Dear all, I am planning a solo road trip by car from Nilambur, Kerala to Leh Ladakh in April-May 2025. Could any of you kindly advise me on the best route, essential gear for both myself and my vehicle, necessary medications & any documentations?

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Hello, Here is how you can plan your solo road trip from Nilambur, Kerala to Leh Ladakh in April-May 2025. Best Route: The best route to take from Nilambur to Leh in April-May will depend on the current road conditions and whether there are any road closures due to bad weather. Here are two options: Option 1: This route takes you through Mysore, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Jabalpur, Allahabad, Kanpur, Agra, Delhi, Chandigarh, Manali, Keylong, and Leh. This is the more direct route, but it can also be the most crowded, especially during peak season. Option 2: This route takes you through Mysore, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Jabalpur, Varanasi, Lucknow, Bareilly, Chandigarh, Manali, Keylong, and Leh. This route is a bit longer, but it may be less crowded than Option 1. Documents: A valid Driver's License A valid Registration Certificate (RC) of the vehicle A valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUC) A valid vehicle insurance policy A valid Permit to Enter Restricted Areas (PERMIT) if you are planning to visit any restricted areas in Ladakh Essential Gear: For Yourself: A good quality GPS or satellite navigation device A good quality map of the area A first-aid kit Plenty of warm clothes, including a hat, gloves, and socks Rain gear Sunscreen and sunglasses A good quality water bottle Snacks and food A headlamp or flashlight A multi-tool A portable phone charger A good quality camera (optional) For Your Vehicle: A spare tire and jack A set of jumper cables A tow rope A fire extinguisher A basic toolkit Spare fuses and bulbs Medications: Altitude sickness medication: Acetazolamide (Diamox) is a medication that can help to prevent and treat altitude sickness. It is important to start taking this medication a few days before you begin your ascent to high altitudes. Motion sickness medication: If you are prone to motion sickness, you may want to bring along some medication to help prevent it. Diarrhoea medication: Loperamide (Imodium) is a medication that can help to treat diarrhoea. Painkillers: Paracetamol (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) can help to relieve pain. Antihistamines: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is a medication that can help to relieve allergies and insomnia.

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Dear all, I am planning a solo road trip by car from Nilambur, Kerala to Leh Ladakh in April-May 2025. Could any of you kindly advise me on the best route, essential gear for both myself and my vehicle, necessary medications & any documentations?

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