Hi guys

Thanks for all the lovely feedback. Makes me so positive to think of doing this trip to Leh. Will let you all know when I am all set.

One of my uncles is the adventurous types, and he's done the trip many times. He drives to Rohtang atleast twice a year, and about once every two-three years to Leh. He's done the trip he says in Ambassadors, Mahindra Jeeps, Gypsy and nowadays he's using a Nissan X-Trail, which is perhaps lovely on the slopes.

Though he does add a word of caution for me - says you have to be very careful around the spin bends which are very steep, and have utmost control over the car. He's recommended that one should have a local driver, who's adept at handling the vehicle under adverse circumstances. In my words, be confident, but keep a very diligent watch.

Some regular points:
1. Passengers should never sleep in the front seat next to the driver. Rather keep talking to the driver about the road/surroundings and maintain the alertness.
2. Always take due rest in the middle of the journey - every 100 kilometers on plain roads, and 50 kms on mountain roads, do stop for 5 minutes and stretch your legs, relieve yourself of the stress.
3. Higher altitudes lead to lower atmospheric pressure. It is good to release some air from the tyres while climbing. I would suggest one shouldn't keep air pressure higher than 27 psi on mountain roads with the Getz.
4. If you're using tubeless tyres, undoubtedly which are better, never put in tubes in the tyres - they cause friction, and are at very high risk to tyre blasts.

Lastly, those who're planning to take the Getz, please keep an eye on the fuel situation. There's no doubt that the Getz is thirstier on fuel as compared to a Santro, so just keep a watch. I've experienced a dip in fuel economy on mountain roads, and the Getz suddenly feels a little sluggish when the air gets thin at high altitude, so be prepared.

Regards,
Arjun

On 5/17/07, rohitrk <rkawalay@...> wrote:

Hi Arjun,
I was riding in Manali-Leh-Srinagar circuit in 2005 June. The only
"car" that I saw on my ride apart from Sumo, Scorpio, Gypsy.. was
gues!!!!! "Getz".

So yes getz would do that ride just fine.

Rohit
I was ri

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>
> Are you sure you'll be able to navigate through to Leh in a Getz?
Have you
> done this before? I was thinking of doing Leh this summer as well, but
> looking up sites, I learnt you really need a 4WD with a lot of
torque and
> high ground clearance to do the trip.
>
> The Getz suddenly experiences drops in power on high altitudes when
the air
> thins down, and Leh is known for thin-air. I am not discouraging,
but just
> adding a word of caution. Let me know, I am in two minds - either
wait until
> I have extra cash to afford an extra Gypsy King, or if my new Santro
(ERLX)
> which vommits out torque in city drives would be enough.
>
> Arjun
>
> On 5/14/07, Shivaram Subramanya <shivus79@...> wrote:
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> > Hi,
> >
> > I & some of my friends are planning on a Bangalore-Leh-Bangalore
drive in
> > July.
> >
> > So wanted some details regarding this.
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> > 2> Any other emergency car utility that I need to carry like Coolant,
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