Leh-Ladakh is the highest altitude level region in India (much of
it being over 3,000 m), incorporating parts of the Himalayan and Karakoram
mountain ranges and the upper Indus River valley.
There are various options to reach Leh - Ladakh where you can
choose through flight from Delhi to Leh. You must spend at least a day in
Leh city because it is at altitude of 3500 m above sea level. To getting used
to of your body and mind according to the weather. Getting used to reduce the
chances of getting hit by acute mountain sickness. Although it can strike you
in the cruel weather situation during your trip.
Another recommended route is reach Delhi by
flight and then starts your tour from Delhi by car. Delhi to Manali and
take night stay at Manali which is 3979m (13,050 ft) from sea level which helps
your body to accumulate. Go ahead Manali to Jispa / Sarch and then Leh –
Ladakh. So upto leh ladakh high altitude position your body completely according
to weather which familiarize yourself.
Following
things that you must needed during the trip.
- Carry only Post-paid sim cards
there (most probably Airtel, BSNL)
- Medical Kit (Dettol/Savlon,
Headache Medicine, body pain medicine, band-aids, Stomach ache medicine)
- Goggles for protection from
sun and UV-rays/ Torch
- Sunscreen Lotion with high SPF
(30 or above)
- Mustard Oil/ Lip Balm/
Vaseline to moisturize your skin
- Gloves/Muffler/Caps/Water
& Wind proof jacket
- Tooth Brush/Tooth
Paste/Comb/Soap (Paper soap if possible) Toilet Paper/Face
Wash/Shampoo/Towel/Deodorant (if you use it)
- Keep yourself hydrated. Always
carry water with you. Also keep chocolates and dry fruits with you as they
are good liveliness source in case you are feeling near to the ground from
energy point of view.
- For some area authorization
permits are required for Indian Citizens as well. Like if you are
travelling to Tso Moriri from Pangong lake, you absolutely need inner line
permits for different check post on the route there. Getting permit is not
a tough job. You can apply online through http://www.lahdclehpermit.in/ .You
can arrange it yourself as well from DC office in Leh. Otherwise your tour
agency included it in your package.
- If you are travelling in Leh -
Ladakh via your personal vehicle or rental bike, get your fuel tank full
at leh - ladakh and also carry some extra fuel in cans because you may
require it during journey as petrol pumps density is very less. Even if
you find one, probably not functioning.
- Carry tool kit and puncture
kit along with you in case you are on bike and private vehicle.
The list is more to go. The more you pass through the more you
get to know.
Landscape of ladakh have different packages for leh and ladakh tour. Customized tour packages also available. For more information go to web site. www.landscapeofladakh.com