Ladakh The Land of High Passes by Moumita Basu

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Ladakh The Land of High Passes

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Ladakh offers a natural beauty that is found nowhere else in India.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Ladakh
The Land of High Passes

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Part of the Great Himalayas, Ladakh, in Northern India, offers unparallel natural beauty.

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Best time to visit is April and October, for less tourists and more adventure.

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Nearest airport is Leh, connected by flights from Delhi, India

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Leh is also connected by roads from Manali and Srinagar

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Pick a good place to stay for Day 1 to acclimatize yourself

Day 2: Visit Thiksey Gompa

Buddha Statue in Thiksey

Hemis Gompa, the biggest monastry in the area

Day 3: Visit Pangong Tso, a salt water lake

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And take a break at Chang La Pass.

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A frozen river in April

Day 4: Visit Alchi Monastry

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Apricot flowers in bloom in Alchi

Confluence of Indus and Zanskar on the way

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Day 5: Khardung La Pass

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And visiting Nubra Valley

Dust Storm in Nubra

Night stay at Nubra Valley

And back to Leh for shopping

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Have a great Trip.

A PRESENTATION MADE BY MOUMITA BASU

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Moumita Basu

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