What are the MOST COMMON mistakes on Ladakh trip | Top 9 Mistakes People Commit | Dheeraj Sharma

Are you wondering what are some of the common mistakes people make when planning their Leh Ladakh trip?
Most Common Mistakes of Ladakh Trip
But why do I want to share these mistakes of trip to Ladakh? The problem is that people start abusing places like Ladakh for their horrible trips and tag them as harsh, unforgiving places. However, they forget that it is not the place or region which is harsh or unforgiving, people still live up there in such a place.
It is the way you planned or executed your Ladakh trip to such a place that causes horrible experiences.
Let me share the top 9 mistakes of Leh Ladakh trip with you in this video.
I hope the tips mentioned in this video helps you in your upcoming trip to Leh Ladakh without committing such common mistakes now that you know about them in detail.
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0:00 Intro
0:51 Mistakes of Leh Ladakh Trip
1:28 Acclimatization Mistakes (1-2)
2:13 Mistakes on Driving, Riding & Planning (3-6)
4:37 Other General Mistakes (7-9)
7:03 Outro
If you need more details about these common mistakes where people go wrong when planning a trip to Ladakh, then continue reading my article on the link devilonwheels.com/top-9-mista...
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[@ashishsaini8078]

Sir came to know about your channel just an hour ago and already watched more than 7 videos😁. Your videos are very informative and to the point. Right to the topic and excellent content wise too. Don't know why you have such less views. Hope you get millions of followers and views soon. Thanks a lot for such informative videos. 😊👍

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thanks a lot Ashish, it means a lot to me.. I am also not sure where I am lacking in spreading the word about it! I hope too one day it reaches the audience it deserves and above all help them to that extent...

[@ashishsaini8078]

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[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thank you so much bhai for the support!!

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Friends, if you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section here and I will help you right away! I will be soon back with a new episode 😁😁 ... Also if you like my work, do support by sharing and subscribing my KZbin channel. Every view, share, subscribe; counts and helps me with motivation for producing such informative content to simplify Himalayan travel... 😁😁

[@abhimalekajay2722]

Is the Srinagar to Leh highway open please reply

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Not yet, it is expected to open in the coming week if weather stays fine

[@princesingal8506]

Very informative video 👍

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thanks a lot Prince 🙏

[@knbayurveda8942]

I have been to ladakh thrice on bike and your advises are spot on. Subscribed your channel as it has extremely good content.

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thank you so much for the support, means a lot to me.

[@Supratimdas23]

Bhai bhai bhaiiiiiiiii ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Great Fan of yours ❤️

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

thank you thank you so much bhai... I am humbled !!

[@cyrusjalnawala5554]

good points

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thanks Cyrus

[@risha10121]

Thank you for your great very informative videos. Is end of September and first week of October a good time to travel to ladakh or not, especially to see the lake?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Rish, that is a pretty good time with clear blue skies and beautiful colors

[@RidsGoesPlaces]

Thanks for sharing this. Missing you on Instagram these days

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Hey Riddhi!! So glad to see you here... Thanks for dropping by and am glad that you found this useful. Well, yeah, life has been much focused elsewhere these days, so completely inactive on Instagram except helping folks in the DMs. On the positive note, I get more time to spend with family and up-skilling myself in career. I hope you and the family are doing well and staying all safe and sound in these crazy times... We are doing well here as of now. Please stay safe and healthy!

[@sps3bg]

Hi, Dheeraj great video and invaluable tips. My friend and I want to go on 750 ss motorcycles from Bulgaria through Turkey, Iran, Pakistan and go through several passes in Ladakh. The time we will be in northern Pakistan and Ladakh will be from August 15 to August 30. There are a few unknowns about our journey. 1 can we enter Ladakh with our motorcycles? 2 Can we enter Ladakh from the north via Pakistan? 3 I understand that the second half of August is not the best time for Ladakh, but is it possible to do it then and what obstacles to the weather would we have? If you can help us with these questions we will be very grateful.

[@rajankamaraj]

Hi! I have gone threw some of your videos and Blogs. Really very interesting informative and much more helpful for the travellers My basic doubt on the post paid sim, is it necessary to buy the post paid sim in Ladhak or any where in India?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Postpaid sim can be bought anywhere in India and that will work in Ladakh.. however prepaid connections of Ladakh will work in Ladakh too

[@rajankamaraj]

Thanks yar.

[@gangadharanc.r.2044]

Super

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thank you

[@Poojan98]

Congratulations on 100th video Sir❤️

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thank you so much bhai 🙏🙏.. it had been a journey for the last year! I hope these videos serve the Ladakh travel in one or other way.. Last 4 to go in this series now...

[@Poojan98]

@@discoverwithdheeraj I'm waiting for Spiti videos now 😁

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

They will start from May, am planning to make them in Hindi. There has been lot of folks asking me to do that and makin both Hindi and English is not feasible for me. What do you say 😀

[@Poojan98]

@@discoverwithdheeraj rather hindi go for "HINGLISH" IT'S WIN WIN SITUATION FOR ALL😅😂

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Yeah kuch kuch aisa hi

[@harshasrivastava5115]

I want to travel to leh and ladakh, I am not a very adventurous person but i want to see that beauty. I am really scared now if i can travel. I want peaceful trip. Not a very adventurous one. Can we travel in first week of oct or last week of sep to leh ladaka by flight. I have not traveled a lot to high altitude places. will i be able to handle it??

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

yes you can travel to Ladakh by air and then take rest for couple of nights, stay hydrated and all shall be manageable. Follow my itinerary as mentioned in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqu8ZJZrgLZqeck

[@onkelreisendemac4864]

Do you have any recommendations on where I can live at about 2800 meters altitude for a few days before I jump on the plane to Ladakh?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Well, it is difficult to say, most places which have airports with flights to Ladakh in India are not that high in altitude. Why do you want to do it by the way? For acclimatization? If yes, you can fly directly to Leh and then go down to Uleytopko for couple of nights to acclimatize

[@rider.ap995]

Should I choose a path through nubra valley to pangong lake.

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Yes you can take the direct route from Nubra to Pangong lake: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXmWZJd9rbVjq9k

[@KuMaRMaddY]

Awesome video sir

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thanks a lot, it means much to me

[@KuMaRMaddY]

Sir I want your contact number

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

@@KuMaRMaddY bhai if possible plz send me an email or DM me on Instagram, I will share the contact info there.

[@HappyRiderGajananPatil]

Good 👍🌹

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Thanks a lot

[@athirath]

Hey Dheeraj, I am travelling to Leh from Mumbai next week. It is a 4 am direct flight from Mumbai which reaches Ladakh at 6.30 am. Needless to say that I shall be awake all night apart from getting some sleep in the 2.5 hr flight. I had initially planned to check in to the Hotel in the morning itself & sleep during the daytime on Day 1 to recover for the lost sleep. But i just got to know it is not advisable to sleep during daytime on day 1 if one wishes to get acclimatized properly within a day. Is it true? If yes, when should i manage to recover the 1 night's sleep i've lost due to my Flight, so that i'm fresh enough for the Bike trip to next day.

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Yes buddy it is very much true and I have that explanation in one of my AMS tips video because sleep decreases our respiratory drive. If you really feel like sleeping then do it in upright position and may be like a power nap. Then by late evening sleep for the night. Drink lots of liquids and juices throughout

[@athirath]

@@discoverwithdheeraj Thanks a lot for the advise Dheeraj !!

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Happy to help

[@vsat2001]

Hi Dheeraj, Thanks for detailed information and amezing content. I am planning Ladakh trip with my wife in Aug 2021. After Ladakh trip, I need to join my friends for Yunam Peak climbing in Bharatpur Tent Colony before keylong. hence I have planned Ladakh trip for acclimatization. Please let me know if below plan looks good. I will be hiring bike in Leh. I ve done Ladakh twice before hence not included Nubra and Pangong in plan. Day 1- Mumbai - Leh Early Morning Flight Day 2- Leh Sightseeing Day 3- Leh to Hanle (Rented Bike) Day 4- Hanle to Tso Moriri via Mahe (Rented Bike) Day 5 - Tso Moriri to Leh (Rented Bike) Day 6- Leh(extra day) Day 7 - Leh to Bharatpur Tent Colony by Leh-Keylong Bus (For Yunam Climbing)

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Hey Vishal, What I will recommend is for better acclimatization and so that you get prepared well for the trek is: Day 1- Mumbai - Leh Early Morning Flight Day 2- Leh Sightseeing Day 3- Leh to Nyoma (will help with acclimatization for Hanle, otherwise it is a big jump) Day 4- Nyoma to Hanle (Rented Bike) Day 5- Hanle to Tso Moriri via Mahe (Rented Bike) Day 6 - Tso Moriri to Leh (Rented Bike) Day 7 - Leh to Bharatpur Tent Colony by Leh-Keylong Bus (For Yunam Climbing)

[@vsat2001]

@@discoverwithdheeraj That makes sense. thanks so much for help :)

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Best wishes for the trip

[@pankajchauhan5925]

Gurukul chala jau kya

[@nilakshkanwar8732]

Best route from solan Himachal Pradesh to leh ladakh? I have 9 days. Can you please suggest me.

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Check this video for a 9 day Ladakh trip plan: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maLOaKWXot2pqbc

[@nilakshkanwar8732]

@@discoverwithdheeraj thank you❤️

[@rider.ap995]

Do I need special permit to visit Hanley . Please rply

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Yes, you need to get the Hanle stamp from DC office on your permit to visit Hanle. Permit for Hanle is not yet available online and when asking for the verification of permits at the DC office in Leh, they will put a stamp saying Hanle permitted as well on the copy of your permit. Also this year only day visit to Hanle is allowed and night stay is not allowed.

[@rider.ap995]

@@discoverwithdheeraj what if I put my own tent somewhere?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

You will have to report back at Loma checkpost else you may get in trouble next day crossing it as you will be going back via Loma checkpost only

[@NoOne-on4cw]

do we need covid 19 medical certificate to enter ladakh now

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Yes, you need Covid-19 RTPCR report for no older than 96 hrs. If going by road then you need to present the certificate at Meenamarg from Srinagar side and Upshi from Manali side before entering Ladakh. Permits will also be only issued based on the report.

[@MusafirKid]

from where should we do covid RT-PCR test , ig going by road? if we do it from delhi and if we can't reach ladakh within 96 hours then it will be a problem, kindly give your suggestions upon this

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Prasun, if you are going by road, what I have heard is that from Srinagar side they are setting up a shed at Meenamarg checkpost and from Manali side they are doing the same at Upshi checkpost to conduct RTPCR tests for all inbound Ladakh tourists by road. However, you can also do them in Kullu or Manali and then Srinagar or Jammu before entering Kargil or Ladakh from either side

[@MusafirKid]

@@discoverwithdheeraj ok but RT-PCR test results will take 48-72 hrs , for that time period where should we can arrange for the accomodation?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

I think they plan to do the Rapid tests as well at these posts and allow further but then upon reaching Leh, before you travel to other places in Ladakh and apply for permits they will not issue permits with RTPCR results. Again things are changing rapidly hence it will be best to get the tests done in Jammu or Kullu Manali to allow these times

[@abhimalekajay2722]

@@discoverwithdheeraj hello is Srinagar to Leh please reply

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Srinagar to Leh Highway is expected to open in this week

[@vihangpatel8626]

Should i plan to cover Srinagar to leh in one day or should I plan a night stay at kargil and then travel to leh next day? I will be driving my own car..... please help and suggest.

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

You should stop for night stay at Kargil and then next day travel to Leh. This will ensure your gradual ascent for better acclimatization and also give you rest and split the drive for 8 hrs each day

[@abhimalekajay2722]

@@discoverwithdheeraj is Srinagar to Leh open as April 19

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Srinagar Leh Highway is expected to open in this week

[@mahesh4561]

June July is perfect month to travel ladakh?

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

They are good months to travel Ladakh

[@nishantdalvi]

It's a century! 😃

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Yeah bhai it is, only 4 more Ladakh videos to go before Spiti and Kinnaur begins... 😀

[@mayankool27ify]

all these points are very basic, a person with basic common sense coming to ladakh would not make such stupid mistakes mentioned in this video, all these points are very funny.

[@discoverwithdheeraj]

Yet I have found plenty of such folks around making these mistakes buddy in my 12-13 yrs of experience with trans-himalayas travel