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Best time to visit Leh Ladakh

Best time to visit Leh Ladakh is from 1^st July to 15^th of October

Manali to Leh road trip packages

A standard Manali to Leh road trip package includes the following sightseeing points:

Manali to Jispa or Sarchu
Jispa or Sarchu to Leh
Leh to Nubra
Nubra to Pangong
Pangong to Leh

How far is Ladakh from Manali

Distance from Manali to Leh is 472.8 Kms

How many days required to cover Leh Ladakh

minimum two days and maximum 10 days are required to cover Leh Ladakh

Local cuisine of Ladakh

Thukpa, noodle soup, Tsampa, known in Ladakhi as Ngamphe are the popular local cuisine or dish of Ladakh

Is currency conversion available in Leh Ladakh

Yes Fxcart and some other forex exchange companies are giving currency conversion facility in Leh and Ladakh

Manali Leh highway status

Manali to Leh highway is officially open from 1^st of July to 15^th of October the only reason for closing this road might be the natural calamities. To know about the latest status of Manali Leh Highway feel free to call us on 9816846789, 8219960014

What are the important things to bring on a road trip from Manali to Leh

- Diamox for dealing with AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness)
- Avomine for motion sickness
- General pain killer & crocin (ibuprofen & Paracetamol )
- Medicine to deal with loose motion and acidity
- Anti Allergic (Cetrazine or Allegra)
- Oxygen cylinder

How can I go to Manali from Leh by bus?

There are two different type of bus service
HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) The HRTC bus service are the ordinary buses that ply in the region for locals to commute. As compared to HPTDC luxury bus, these are way cheaper and a great way to journey if you are traveling to Ladakh on a budget. From Leh, you will first board a bus from Leh which starts early in the morning at 5 AM. This bus travels all day and reaches Keylong by late evening where you will have to look for your own accommodation. The cost of your stay here is not included in the ticket. From Keylong Bus stand, you will next day buy a ticket for Keylong to Manali Bus
HPTDC (Himachal Pradesh Tourist Development Corporation):- This one is an all luxury bus that starts towards late June to early July after Manali Leh highway has been declared safe by authorities for a bus to travel. This bus remains operational until September 15th after which it is suspended until next year. This bus starts from Leh bus stand early in the morning and reaches Keylong by late evening. The next day it starts from Keylong at 6 AM and reaches Manali by afternoon.

Smoking in Ladakh

It is always recommended that one should never involve in too much of smoking

Manali to Leh by car

A vehicle with good CC power and ground clearance is always proffered for a Manali to Leh car journey.

What riding luggage do I need to go to Leh? Or things to carry on a Leh Ladakh trip or bike tour checklist

Following things are required for a Manali leh bike trip:
- Equipment:
  First Aid Box (scroll below for contents)*
  Tool Bag/Pouch (Contents)
  Bike-specific Spares Contents
  Foot pump or 12v DC Mini-Compressor*
  Aloksak Waterproof Zip Lock bags – 2 sets
  GPS with batteries & charger*
  Cell phone with charger
  Camera kit (with lenses & flash if SLR) with spare batteries & charger*
  Camcorder with charger*
  Tripod and/or Shoulder pod
  Microfiber cloth or Chamois Leather
  LED Flashlight/Headlamp – 2 with spare batteries*
  Swiss Army Knife
  Cigarette Lighter (windproof) – 2*
  Jerry Cans for Fuel – 2 x 10Lts
  Insulated travel flask

- II. Riding Gear
  Helmet with new visor
  Skull cap/bandana/balaclava
  Riding Goggles (UV/Polarized)
  Riding Jacket with Thermal Liner
  Armored Gloves
  Waterproof/Thermal Gauntlet (long sleeved glove)
  Waist support belt
  Riding Shorts/trunks
  Riding Pants with Thermal Liner
  Sealskinz Socks (waterproof submersible)
  Riding Boots

- III. Clothing & Accessories
  Thermal Underwear – long sleeve/long johns – 1 set
  Sweatshirts – 2
  T-shirts – 2
  Jeans – 1
  Shorts/Track pants – 1
  Chappals/ Quickdry Floaters – 1
  Y-Briefs or Trunks – 5
  Nylon Belt – 1
  Cotton Socks – 2
  Woolen Socks – 1
  Woolen Cap/Beanie – 1
  Woolen Inner Gloves – 1
  Wide Brimmed hat or Baseball cap – 1
  Micro-fiber Wind cheater or lightweight Fleece jacket – 1
  Micro-fiber Quick-dry Towel – 1
  Handkerchief – 2

- IV. Camping Equipment
  High-Altitude Dome Tent – could be hired*
  High-Altitude Sleeping Bags – could be hired*
  Camping Stove with Fuel Tablets – could be hired*
  Cooking and serving Utensils – could be hired

- V. Personal Hygiene
  Toothpaste (small tube)*
  Tooth Brush
  Liquid Soap*
  Shampoo sachets or 60ml bottle*
  Face wash*
  Cold Cream*
  Sunscreen Lotion UVA/UVB – SPF50 or higher*
  Shaving foam (small) or cream (small tube)*
  Shaving Razor & Blade or Electric shaver
  Aftershave lotion/balm*
  Scissors
  Roll-on Deo or Spray
  Washing Detergent soap or powder (small sachet)

- VI. Food & Hydration (While Camping)
  Maggi Dal/Sambar Atta Noodles
  Ready-2-Cook food of your choice
  Tomato Ketchup & Mustard Sachets
  Dates, Dry fruits & Nuts
  Small sachets of Sugar, Common Salt & Pepper,
  Butter (small) & Mix Fruit Jam (sachets)
  Whole Wheat Bread/Buns (you get this at German bakeries)
  Marie Biscuits
  Chocolates or Energy bars
  Vegit Aloo Mash powder (instant, tasty, rich carb food — 0% fat)
  Milk powder
  Bru Ice cappacino sachets or MTR instant Badam mix
  Tea Bags
  Water Bottles and/or Hydration Pack
- First Aid Kit:
- IMPORTANT: Please review the following list with your doctor and eliminate the drugs you may be allergic to.
  Diamox (Acetazolamide) – Useful as a prophylactic for acute mountain sickness (AMS) and as an aid to acclimatization
  Nicardia (Nifedipine) – Only in case of emergencies if HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema) is suspected
  Okacet – Antihistamine (for allergies)
  Crocin Pain Relief (Paracetamol) – Relief from pain/ache and fever
  Brufen 400mg – Relief from mild to severe body pain
  Voveran SR 100mg – Relief from severe pain
  Coldact – Relief from Cold
  Karvol Plus – Nasal decongestant (ayurvedic Inhalent – Not to be shared)
  Avomine – Relief from Dizziness, Motion Sickness and Vomiting
  Digene – Relief from Flatulence, Indigestion, acidity (mild)
  Sooktyn – Relief from Flatulence/Indigestion/Acidity (mild to severe)
  Zinetac 150mg – Acidity or gastric problems (only if severe)
  Entroquinol – Relief from Loose motion (mild)
  Eldoper – Relief from Loose motion (severe)
  Genticyn 5ml – Eye and ear drops for relief from irritation
  Streptsils Lozenges – Chewable tablets for relief from sore throat
  Solvin – Expectorant and Decongestant (only if severe)
  Digital Thermometer
  Dispovan Syringes & needles – Pair each of 2cc & 5cc syringes and hypodermic needles
  Latex Gloves – 2 pairs. Self-explanatory, Multi-purpose
  Scissors & Tweezers
  Cotton wool – 1 medium
  Bandage Gauze – 5 (various sizes)
  Micropore Paper plaster
  Crepe Bandage – 2 (for fractures)
  Belladonna bandage sheets – 2 (for sprains)
  J&J Band-Aid FastHeal Washproof – Long, Square and circle patches
  Voveran Thermagel – Ointment for sprains/muscular fatigue
  Burnol – Antiseptic ointment (for Burns)
  Betadine – Antiseptic Ointment for wounds and scratches
  Candid B – Anti-fungal, Anti-bacterial Ointment for topical application (esp. skin rashes)
  Healex Spray or equivalent Mediderma – Aerosol spray dressing for fresh wounds
  Relispray – Ayurvedic spray for sprains and aches
  Dettol Antiseptic Liquid – 50ml
  Water purification tablets – mild concentration
  Vicks/Amrutanjan Inhaler (Not to be shared)
  Vaseline/Himalaya Lip guard (Not to be shared)
- Homeopathic Alternative:
  Important: Do Consult a qualified Homeopath for dosage.
- Rhus Tox – Relief from severe body pain
  Belladona – Relief from Headache
  Coca – Relief from Altitude sickness (AMS)
  Gelsemium – Relief from Diarrhea/Loose Motion
  Veratrum album – relief from sever cases of vomitting and/or Diarrhea

Do we need to carry fuel in a jerry can for Manali Leh road trip?

The only thing to be assure before a journey to Leh is to get the idea of mileage of your vehicle and tour itinerary for Leh after which you can thing of carrying the extra fuel for your vehicle but assume lesser then the mileage your vehicle is giving in actual.

Petrol pump on Manali Leh highway

On Manali Leh highway; the last petrol pump is at Tandi post which there is no other gas station until Karu, for a 320 odd kilometers. Coming from Srinagar, you will find a petrol pump at several places. last one being at Khaltsi post which the next fuel station is in Leh, after 90 odd kilometers.

Preparation for Leh Ladakh Trip

All the details related to preparation for Leh Ladakh trip has already been given in the above FAQ paragraph of Checklist for Leh Ladakh

Is Leh and Ladakh same?

Leh and Ladakh are not the same. Ladakh is the term that should be used for the whole region comprising of the northernmost part of Kashmir where as the Leh is a small town in Ladakh region.

How can we reach Ladakh?

We can reach Ladakh by the following means of transportation :
- By air
- By bus
- By car
- By byke

What network service are good at Leh Ladakh?

- Bsnl
- Airtel
- Vodafone

Manali to Leh taxi fare

- Manali to Leh Innova fare 18500
- Manali to Leh Scorpio fare 17500
- Manali to Leh Xylo fare 17500
- Manali to Leh sumo fare 16500
- Manali to Leh tempo traveler 29000

All these rates are estimated rates which might differ from time to time and season to season

Can you go to Nubra valley and come back in a same day from Leh?

The decision of going to Nubra Valley from Leh and coming back on the same day is always hectic and not advisable, it’s a long long distance to be covered in the odd geographical conditions of mountains.

Manali to Leh on bike

A trip from Manali to Leh on bike is always considered as a best bike trip which covers all the worth seeing beauty of mountains like snow clad peaks, charming waterfalls, rivers and rivulets forests in the initial journey when started from Manali etc.

What kind of tourist vehicles are found in Leh and Ladakh?

Innova, Qualis, Scorpio, Xylo, Fortuner, Tavera, Sumo, tempo traveler etc are the type of vehicles that one will find the Leh for The tourists

What about medical emergency in Leh?

Sonam Norbo Memorial hospital Leh, LHF hospital and Mahabodhi Karuna Charitable hospital are the hospitals in Leh

What are the best bikes for Ladakh trip?

Best bikes for Ladakh trip are Himalaya and Royal Enfield 500 CC or any other bike having good CC power.

How many days are required to visit Leh Ladakh?

All this depends upon the mode of transportation that on choose to go to Leh and the full tour itinerary where you might notice a difference of 2 To 10 days.

Manali to Leh highway opening date

Official dates for opening Leh highway is around June last week or the first week of July. Manali Leh gets open as soon as the BRO removes all the snow of the highway.

Names of the lakes founded in Leh Ladakh or popular lakes of Leh Ladakh

- Pangong TSo
- TSO moriri
- TSO Kar
- Yarab Tso
- Mirpal Tso
- Chagar Tso
- Kyun Tso
- Kiagor Tso
- Stat Tso

Leh Ladakh itinerary from Manali

- Manali to Jispa or Sarchu
- Jispa or Sarchu to Leh
- Leh to Nubra
- Nubra to Pangong
- Pangong to Leh

How far is Leh from Ladakh?

Leh is a city in the Ladakh region

What kind of bedding do we get while camping?

You are accommodated in tent during camping and Sleeping bags or blanket, pillow mattresses are used for bedding.

What are the symptoms of high altitude sickness?

The pressure of the air that surrounds you is called barometric pressure. When you go to higher altitudes, this pressure drops and there is less oxygen available. If you live in a place that’s located at a moderately high altitude, you get used to the air pressure. But if you travel to a place at a higher altitude than you’re used to, your body will need time to adjust to the change in pressure. Any time you go above 7800 feet, you can be at risk for altitude sickness.

Types

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema(HAPE)
High Altitude Cerebral Edema(HACE)

Symptoms:

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Fatigueand loss of energy
Shortness of breath
Problems with sleep
Less appetite

How long does it take to acclimatize in Leh Ladakh?

We always suggest our clients to carry all the above mentioned medicines for AMS and any other problem and try to start your journey from a low altitude place and precede journey towards high altitude area with halting on some places. A direct journey with a flight is not recommended.

What kinds of clothes are required in Leh Ladakh?

- Trousers, preferably of warm material (cotton or wool mix) or Jeans
- Thermal undergarments & sweat shirts / warm shirts
- Wind proof outer wear
- Jacket
- sun hat
- sunglasses
- cotton and woolen socks

How to plan a 4 or 5 days trip to Leh Ladakh

In a tour of 4 to 5 days one can cover Leh local tour covering Shanti stupa, Sangam, Pather sahib, magnetic hill and Leh city in one day, one day for Pangong and two days for Nubra velley

What are the monasteries founded in Leh and Ladakh?

- Shanti Stupa Monastery
- Spituk Monastery
- Hemis Monastery
- Thikshey Monastery
- Lamayuru Monastery
- Shey Monastery
- Stock Monastery
- Alchi Monastery

What are the documents required for a Leh trip?

If you are planing to visit to Leh Ladakh you have to complete a process of documentation and permit at various places like Rohtang Pass permit to go to Leh Ladakh whether you are traveling with cab or having a Leh Ladakh bike trip.

Inner Line Permit is an official travel document issued by the government of India to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected/restricted area for a limited period. It is obligatory for Indian citizens from outside those States to obtain permit for entering into the protected State. Earlier for Indian Nationals Inner line permits were not required. But now because of heavy traffic in leh Ladakh tour, it has become necessary to take Environment Fees of Rs 400 and Inner Line Permits will again be required in Ladakh for Indian Tourists / Nationals with the effect from April 2017. All Indian Nationals and foreign Tourists will need to pay environmental fees.

While you are visiting to the beautiful places of Ladakh not all the places require the Inner Line Permit but it is always good to be a bit more cautious. One can get the Inner Line Permit application form easily from the stationary shop behind the Leh DC office. The office is open from 9.00 AM to 03:00 PM and all your applications will be accepted in between these hours only. Once all your documents are approved carry copies of your Inner Line Permits with you as there are chances that you might have to submit them at check posts of the military personnel. Self attested photocopies of valid nationality proof, Photo-IDs are necessary to procure Inner Line Permits. Besides permit application form, you need to write a request application letter addressing DC of Leh – Ladakh district for the approval of your permits for Leh Ladakh tour. In the application, you need to express your interest to visit the places you wish to travel along with the dates you would be visiting these places in your Leh trip. The validity of the inner line permits are 3 weeks for Indians and 1 week for foreigners. However, there is no limit on the number of times you enter a place in the valid period provided you have the permits with you for that place. In order to get the permits for Hanle and Changthang or to go to Tso Moriri via Chusul – Nyoma route from Pangong Tso you need to mention all places enroute so that you are not sent back from any post. These places are: Man – Merak – Chusul – Tsaga – Loma – Nyoma and hanle.

How to Get Inner Line Permit for Leh-Ladakh?

Both for Indian Nationals as well as Foreign Nationals there are permits which are required to produce during your road trip to Leh and Ladakh. The Inner line Permits Fees will be different for foreign Nationals. Inner line permits in Leh – Ladakh region is required in order to visit the restricted places like: Dah,Hanu Villages, Pangong Tso, Man, Merak, Tso Moriri, Nyoma, Loma Bend, Khardung La, Nubra Valley, Turtuk, Tyakshi, Hanle, Digger La, Tangyar (for trekking only).

Inner Line Permits are not required for Zanskar and Suru Valley. No permits are required to visit the local places near Leh town or Leh local sightseeing, places on Srinagar Leh Highway and places on Manali – Leh Highway and Rohtang pass permit is not required when you are coming back from Leh to Manali.

What kind of accommodation is available in Leh and Ladakh?

Accommodation available in Leh Ladakh region are Hotel, Guest houses and camping are the types of accommodation in Leh Ladakh. Hotels are classified into A, B,C and D/economy categories while guest houses are divided into upper, medium and economy class. Tariff for A category hotels generally include all meals, offering a choice or combination of Continental, Chinese and Indian cuisine, with one or two local fares thrown in for variety. Stay in a guest house in Leh is a less formal accommodation, offering rooms in a part of the residential house or its annexe, where the guests can share the host family’s kitchen and living room for meals. Apart from the reasonably low tariff offered for accommodation ranging from very good to merely basic, the guest house system also provides an opportunity for the tourists to see and experience the typical Ladakhi life from the inside and can be familiar with the local ladakhi cousins.

Do credit cards work in hotels and restaurants in Leh Ladakh?

Yes credit cards are accepted in some of the hotels and restaurants in Leh Ladakh but 2% extra service tax is charged.

Places to visit in Leh and Ladakh

Places to visit in Leh Ladakh are: Nubra Valley, Thikshey Monastry, Leh palace, Shanti Stupa, Hall of Fame, confluence of Zanskar and Indus river, Magnetic Hill, Pangong Tso, Khardung La Pass, Deskit Monastry, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Tanglangla, Likir Monastry, Likir Monastry, Alchi Monastry, Sand Dunes, Stok palace musieum, Shey Monsatry, Hemis National Park, Zanskar Valley, Kargil, Spituk Gompa.

Manali to Leh distance in Km by road

Manali to Leh road distance in Km is 476 Km with an aerial distance of 215 Km.

Can small kids go on a road trip for Leh?

You can travel for Leh Ladakh with a kid of 10 years or above

Fuel cost for a bike trip from Manali to Leh

The only thing to be assured before a journey to Leh is to get the idea of mileage of your vehicle and tour itinerary for Leh after which you can thing of carrying the extra fuel for your vehicle but assume lesser then the mileage your vehicle is giving in actual. As far as the cost of fuel for a bike trip is concerned it shall be similar that you find at your city with a bit of difference.

How much risk is there on a road trip from Manali to Leh?

The Leh-Manali Highway is a high mountain road situated in India. It spans over a length of 479 km (298 mi) among the Himalaya mountain range. It passes through some of the world’s highest mountain passes in the world in spite of all this road is well maintained by the Boarder Road organization. But weather, high altitude, extreme cold and no civilization for miles make this a very treacherous and dangerous road.