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High Altitude Check List - Ladakh
June 13, 2011
Ladakh Offbeat Checklist
General Instructions on Clothing
Wear clothes in layers. i.e. Multiple layers of thin clothes. (Avoid bulky T-Shirts, Bulk Jacket, Bulky Sweater absolute no no).
In Ladakh during summer at one moment you may be sweating at 25 to 35 degree centigrade and in next hour you may be at Freezing Temperatures any below zero to -15 degree centigrade with altitudes varying from 10,000 feet to 18,500 feet at "Road Level".. All three highest motor-able roads in the world are in Ladakh Region.
So at 10,000 feet you may be wearing just an inner and a t-shirt and as your gain altitude you can keep adding layers.. Sweeter, Jacket, Muffler, Gloves etc.. and as you descend keep removing layers..
Always wear clothes in layers.
Layer 1 - Starting with inner thermals
Layer 2 - full sleeves t-shirt and track pants; Woolen Socks (One double woven woolen socks with one warm nylon or normal woolen socks inside). Carry enough spare socks and other undergarments.
Layer 3 - Woolen Sweater or Fleece Jacket.
Good thick Woolen Monkey Cap or Balaclava with woolen Muffler
Layer 4 - Wind Proof Winter Jackets with a wind proof hood.
(down jackets or Snow Jackets meant for extreme cold weather if you are going to Ladakh during Ladakh Winter).
A Pair of good snow gloves
Good Pair of Sun Glasses with Good UV Protection.
For Winters (Those who are too sensitive to cold can also carry personal pocket size warmers. Available on most adventure sport gear shops)
Quantity of Clothes to pack on a Ladakh Trip
Pack few full sleeves t-shirts (full sleeves help you protect against harsh sun as-well-as harsh cold.) - 3 to 5 Pairs (Depending upon duration of your journey)Carry shorts/tights/dry fits and full sleeves t-shirt for River Rafting (You may an opportunity)
Track pants, Lite Cotton Khakis, Tights etc (Wear trousers that are made of light material, Comfortable and have stretch)
Track pants, Lite Cotton Khakis, Tights etc (Wear trousers that are made of light material, Comfortable and have stretch)
Two pair of thermal
Spare Undergarments (Plenty).
Normal Socks – two to three pairs
Woolen Socks - two pairs
Spare Undergarments (Plenty).
Normal Socks – two to three pairs
Woolen Socks - two pairs
Personal Towel
Light Jacket (Winter Jacket)
Light Jacket (Winter Jacket)
Muffler / Monkey Cap
Poncho (Rain-wear)
Woolen gloves (One pair) / Snow Gloves (One Pair)
Other handy items
UV GogglesCap / Hat (with a good shade)
Compressed Sleeping bag or one light bed sheet or shawl (Optional)
Shoes optionally with anklets and a pair of slippers or floaters (washable)
Spare laces for the shoe might be a good idea
Shaving kit
Pocket knife / spoon set
Sun Screen – SPF (35 to 45 or higher)
Lip Guard or Balm (with UV protect)
Hand
Toothpaste and tooth brush
Moisturizer and cold cream
Liquid soap and shampoo
Paper tissue / hand towel
A roll of toilet paper
Personal Medical Kit
Anti-septic skin creamVelbet Skin cream
Asprin / Anti-vomit
Small bottle of dettol
Dimox or equivalent (Please consult your doctor), for Altitude sickness.
Medicine for cough and cold
chlorivate
food poisoning medicine - diarrhea can be an unpleasant experience while trekking
bandages and cotton
generic antihistamine for allergy attacks
Food poisoning - Norfolk
generic painkiller
Any other personal medication
Camphor (smelling camphor is helpful when you feel giddy)
Other items
Flash light and Spare Batteriespadlock + chain for the train travel
Small mirror
Comb
ziploc bags for cameras with water proof pouch.
Camera with spare battery and memory
matches / lighter
Spike Guard – for mobile / camera charging (We may have only one socket per room in hotels, so kindly carry spike gard with multiple sockets)
spare cells for Mobile Phone and Cameras (Cells discharge faster in extreme colds)..
spare cells for Mobile Phone and Cameras (Cells discharge faster in extreme colds)..
Emergency Food and Water
1 small Can of Food for emergencyBiscuits / Chocolates / Salad items (can be bought from local market)
2 litres water bottle or hydration pack
Bags
Carry one Backpack - 60 Liters (as main bag)Carry one Daypack - 30 to 40 liters (to carry during the day for camera, sweater, jackets, poto-ids, water bottle, flash light, personal medical kit etc)
A Waist Pouch can help too.
Packing
All items are to be wrapped in plastic or poly bags or waterproof nylon pouches..Carry an additional smaller backpack (for 1 day trip kind of) where you can leave your heavy baggage at the camp and travel with lighter bags if needed.
Pack bulky and light stuff at bottom and top. All heavy stuff towards the center of the bag and towards your body.
Use Compression straps if you have them in your bags, these will help you keep all items in place.
Keep all handy stuff in day pack (Photo IDs, Tickets, Woolens, Camera, Personal Medicines, Money etc).
Telecom
Most of the remote places only BSNL mobile is available (Leh / Kashmir most networks are available). In some places no network will be available. So you can inform your when you are at places like Sarchu, Pangong Lake, Pso-Moriri, Nubra Valley etc you will not have phone signals most of the time.Important To Dos
Always reach 30 minutes before scheduled time for all activities reduces stress
(Better early than late, better sure than sorry).
Keep photo ids, tickets in places where you can reach them easily.
Keep photo ids, tickets in places where you can reach them easily.
Don’t make the baggage too heavy; maximum one backpack and one handbag (day pack). Don’t carry items not require or more quantity than required.
Airport security check-in. Pack all Liquids, paste tubes, shaving kit; scissors; any sharp objects in check-in luggage; pressurized bottles etc..
Photo-IDs
Original + Copy (Options)
1) Passport (Preferred)
2) Aadhar Card (Preferred)
3) Driving License ID + Election ID-Card
4) Driving License + PAN Card
(at least 5 copies of photographs and photo ids; this will be required for permits at certain locations).
Emergency Money Please carry emergency money with you; this in addition to the money towards camp fee (Rupees 10,000/-; and credit card); this fund is your reserve for any emergency is not shopping money).
E.g. emergency like we are not able to reach the planned destination due to land slide or bridge breakdowns or due to any other un-avoidable circumstances we may have to halt at another place which was not part of the planned trip etc.; or it could be any other situation.
All items to be packed in 60 liter backpack; and additional (duffel bag / nap sack)
Planning for your days
Most days you can go for early morning walking trips. (This is only possible if you hit the sack previous night before 11pm).
Most days the Safari starts early in the mornings, as there are many roads that have rivers cutting across them. As the day progresses the river swells up and it may not be possible to cross them. Also U have to plan buffer time in case of Land slides / or time required during your trip for Photography.
You can also buffer for 30 to 60 minutes everyday for Landslides or Jams due to some vehicle breakdown on the way.
Evenings can be just spend chilling out at camp site or casual stroll in the market place, enjoying the local culture.
Most days you can go for early morning walking trips. (This is only possible if you hit the sack previous night before 11pm).
Most days the Safari starts early in the mornings, as there are many roads that have rivers cutting across them. As the day progresses the river swells up and it may not be possible to cross them. Also U have to plan buffer time in case of Land slides / or time required during your trip for Photography.
You can also buffer for 30 to 60 minutes everyday for Landslides or Jams due to some vehicle breakdown on the way.
Evenings can be just spend chilling out at camp site or casual stroll in the market place, enjoying the local culture.
Precautions (For high altitude)
It’s advised that for first couple of days to minimize exertion as you may be rapidly gaining altitude (over 10,000 feet), so that your body has enough time to get acclimatized to the thin atmosphere.
Prevention First 2 to 3 days of your journey take is EASY .. Literally let your body adapt to high altitude. Especially those who land in Leh directly should take total rest the first day and keep second day only for light trip. Drink plenty of water, eat even if you are not hungry.
Prevention First 2 to 3 days of your journey take is EASY .. Literally let your body adapt to high altitude. Especially those who land in Leh directly should take total rest the first day and keep second day only for light trip. Drink plenty of water, eat even if you are not hungry.
Some of you may face symptoms of High altitude sickness like headache; some may have vomiting tendencies; mostly this condition should go in a day or two.
You may take Dimox tables or equivalent a day or two before (kindly consult your Doctors on the medicines)
Sniffing Camphor is also helpful for those getting headache.
We have to carry Asprin tables.
We are also be carrying emergency oxygen bottles as extra precaution.
Drink plenty of fluids (non-alcoholic); this will also help.
(Ladakh Altitudes of few locations)
In Ladakh Safari is one of those trip where Journey may be as important if not more important thatn the destinations, Kashmir (Stay and Enjoy Kashmiri Hospitality in Luxury House Boat) – Shikara Ride – Sonmarg – Gumra (11,250 feet) – Sonmarg – Experience thrill of crossing Zoji La Pass (11,250 feet) – Baltal – Zoji La Pass (11,200 feet) Landscapes changes from Green Medows to Ladakh Arid Zone – Gumra (11,250 feet) - Drass (Second coldest habitat place in Planet Earth) – Cross over to Kargil under enemy observation – 45 km from Kargil Mulbek (10,600 ft) 30 feet statue of Maitreya Budha carved on cliff – Namkila Pass (12,204 ft) – Bodh Karbu (10,890 ft) – Heniskot (11,640 ft) – Fatu La (13,479) Highest pass between Leh and Kashmir – Camp at UlheyTopko – River Rafting in Indus and Zanskar Sangam – Herigate and Culture (Alchi, Pathar Sahib, Likir), Exhotic ( Magnetic Hill, Pangong Lake, Camping at UlheyTolpko, Camping in Wilderness on way to Tsomoriri lake, Camping at Tsomoriri Lake, Camping at Sarchu, Exhotica Keylong (in Lahaul Spiti Valley), Cross Rohtan La also to Manali, Also experience Baralachala (4892 m) – Lachung La (5065 m), Pang, Debring (4500 m), TanglangLa – Morrey Plains – Manali to Delhi – Mumbai. There are lots of opportunities for Camping, make most of it.
Important Note: To make most of Ladakh Adventure, go there with an open mind. Don't have preconceived expectations. Be Bold, be adventurous.
Physical Pre-preparation for high altitude trip
One to two hour walk or any other cardio exercise every day at least 4 days a week
Breathing exercise
Stretching exercise
Drink plenty of fluid; especially during last week and on the trip
Avoid Alcohol / minimize smoking if possible avoid it totally
Eat good food (Add plenty of vegetables; salads; fruits to your diet).
Ladakh
March 04, 2011
Ladakh
The name Ladakh means (the land of many passes). La means (a mountain passes) dhak means (Many). This description / definition describe only a small part of Ladakh.
Ladakh a land of Stark contrasts. You could get a frost bite and sun burn at the same time. A land of high passes and deep gorges. A arid land without a blade of grass and rich green valleys. A land of festivals, celebrations and friendly people to a contrast of climatic conditions so harsh that even the tough and seasoned Nomadic tribes have to be on move just to survive. to know more about Ladakh click here
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March 03, 2011Lake & Landscapes of Ladakh with Nubra Valley
Tour Reference: Ladakh-Promo Code 102
Day 01 Fly Delhi – Leh; 3505 meters / 11567 feet.Arrive Kushok Bakula airport Leh - 3500m above sea level. Transfer to hotel. Breakfast at the hotel before 9.30 am and Fullday at rest for acclimatization. Lunch at the hotel. Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel in Leh.) BF/L/D
Day 02 Drive to Alchi -70km one way after breakfast, carry packed lunch for the day the Sightseeing of 1000 year old Alchi monastery the only Gompa in Ladakh region on flat ground. Thereafter, we cover LIKIR to visit the splendid three storey Dharma Wheel Gompa. Here you'll be awestruck with the sight of the massive Buddha statues.later proceed to the Magnetic Hill point, Indus & Zanskar river Sangam , drive along the Indus river visiting Hall of Fame (which has a museum of the Kargil War memorabilia), Pathar Sahib Gurdwara and Magnetic Hill (where the cars defy gravity), Basgo Palace and further on to Leh Dinner and Over Night at the Hotel in Leh. BF/PKDL /D
Day 03 Tour of Hemis, Thiksey and Shey monastery and Shanti Stupa -After a leisurely breakfast, we drive to visit Hemis Monastery situated 45 kilometers west of Leh; Hemis is the largest and the wealthiest monastery in Ladakh.From Hemis, you are driven back taking the same route to visit Thiksey Monastery, located on a hill-lock with formidable views of the Indus valley. Thiksey is especially noteworthy for its gigantic seated statue of the Maitreya and is also known for its (Dukhang) assembly hall which houses hundreds of rectangular prayer books, stacked between wooden covers and bound in silk.After that we continue to drive through series of chortens to visit Shey Palace the former summer palace of the King of Ladakh.Later in the afternoon, we will then drive to visit the Shanti stupa to catch the entire view of Leh city with the Indus River, we will spend some time to catch the sunset and and further on to Leh Dinner and Over Night at the Hotel in Leh. BF/PKDL /D
Day 04 Tour of Khardungla Pass 18832 Ft , Nubra Valley and Hundur Sand Dunes – Drive 120 Kms 4/5 Hrs ( Temperatures below Freezing point at Khardungla Pass) ensure to carry heavy winter clothes as most of the time this pass has snow .Khardungla is the World's highest motorable road at 18832 feet above sea level. At Khardungla pass the snow capped peaks and the mountain views are amazing. The road then passes through a bridge laid on Glacier which finds its way in Guinness Book of world records , Drive through the Valley which is extremely beautiful for photography.Nubra Valley is the Oasis of Ladakh as you see some colourful trees in this region. Later reach your camp visit the Sand Dunes if lucky you will get the sight of the Two Hump Bacterian camels, enjoy time at the Sand Dunes of Nubra valley spread across Hundur Village . Over Night at the camp BF/PKDL /D
Day 05 After Breakfast proceed to Diskit monastery which is 515 years old situated on a hill top giving panoramic view of the valley later walk around the town of Diskit which has a small village market. Proceed back to Leh cross Khardungla Pass once again and reach Leh. Later we will visit Singhu point (Indus river where all the Singhes pay holy bath) and Stok Museum. The Stok palace and museum is around 200 years old. The palace and museum at Stok is a showpiece for the royal tankhas, royal crown, dresses, coins, precious stones and turquoise head dresses.return back to the hotel for Dinner over Night at the Hotel in Leh. BF/PKDL /D
Day 06 Tour of Pangong Lake- It is the highest land locked lake ( 155 Kms One way from Leh 05 Hrs driver each way . After an early breakfast we Leave for Pangong Lake through Changla pass 5486 Mtrs. Pangong Lake, situated at 14,000 feet (4,267 m). A long narrow basin of inland drainage, hardly six to seven kilometer at its widest point and over 130km long, it is bisected by the international border between India and China. A few years back the government decided to open it to tourists though the lake and its surrounding is under army surveillance. Enjoy the landscape in the back drop of the Lake. One rarely feels so close to nature and environment and the scenery is unforgettable. Drive back to Leh Over Night at the Hotel in Leh. BF/PKDL /D
Day 07 Transfer from Leh hotel to Leh Airport. End of services
Tour Package Cost
Deluxe Accommodation A Grade Classified: Leh
Inclusions:-
Accommodation on Twin /Dbl Sharing as per Deluxe/ package in Standard rooms/Camps
Meals: All Meals (BF + L + D) (Most of lunches are packed as per itinerary)
Transfers, Excursions and Sightseeing as per detailed tour itinerary in Non Air-conditioned Scorpio/Qualis /similar as per programme only ( not at Disposal )
Entry tickets to monuments as per programme for resident Indians
Inner Line Permits for Resident Indian
All Taxes included
Exclusions:-
Any Flight ticket
Any Guide service
Any Emergency Evacuation
Any Expenses incurred due to road blocks, landslides, weather conditions or any natural calamities guest has to make payments for all such extra expenses.
No refunds on Unutilized Accommodation / Meals/ excursions/sightseeing
River rafting charges Rs 1400 per person additional if required
