{"id":4312,"date":"2016-04-25T10:15:14","date_gmt":"2016-04-25T04:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/promarktravels.com\/blog\/?p=4312"},"modified":"2016-04-25T10:15:14","modified_gmt":"2016-04-25T04:45:14","slug":"ladakh-by-road-preparations-and-precautions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/promarktravels.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/ladakh-by-road-preparations-and-precautions\/","title":{"rendered":"Ladakh by Road | Preparations and Precautions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every year the motorbike and Jeep adventure lovers wait for the Manali – Leh – Srinagar Highway<\/strong> to open, around the first week May from Srinagar side and end of May from Manali side , at may places the BRO<\/strong> ( Border Road Organisation<\/strong> ) had to clear the 60 ft . of snow from the highway through the high mountain passes which becomes the lifeline and Adventure lovers delight for the next five\/six months .
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\"Ladakh

Ladakh by Road<\/p><\/div>
\nTo reach Leh by road there are two options first one is\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0Srinagar-Kargil-Leh<\/span> which opens early May<\/strong>. one has to cross<\/span> Zoji La pass<\/span> ( 13000 ft\/4000 mtrs.) \u00a0, Drass Valley<\/span> ( 10990 ft\/3230 mtrs.)<\/strong> one must<\/span> visit and pay his \/ her respect to the\u00a0martyrs at\u00a0Kargil war\u00a0Heroes\u00a0memorial <\/span><\/strong>it is on the highway at<\/span> the base of Tololing<\/span> , one can have the best views of Rhino Knob , Tiger Hil<\/span>l .<\/strong>
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Tiger Hill , Leh-Srinagar highway<\/p><\/div>
\nDrass\u00a0is the second highest coldest inhabited place\u00a0on earth , Kargil , Mulbek , Namik – La<\/span> ( 12198 ft\/3827 mtrs.) Fotu – La pass<\/span> (13478 ft.\/ 4104 mtr.) \u00a0<\/strong>and then to Leh , total distance is 450 kms.<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
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\"Ladakh

Ladakh by Road<\/p><\/div>
\nThe Second route Manali – Leh<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0opens end May , passes through the two mountain ranges Pir Panjal and Zanskar<\/span> with some of the highest \u00a0mountain passes in the world<\/strong> , there are many ice cold small streams originating from the Glaciers melts, where drivers skills are at test to negotiate through fast flowing streams<\/strong>\u00a0. Starts from Manali , Rohtang – La<\/span> ( 13054 ft.\/ 3979 mtrs.) Tandi<\/span> ( 8430 ft\/2570 mtrs.) , Keylong , Jispa ( 11020 ft.\/3360 mtrs.), Darcha , Baralacha – La Pass<\/span> ( 16500 ft.\/5030 mtrs.) , Sarchu<\/span> ( 15100 ft.\/4600 mtrs.) , Gata Loops<\/span> ( 22 hairpin bends) , Nakee – La Pass , Lachulung – La Pass<\/span> ( 16616 ft.\/ 5065 mtrs.) , Pang , Tanglang – La Pass<\/span> ( 17480 ft.\/5328 mtrs.) , Karu , Leh<\/span> ( 11483 ft.\/3500 mtrs.)<\/strong> total distance to be covered \u00a0490 km<\/span> full of not even thought of surprises and scenery .<\/strong>
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Baralacha La<\/p><\/div>
\nSince 1974 when restrictions were removed to visit Ladakh, every year thousands of people travel to experience this part of India which is also known as Little Tibet<\/strong> , there are vast barren lands golden yellow, black and grey mountains, green patches near \u00a0crystal clear \u00a0Lakes and rivers . All this is available from May to October \/ November only, rest of the year most of these roads and high passes are under the thick blanket of snow. Days are warm when there is sun light but there is cool breeze from the snow mountains around \u00a0keeps the temperature around 10 degrees centigrade , weather changes are fast and unexpected<\/strong> , there are no rains as the entire area from Rohtang onward is \u00a0Rain Shadow area , the Monsoon clouds hardly enters this area,<\/strong> it does not mean that there are no rains , occasional drizzles are there<\/strong> \u00a0, the night temperature is at many places even drops to sub-zero and there are strong winds . weather is dry and ultra-violet rays which may have a bad effect on the skin , during the day the bright sun and rays reflecting from the snow effects the eyes. Most of the travels do not experience the Acute Mountain Sickness and there is no set rule who will be effected but if precautions are taken care of one can minimize its effect .
\nDriving on this terrain is\u00a0an ultimate challenge for a human body and the machine<\/strong>, selecting a vehicle, importance of understanding of machine and body. \u00a0People 17-70 years of age with normal health<\/strong>\u00a0can travel on these roads,\u00a0one must prepare well in advance before starting<\/strong>\u00a0for this journey\u00a0to enjoy the unspoiled beauty and well preserved rich history & Culture of\u00a0Tibetan\u00a0Buddhism of\u00a0\u00a0Himachal and Ladakh Himalayas .<\/strong>
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\"Pangong

Pangong Lake , Ladakh<\/p><\/div>
\nFour wheel Jeep \/ SUV any vehicle with high ground clearance \u00a0or a Motor Bike (350 cc) are best suited for this trip<\/strong>, these custom made vehicles are\u00a0available on rent per day basis<\/strong>\u00a0or one can purchase from Delhi,\u00a0there are clubs and few selected travel agents all over India<\/strong>\u00a0who organizes \u00a0the logistics for this highly adventurous and beautiful journey\u00a0in the months of June , July , August , September , October every year<\/strong>\u00a0when the roads passing through the high passes are clear and with less snow.
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High ground clearance SUVs at Pangong lake<\/p><\/div>
\nTo enjoy the beauty and adventure in this land one is to take few precautions and preparations , if one is taking his\/her own vehicle then it should be of high ground clearance and preferably a 4 wheel drive , must have one extra tank for the fuel, extra Tyre , air pump, tool kit, Tyre puncture repair kit , strong ropes in case of emergency it can be towed , if driving a motor bike then extra pairs of clutch and brake wires , one must bear in mind that due to low oxygen the efficiency of machine reduces and one should not put extra burden on machine , the bags should be water proof or they must be warped with a water proof sheath .
\nPersonal clothing should be comfortable , woolen shirts , trousers , gloves ,woolen cap , colored and plain eye protector glasses, comfortable ankle leather boots and woolen socks, wind proof jacket, raincoat are recommended . Helmet , knee and elbow guards are must, there are Glacial melt streams one is to avoid getting wet there , if got wet change the cloths and shoes with dry ones as soon as possible. Air is dry which takes away the moister from the skin very fast , one must cover the body with woolen and wind cheater clothing .
\nThere are two levels of mountain \u00a0driving at this route<\/strong> .
\n\u00a0High Altitude<\/span><\/strong> <\/span>2500 mtrs.\/8000 ft. to 4000 mtrs.\/13000 ft.<\/strong>\u00a0(one night stay is must at this altitude for acclimatization)
\nVery High Altitude\u00a0<\/span>4000 mtr.\/13000 ft. to 5500 mtr.\/18000 ft. \u00a0<\/strong>(avoid sleeping first night at this altitude )
\nNormal first aid kit and one must understand the\u00a0<\/strong>symptoms of \u00a0Acute Mountain Sickness ( AMS)<\/strong> to whom it can effect or not there is no thumb rule \u00a0but any where when one feels heavy head \/ head ache , giddiness<\/strong>\u00a0, Fatigue , Nausea , Nose Bleed, Pins and Needles , Swelling of hand, face and feet , High pulse rate ( 110)<\/strong>. The best way is to drink adequate \u00a0liquids, 3-4 liters a day \u2013 clean \u00a0boiled and filtered or treated , tea\/coffee\/soup\/juice etc. \u00a0avoid smoking and taking alcohol , avoid greasy \/ oily food , take rich carbohydrates .\u00a048 hrs. before the \u00a0journey take DIMOX tablets<\/strong>\u00a0, The usual dosage is 125 mg twice a day for a few days,\u00a0\u00a0must consult the doctor for the potency of medicine , people use camphor smelling , chew Mint \u00a0or Polo while travelling , the Ladakhi local remedy is to chew one clove of garlic<\/strong> as soon as one feels \u00a0the heaviness , usually occurs following a rapid ascent and can usually be prevented by ascending slowly,\u00a0It commonly occurs above 2,400\u00a0mtrs. \/ 8,000 \u00a0feet<\/strong> ,one should not ignore or take lightly these symptoms, at places there are army medical help \u00a0available and oxygen is provided to bring the person to normal state. In the first 24 hours at high altitude reduces the symptoms of AMS.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0The air is dry cold and chilly , it takes away the moisture from the body , \u00a0best way to protect is to cover \u00a0properly , use a high neck , full sleeves woolen \u00a0shirts , avoid T-shirts and have warm water to keep the body warm and maintain water and \u00a0balance .\u00a0Never travel alone .
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