5 Reasons Not to Visit Hanle - Tso Moriri from Manali Side | Manali to Umling La Pass - Pangong Trip

Are you considering planning a trip from Manali to Tso Moriri Lake or Manali to Hanle or Manali to Umling La Pass or even Manali to Pangong Lake?

Well, the urge to visit Tso Moriri while coming to Leh from Manali side definitely seems logical because it is a short detour from Debring on Manali Leh Highway and for those who plan to exit from Srinagar side, it makes perfect sense to save a day for them.

However, though what looks on the map in terms of distance does not qualify as what looks on maps in terms of altitude. There could be serious health concerns if you end up planning such an ambitious trip without much knowledge of these remote places. It is not a good idea from plan a trip to Hanle from Manali or Tso Moriri from Manali.

In this video, let's look in detail at the top 5 reasons why this is not such a good idea to visit Tso Moriri from Manali side or Hanle from Manali side or even Umling la Pass from Manali side

Important Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:57 Why Consider Manali to Tso Moriri trip?
2:42 Is it safe to travel?
3:07 Not much acclimatization
5:31 No medical help around
7:05 Outside rental cars or taxis are not allowed
8:15 Outside rental bikes not allowed
9:03 Limited petrol availability
11:52 Alternate Options - Tso Moriri from Manali

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I am Dheeraj Sharma - a traveler, techie, and Himalayan lover. Since 2009, I have been helping thousands of travelers every year plan memorable & budget-friendly trips to the Himalayas - Smartly, Safely, and responsibly.

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[sagarsatam]

This is amazing information for planning ladakh trip❤

[sirishgundumalla]

Just an update for your viewers : Nyoma has a new petrol pump now. Could be a relief for those who travels Keylong-TsoMoriri-Hanle. From Moriri to Hanle there are 2 routes. One: is via Salsal La-Punguk-Khuldo, dist 140km. Other: is via Sumdo-Mahe-Nyoma-Rhongo-Anley, distance 159km. Take the 2nd route, top up your bike & jerrican with fuel at Nyoma. You can manage your further route till Leh via Umlingla, Pangong.

Have a happy & safe ride. Be careful of rash drivers and also, be mindful of other vehicles, while riding on mountains.

Note: forgot to add, from Sumdo take a small diversion to visit beautiful Puga valley, beautiful landscape of sulphur lake, completely different.

[preetamraikar]

You have very nicely explained how to select the best route.. thanks bro❤

[TheUnknown-hu]

Dheeraj bhai my ladakh trip was awesome, its credit goes to you too because of your guidance .Hanle and tso moriri not covered in this trip and
I was just thinking about and suddenly saw your post 😂😂

[devpriyobhattacharya]

I was down with AMS in Hanle. Infact out of 4 people, 3 of us were down with AMS - only headache though. No other symptoms so we were lucky. But I couldn't go out at night to see the milky way galaxy. Np, will see it next time. I travelled to Leh from Delhi via Srinagar. We did 2 days acclimatization in Leh but Hanle still gave us AMS. Nothing wrong with Hanle. It's a must place to visit. But travellers should be careful.

[amitabhpramanik]

Dheerajji, apka bahut sukriya. Mai apka avari hu is suggestion k lie. Anyway I got an encouragement. Thanks. I am Amitabh from Kolkata.

[kenagrawal]

Another important video. People need to be educated on high altitude travel. SNM Hospital is Leh is always full of tourists.

[KMiller-vv]

Dear Dheeraj, Namaste and Jule!
My friend and I, both from Europe, are traveling to Leh next week. We plan to rent a motorbike to explore Ladakh.
Your posts have been immensely helpful in planning our trip. However, we are still uncertain about the access to Umling La Pass for foreigners. I have read that it is restricted for non-Indian residents. Could you please clarify if this is true, or if there is any way for us to visit?
Thank you very much for all the information you have provided so far. We greatly appreciate your help and look forward to your continued insights.
❤❤❤ KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK! ❤❤❤

[namit]

Thanks Dheeraj bhai toh this insightful post.
Personally, I feel the right thing to do is reach Leh, acclimatize and then move ahead . 🙂

[mahithasreedharan]

Hi, isn't there a petrol pump at Nyoma. I would appreciate if u could clear my doubt.

[Aarav_Navigator]

sir आप हमारे लिए गुरु समान हे, जैसे हिमालय में ऋषिमुनी तपस्या करते है, और हमे ज्ञान देते हे, वेसेही आप हमारे लिए हिमालय गुमकर हर साल हिमालय की geography भौगोलिक परिस्थिति के बारे में ज्ञान देते हे.

[Atif]

DOES KASHMIR TOILETS ALSO GO DRY IN WINTER(LIKE PAHALGHAM, SRINAGAR, SONMARG AND OFFBEAT KASHMIR) ??

[pradeepjangid]

Life saving information
Excellent brother
Keep continue

[amitabhpramanik]

Dheerajji, thank you very much for your kind suggestion re: direct trip towards Hanley, Tsumoriri etc from Manali side. Last year I drove my Santro to Pangong from Kolkata via Srinagar & Leh. Because of time we didn't go to Hanley, Tsumoriri and Umlingla. Hope to do it in near future. Thank you.

[TheKhanWanderer]

Very informative video, I was waiting for the same. Thanks for your efforts in creating such a valuable content. ❤ Thanks Asif Khan, Delhi

[tanzinchhopel]

Dheeraj ji shat shat naman julley and zangsong thujechhey I am Tenzin chhopel from spiti velley .thank you so much apke Web site se mujhe kaam mill RHA hai

[xfiqltd]

Dheeraj - thank you so much for all the detailed information. This video is very helpful. Quick question - Are these roads open in Winter? I am planning this route in Feb-Mar 2024 in a fully equipped 4x4 overlander - should we expect the roads to be closed or is it open all seasons. Any information will be greatly helpful. Thanks much.

[rohitdeshpande]

I am planning Leh-Hanle-umlingla-tso moriri-Jispa/Manali.
What could be the petrol pump situation on this route..will I have to carry diesel from Leh?
I will be driving Jeep compass

[rishabh]

For a trip to Leh by flight how many days necessary for hanle tso moriri circuit for very low risk of AMS