Need inputs for - Goa to Leh-Ladakh in August-Sept ! (By self driven car)

Raj ROVER

Raj ROVER

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Hi friends !!
We (from South Goa) have planned a trip to Ladakh by our car and this round trip can be up to 20-25 days which will start from Goa probably on 15th of August and will reach Ladakh via Manali on 1st week of Sept’23.

Expert advice are needed specially from those who had travelled (with family comprising females) by their car in same month as my trip is scheduled.

Additionally if anyone is planning trip to Ladakh in August-September pls do let us know as we may club the trip or jointly roam so we may feel more comfortable & confident while touring there.

Initially,
opted route is Goa - Kolhapur - Pune - Sangamner - Kopargao/ Shirdi (optional) - Yeola - Manmad - Malegao - Dhule - Ratlam - Ajmer/Jaipur- ND - Manali.
While coming back at return, route can be via Srinagar- ND - Udaipur - Mt. Abu- Ahmedabad - Kevadiya village (statue of liberty) - Maharashtra - Goa.

Route can be alter or change as per the last moment’ plan or convenience/recommendations by BCMTians friends.

Please do not hesitate to pen down if any tips you have in your mind to make our trip a memorable and enjoyable, we are eagerly looking forward to have recommendations from all of you who have visited that terrain and made us motivated to step in there by reading their logs.

Thanks in advance


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adsatinder

adsatinder

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Raj ROVER said:
Additionally if anyone is planning trip to Ladakh in August-September.

Initially,
opted route is Goa - Kolhapur - Pune - Sangamner - Kopargao/ Shirdi (optional) - Yeola - Manmad - Malegao - Dhule - Ratlam - Ajmer/Jaipur- ND - Manali.
While coming back at return, route can be via Srinagar- ND - Udaipur - Mt. Abu- Ahmedabad - Kevadiya village (statue of liberty) - Maharashtra - Goa.
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Make some changes.

Plan A :
If route is open in rainy season,
go via Srinagar first then come via Manali.
This way you can get acclimatize with height in hills.
Stop at every 1km height if possible.
Don't rush to Leh.
Stop at Sonamarg and enjoy.
Start next day towards Kargil.
Enjoy Kargil for 1 day.
Then only move to Leh.
Stop there also for 1-2 days.
Then plan for other places.

Plan B :
If route is closed via Srinagar for more days in news during rainy season,
If few days then don't change.

Go via Manali after checking news only.
Stay at Manali or near by.
Best place will be Jispa for exploration and stay for 1 night.
Start early morning after sun rise from Jispa to Leh and reach in daytime.
Stay at Leh for few or more days to acclimatize.
Then move to other places.
 
jeetcp

jeetcp

Mediocre me
you will not need to come to delhi,

From kotputli, you will take the trans haryana Eway all the way till Ambala.


Also, typo, its Statue of Unity** :)

Raj ROVER said:
Hi friends !!
We (from South Goa) have planned a trip to Ladakh by our car and this round trip can be up to 20-25 days which will start from Goa probably on 15th of August and will reach Ladakh via Manali on 1st week of Sept’23.

Expert advice are needed specially from those who had travelled (with family comprising females) by their car in same month as my trip is scheduled.

Additionally if anyone is planning trip to Ladakh in August-September pls do let us know as we may club the trip or jointly roam so we may feel more comfortable & confident while touring there.

Initially,
opted route is Goa - Kolhapur - Pune - Sangamner - Kopargao/ Shirdi (optional) - Yeola - Manmad - Malegao - Dhule - Ratlam - Ajmer/Jaipur- ND - Manali.
While coming back at return, route can be via Srinagar- ND - Udaipur - Mt. Abu- Ahmedabad - Kevadiya village (statue of liberty) - Maharashtra - Goa.

Route can be alter or change as per the last moment’ plan or convenience/recommendations by BCMTians friends.

Please do not hesitate to pen down if any tips you have in your mind to make our trip a memorable and enjoyable, we are eagerly looking forward to have recommendations from all of you who have visited that terrain and made us motivated to step in there by reading their logs.

Thanks in advance


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Raj ROVER

Raj ROVER

Well-Known Member
adsatinder said:
Make some changes.

Plan A :
If route is open in rainy season,
go via Srinagar first then come via Manali.
This way you can get acclimatize with height in hills.
Stop at every 1km height if possible.
Don't rush to Leh.
Stop at Sonamarg and enjoy.
Start next day towards Kargil.
Enjoy Kargil for 1 day.
Then only move to Leh.
Stop there also for 1-2 days.
Then plan for other places.

Plan B :
If route is closed via Srinagar for more days in news during rainy season,
If few days then don't change.

Go via Manali after checking news only.
Stay at Manali or near by.
Best place will be Jispa for exploration and stay for 1 night.
Start early morning after sun rise from Jispa to Leh and reach in daytime.
Stay at Leh for few or more days to acclimatize.
Then move to other places.
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Thanks

Initially we had planned for route/plan-A only but assuming we may be exhausted fully (Manali-Leh visit) so returning via Srinagar may ease & comfort us a bit.

But in any case we will consider your recommendations as it makes sense.
Thanks again Sir ji.

Further need a clarification as really it will be a rainy season or monsoon would be at it last, ending?
We shall try to reach Manali on 1st Sept by leaving Goa around 20th which can be delayed.
We actually want roads to be okay and greenery at fullest, but not heavy monsoon.

Thanks .


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adsatinder

adsatinder

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Raj ROVER said:
Initially we had planned for route/plan-A only but assuming we may be exhausted fully (Manali-Leh visit) so returning via Srinagar may ease & comfort us a bit.
But in any case we will consider your recommendations as it makes sense.
Thanks again Sir ji.
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Don't even try to play with AMS issues as it can be serious for someone with co travellers, if not you.
Even if you have to use Plan B via Manali try to stay in hills before Manali for 1 night and next night at Jispa and then move to Leh and keep eye on news of route open closure. Manali may be having good rush during weekends. If you are there then avoid Manlai and stay at Kullu or ahead of Manali only.
You may have to move to Leh earlier and can spend 1 night only at hills of Himachal Pradesh then keep 2 days & night at Leh for rest.
 
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adsatinder

adsatinder

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Raj ROVER said:
Further need a clarification as really it will be a rainy season or monsoon would be at it last, ending?
We shall try to reach Manali on 1st Sept by leaving Goa around 20th which can be delayed.
We actually want roads to be okay and greenery at fullest, but not heavy monsoon.
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Monsoon may be ending but for hills, monsoon ever ends.
Last year September was monsoon month only with good rainfall in hills..
Something or the other disturbance comes and it may rain heavily.
Stick to main highways and keep eye on news.
For plains heavy rains are not much trouble creators.
But for hills you have to be cautious.

Monsoon effects can bother you at Jammu to Srinagar stretch most and then at Zozila Pass.
After that monsoon effect will be less.

For Manali side Monsoon effect can create havoc and can be dangerous at times at some places after Jispa in Himachal Pradesh as seen in earlier years.
Manali to Jispa is easy via Rohtang tunnel / not pass.
Bilaspur to Manali may be tricky as road construction work is going on and it can cause delay at places in daytime.

I can update 4-5 days ago only about weather conditions of areas coming in your way.
You can check BBC Weather and google weather for coming cities / areas or IMD predictions for states in North India.

I also like greenery in plains and prefer green routes better than normal routes.
Greenery will be good in plains and hills too.
But no greenery at Ladakh's higher passes.
LOL !
 
AnupamR

AnupamR

Super User
Srinagar to Leh- road condition is better compared to Manali to Leh. Hotel options are better too.

Manali to Leh is more scenic and adventurous.

Only planning is required between Srinagar to Leh, vice versa and Manali to Leh, vice versa.

I drove Leh to Srinagar in one day while returning in 2016.

Manali to Leh in 2 days onwards journey time in 2017 and same while returning.

Carry some backup fuel and tire repairing kit and you will be fine.

All the very best!!


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Raj ROVER

Raj ROVER

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adsatinder said:
Monsoon may be ending but for hills, monsoon ever ends.
Last year September was monsoon month only with good rainfall in hills..
Something or the other disturbance comes and it may rain heavily.
Stick to main highways and keep eye on news.
For plains heavy rains are not much trouble creators.
But for hills you have to be cautious.

Monsoon effects can bother you at Jammu to Srinagar stretch most and then at Zozila Pass.
After that monsoon effect will be less.

For Manali side Monsoon effect can create havoc and can be dangerous at times at some places after Jispa in Himachal Pradesh as seen in earlier years.
Manali to Jispa is easy via Rohtang tunnel / not pass.
Bilaspur to Manali may be tricky as road construction work is going on and it can cause delay at places in daytime.

I can update 4-5 days ago only about weather conditions of areas coming in your way.
You can check BBC Weather and google weather for coming cities / areas or IMD predictions for states in North India.

I also like greenery in plains and prefer green routes better than normal routes.
Greenery will be good in plains and hills too.
But no greenery at Ladakh's higher passes.
LOL !
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Then which period is recommended particularly between July to Sept ?
Late September or October also can be risky as snowfall or drop in temperatures make us uncomfortable..,
If September month is okay then we can delay our start from Goa and will try to be in mountains in Mid-Sept.


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