Archive for 'Ladakh'
Shanti Stupa in Ladakh
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by Thrillchimp.
Sitting majestically on a hilltop in Ladakh, is a Buddhist white domed stupa called the Shanti Stupa. It was built to promote world peace and prosperity and to commemorate 2500 years of Buddhism. It is considered a symbol of the ties between the people of Japan and Ladakh. The Shanti Stupa holds the relics of the Buddha at its [...]
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Tsomoriri Lake in Ladakh
Posted on 20. Jan, 2012 by Thrillchimp.
Also Known as ‘Mountain Lake’, Tso Moriri is a spectacular site amidst mountain ranges in Leh and thanks to its serenity, is a good place to relax. The Lake measures about 28 km in length from north to south and about 4-6 km in breadth and about 100 feet average in depth. Maximum depth of Tso Moriri Lake [...]
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Khardung la Pass in Ladakh
Posted on 20. Jan, 2012 by Thrillchimp.
It is not very often that one gets to be literally on top of the world, by getting to zoom around on a road at an altitude of 18,380 feet. That is where Khardungla Pass, meaning the ‘Pass of Lower Castle,’ is located on the way from Leh to the Nubra Valley in Ladakh. The [...]
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Travel Tips for Ladakh
Posted on 13. Jan, 2012 by Thrillchimp.
Blessed with true natural beauty, Ladakh is a nature lover’s paradise. Its rich heritage and colorful array of monasteries and picturesque mountain ranges attract tourists from all over the globe. Here you will find some interesting travel information about this destination aiding you to plan your dream holiday to Ladakh! Best time to visit Ladakh: [...]
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Zanskar Valley in Ladakh
Posted on 12. Jan, 2012 by Thrillchimp.
Wrapped in snow capped peaks and huddled amidst two tiny alpine lakes, Zanskar is a beautiful tourist destination in the northern parts on India. It is one of the scantly inhabited Himalayan valleys blessed with immense natural scenic beauty. Where is it located? Zanskar is located in the Ladakh district of Jammu and Kashmir state. [...]
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Pangong Lake in Ladakh
Posted on 07. Jan, 2012 by Thrillchimp.
Just about 160 km from Leh is a beautiful lake named the Pangong Lake. A drive to this lake is a wonderful experience. The journey begins at Thiksey village, which is famous for its huge monasteries covering an entire mountain range. And beyond this remote village there is nothing but the vast expanse of extreme [...]
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Magnetic Hill in Ladakh
Posted on 05. Jan, 2012 by Thrillchimp.
“Magnetic Hill The phenomenon that defies gravity Park your vehicle in the box marked with white paint on the road. Switch it off and leave it in neutral” Above is a sign board at what has famously come to be known as the ‘Magnetic Hill’ in Leh. It invites you to be a part of [...]
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Mountain Climbing in Ladakh
Posted on 05. Jan, 2012 by Thrillchimp.
For all you mountaineers out there, Ladakh is the place for you! With its natural charm and beauty, Leh attracts mountain climbers from all across the globe. There are a variety of beautiful, interesting and challenging climbing routes in this region. Listed below are some of the most mesmerizing ones: The Nun-Kun Massif in Himalayas: [...]
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Losar Festival in Ladakh
Posted on 04. Jan, 2012 by Thrillchimp.
The Losar Festival is a spectacular festival celebrated in Ladakh/Tibet, ushering in the New Year and is the most important festivity in this region. The Ladakhi Buddhists celebrate it by making religious offerings to their deities, both in gompas and in their domestic shrines. The festival is marked with a variety of ancient rituals, cultural [...]
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Hemis festival in Ladakh
Posted on 03. Jan, 2012 by Thrillchimp.
The Hemis festival is one of the biggest and the most famous religious festivals of Ladakh and is an attraction for both the tourist and the local people. The Hemis festival is a colorful two-day affair that falls on the 10th day (called Tse-Chu in the local language) of the Tibetan lunar month. This festival [...]
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Cham dance in Ladakh
Posted on 02. Jan, 2012 by Thrillchimp.
Ladakh is the land of colorful fairs and cheerful festivities and a trip to Ladakh is incomplete without attending at least one of these traditional feats in the form of festivals in and around Leh. Starting from Losar, the new year of Ladakh, and every significant occasion to the local is transformed into a huge [...]
