2011 Leh/Spiti [Planning & Discussion thread]

[Sachinnair]

Hello Guys,

We are planning to go to Leh, Spiti from May 28th to June 19th.

Here's the link for the plan for 2011 Leh - Spiti road trip.

2011 Leh - Spiti plan

Confirmed
1) Sachin Nair - sachinnair - ZMR
2) Deepan Devraj - Xstunter - Karizma R
3) Puneet Yashod - N4Speed - Karizma R

Guys please have a look at the Leh - Spiti plan sheet and looking forward to receive valuable feedback and important pointers that we need to keep in my mind.

Apart from Leh is there any other place where we need permit and pass that needs to be arranged.

Looking forward to here from you all

[MG]

Topic Approved

Why so early? If the passes don't open in time then the whole plan will go for a toss. Plan atleast an week later than your proposed dates.

[xstunter]

@ MG Bhai,

We are planning to go to Amritsar and then via Srinagar route reach Leh. We will reach Jammu on 31st May and we will proceed for Srinagar on 1st June. I guess this route opens early than the Manali Leh route.
Kindly suugest on this.


Regards,
Deepan

[Sachinnair]

Topic Approved

Why so early? If the passes don't open in time then the whole plan will go for a toss. Plan at least an week later than your proposed dates.

Thanks for the approval MG

Well leaves are approved only from 28th May onwards & Puneet has to go to Spain with his family on 24th June so cant plan it a week later unfortunately.

We're planning to stay in Delhi on 28th , then ride to Amritsar on 29th and stay in Amritsar at 30th May. So hopefully we wont have any issues with the passes.

[MG]

@ MG Bhai,

We are planning to go to Amritsar and then via Srinagar route reach Leh. We will reach Jammu on 31st May and we will proceed for Srinagar on 1st June. I guess this route opens early than the Manali Leh route.
Kindly suugest on this.


Regards,
Deepan

Thanks for the approval MG

Well leaves are approved only from 28th May onwards & Puneet has to go to Spain with his family on 24th June so cant plan it a week later unfortunately.

We're planning to stay in Delhi on 28th , then ride to Amritsar on 29th and stay in Amritsar at 30th May. So hopefully we wont have any issues with the passes.

@xstunter / Sachin - Yes you are right but you never know. Last year it was on open/closed stage during the same time of the year. Anyways in extreme case you guys can very well do the circuit anti-clockwise i.e start from the Spiti side.

[Sachinnair]

@xstunter / Sachin - Yes you are right but you never know. Last year it was on open/closed stage during the same time of the year. Anyways in extreme case you guys can very well do the circuit anti-clockwise i.e start from the Spiti side.

Anti Clockwise. Will surely give it a thought.

MG can you help with the places where we need to take permits?

Is it only in Leh or any other places too?

[Ananth]

I dont think Spiti route would be open by June 1st week (Grampoo - Chandertaal - Tabo). So i suggest to spend more time in Nubra Valley / Pangong Tso. Try to pitch in Tso Mori inplace of Chandertal.

[viraj_s85]

Confirmed
1) Sachin Nair - sachinnair - ZMR
2) Deepan Devraj - Xstunter - Karizma R
3) Puneet Yashod - N4Speed - Karizma R

Wish my name was there as well

[lijok]

Couple of us from xbhp TVM are planning Leh in August. June is too early for us. But will keep a tab of this thread for useful info.
Good luck to you guys...

[Sachinnair]

Wish my name was there as well

You're Welcome to join Bro.

Couple of us from xbhp TVM are planning Leh in August. June is too early for us. But will keep a tab of this thread for useful info.
Good luck to you guys...

August will not be the best of the time to be there with lot of water crossing.
Thanks for your wishes.

[darkknight]

@xstunter / Sachin - Yes you are right but you never know. Last year it was on open/closed stage during the same time of the year. Anyways in extreme case you guys can very well do the circuit anti-clockwise i.e start from the Spiti side.

I advised them ulta as they might face same problem as us

[romeomike]

1. Avoid Jammu if possible.
2. Stay at Lamayuru on day #8 instead of Khalsi.
3. Permit office won't be open on Sunday.
4. Petrol pump at Karu's doesnot always have petrol so you might end up in Leh while returning from Pangong.


Good luck guyz...

[Ananth]

4. Petrol pump at Karu's doesnot always have petrol so you might end up in Leh while returning from Pangong.

There is a petrol pump at Diskit / and petrol available in Tangtse & Khalsar in black. *Use them as a last chance of getting petrol*

[Sachinnair]

1. Avoid Jammu if possible.
2. Stay at Lamayuru on day #8 instead of Khalsi.
3. Permit office won't be open on Sunday.
4. Petrol pump at Karu's doesnot always have petrol so you might end up in Leh while returning from Pangong.


Good luck guyz...

Is it possible to cover from Drass to Leh which will be around 300 kms in a day?

Will the permit office be open on Saturday?

Any particular reason for Avoiding stay at Jammu?

There is a petrol pump at Diskit / and petrol available in Tangtse & Khalsar in black. *Use them as a last chance of getting petrol*

Thanks for the info. Will note this down.
Mean while how did ZMR perform in your ride to Leh
Any special care I need to take for my ZMR.
So far all bikes are Karizma coming.

[anmol_1990]

getting Leh'ed on karizma !!! Good luck guys.