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Leh, Ladakh - a trip of a lifetime

Remember Kareena Kapoor Khan slapping Phushuk Wangdoo (Aamir Khan) in 3 Idiots or Anuskha Sharma taking a dip in a lake, only to freeze immediately and be saved by Shahrukh in Jab Tak Hai Jaan. The pristine Leh in the Ladakh region of Jammu & Kashmir in India is a dream trip for many.
It stays a dream for long and does not come true easily for most. Why? The town Leh can be reached by Air/ Road. The road of Manali to Leh stays closed during winters due to excessive snowfall. The temperatures in winters will be sub-zero in Ladakh and may reach well below (-) 20 degrees Celsius in some places. Of course, we all have heard of Siachen Glacier.

However, we can plan and make this dream come true. Road travel can be very exhausting and be irksome for some. You may plan to travel by road in a SUV or motorbikes with engines of at least 150cc and always in a group. (Though someone rode succesfully on a Honda Activa too). You will always need winter clothing when travelling by road even when you’re traveling in summers.
The travel via air is assumed to be costly affair. But, the air ticket can vary from as low as Rs. 2,000/- to as high as 10 times of this price i.e. Rs. 20,000/- for one way travel (Delhi-Leh). You may want to make use of offers being provided by airlines as and when available.
A day’s rest is essential on arrival at Leh via Air to acclimatize to low air pressure (Oxygen). A road traveler would also be tired enough and would need rest on arrival.

The places to visit in Ladakh:
·         Pangong Lake
·         Khardung La Pass
·         Nubra Valley
·         Tso moriri Lake
The Leh Palace is very close to Leh town.

Passes are required for visiting some of these places and they can be arranged by your hotel.

Good things to know about Leh:
·         It is a beautiful, pristine location.
·         It is free from tourist place specific touts which are in abundance across the country.
·         The days are hot (heavy sunshine and less plantation), nights are cold. It is said that it might be the only place where you can get sunburn and hypothermia at the same time – when you sit in sun with your feet dipped in water flow which is usually very cold.
·         It is not so crowded.
·         Army presence can be felt everywhere but they don’t bother you apart from checking your passes. Their presence rather make us proud.
·         The local people are courteous and welcoming. They’ll genuinely help. Though we tourists are not that accommodating of their constraints which we should be. We are there for a few days, but it is their home.

Queries invited!
Good luck on your journey.



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