Comments on: Manali – Leh Cannonball Run

By: uday

uday — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:42:20 +0000

dear yogesh,
this year we are planning to go to leh in the group of 11 people and from manali route. our plan is to leave from manali on 27th may 2010. we get little contradictory view about the road being open by then or not?
however, most of the people say mostly it will be open.
would like to know from you, though we know it will be the best of he estimation and not the surity.

thanx in advance.

By: Candle Tree

Candle Tree — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:10:45 +0000

Hi!

We plan to do the restricted wetlands of Ladakh coming summer. Can you please tell us how to apply/obtain permits fro same (Chushul, Hanle and Nyoma)?

By: Yogesh Sarkar

Yogesh Sarkar — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:35:49 +0000

Hello Prem, I have seen few young kids traveling with their parents in Ladakh; however it would be best to take the advice of a doctor regarding this.

Also if you do decide to go to Ladakh, you might want to take the Srinagar – Leh highway initially to ensure easy acclimatization and make sure they drink plenty of watch and some glucose mixed with water as it helps in acclimatization. Also check with the doctor if they can be given diamox for a few days.

By: Prem

Prem — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:04:55 +0000

I am thinking to do a trip to leh from hyderabad. I have two sons 5 years and 7 years. They have played well in Rotang Pass last year. I am thinking to them along with me to do this trip. is it advisable ? I am waiting for this trip since long time, as few of the friends advised to wait till the children are 5 years old. would appreciate your advice. Have you seen children of small age travelling to Manali Leh route.

By: Yogesh Sarkar

Yogesh Sarkar — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:07:35 +0000

Ground clearance isn’t going to be an issue at most places; even small cars do this route. Though you would have to be careful at a few water crossings, the one right after Kokhsar and one before Pangong Tso in particular.

With respect to acclimatization, sleeping at 8000ft isn’t going to acclimatize you for a night at 14,000ft i.e. Sarchu. Better option would be to take the Srinagar route first, reach Leh and spend some time there and in Nubra Valley for acclimatization. That way not only will you be acclimatizing, you would also be sight seeing and better utilizing your days.

I am saying this because Leh and Nubra Valley are located at lower altitude than Sarchu and even in case of Pangong Tso, you can reach relatively lower altitude in a matter 20-30minutes, which isn’t the case with Sarchu or Pang. This is especially important because your son would be with you, else I would have recommended you to go via Manali route. Of course this also means that while returning, you can spend a night at Sarchu with ease.

As for Army bases, yes they are at Pang and Sarchu.