Comments on: Ladakh 2009

By: MANISH NIKAM

MANISH NIKAM — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:54:24 +0000

and also i forgot to ask u that what is the actual time n month to go there also will bajaj pulsar 150cc will be able to reach on the top over there?

By: MANISH NIKAM

MANISH NIKAM — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:45:51 +0000

hi yogesh,this is manish from mumbai bhandup,n i have gone through ur blog n really like. i too want to vist leh ladakh but i want to do it through bike n my concern is only that how much time will it take from here or if i carry my bike through train n then from there on bike,so is it appropriate or wrong n how much cost will it cost to a per person for how many days and return journey? if suppose one month is it enough to roomed around there for on month ?
pls let guide me for the same,and nearest way to reach there how much time will it take to reach there ?
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By: pratik bhagat

pratik bhagat — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 19:26:18 +0000

hi yogesh,
i am planing to visit Leh during first or second week of june this year 2011 by motor bike from Manali .
1. What will be the total budget from Manali to Leh n Return Journey.
2. What should be the stop point during manali to leh ?
3 and about required clothing during d journey …n other precaution?

By: Yogesh Sarkar

Yogesh Sarkar — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:20:03 +0000

Altitude sickness is commonly refereed to as AMS. Since you are flying in, it is best to take rest on the first day of arrival and even on the second day, do light sightseeing, if you are feeling alright.

Diamox helps, check with your doctor whether you can take it or not (especially if you are taking other medicines). Start taking Diamox in the morning and at night, a day before you are to fly to Leh. Also you can take a test dosage a few days prior to ensure you aren’t allergic to it.

Apart from that, just take it easy, drink lots of water and don’t over exert yourself. Since Leh and Ladakh is at high altitude, you will not have same stamina as you do in plains, so don’t expect or try to walk at the same speed.

Check out the following article on AMS, http://www.bcmtouring.com/forum/articles-f20/high-altitude-acclimatization-illnesses-t95/

As for must visit places, well Nubra Valley and Pangong Tso should be accessible at that time and should make for an exciting trip due to snow at Khardung La and Chang La. Apart from these, Thiksey monastery is a good place to visit along with Shanti Stupa in Leh. Alchi too is a nice place, though not really sure how it would look right now as it is famous for its greenery.

By: Shilpa

Shilpa — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 06:12:02 +0000

Hey.. Thanks so much. Appreciate it.

Also, apparently, for the ones who havent been to high altitude areas previously, they experience some kind of altitude sickness. Any idea how long this may last, and how severe it is. Is there some speific medication we will need to carry?

I am so excited. Tell me whats a must visit please?