Ladakh, the dream destination of every Indian! Breathtaking views of monasteries, panoramas of mountains all around, the prettiest rainbows, and cobalt blue sky grab the attention of tourists to this barren land all the time. Planning for a trip to a place like Ladakh is always an exciting one. And out of excitement, we tend to make unreasonable mistakes. Following some important tips and tricks, one can make their dream come true journey of Ladakh more memorable. Here’s a list of 5 mistakes to avoid on your first trip to Ladakh.
1. Not Carrying Medicines And Necessities
Emergencies never come with an invitation. In a remote place like Ladakh, accessing medical supplies during emergencies can get very difficult. Prevention is better than cure. Hence make sure to carry every necessary medical supply with you in enough quantity. Most people tend to have tablets for altitude sickness and lack of oxygen supplies in Ladakh. Therefore, these are a mandate.
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2. Depending On Internet Services
Both internet connectivity and mobile networks are horrible in Ladakh. Only major towns have the connectivity and the condition is sparse in other areas. Though Airtel and BSNL connections work in most of the tourist centers. If you get lost somewhere in between, it will be impossible for you to navigate online. Hence keep yourself prepared with every location handy and brace yourself to finally go for a digital detox.
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3. Relying On Google Maps
Following the GPS blindly is the worst idea. As we are aware that GPS always guides us to the shortest routes, without considering the condition of the roads. Similarly, relying on Google maps in Ladakh can lead to shortcuts in horrible conditions. As a result, tourists will end up wasting much longer time while overcoming that situation.
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4. Misjudging The Difficult Roads
This is one of the most common and foolish mistakes people make while preparing for a trip to Ladakh. Comparing the roads and terrains of Ladakh with previous road trips to other parts of India is not at all justified. The roads are uneven and passing them is challenging. Underestimating the roads and riding in overconfidence might lead to a wrong state which will result to be extremely damaging.
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5. Not Taking Enough Precautions Of The Motion Sickness
The experience of travelling to Ladakh is quite the opposite of other hill stations. Motion sickness can hit you at any moment during the journey. Rushing to reach the destinations is not a good idea. Rather spending some time in Ladakh and getting habituated to the surroundings is necessary to prepare your body for the journey ahead. The weather and the roads of Ladakh are new to us. Hence ignoring symptoms and precautions will only worsen the situation. So the most important mistake to avoid on a trip to Ladakh is taking motion sickness to be a simple thing.
Now that we are all set for our first trip to Ladakh, let’s take a virtual tour of the beautiful place and plan out the itinerary already.