The Leh Leverage
The oft-repeated interaction with Leh for a commoner residing further away has been the newspaper repeated setting that conveys air surcharge to Leh and other distant territories. Papers emerging from national capital carry weather report in as ritual fashion as the air surcharge for terrains not easily accessible by roads. It equally holds true for north-east region. As for papers emerging from centres other than national capital, say somewhere in East India, the Leh air surcharge positioning may be near absent.
With a stay spread over seven days, the Ladakh-Leh region proactively spelt its strengths and sensations. With a near absence of a public transport inside the city, taxis are frequently put to use by tourists from other countries, for domestic tourists, the next best option is to trek. Probably Autos never existed in the past and have no chance of being put to life in future as well. Well the pollution and provocation emanating from this mode of transport may be one of the factors. With city streets spared from autos and buses- buses are operational till the bus stand- the common sight is of most using the pedestrian space. And those not willing to exercise this advantage, the personal transport is as active as in any city. The taxi toast is the common sight that tourists from abroad raise and this has led to as upheaval of sorts as far as tariff goes. For a simple ride from a taxi stand that is adjacent to a shop selling its ware with a declaration "More Junk upstairs" to a point where a shared transport can be accessed for Nubra Valley, the tariff hovers between 70 and 100 rs (the distance is less than two and a half kms).
Frequent sighting is of mineral water of different brands. If possible, one should settle for "Snowdrop" procured from Baramullah. Sold for 15rs, this Baramullah product is 5rs less from other brands. One should insist for Snowdrop even if some provision stores show reluctance to part with.
For those having fascination for radio cassettes, there aren't many stores that belt out this strength. Karma Video Production for one should be tried. Located near Imperial Bakery, this store could prove handy for those looking for Tibetan and Ladakhi music options. Quite adjacent to this is a store with a rich repertoire of Ladakhi movies like " Skal- wa" and "Tokshal".
A visit to Tourist Post Office is advisable if postcards have to be procured. Functioning from a structure inaugurated on Sept 5, 2011, the post office boasts of range of services like speed post, registered post and philatelic material.
TV-viewing is hardly visible in Leh-Ladakh and that fairly reflects on their desire to live and listen with their strengths. Paper positioning is also not that strong and some among the residents fuelled with the desire to gain access to news switch to All India Radio. On cell as well the news-gathering exercise is least to say.
Changspa bridge with a span of 8.0 m could be visited and some moments spent there could be exciting.
Crossroad restaurant, located in Changspa Road, can easily be accessed and the meals taken here won't leave you in a tale of botheration. Probably it was rice bowl tibetan rest't i frequented for black tea.
In Hotel Lingzi, Thakur Singh manning the front desk was helpful for the change he arranged for me and adjacent to this hotel the Ladakh Arts Tibetan & Ladakh handicrafts has a bounty collection of prayer wheels. Priced reasonably, the prayer wheels are a must possession if one has visited Leh.
There are multiple mini buses which ply between Leh and Manali. Perhaps some of them begin as early as 12.30 am. So a clarity on the mini buses timings and those who wish to leave early could be displayed. Besides mini buses the attempt should be to increase the frequency of govt. buses which for the moment is just one.
In Super market, tea from city cafe has a flavour of your liking. Stores that define the super market are:
- City Cafe Make your own better, Shop No. 16
- The original palace
- Paljor Phuntsok handicraft centre
- Norbu Horpo Fancy collections
- Fashion Fiesta
- F2 tours & travels
- Himalayan Fancy
- Discover Ladakh
Wazwan planet too serves the tea of your choice and the Broad View lodge next to mahabodhi yoga meditation centre was my first point of stay. The room was large enough to accommodate at least seven beds and amidst this spacious segment three days were spent during which meagre was spent on laundry rent.
As i secured a postcard from Leh-Ladakh after 14 days of it being posted, the gulf between posting and possessing to preserve showed the rough terrain posts are subjected to and all of them employ the road network. This time round Himis Monastery and Tsomoriri lake could not be visited. Hope to catch on the next time.
Leh was invigorating and spiritually awakening. The Ladakh-Leh beat suggested lodges are in plenty and if you have won the confidence of the residents then one is assured of happiness inventory. People residing there suggested that from May to September the visit is possible, beyond that the roads lose their shine and are preserved for 7-month lull.
The oft-repeated interaction with Leh for a commoner residing further away has been the newspaper repeated setting that conveys air surcharge to Leh and other distant territories. Papers emerging from national capital carry weather report in as ritual fashion as the air surcharge for terrains not easily accessible by roads. It equally holds true for north-east region. As for papers emerging from centres other than national capital, say somewhere in East India, the Leh air surcharge positioning may be near absent.
With a stay spread over seven days, the Ladakh-Leh region proactively spelt its strengths and sensations. With a near absence of a public transport inside the city, taxis are frequently put to use by tourists from other countries, for domestic tourists, the next best option is to trek. Probably Autos never existed in the past and have no chance of being put to life in future as well. Well the pollution and provocation emanating from this mode of transport may be one of the factors. With city streets spared from autos and buses- buses are operational till the bus stand- the common sight is of most using the pedestrian space. And those not willing to exercise this advantage, the personal transport is as active as in any city. The taxi toast is the common sight that tourists from abroad raise and this has led to as upheaval of sorts as far as tariff goes. For a simple ride from a taxi stand that is adjacent to a shop selling its ware with a declaration "More Junk upstairs" to a point where a shared transport can be accessed for Nubra Valley, the tariff hovers between 70 and 100 rs (the distance is less than two and a half kms).
Frequent sighting is of mineral water of different brands. If possible, one should settle for "Snowdrop" procured from Baramullah. Sold for 15rs, this Baramullah product is 5rs less from other brands. One should insist for Snowdrop even if some provision stores show reluctance to part with.
There are three Tibetan Refugee Market in and around Leh. They are Tibetan Refugee market, Nimalung Old Road, Tibetan Refugee Market, Changspa Road and Tibetan Refugee Handicraft Market, Fort Road, near J&K Bank. The three Tibetan markets need to be provided all support it deserves, beginning with sale of bus tickets for short and long routes. Passengers who can't go all the way to the bus stand for booking tickets, they can do the same from counters once opened here with the benefit of getting some discount. Some among these Tibetan markets like the one located on Changspa Road don't see enough numbers the entire day and here some innovations are required. Besides tickets for different modes of transport, a stall serving as a ready reckoner on Tibetan culture and history would too prove fruitful for traffic to pull in.
For those having fascination for radio cassettes, there aren't many stores that belt out this strength. Karma Video Production for one should be tried. Located near Imperial Bakery, this store could prove handy for those looking for Tibetan and Ladakhi music options. Quite adjacent to this is a store with a rich repertoire of Ladakhi movies like " Skal- wa" and "Tokshal".
A visit to Tourist Post Office is advisable if postcards have to be procured. Functioning from a structure inaugurated on Sept 5, 2011, the post office boasts of range of services like speed post, registered post and philatelic material.
TV-viewing is hardly visible in Leh-Ladakh and that fairly reflects on their desire to live and listen with their strengths. Paper positioning is also not that strong and some among the residents fuelled with the desire to gain access to news switch to All India Radio. On cell as well the news-gathering exercise is least to say.
Changspa bridge with a span of 8.0 m could be visited and some moments spent there could be exciting.
Crossroad restaurant, located in Changspa Road, can easily be accessed and the meals taken here won't leave you in a tale of botheration. Probably it was rice bowl tibetan rest't i frequented for black tea.
In Hotel Lingzi, Thakur Singh manning the front desk was helpful for the change he arranged for me and adjacent to this hotel the Ladakh Arts Tibetan & Ladakh handicrafts has a bounty collection of prayer wheels. Priced reasonably, the prayer wheels are a must possession if one has visited Leh.
There are multiple mini buses which ply between Leh and Manali. Perhaps some of them begin as early as 12.30 am. So a clarity on the mini buses timings and those who wish to leave early could be displayed. Besides mini buses the attempt should be to increase the frequency of govt. buses which for the moment is just one.
In Super market, tea from city cafe has a flavour of your liking. Stores that define the super market are:
- City Cafe Make your own better, Shop No. 16
- The original palace
- Paljor Phuntsok handicraft centre
- Norbu Horpo Fancy collections
- Fashion Fiesta
- F2 tours & travels
- Himalayan Fancy
- Discover Ladakh
Wazwan planet too serves the tea of your choice and the Broad View lodge next to mahabodhi yoga meditation centre was my first point of stay. The room was large enough to accommodate at least seven beds and amidst this spacious segment three days were spent during which meagre was spent on laundry rent.
As i secured a postcard from Leh-Ladakh after 14 days of it being posted, the gulf between posting and possessing to preserve showed the rough terrain posts are subjected to and all of them employ the road network. This time round Himis Monastery and Tsomoriri lake could not be visited. Hope to catch on the next time.
Leh was invigorating and spiritually awakening. The Ladakh-Leh beat suggested lodges are in plenty and if you have won the confidence of the residents then one is assured of happiness inventory. People residing there suggested that from May to September the visit is possible, beyond that the roads lose their shine and are preserved for 7-month lull.
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