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Old 04-28-2009, 03:17 PM   #103 (permalink)
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@kurtrules: Not sure if recommending diamox everyday is a good idea. IMO, if we keep ourself hydrated and sleep well the previous day and follow the altitude rule while sleeping, medication is not necessary. I made it in 2004 with just a dull headache, but I kept myself hydrated with 2 litres of bottled water spiked with Electral.

I'm no medic but I'd prefer resorting to medication as a last resort.

The rest of the info looks good, but again as a small addition, trying to make a dash from Keylong to Leh is very doable, but sort of against the point of the trip, and will be a bit strenuous IMO. Not recommended. I stayed overnight in Pang which was where my headache started. But I could comfortably ride to Leh the next day at my own pace and made the best of the route. Not something one should ideally do. But if there is a time constraint, then the schedule you posted is quite alright.

There are tons of itineraries with all kinds of permutations and combinations floating around on the Net. A simple Google search will suffice
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