Comments on: Five things you need to know about traveling to Ladakh http://www.yogeshsarkar.com/blog/2008/03/31/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-traveling-to-ladakh/ An online journal of my life Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:41:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Yogesh Sarkar http://www.yogeshsarkar.com/blog/2008/03/31/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-traveling-to-ladakh/comment-page-1/#comment-11836 Yogesh Sarkar Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:46:17 +0000 http://www.yogeshsarkar.com/blog/2008/03/31/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-traveling-to-ladakh/#comment-11836 Hello Abdul, since you are already from a cold region, I guess you already know the basic stuff like covering head/forehead on chilly days and stuff like that, apart from this you can try nasal drops like shadbindu taila (after checking with doctor first), as it not helps with sinus issue, but also prevents the nose from drying up too much, which I found to be the case in Ladakh. Rest of the stuff I think you need not worry, as you are already from relatively high altitude area and you will gradually get used to Ladakh and its environment. Hello Abdul, since you are already from a cold region, I guess you already know the basic stuff like covering head/forehead on chilly days and stuff like that, apart from this you can try nasal drops like shadbindu taila (after checking with doctor first), as it not helps with sinus issue, but also prevents the nose from drying up too much, which I found to be the case in Ladakh.

Rest of the stuff I think you need not worry, as you are already from relatively high altitude area and you will gradually get used to Ladakh and its environment.

]]> By: ABDUL HAMID MIR http://www.yogeshsarkar.com/blog/2008/03/31/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-traveling-to-ladakh/comment-page-1/#comment-11745 ABDUL HAMID MIR Sun, 25 Jul 2010 05:09:28 +0000 http://www.yogeshsarkar.com/blog/2008/03/31/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-traveling-to-ladakh/#comment-11745 Esteemed Sir I am 25 years old Lecturer living in a village near Gulmarg and I intend to visit Leh district of Ladakh in view of my posting to Leh. I too suffer from Chronic Sinusitis and often I feel headeache and dizziness. Kindly recommend some tips for me so that I can not face any inconvenience in discharging my duties in the high altitude area of Leh. Esteemed Sir
I am 25 years old Lecturer living in a village near Gulmarg and I intend to visit Leh district of Ladakh in view of my posting to Leh. I too suffer from Chronic Sinusitis and often I feel headeache and dizziness. Kindly recommend some tips for me so that I can not face any inconvenience in discharging my duties in the high altitude area of Leh.

]]> By: Yogesh Sarkar http://www.yogeshsarkar.com/blog/2008/03/31/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-traveling-to-ladakh/comment-page-1/#comment-6887 Yogesh Sarkar Sat, 05 Apr 2008 21:07:26 +0000 http://www.yogeshsarkar.com/blog/2008/03/31/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-traveling-to-ladakh/#comment-6887 Yudhvir, any motorcycle with which you are comfortable with and is in good condition, should be able to do this trip. One of the members on <a href="http://www.bcmtouring.com" rel="nofollow">BCMTouring</a> currently owns the limca book of record for taking Bajaj M80 (80cc moped) to the Khardung La! Having said that, 150cc and above motorcycles should be relatively comfortable and should have more than enough power to undertake this journey. Since you are looking for like minded people, post about your travel plans on <a href="http://www.bcmtouring.com/forum/" rel="nofollow">BCMTouring Forums</a> and on other travel/motorcycle forums and I am sure you will find the right company. Though there is no harm in riding alone either as long as you are confident and ride and act sensibly, I too did my 2006 trip solo and most probably I’ll be doing this year’s ride solo as well. You won’t be allowed to go to Siachin base camp, unless you know some one in good position in the army. Though you can go till the point, which is only 20-30kms from the camp (Nubra Valley). For going to Nubra Valley, Khardung La, Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri, Marsimik La and Drok Pa regions, you will need permits, which can be easily arranged from the DC’s office in Leh. As for expenditure, if you are riding solo and traveling on budget, expect to spend at least Rs. 300-350/day on accommodation and food (costs less if you are traveling in a group) plus petrol for your motorcycle. Let me know if you need more info :) Yudhvir, any motorcycle with which you are comfortable with and is in good condition, should be able to do this trip. One of the members on BCMTouring currently owns the limca book of record for taking Bajaj M80 (80cc moped) to the Khardung La! Having said that, 150cc and above motorcycles should be relatively comfortable and should have more than enough power to undertake this journey.

Since you are looking for like minded people, post about your travel plans on BCMTouring Forums and on other travel/motorcycle forums and I am sure you will find the right company. Though there is no harm in riding alone either as long as you are confident and ride and act sensibly, I too did my 2006 trip solo and most probably I’ll be doing this year’s ride solo as well.

You won’t be allowed to go to Siachin base camp, unless you know some one in good position in the army. Though you can go till the point, which is only 20-30kms from the camp (Nubra Valley). For going to Nubra Valley, Khardung La, Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri, Marsimik La and Drok Pa regions, you will need permits, which can be easily arranged from the DC’s office in Leh.

As for expenditure, if you are riding solo and traveling on budget, expect to spend at least Rs. 300-350/day on accommodation and food (costs less if you are traveling in a group) plus petrol for your motorcycle.

Let me know if you need more info :)

]]> By: Yudhvir http://www.yogeshsarkar.com/blog/2008/03/31/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-traveling-to-ladakh/comment-page-1/#comment-6883 Yudhvir Sat, 05 Apr 2008 07:57:11 +0000 http://www.yogeshsarkar.com/blog/2008/03/31/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-traveling-to-ladakh/#comment-6883 Hi Yogesh, I want to cover this distance on bike. I want to know that which bike will be best for this route. I want to make my route as Delhi- Chandigarh-Manali-Leh-Srinagar-Jammu-Delhi. I am also looking for like minded bikers who can join me on this trip. Yogesh can u provide me do's and don't for this trip. I heard we have to take some licences also from Leh authorities to go to Siachen base camp point. Do u advice to ride alone? Last but not the least, how much expenses i should expect for this adventure trip.... Regards Yudhvir Mor Hi Yogesh,

I want to cover this distance on bike. I want to know that which bike will be best for this route. I want to make my route as Delhi- Chandigarh-Manali-Leh-Srinagar-Jammu-Delhi. I am also looking for like minded bikers who can join me on this trip. Yogesh can u provide me do’s and don’t for this trip. I heard we have to take some licences also from Leh authorities to go to Siachen base camp point. Do u advice to ride alone?
Last but not the least, how much expenses i should expect for this adventure trip….

Regards
Yudhvir Mor

]]> By: Anaamica http://www.yogeshsarkar.com/blog/2008/03/31/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-traveling-to-ladakh/comment-page-1/#comment-6871 Anaamica Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:53:22 +0000 http://www.yogeshsarkar.com/blog/2008/03/31/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-traveling-to-ladakh/#comment-6871 Thanks for the info, Yogesh. I will contact you again if I have any more questions. Thanks for the info, Yogesh. I will contact you again if I have any more questions.

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