Comments on: Sleepless in Sarchu : Tweaking the Manali-Leh Highway http://vistet.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/sleepless-in-sarchu/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:17:52 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Kamlesh Parekh http://vistet.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/sleepless-in-sarchu/#comment-162 Kamlesh Parekh Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:30:20 +0000 http://vistet.wordpress.com/?p=88#comment-162 Dear Vistet Sir, I agree with you. We were 7 persons in 2 cars as mentioned. And 5 out of 7 had AMS. We stayed at Manali 1st night, Keylong 2nd night and a marathon drive on 3rd day to reach Leh [well we had to call it a day opon reaching Upshi]. It was the unforgettable as well as a 'must repeat' experience for us. Of course, the headache and vomiting were hell like experience. But we got thro' unscathed. In our group we had doctors - pediatrician, anaesthesiologist and surgeon as well. And we respect your recommendation. We took all the precautions. However, we felt that it requires at least 5-6 days for some acclimatization. Worst is the stuck up part at high altitude. If AMS hits you, you will be doomed. And if not you are a luckier one. Thanks again for your warnings. Dear Vistet Sir,

I agree with you. We were 7 persons in 2 cars as mentioned. And 5 out of 7 had AMS. We stayed at Manali 1st night, Keylong 2nd night and a marathon drive on 3rd day to reach Leh [well we had to call it a day opon reaching Upshi]. It was the unforgettable as well as a ‘must repeat’ experience for us. Of course, the headache and vomiting were hell like experience. But we got thro’ unscathed. In our group we had doctors – pediatrician, anaesthesiologist and surgeon as well. And we respect your recommendation. We took all the precautions. However, we felt that it requires at least 5-6 days for some acclimatization. Worst is the stuck up part at high altitude. If AMS hits you, you will be doomed. And if not you are a luckier one.
Thanks again for your warnings.

]]> By: vistet http://vistet.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/sleepless-in-sarchu/#comment-155 vistet Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:53:40 +0000 http://vistet.wordpress.com/?p=88#comment-155 Well , that´s what this post is about : what is sensible precaution -maybe staying near <a href="http://korta.nu75c3a" rel="nofollow">safety guide lines</a> , viewing them the same way we see diving tables ? Meanwhile that "phobia" that has killed a number of Hindu pilgrims this year en route to Kailash . On the road. And not on the passes. Understanding what makes you sick is the best precaution. The 56 year old argument is also a bit self defeating since the 50+ actually cope better with altitude , statistically. Could be behavior and experience , there are also anatomical differences that can work in this way. Well , that´s what this post is about : what is sensible precaution -maybe staying near safety guide lines , viewing them the same way we see diving tables ?

Meanwhile that “phobia” that has killed a number of Hindu pilgrims this year en route to Kailash . On the road. And not on the passes. Understanding what makes you sick is the best precaution. The 56 year old argument is also a bit self defeating since the 50+ actually cope better with altitude , statistically. Could be behavior and experience , there are also anatomical differences that can work in this way.

]]> By: viaj http://vistet.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/sleepless-in-sarchu/#comment-154 viaj Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:46:48 +0000 http://vistet.wordpress.com/?p=88#comment-154 why do guys worry about High Altitude I d'ont understand ...Is it a kind of phobia that you have created .Just take normal little precautions and drive with safety .I have seen 56 old year people crossing the passes without any hassle . cheers ATB why do guys worry about High Altitude I d’ont understand …Is it a kind of phobia that you have created .Just take normal little precautions and drive with safety .I have seen 56 old year people crossing the passes without any hassle .

cheers
ATB

]]> By: Kamlesh Parekh http://vistet.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/sleepless-in-sarchu/#comment-136 Kamlesh Parekh Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:43:50 +0000 http://vistet.wordpress.com/?p=88#comment-136 Dear Vistet, Thanks for appraising us about AMS. We will e travelling by SX4 and Corolla in Mid June, 2009. After Ambala we will take one night halt at Manali? near Vashishta. We have planned to stop as per your recommendation at Jispa or Keylong for next night halt.Can we opt for night at Patseo, instead? Where do we stay? We don't have tents or sleeping bags. But we can have them, if required-by borrowing or purchasing. Is there any significant accommodatio facility at Patseo? Thanks. Kamleshrut. Dear Vistet, Thanks for appraising us about AMS. We will e travelling by SX4 and Corolla in Mid June, 2009. After Ambala we will take one night halt at Manali? near Vashishta. We have planned to stop as per your recommendation at Jispa or Keylong for next night halt.Can we opt for night at Patseo, instead? Where do we stay? We don’t have tents or sleeping bags. But we can have them, if required-by borrowing or purchasing. Is there any significant accommodatio facility at Patseo?
Thanks.
Kamleshrut.

]]> By: vistet http://vistet.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/sleepless-in-sarchu/#comment-43 vistet Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:55:14 +0000 http://vistet.wordpress.com/?p=88#comment-43 Pang is almost exactly 4500, i.e. 250 meters higher than Sarchu.Bharatpur - valley opening wide, a series of ridges on your left, meandering streams below-right, and a puddingesque mountain dead ahead, new colors every time. Beautiful place, would love to stay there , doubt very much it´s lower than Sarchu though. <a href="http://www3.utsidan.se/corax-e/" rel="nofollow">Janne Corax</a> notes a LP , "lowest point" at 4200 , after Sarchu. At tthis point I should fire up Google Earth again , but I´m thinking of another way of finding out... Pang is almost exactly 4500, i.e. 250 meters higher than Sarchu.Bharatpur – valley opening wide, a series of ridges on your left, meandering streams below-right, and a puddingesque mountain dead ahead, new colors every time. Beautiful place, would love to stay there , doubt very much it´s lower than Sarchu though.
Janne Corax notes a LP , “lowest point” at 4200 , after Sarchu.

At tthis point I should fire up Google Earth again , but I´m thinking of another way of finding out…

]]> By: MG http://vistet.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/sleepless-in-sarchu/#comment-42 MG Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:07:53 +0000 http://vistet.wordpress.com/?p=88#comment-42 I think Mike must be talking about Pang - some people sleep at Pang. However it is not lower than Sarchu. Vistet, do you have the right altitude of Bharatpur city - the group of tents below the Baralacha La? Could it be this place instead? There is no proper accommodation for the tourist but it is possible to sleep in the tent restaurant. You need to bring your own sleeping bag. This an option only if you are travelling with own transport. I think Mike must be talking about Pang – some people sleep at Pang. However it is not lower than Sarchu.

Vistet, do you have the right altitude of Bharatpur city – the group of tents below the Baralacha La? Could it be this place instead? There is no proper accommodation for the tourist but it is possible to sleep in the tent restaurant. You need to bring your own sleeping bag. This an option only if you are travelling with own transport.

]]> By: vistet http://vistet.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/sleepless-in-sarchu/#comment-40 vistet Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:19:27 +0000 http://vistet.wordpress.com/?p=88#comment-40 After Darcha (3400) you come to Patseo (3800) . Beyond that everything is 4000+ until the sharp drop down to Upshi , same altitude as Leh. Very nice location , but practically no one going by jeep or bus stop here since it´s fifty klicks from Leh , with a very good road. I remember seeing one or two guest houses from the road , but have never stopped. After Darcha (3400) you come to Patseo (3800) . Beyond that everything is 4000+ until the sharp drop down to Upshi , same altitude as Leh. Very nice location , but practically no one going by jeep or bus stop here since it´s fifty klicks from Leh , with a very good road. I remember seeing one or two guest houses from the road , but have never stopped.

]]> By: Mike Wagner http://vistet.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/sleepless-in-sarchu/#comment-39 Mike Wagner Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:52:27 +0000 http://vistet.wordpress.com/?p=88#comment-39 I heard there is a lower place after Sarchu that is a sleeping stopover. Do you have any inofrmation on this? I heard there is a lower place after Sarchu that is a sleeping stopover. Do you have any inofrmation on this?

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