Tanglang la, Leh-Manali Highway, India
Tanglang la, is the first pass of the 470 km long Leh-Manali journey. We crossed the highest point of our entire trip, over 5300m atop the Tanglang la.
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Tanglang la, Leh-Manali Highway, India
Leh to Manali journey is studded with unbelievable land formations like these.
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Worker from tent winodow, Tanglang la, Leh-Manali Highway, India
Sunday is a relaxing day for the hard working construction workers on these mountain passes. Our bus stopped outside this worker's tent and he greeted us with a big smile.
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Leh-Manali Highway, India
Rock formations on the Leh Manali highway. They looked like needles rising in the sky, reminding us of the sand castles we built on the beach as kids. Except that they were gigantic!
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Lachung la or Lachulung La or Lāchālūng La or Lungalacha La.
The second pass of the Leh-Manali route, it is a long meandering pass with its peak at 4891 m.
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The Gata Loops a series of hairpin bends.
It was a roller coaster ride we will never forget.
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Nakee la, Leh-Manali Highway, India
By the time we reached Nakee la, third pass, we had come to terms with our “heart in mouth” condition. Every glimpse of the Indus river flowing below brought with it a green oasis.
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The Baralacha la - Leh to Manali Journey
The Baralacha la was our last pass of the day. We were now one state lower, in Himachal Pradesh. Deep valleys, hairpin bends and steep curves were now “just another day in office”.
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Leh-Manali Highway, India
It was now time for the reds of the Leh-Manali highway. The wind-battered mountain faces with their powdered rocks seemed like gigantic sand dunes. Read full story of the 470 km Leh Manali journey at The Leh Manali route – an epic journey
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Rohtang pass - Leh to Manali Journey, India
Rohtang Pass. The crowned prince of the Leh-Manali route. Or a dreaded monster! “If the bus falls off now, at least I have seen the most majestic place on earth.” Yes, this did cross our minds. Read full story of the 470 km Leh Manali journey at The Leh Manali route – an epic journey
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Rohtang pass - Leh to Manali Journey, India
Rohtang Pass. The crowned prince of the Leh-Manali route. Or a dreaded monster! “If the bus falls off now, at least I have seen the most majestic place on earth.” Yes, this did cross our minds. Read full story of the 470 km Leh Manali journey at The Leh Manali route – an epic journey
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