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A beautiful lake which tourist can see after crossing Bharatpur on Leh-Manali highway en route Ladakh in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Bharatpur which offer only basic accommodation is not a village; it is set up only for tourists during tourist season and is a collection of tents after descending from Baralacha La pass. The Leh-Manali Highway is a high mountain road situated in India. It spans over a length of 479 km (298 mi) among the Himalaya mountain range. It passes through some of the worlds highest mountain passes in the world, with a mean altitude in between 2 to 3 miles above sea level. Uncertain weather, high altitude, no roads, extreme cold and no civilization for miles make this a very treacherous track. Carry extra fuel and feel close to heaven. This dirt gravel road