Ladakh, Indian Himalayas

Advantages: A very different side of India, great trekking
Disadvantages: Short season, not cheap to get to

...to her guest book from Ladakh, being at 3500 m above sea level, there's a sense of being closer to God. Or maybe that's the lack of oxygen! I'm not sure. But since we touched on God, the next thing to move on to is religion. The religious mix of Ladakh is completely different from the rest of J&K and from India in general. It is the only region of the country where Buddhism is the majority religion (at 52%). There are also a large number of Shi'a ...
...drink Once you get to Ladakh, nothing is very expensive. You can have a good lunch for just a pound or two. Dinner for £2-5. Beer is priced at only slightly less than UK levels and there is a fierce local brew called Godfather that could leave you waking up with a horse's head in your bed. The label states the alcohol content to be 'between 5% and 8.5%' but it tastes like it's on the high side. In Leh you can find any kind of cuisine you want - ... Read review

Advantages: beautiful scenery
Disadvantages: fairly long flight, could be a culture shock

...of my mini adventure in Ladakh, was getting there. It is possible to get there by train or by car, but I flew from Delhi to Leh (the largest city in Ladakh). The flight from Heathrow to Delhi, is a relatively long one, in the region of 8-9 hours so some entertainment (be it a book, the in flight movie or a pack of cards) will be needed at some point. From Delhi we then went on to catch the flight to Leh. As the airport at Leh is predominately a military ...
...one flight out of the region a day for civilians as it were, which just happens to be very early in the morning, around five o'clock to be precise. It's probably best to get to the airports with loads of time to spare as the security measures are quite strict. As well as the usual no sharp objects and so on and so forth there is also a ban on products such as spices and it is worth while removing batteries from any objects in your hand luggage and ... Read review

Advantages: good tracking sites,close to nature
Disadvantages: some problematic areas

well it can be described nearly a heaven on the earth very similar place to tibet ....there is not any trouble in writing it as the land of Gods..one of the unique sites with serene beauty u will not more often be able to see any trees but this place contains most of the precious gems found in the soil of india..they jouney is an unforgettable experience if taken at the right time with the right people..some of the famous festivals are greatly influenced ...
...without the prior permission to ur guide.and experience the difference .to visit the nearest international airport is at amritsar or you can reach by bus or train,with some journey to be taken on heavy motor vehicle in order to reach remote areas. well this place is full of glorious things like the budhist monestries,kalachakra festival being celebrated over here .The place is covered with the layers of snow almost for 5-6 months,also you can enjoy ... Read review

Advantages: A landmark hotel
Disadvantages: It's a long way from home

...Before we start, a warning. This is a long review - you might want to go and get a cup of tea and a couple of biscuits before you start reading. I got a bit carried away. Are we ready? OK, let's go and visit one of the world's classic hotels. Background to our visit ******************* Back in February I placed a booking with Exodus (an 'adventure travel' company) for a trip to Ladakh in the Indian Himalayas with a stay in Delhi at either end of visit. I'd rejected the flight inclusive option (because it used Gulf Air) and splashed out many years worth of Virgin Flying Club 'miles' on two economy tickets for my husband and myself. I love Delhi and I wanted some extra time to see a couple of the museums and monuments so I booked the flights a day early on the way out and a day late on the way back. Consequently I needed to find... Read review

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Advantages: Handy for the metro
Disadvantages: Lousy location, unbelievably noisy

...Let me start with a quote from their website:- "Amongst all the 5 star luxury hotels in New Delhi, India, Jaypee Siddharth stands tall as a beacon to the comfort hungry Traveller... where your every wish is pampered, where every member of the staff and every facility is dedicated to make you return to this Boutique luxury hotel... time after time. We are one of the finest 5 Star Hotels in New Delhi, India, which provide all luxuries to appease our esteemed guests." Hmm, sounds lovely doesn't it? Read on and I'll tell you what it's REALLY like! Background **************** In June this year, my husband and I went off to India for a trip with Exodus to go trekking in Ladakh, in the Indian Himalayas. Our trip included three nights in Delhi at a hotel called the Jaypee Siddarth - one night at the beginning and two at the end. I... Read review

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