Leh in my pre-owned 2011 Tata Aria 4x4: Car performed flawlessly

Finally my Saffira got to drive up to Leh, for a short impromptu official drive, courtesy of my Hospital and Amritsar Diocese of the Church of North India.

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Enjoying a night out in Saffira with my son after a long time. 

Our parking place:

The panoramic view from this awesome place:

What better day to do it, than Summer Solstice! Got a chance to teach my son about the significance of this day. I just wish it wasn't cloudy and drizzling tonight, maybe we could have seen the Milky Way galaxy in the middle of the night.

But, thankfully it's cool, and not hot and humid. Good night from this wonderful place, i.e. the Lahaul valley. 

A few highlights from the camping site this morning

Snow capped peaks visible behind the clouds, as Saffira poses on the helipad

Panoramic view 

The smile says it all

Finally my Saffira got to drive up to Leh, for a short impromptu official drive, courtesy of my Hospital and Amritsar Diocese of the Church of North India.

Crossed Baralacha La yesterday, and stayed opposite to the Sarchu Helipad in tents.

Crossed Lachung La today morning, after climbing the arduous Gata Loops. Roads beyond Sarchu are a mess till Pang currently! The descent from the Pass is full of craters, and driving up on my way back, may pose a challenge.

Short drive up to Nakeel La was good. They're widening the road, and it's not metalled yet, but is wide and drivable at a good pace.

Crossed Tanglang La this afternoon, and the panoramic views were majestic. Roads are generally not in top shape near the passes!

Finally, around 7:30PM, reached Leh town, and checked into our hotel for night stay.

Detailed feedback will be given once I reach back to Manali by Monday night. The car performed flawlessly and never got stuck. I did not have to use 4x4 at all, anywhere on my way here. Can't promise anything for the way back, and road is full of craters from the descent between Nakee La and Lachung La, as mentioned above.

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