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Ladakh is the most amazing place to visit during monsoon season. The state is bounded by the world’s largest mountain ranges, namely the Himalayas and the Karakoram. It is surrounded by a famous desert known as Alpine desert whereas Leh has dry barren landscape which has many Buddhist monasteries which hold spectacular sights and picturesque …
What is Mecca for devotees, Ladakh is for travellers. Ladakh gained popularity post the film 3 idiots that featured the beautiful Pangong Tso in its final scene. Most travellers flock to this lake exploring the commercial identity of Ladakh. But Ladakh is so much more! And to the relief of most travellers, it has resisted …
Located at an altitude of around 10,000 ft. Nubra Valley is a high elevated cold desert. The merger of the rivers of Shyok and Nubra (also known as Siachen) forms this valley. This valley separates Ladakh and Karakoram ranges. Siachen Glacier lies to the north; The Renowned Sasser Pass along with Karakoram Pass lies on …
Nestled in the western region of Ladakh in the midst of the barren mountains, Lamayuru is a culturally rich and enchanting village and an ideal pit stop on the Kargil-Leh route. It is on the Leh – Srinagar highway and can be visited from Leh. Located at a longitude of 76.77 and latitude of 34.28, …
Located at an elevation of 5360 meters or 7 590 feet above the sea level, Chang La Pass is a mountain pass in Ladakh. Often claims are made that it is the second largest motorable road in the world. History Chang La Baba is associated with this pass. There is a temple on top of …
Fotu La Pass is also called as Fatu La. It is also a mountain range that comes in the Srinagar Leh highway, in the Zanskar range of Himalayas. Of the three passes in the highway 1D, this is the highest point at an elevation of 4108 meters r somewhat 13,478 feet above the sea level. …
Also known as the pillar of the sky pass, for it is one of the highest passes in India, Namika La pass is located in the Zanskar Valley on the way that leads to Mulbek valley. Namika in local language means one that holds the sky. It is one of the tallest passes in India …
Baralacha La is at an elevation of 4890 meters or 16,040 feet above the sea level in the Zanskar range of the Himalayas. The word’ Baralacha’ denotes ‘a pass in a summit wherein crossroads meet in the Tibetan language. It has in it a pretty lake called Suraj Lake that is emeraldish in color. This …
A valley surrounded by ice-capped mountains, lush green fields and a mighty river, wild flowers, ancient buildings and a Tibetan monastery. No, I am not describing a movie scene, but this is Padum. Padum is located at Zanskar, a sub-district in Kargil. Moreover, interestingly, this is the single administrative center and the only town of …