how did u managed to get it so cheap... i went to antrek website.. it says Euro 70 per person per day (all-inclusive, i.e. transport + accomodation + meals).. means Euro 840 for a trip of 12 days per person...
we paid by jeep, not by per person, last time cheaper also. and we do not pay for the jeep everyday, only the limb from delhi to manali, and manali to leh only.
actually, i was thinking since i won't be trekking (cos mainly jeep rides) and won't be staying often in tents (correct me if am wrong) and the jeep will drive me to the hotel doorstep, it makes more sense to carry luggage case with wheels since it can be (i) locked and (ii) can packed more things.. so not following you there on why you would suggest backpack... nevertheless noted on ur suggestion
nope, backpack comes in different volume and extension, and definitely packs more than hard casing
and from the car to doorstep variable distance. it could be 5m to 15m, some of which like at spangmik from the gate is like 50m... sometimes going to the carpark (etc at delhi) road condition can also be very bad
oh ya... another quick question, is there internet available at the hotels/motels along the way? think i am pushing that bit.. haha...
leh have internet cafe dial up some 56k, some less