Dalhousie To Ladakh (Leh)

Heaven on earth

Post by Kartik | Delhi | May 10, 2008

One can travel by road via the Manali-Leh or Srinagar-Leh highways or take a flight to the Leh airport. Carry a lot of warm clothes and be prepared for temperatures to plummet rapidly, especially when it becomes cloudy. A word of caution – one should always take time to acclimatize to the surroundings. The first few hours in Leh should be spent sleeping or resting and relaxing, and only in the evening should one venture out to nearby areas. A full day’s rest in Leh is ideal. One should also avid exertion of all kinds, and if required take adequate rest. One should also carry all possible medicines that may be required for the journey. Food is scarce and there are very few eating places in these areas, so adequate snacks and food items should be carried along. Intake of sufficient amount of water is essential and it makes sense to stock enough at the beginning of the road journey. The routes to the passes are some times covered with slippery ice and one should be sure of the road conditions before planning travel to these areas. Having said this, Ladakh is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places on earth and is definitely a must-see for all.

Magnificiant Leh

Post by Girish | Delhi | Nov 16, 2012

Please intake lot of water. for first 2 days relax and take adequate sleep don't allow yourself to get dehydrated. Many people take the water thing too far, imho. Avoid alcohol if you are planning to trek. Also coffee. But tea is fantastic and plentiful. Wash hands before and after meal with soap. Probably the most important tip. There are wash sinks in the restaurants and foreign tourists hardly ever use them but the locals do. Buy your water from the two boiled water shops. Just ask people where they are when you get there. Its cheaper than bottled water too and will help keep the plastic rubbish problem down. If trekking, take some alchol hand gel for hand washing in places where the conveniences are limited. Use detergents when you wash your dishes, but don't put them in the streams. Take the water away from the stream to rinse off your plates. Do not put any soapls or detergents in the streams. Do not leave any rubbish, however small in the environment. Burn it or take it back to town. Take usual small travellers first aid kit. Take lip balm, sunblock, decent hat (not a cap) to prevent sunburn and dry skin. I can't comment on the weather with any precision. Someone else will or do a search.

Very near to the abode of peace

Post by Krishna | Kolkata | Jun 30, 2012

One must be very careful about high altitude sichness. One must take rest for atleast 48-72 hours with plenty of water 3-4 litres a day. As there is scanty of oxygen content in the air. You can reach there by air from Delhi or by road either from Manali or Srinagar.