Kargil-Zanskar (Penzila) Road:- Subject to fair weather and road clearance, All types of vehicles shall be allowed from both side in between 0600hrs to 1700hrs only from TCP Abran and Panikhar, thereafter strictly No vehicles shall be allowed towards Penzila axis from both the TCPs. 3) Padum Darcha (Shinkula) Road:- Subject to fair weather and road clearance, One way traffic for all LMVs shall be allowed from TCP Darcha (Hp) towards kargyak(Zkr) in between 0800hrs to 1200hrs only from TCP Darcha(Hp)thereafter No vehicles shall be allowed towards Shinkula axis from Darcha(Hp) For any updates, details and help, please dial:- ERSS --112 PCR Kargil:- -9541902330 -9541902331 PCR Gandarbal 9906668731 For Zojila Axis �� Traffic Control Room Rural Kashmir.(0194- 2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103). SO Traffic. 8494099118 SHO PS Drass 9541902336 ICPP Minamarg 9622264699 ICPP Shilikchey 9541902358. For Penzila Axis �� SHO PS Zanskar 8082695889 SHO PS Panikhar 9541902354 ICPP Rangdum 6006865686 For Shinkula Axis �� Distt. PCR Keylong (HP). 8988092298 SHO PS Zanskar 8082695889 SHO PS Keylong 70181039193. IC SCP Darcha 9459850555 IC PCP Kargyak 9469191976 Follow for more updates �� ⬇️⬇️ https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9zsJSICVfuGVlzpc1c |
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| Re: Pune-Leh-Pune | BMW X3 Expedition | Unforgettable Roads & Terrain Thanks for a travelogue. I am also planning the same trip since long, but no luck yet. Let's hope it'll get through this year. Can you share about fuel stops in Ladakh. I heard the Nyoma fuel station is up and activated. Can you confirm? And is it reliable enough? |
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Infractions: 0/1 (5) | Re: Pune-Leh-Pune | BMW X3 Expedition | Unforgettable Roads & Terrain Awesome Congratulations on your terrific trip. Like I mentioned in another travelogue to Leh by road yesterday, we can never have enough of Ladakh anyways. I did the solo trip last year from Pune, entered from Srinagar Kargil side and exited from Manali. Did the same route twice from Mumbai too in 2013 and 14. Planning to do it again most probably next year in my brand new Thar. Counting on Mahindra to launch the new 4 door Thar with all the bells and whistles and hoping the same should be available on 2 door Thar too. I can dare not imagine how you must have done on the road to Pangong and Nubra Valley, last year it was almost non existent and I had driven my Auto Brezza almost on second gear throughout without respite. |
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Infractions: 0/1 (5) | Re: Pune-Leh-Pune | BMW X3 Expedition | Unforgettable Roads & Terrain Quote:
Mine was a diesel car but my friend did it in his Bajaj Dominor which won't return anything more than 300 KMs to the tank, we got help from above sources to make him reach the outskirts of Manali to refill. At times the nearest petrol pump on other side runs out of fuel too. But the second nearest is some 15 odd kms inside the town. | |
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BHPian ![]() | Re: Pune-Leh-Pune | BMW X3 Expedition | Unforgettable Roads & Terrain Heartening to see another X3 in the same backdrop! Lot of memories around that part of India, thanks for making me relive those moments. Wonderful write up and surreal photographs, wishing you many more kms in Blu. Happy driving! |
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| Re: Pune-Leh-Pune | BMW X3 Expedition | Unforgettable Roads & Terrain Beautiful travelogue! Really liked the pictures, especially the one of the X3 against the backdrop of snow all around. Just a small correction; the animal which you have said is a Red Fox , it looks a lot like a Himalayan Wolf. That animal is quite rare around these parts, much rarer than the red fox. |
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| Re: Pune-Leh-Pune | BMW X3 Expedition | Unforgettable Roads & Terrain Wow, thanks for the detailed write-up. Just the inspiration I need for my planned trip to Leh in June in my Jimny from Hyderabad. Do we have a section for upcoming rides/events where interested forum members can join, or is this beyond the scope of our forum? Apologies, as I haven't explored all the sections yet. I could accommodate a couple of folks in my Jimny and was wondering what would be the best place to ask. Thanks |
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| Re: Pune-Leh-Pune | BMW X3 Expedition | Unforgettable Roads & Terrain Fantastic wallpaper quality photos and captivating narration. No trip to Ladakh will ever lose its lustre given the marvelous topography, terrain and the weather. X3 is no a mean machine in achieving the spectacular feat. Thoroughly enjoyed your write-up and the generous sprinkle of photos ! |
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Yes it is open. Cars should not have a problem since they sustain more kms. And the trick is pour full tank when there is an opportunity. Mine is a diesel one and the Diesel rate in Ladakah was around 80 bucks and I bet the quality is better than other places (rational behind this comment is that Blu's mileage increased from 12 to 16+ with Ladakh fuel that too in hilly area). Quote:
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Thanks Ikran ! Zoji La Pass is temporary. They are building Zoji La Tunnel and assuming it to get ready in a year or two. The work is in progress. It would cut down the whole waiting period of day(s) and reduce accidents - but passionate drivers would miss the view and driving through 20 feet snow at both sides (like Atal tunnel vs Rohtang pass) | ||||||
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| Re: Pune-Leh-Pune | BMW X3 Expedition | Unforgettable Roads & Terrain This is wonderful. I have planned a similar 10 Day Trip and will be leaving in a week. Pretty excited ![]() |
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| Re: Pune-Leh-Pune | BMW X3 Expedition | Unforgettable Roads & Terrain Thank you for the detailed travelogue! Breathtaking photos! The what’s app group indicating road conditions is extremely helpful. I too have planned a similar trip from Chandigarh in mid June. Would it be possible for you to share details of the hotels you stayed at? Also, considering you made bookings on the spot, how easy/difficult was it to find decent accommodation enroute? Travelling with the better half, hygiene and safety thus being the paramount concerns. |
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