Ladakh

aerial · hills

Aerial views of Nurbula Top in Ladakh, India show rugged high-altitude terrain with steep mountain slopes and sparse vegetation.

river · lake

Driving past Wild Ass (Kiang) country on the Changthang plateau, returning from Pangong Tso Lake to Tangtse. Tangtse village on Leh- Pangong Tso road. Tangtse lies on the valley floor through which the Harong stream flows.

river

The Indus river is the backbone of Ladakh - all the major places historically and currently, Shey, Leh, Basgo and Tingmosgang, are situated close to the river. One can see the Karo (dam) hydro power project outflow in this video clip.

hills · highway

Likir is located around 68 KM away from Lamayuru so if you travel at the consistant speed of 50 KM per hour you can reach Kurukshetra in 1.30 hours. Your Lamayuru travel time may depending upon the vehicle you use.

hills · river

The statue of Maitreya Buddha at Thiksey Monastery in central Ladakh, Kashmir, India. Thikse Gompa or Thikse Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Yellow Hat (Gelugpa) sect, located on top of a hill, approximately 20 kilometres…

hills · river

Little monks eat their lunch at Thiksey Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in central Ladakh, Kashmir, India.

ceremony · river

Buddhist prayer wheels is the most symbolic religious objects for Buddhist religion. Mediators turn this prayer wheel and during countless rotations of the wheel, they repeat the mantra.

hills

Ancient vegetable dye Buddhist paintings at Hemis monastery in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Hemis is the name of the biggest monastery in Ladakh.

hills · bazaar

Leh Palace and mosque as seen from Leh Bazaar in Ladakh, India. Leh Palace is a former royal palace overlooking the Ladakhi Himalayan town of Leh.

hills · livestock

If you wish to take some memories from Ladakh, the world's highest hill station, then shopping is the ideal choice. One can find traditional curios and all kinds of trinkets in the colorful markets of Ladakh.

ceremony · dance

Monks are popular for performing cham Dance (Ritual Mask Dances) on a special occasion. This is a ritual dance done by the monks of Hemis Monastery in Ladhak offering prayer to god - It says - Gawa La Ye- referring to Happiness.

river

The confluence point of river Indus and Zanskar at the Sangam in Ladakh. 35kms from Leh, this picturesque spot has become a tourist stop recently. From the right is the river Indus incoming and on the left is the Zanskar river.

festival

Hemis is an idyllic village in Ladakh, in Northern India . The town is just over 40 km southeast of the town of Leh. Hemis is home to the Hemis Gompa a pre- 11th century monastery that was re-established in 1672.

hills

Serthi petrol pump on the way to Karu and Hemis in Ladakh, Kashmir. Ladakh is a region of India in the state of Jammu and Kashmir that extends from the Karakoram Range in the north to the main Great Himalayas to the south, inhabited by peop…

hills · highway

Leh was the capital of the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh, now the Leh District in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Leh, with an area of 45,110 km2, is the second largest district in the country (after Kutch, Gujarat) in terms of area.

hills · desert

Nubra Valley in Ladakh, India. The expansive valley floor is covered with sand, gravel, and alluvial deposits, while a narrow braided river channel winds through the cold desert terrain.

hills · river

Indus River flows through a high-altitude valley in Ladakh, India, surrounded by the barren peaks of the Trans-Himalayan range.

flowers · hills

The annual Apricot Blossom Festival showcases the arrival of spring across the villages of Ladakh, India. Apricot orchards, locally associated with Chuli Mendok, are covered in pink and white blossoms that appear before the leaves emerge.

hills · highway

A road journey through the rugged landscapes of Ladakh, one of the most spectacular high-altitude regions of the Indian Himalayas.

hills · highway

The journey traverses Umling La Pass, one of the world's highest motorable roads, situated at an elevation of approximately 5,798 metres (19,024 feet) above sea level.

highway · hills

A vehicle recovery effort in the rugged landscape of Ladakh, India. A white Hyundai Creta appears to be stuck in muddy terrain while a grey Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is connected by a tow rope to assist in pulling the vehicle free.

hills · river

Indus River, one of Asia's most historic and important rivers, as it winds through the rugged high-altitude terrain of Ladakh, as seen aerially.

dance

Under the pristine skies of Ladakh, a breathtaking night lapse reveals the glowing arc of the Milky Way stretching across the darkness.