How to Reach Ladakh
You can start your expedition of dashing through the terrains of Ladakh from Srinagar, Manali, and Chandigarh. As for the distance, Ladakh lies 494 km from Manali and 434 from Srinagar. The most amazing part of your road trip will be Zoji-La Pass which sits at a height of 3505 m (11,500 ft.). It is a pass in the Great Himalayan Wall which is the door to Ladakh if you are traveling via Kargil from Kashmir Valley.
Further, it is advised that you plan Ladakh tour packages to visit between May to September as the highways remain closed due to snowfall.
What’s more to know is that the Manali route is open from June to September while the Srinagar route is open from June to October.
Duration: Minimum 4 days
Mobile Phones & Internet
This is advisable to have your post paid connections in Ladakh. Prepaid connections may not work in Ladakh. Air Tel / BSNL are common network at the moment. JIO has been announced in Leh and may work in other region as well.
Your internet connection will work in Leh for sure and your hotels may have possibility for WI FI connection. Though some time internet connection may not work due to remote location and other techical aspects.
Important Information on Leh
All visitors must ensure that they are physically fit. People with heart and lung related problems must consult a physician. Acclimatisation is a must. Therefore, it is advisable to take it easy in the beginning. Travelers are likely to experience some breathlessness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite. The Sonam Norbu Memorial Hospital in Leh has an extremely qualified team of dedicated doctors familiar in dealing with high altitude sickness and other medical problems. Diamox has been used to help in acclimatisation but it is advisable to consult your physician. The best is to take plenty of water. Clients are advised to bring their own personal medicines. One should carry regular medicine for Diarrhoea, Gastric, Acidity, Headaches, Fever, Cough, Cold, Congestion.
It is an absolute must to carry skin creams, lotions and chapsticks. One should also carry Sun Glasses, hats, Scarfs, thick cotton trousers / jeans for day use, wollen sweaters/ jackets, sports shoes, sandals with straps for rafting and evening wear and gloves. Films and batteries for cameras should be carried in quantity, because re-supply is not assured. A powerful flashlight is a must for those interested in studying monasteries, as the interiors are dimly lit. Photography of bridges, airfields and military installations is strictly prohibited.