Route Change Information
In June, July, August, and September due to either heavy ice melting or rains or any known or any unknown reasons, if vehicle route is changed then Client has to pay additional amount to the driver. If you do not want to travel with the changed route, driver can wait as per your instructions. Driver would risk neither your nor his own life at risk. Although, further hotels bookings are non-refundable.
Example: If route between Nubra to Pangong is not operational via Shyok Valley, then Wari La route is open, but it would cost additional INR 4,000-5,000 for SUV and INR 7000-9000 Via Tempo traveller.
Acute Mountain Sickness
- Precautionary Measures: No activities are planned for the first day of your trip unless specifically requested, to help you acclimate.
- First Day Recovery: It is expected that you should feel better by the first evening.
- Breathing Stabilization: If your breathing stabilizes before leaving for Nubra, Pangong, or Tso Moriri, issues are highly unlikely but not impossible.
- Oxygen Cylinder: If breathing issues persist, carry an oxygen cylinder or can. Rental charges for oxygen cylinders range from INR 500 to INR 1000 per day for the entire journey.
- Avoid Alcohol: Do not consume alcohol on the first day.
- Hydration: Drink enough water throughout the trip.
Motor Bike Rent
- Test Drive: It is crucial to judge the bike's condition. Please request a test drive before hiring, especially for difficult terrains.
- Deposit & ID: You must submit a deposit amount and your ID card to rent the bike.
- Extra Costs: The luggage carrier/saddlebag costs extra per day with the bike rental.
- Petrol Charges: Petrol charges are borne by the rider unless stated otherwise.
- Half-Day Rental: If renting the bike for half a day, return it by 2:00 PM; otherwise, full-day charges will apply.
- Leh Bike Restrictions: Bikes rented outside Leh are not allowed for sightseeing in Ladakh, including Pangong Tso, Nubra Valley, and Khardung La. They can only be used to enter Leh from Srinagar-Leh Highway or Manali-Leh Highway. For local sightseeing, rent a bike from a rental shop in Leh.
- Private Bikes: Private bikes are allowed everywhere in Ladakh. The private bike should be in your name or your father/mother's name. Having document proof associated with your and the bike owner's identities is generally sufficient.
- Ladakh Police: Unlike rest of the India, Police in Ladakh love people who follow rules. Don't flaunt the rules.
The Ladakh motor bike rental association has setup check posts at various sightseeing locations and they are mostly very active in checking especially in season time. Hence, do not get into any kind of ugly situation in case confronted and at fault. It will most likely ruin your trip and days you took off from office. Best bet in such cases is to act ignorant of the rule and agree to return to Leh to rent a bike motor bike from Leh for sightseeing.
Things to Know If Kashmir/Jammu is Included
- SIM Cards: Pre-paid SIMs do not work in Jammu, Kashmir (Mostly all Carriers), and Ladakh (BSNL, JIO, & Airtel). Post-paid SIMs with approved KYC are required.
- Gondola Ride: Book the Gondola ride at least 21-30 days in advance.
Union Related Issues and Information
- Vehicles are Non AC, Heater and AC if required will be provided on additional cost.
- In Kashmir AC/Heater, in the vehicle, would cost INR 300/- Per Day additional(as of Jun, 2024. In future cost may change.).
- In Ladakh AC/Heater charges are mentioned in Union Rate Sheet. Amount has to be compensated as per the rate sheet.
- In Ladakh Driver has to follow the Union Rate Sheet, in case of route diversion traveller must compensate the excess amount incurred.
- Due to Local Taxi Union Srinagar taxies are not allowed from base of Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Gulmarg.
- Pahlagam - Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari Valley costs additionally. Rates are listed on the display at the taxi stand.
- Sonmarg sightseeing i.e. Thajwash Glacier and Fish Point charges are additional. Rates has to bargained and discussed with drivers. There are No fix rates at Sonamarg.
- Gulmarg sightseeing - There is nothing much to see here except enjoying the world tallest Gandola/Ropeway, yet if you want to enjoy small sights then local vehicle has to be hired at an additional cost.
- Due to Snow Fall, if Taxi Vehicle with Tyre's cannot travel to Gulmarg, Traveller has to hire another vehicle from Tangmarg. It would be hired on an additional cost.
Houseboat (Srinagar) Related Updates
- Houseboat are sharing based. Basically one room is assigned in a single houseboat.
- These are boats anchored to a platform.
- Heaters are generally not provided Free of Cost in houseboats.
- To reach to the houseboat, Shikara Person must be informed in Advance.
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