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  • Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner

    Originally posted by dichkaun View Post
    Folks, looking for advice on the mobile coverage.
    which carriers provides good coverage?
    I was advised to take BSNL post paid connection before going to Leh as other carriers do not work or are very flaky?
    Is that correct?

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    Phanikar, what were the dates of your travel & how was the weather?
    AIRTEL and BSNL(both post paid) worked fine for me at many places. Because of some problems because of floods , data connection was not intact . BsNL works at most places though.

    Coming to the weather, it was raining in the initial stages of spiti circuit because of which there were landslides very often. Zanskar we had to ride through gusty winds and snowfall. Wari la, Khardung La, n Baralacha la , we experienced fresh snow. Apart from most areas were dry and cold in the mountains. Plains were buring me from head to toe. Also had to experience lightvrains reaching Badrinath.

    Originally posted by madelikeagun View Post
    This is fantastic. Your routes will certainly help me prepare for next year. The SUV size pot holes are exactly the reasons why I avoided Nagpur, Jhansi road back in 2012. The Washim, Indore-Jaipur road was far far better with little or no pot holes. However I lost 2 days due to the extra kilometers. But it was rewarded.

    Your route is going to help me understand present road conditions and tweak certain routes between Hyderabad and Agra. Thank you so much and I salute your passion and resilience in successfuly and safely completing the journey. I have a zillion questions to ask you while I am preparing the next ride, however I am going to hold on to that for the moment.

    Last time it took me 7 days to reach Leh from Hyderabad. Sorry if I missed this part, how many days were your journey over all excluding buffer/rest days.

    Once again, bravo!
    The bad roads could take a max of 3 or even if you are snail paced , 4 hours. Rest other roads are good. Only thing is to look out for cattle on NH. The total ride was 30 days with 3 buffer days. But since we wasted abt 3 days in the initial days and also since we started the ride from halfway reversed plan , it killed more days. Overall bangalore to Bangalore was 33 days in total.
    Stories of the open road...........

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    • Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner

      Originally posted by phanikar View Post
      AIRTEL and BSNL(both post paid) worked fine for me at many places. Because of some problems because of floods , data connection was not intact . BsNL works at most places though.

      Coming to the weather, it was raining in the initial stages of spiti circuit because of which there were landslides very often. Zanskar we had to ride through gusty winds and snowfall. Wari la, Khardung La, n Baralacha la , we experienced fresh snow. Apart from most areas were dry and cold in the mountains. Plains were buring me from head to toe. Also had to experience lightvrains reaching Badrinath.
      Thanks. What dates were you there? Isn't it too early for snow?

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      • Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner

        Originally posted by dichkaun View Post
        Thanks. What dates were you there? Isn't it too early for snow?
        Where does "there" refer to ?
        Stories of the open road...........

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        • Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner

          Originally posted by dichkaun View Post
          Isn't it too early for snow?
          My friend. Weather is heavily localized at the Himalayas. One moment it might be clear and by the time you take a turn off a peak you will find yourself battling a local storm. Summer winter have no meaning there. Your best bet to pick a time of travel is to look at historical weather conditions and choose a date. Be prepared for anything .
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          • Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner

            Originally posted by phanikar View Post
            Where does "there" refer to ?
            Sorry should have been more specific. I was referring to "Keylong-Sarchu-Pang-Tanglang la-Rumtse-Karu-Leh" stretch.

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            Rolling Thread: Bangalore Backroads

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            Kumaon Wanderings - Darma Valley
            2400Km of Solo Spiti Sauntering
            From the rains of Uttarakhand to the deserts of Ladakh

            Other Rides: Riding Blog

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            • Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner

              Originally posted by dichkaun View Post
              Sorry should have been more specific. I was referring to "Keylong-Sarchu-Pang-Tanglang la-Rumtse-Karu-Leh" stretch.
              Was there on that stretch on 14/15/16 Sept.
              Stories of the open road...........

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              • Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner

                Originally posted by phanikar View Post
                Was there on that stretch on 14/15/16 Sept.
                what are route options from Tsomoriri to kargil or zanskar.

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                • Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner

                  Originally posted by oilburner View Post
                  what are route options from Tsomoriri to kargil or zanskar.
                  TsoMoriri - Sumdo - Mahe - Upshi - Leh - Kargil - Zanskar
                  Alternative but longer route will be
                  TsoMoriri - Sumdo - TsoKar - Tanglangla - Upshi - Leh - Kargil - Zanskar
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                  • Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner

                    hello guyz....please help....tell me about the current situation....is it possible now for 15 days tour (25th oct- 10th nov).?i am optimistic we are 2 friends and an avenger....

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                    • Re: Getting Leh'ed - 2014 Planner

                      Originally posted by godisadjlikeme View Post
                      hello guyz....please help....tell me about the current situation....is it possible now for 15 days tour (25th oct- 10th nov).?i am optimistic we are 2 friends and an avenger....
                      Brother, if your tour gets completed, I'll be egarly waiting for your Tlog and response,, as I am also planning next June on my AVEY..

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