Explore the World Beauty
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 …
Fast Facts Situated: Region of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India Stream Of : River Indus Major Tributaries of River Shyok: Chipshap River, Saltoro River, Galwan River, Nubra River, Chang Celmo River River Shyok is a major tributary of river Indus, Ladakh. The major stream of this river raises from hoary wastes on plains of Depsang, …