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As you mentioned Ladakh road trip, it becomes very tight. If the definition of the week is covering both weekends then yes in 9 days it is possible else it takes three days to reach leh from manali and three to come back. One day of rest makes it seven. Check this Delhi - manali Manali - jispa
Jispa - leh
Leh rest and permits
Leh - nubra
Nubra - pangong
Pangong to sarchu, leave early
Sarchu to manali
Manali to delhi
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Have added an itinerary for Leh on my profile. Check it out if you want some references.
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Rishikesh, you may go to Kinnaur side of Himachal Pradesh, it's beautiful and unspoilt. Recong Peo is the District Headquarters. Sangla Valley, Darshan & Kalpa
UpvoteCommentIt depends on your preference. If snow is preference then go for June July else for vibrant colors, go in September. I have covered this topic in detail on my blog as month by month guide: https://devilonwheels.com/best-time-travel-ladakh-zanskar-valley/
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Hey Bhawna, Well, August is a month banned for me to travel in the mountains after some scary experiences in the past. Family has put a complete ban on my travels in August :D ... Still, I can suggest that you travel to Dharamshala - Mcleod Ganj, Palampur, Shimla - Chindi belt. Do check the weather for sure before heading out and in case of heavy rain predictions, please avoid.
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Hey Vaibhav, It is not going to be a short answer and my blog is full of such experiences. I have closed the DoW Community forums and in process of repurposing these experiences and articles on All you ever wanted to know about biking trip to the Himalayas. Within July month those all articles will be compiled and published as one detailed guide and video. Till then I will suggest that you refer: https://devilonwheels.com/5-tips-to-rent-bike-in-leh-ladakh/ https://devilonwheels.com/leh-ladakh-faqs-taxis-self-drives-bike-rentals/#Bike_Rentals_for_Ladakh_Trip https://devilonwheels.com/40-must-have-things-to-carry-on-ladakh-self-drive-trip/ https://devilonwheels.com/list-of-things-to-carry-when-you-go-on-trip/ If you are a beginner in riding, the best month if September, from second week to the last week (need to manage cold though) or first three weeks of July is also good option.
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Hey Vansh, Well, in general you get the option to stay in Key Monastery because very less people plan to stay up there. Unless there is some foreigner groups already staying, you should be OK to get a room or dorm to stay in monastery. Still, if you cannot miss the experience, I will suggest to call them up and book in advance in possible
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Hey Saumiabee, If you are about to start the biking in the mountains, I will recommend to start with Kumaon region. Depending on the number of days in hand you can pick places from Chaukori, Binsar, Kuasani region. Then go for a ride in around Manali region in Himachal, ride towards Rohtang and be back. If you are really comfortable with these then next one you can plan for Himachal up to Kinnaur region and test. Finally, go for Spiti after couple of more rides :)
UpvoteCommentHey Zoya, Your friend is right. December is when snow starts to pour in. So, it may or may not be present during the time you plan to visit. It will be mostly dry in case snow is not present with brown colors around. Without snow you may not experience it in a way it should be. However, if the preference is not snow or anykind of comparison to others and you only want to do it for sake of solitude, travel and trekking experience then you will not be wrong. You can also read my detailed travel guide on it: https://devilonwheels.com/kedarkantha-trek-comprehensive-guide/
UpvoteCommentKedarkantha is best done as a winter trek – from December to April. It is an out-and-out snow trek during these months. You'll see the first snows on the very first day of the trek, while trekking from Sankri to Juda Ka Talab. Moreover, Kedarkantha is one of the few treks accessible in winter.
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Hey Adete, There are few offbeat places in Himachal that you can travel to on a long weekend. Tirthan - Jibhi used to come first to my mind but then it is getting crowded and crowded every year. You can easily do a trip to Tirthan / Jibhi in about 4000 - 8000 depending on your stays. Next on the list is Rohru - Kharapathar region, about 120 KMs from Shimla. Cam besides the river and you can save quite a few bucks. Can easily be done from Delhi within 3000-4000 with your own camps. Another one I will suggest is Barot region. Very pocket friendly, offers options of camping and small homestays too. Again you can easily do it within Rs 3000-4000 over a long weekend. I have posted an itinerary as well here on Tripoto, can follow that :) Then, when you travel in Uttarakhand, I can recommend Chaukori, Binsar, Kausani, Gwaldam as options along with Khirsu (https://devilonwheels.com/khirsu-detailed-travel-guide/). All these places will provide you an experience amidst nature. You can check their guides on my blog if more information is needed.
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Sorry Puneet, I have not done any treks in South India. In fact I ain't much of a trekker rather a road tripper with self drive and ride experiences of trans-Himalayas :) ... You should check with the expert trekker and book author Tarun Goel (http://www.tarungoel.in/)
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Hey bro, Trekking south india in monsoon is not recommended.
Level depends on your trekking experience, if you are a regular trekker with basic fitness, you can do any of them.
Comparing it with himalayan treks, you wont find the snow, but you can touch the clouds and witness the best of greenery.
Some of the treks in kerela includes Anamudi Peak, chembra peak, ranipuram & agasthyakudam.
Best of the above is chembra peak as per my experience.
UpvoteCommentIn general up to third week of July, monsoon is not in full fury. So, you can easily travel to most of lower Himachal and Uttarakhand. But, still, Kumaon is something that I will suggest. You can visit Binsar or Kausani or Gwaldam area for some nice, and calm experience amidst nature.
UpvoteCommentWell in July there is rain. but you can travel to Lansdowne in Uttarakhand. This place is become more beautiful in Monsoon. check out the link below.
https://www.tripoto.com/trip/lansdowne
UpvoteCommentHow much will be the rent and deposit for bikes in kullu in September
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AnswerWishlistThe bike rentals begins at Rs 900-1500 per day and depends upon the model you rent. Deposits vary from rental to rental, for long duration rental people may ask you to deposit somewhere between Rs 5000 - 10000 but for local trips some may not require any deposit at all.
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Hey Mohsin, I am really sorry but I ain't much of a trekker but helps and guides in the road trips, biking and self drives. So, regarding this one of the ambitious treks, you may need to consult with lots of experts who are specialized in their own region to map out the route for you from Ladakh to Bhutan if that is possible at all. I hope you meant you will trek in most places and not looking for trekking only for 8 months. If latter is the case, well, it seems unlikely.
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Absolutely. I would suggest you to share where you'd like to start from
1. Bhutan
2. Nepal
3. Laddakh if you are anywhere around the northeast or North India, It'd be better to start from Nepal. Now, my suggestion would be to book BnBs in advance. Why BnBs? They are cost effective and the owners are the better guide for your travel plans. (Guides- they'd answer your questions about local itenaries better) I would suggest you to go to these places using your own vehicle. After Nepal, go to Bhutan. The country is extremely beautiful and picturesque, I am sure you knew it. You need to get a permit for these three places if you are visiting Bhutan- Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. you might want to stay at phuntsheling for a night (Indo- Bhutan border) but tbh, that's no so much of any good. better head to Paro Valley first, if you get your permit by 12pm. Next Laddakh, Now, this is going to be quite a journey. You might want to take some rest for a day at least before you head out to Laddakh. Good luck and happy journey. Oh btw, all these could be easily covered in two months time itself.
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Offbeat places in himachal are, Tirthan GHNP area will need around 5-6 days and cost will go around 8k, here one can stay at Tirthan, Jibhi and shoja and make small visits to sharchi village, Nagni and Jibhi waterfall, serolsar Lake and Jalori Pass. Other can be Kalpa, Rakcham, Sangla, chitkul can be done via public transport cheaply, will take around 4 to 5 days and cost around 6 to 7k. Then Rajgundha valley and palachak in Palampur are also offbeat treks with bir or macleodganj as an additional options to add.
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Hi, for solo trip do go for full moon night, beach party at Koh pangan or half moon jungle party. Take the traditional boat rides to phi phi island. you can even plan to stay there for 2 nights. Also, you can take up 4 island or 7 island boat trip from Krabi. Otherwise there are lots of boat ride option available from phuket, you can check at any store selling this trips. In phuket stay near bangla street and the party scenes are awesome out there. Krabi is more like couple's place, parties scenes are sober out there.
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Hi, I have attached with this comment few options for you, you can go through them and plan your trip
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From where you are planning to take off to Cochin!? Decent 3 to 4 star Hotels may cost you anywhere between 2000 to 4000 per day and a week long taxi you will get for between 15000 to 20000 assuming your mode of sightseeing would be taxi.
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SIKKIM-DARJEELING TOUR DETAILS Icons:
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• Hotel Accommodation • Drive / Car
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• Photography Destination: Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake – Baba Mandir - Darjeeling Trip at a Glance
• The trip will start and end at NJP / Bagdogra Airport.
• The trip can be done by a single individual, couple, family and group of friends. • The entire trip will be done on vehicle and hotel accommodation will be provided Activities and Highlights
• Visit the Tsomgo Lake, which is also a glacial lake at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft). This lake remains frozen during the winter season. The lake surface reflects colours with change of seasons.
• Visit Baba Mandir on your way to Nathu La. Itinerary: DAY 01: Bagdogra Airport/NJP to Gangtok (124kms/3-4hrs) • Guest pickup will be done fron IBX or NJP.
• You will be driven to Gangtok by car.
• Overnight stay at Gangtok.
DAY 02:-Gangtok full day sightseeing • Start for a Full day city tour covering Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Bagthang waterfalls, Bon jhakri waterfalls, Cottage Industry, Dro-drul Chorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Flower show, Ropeway and Handicraft Centre . • Evening is free for market .Overnight stay at Gangtok. DAY 03: Excursion to Tsomgo lake & Baba Mandir (55kms/3hrs) • After breakfast start for an excursion to Changu Lake (12,400 ft.) (12,00 ft.) . This serene lake is situated at an altitude of 12,000 ft on the Gangtok Nathu La highway. The lake is oval in shape, 15 meters deep and is considered sacred by the local people. It is also a home of brahminy ducks. It's cool, placid water harmonizes with the scenic beauty around.
• Evening is free to roam around M G Road (Mall)/local Shopping at Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Optional: Nathu La pass is subject to permit system & Need to pay extra amount on the spot DAY 04:Gangtok to Darjeeling(85kms/3hrs) • After breakfast drive Darjeeling via Jorethang on the way we stop for lunch at Jorethang. • Evening is free to walk at market .Overnight stay at Darjeeling. DAY 05: Darjeeling sightseeing • Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (at around at 4 am) to morning view sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather) on your way back visit Batasia Loop & Ghoom Monastery.
• After Breakfast city tour of Darjeeling visit Padmaja Naidu Himalaya Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tea Garden, Tenzing R ock, Tibetan Refugee Self – Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda & Ropeway. • Evening free for other activities. Overnight stay at Hotel. DAY 06: Darjeeling – NJP / Bagdogra Airport (68kms/3hrs) • After breakfast you drive back to your final destination Bagdogra airport/New Jalpaiguri Railway station. Please visit http://ghumakkad.in/
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