Kashmir and Ladakh
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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Cyclists on the Leh Manali highway in Ladakh, India
The stunning landscapes and tough terrain of the Greater Himalayas are inviting for cyclists across the world. We saw many cyclists taking on the challenge of the Leh Manali highway. Read the story of our journey at The Leh Manali route – an epic journey
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Wildlife on Lachulung la, India
Journey from Leh to Kelong, India
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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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