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India: Ladakh & Zanskar 2012

There's more to 'Little Tibet' as Ladakh is often referred to than its Tibetan derived name (meaning 'land of mountain passes') suggests...
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  • Prayer flags flutter in the wind of Baralacha La (4981m) on the Manali - Leh road

    Prayer flags flutter in the wind of Baralacha La (4981m) on the Manali - Leh road

    Baralacha LaHimalayaIndiamountainsprayer flags120620ManaliLeh0013

  • Satellite dishes reach the summer only chai stalls below Baralacha La

    Satellite dishes reach the summer only chai stalls below Baralacha La

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  • Snow still lingers on the peaks of the Great Himalaya above the Sarchu Plains

    Snow still lingers on the peaks of the Great Himalaya above the Sarchu Plains

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  • The Yunam river parallel's the road through Sarchu before joining the Tsarap River and eventually the Zanskar River

    The Yunam river parallel's the road through Sarchu before joining the Tsarap River and eventually the Zanskar River

    HimalayaIndiaSarchuYunam Riverriver valleywater120620ManaliLeh0044

  • The Sumakhar Lungpa River viewed from above on the Moray Plains

    The Sumakhar Lungpa River viewed from above on the Moray Plains

    HimalayaIndiaLadakhMoray PlainsSumakhar Lungpa Riverriver valley120621SarchuTsoKar0009

  • Philosophical road signs are a regular sight in the Indian Himalaya

    Philosophical road signs are a regular sight in the Indian Himalaya

    HimalayaIndiaIndus RiverJammu KashmirLadakhriver valleyroad sign120622TsoKarLeh0002

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    AsiaBuddhist monksCommercialContinentHimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirKhardung LaLadakhlorrysnowtruck120626Khardung0004

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  • Inside Thiksey Gompa's Dukhang

    Inside Thiksey Gompa's Dukhang

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhThiksey GompaThiksey Monastery120627ThikseyGompa0004

  • The courtyard at Thiksey Gompa. Ladakh

    The courtyard at Thiksey Gompa. Ladakh

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhThiksey GompaThiksey Monastery120627ThikseyGompa0007

  • Thiksey Gompa's Chamkang houses the 12m high Maitreya (future Buddha)

    Thiksey Gompa's Chamkang houses the 12m high Maitreya (future Buddha)

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  • Prayer flags and Chortens overlook the Ladakh Range at Thiksey Gompa

    Prayer flags and Chortens overlook the Ladakh Range at Thiksey Gompa

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  • A row of Chortens overlook the Ladakh Range at Thiksey Gompa

    A row of Chortens overlook the Ladakh Range at Thiksey Gompa

    ChortenHimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStupaThiksey GompaThiksey Monastery120627ThikseyGompa0042

  • Four suns sit atop crescent moons overlooking the Zanskar Mountains. Thiksy Gompa, Ladakh

    Four suns sit atop crescent moons overlooking the Zanskar Mountains. Thiksy Gompa, Ladakh

    ChortenHimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStupaThiksey GompaThiksey Monastery120627ThikseyGompa0084

  • Monks look on as their protege's perform in the festival at Hemmis

    Monks look on as their protege's perform in the festival at Hemmis

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  • A young hornblower announces the next act at Hemmis

    A young hornblower announces the next act at Hemmis

    Buddhist festivalHemmis FestivalHemmis GompaHemmis MonasteryHimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhFestival120630Hemmis0044

  • More horns sound at Hemmis Festival

    More horns sound at Hemmis Festival

    Buddhist festivalHemmis FestivalHemmis GompaHemmis MonasteryHimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhFestival120630Hemmis0060

  • A view towards the Ladakh Range from the roof of Hemmis Gompa

    A view towards the Ladakh Range from the roof of Hemmis Gompa

    Buddhist festivalHemmis FestivalHemmis GompaHemmis MonasteryHimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhFestival120630Hemmis0082

  • Yamantaka 'The Terminator of Death'. Hemmis Festival, Ladakh

    Yamantaka 'The Terminator of Death'. Hemmis Festival, Ladakh

    Buddhist festivalHemmis FestivalHemmis GompaHemmis MonasteryHimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhFestival120630Hemmis0088

  • Tibetan Buddhist mythology brought to life at Hemmis Festival

    Tibetan Buddhist mythology brought to life at Hemmis Festival

    Buddhist festivalHemmis FestivalHemmis GompaHemmis MonasteryHimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhFestival120630Hemmis0120

  • An old monk sells crystals at Hemmis

    An old monk sells crystals at Hemmis

    Buddhist festivalHemmis FestivalHemmis GompaHemmis MonasteryHimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhFestival120630Hemmis0136

  • Steamed 'mo-mo's' for lunch at Hemmis

    Steamed 'mo-mo's' for lunch at Hemmis

    Buddhist festivalHemmis FestivalHemmis GompaHemmis MonasteryHimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhFestival120630Hemmis0139

  • A row of Chortens point towards Pensi La from Rangdum Gompa in the Suru Valley.

    A row of Chortens point towards Pensi La from Rangdum Gompa in the Suru Valley.

    ChortenIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStupaSuru Valley120704Rangdom0008

  • Approaching Stongdey Gompa in the Zanskar Valley

    Approaching Stongdey Gompa in the Zanskar Valley

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStongdey GompaStongey MonasteryZanskarZanskar Valley120706Stongdey0003

  • Stongdey Gompa. Zanskar

    Stongdey Gompa. Zanskar

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  • Snow melt irrigates the Zanskar Valley below Stongdey Gompa

    Snow melt irrigates the Zanskar Valley below Stongdey Gompa

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStongdey GompaStongey MonasteryZanskarZanskar Valley120706Stongdey0015

  • Tibetan Buddhist mythology brought to life at Stongdey Gompa's festival

    Tibetan Buddhist mythology brought to life at Stongdey Gompa's festival

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStongdey GompaStongey MonasteryZanskarZanskar Valley120706Stongdey0048

  • Mahakala 'The Great Black One' is brought to life at Stongdey Gompa's festival. Zanskar

    Mahakala 'The Great Black One' is brought to life at Stongdey Gompa's festival. Zanskar

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStongdey GompaStongey MonasteryZanskarZanskar Valley120706Stongdey0083

  • An old lady watches the festivities from the shade of Stongdey's courtyard

    An old lady watches the festivities from the shade of Stongdey's courtyard

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStongdey GompaStongey MonasteryZanskarZanskar Valley120706Stongdey0105

  • Inside the dukhang at Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar

    Inside the dukhang at Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStongdey GompaStongey MonasteryZanskarZanskar Valley120706Stongdey0113

  • A Stongdey villager consults with the doctor

    A Stongdey villager consults with the doctor

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStongdey GompaStongey MonasteryZanskarZanskar Valley120706Stongdey0123

  • A local man awaits the doctor at Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar

    A local man awaits the doctor at Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStongdey GompaStongey MonasteryZanskarZanskar Valley120706Stongdey0128

  • Inquisitive eyes. Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar

    Inquisitive eyes. Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStongdey GompaStongey MonasteryZanskarZanskar Valley120706Stongdey0129

  • A satisfied local departs the impromptu clinic held by Blazing Trails and Dr Saleem at Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar

    A satisfied local departs the impromptu clinic held by Blazing Trails and Dr Saleem at Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStongdey GompaStongey MonasteryZanskarZanskar Valley120706Stongdey0131

  • Dr Saleem Nadaaf. On tour with Blazing Trails Tours in 2012

    Dr Saleem Nadaaf. On tour with Blazing Trails Tours in 2012

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStongdey GompaStongey MonasteryZanskarZanskar Valley120706Stongdey0133

  • Local people are delighted to receive some outside help for their ailments. Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar

    Local people are delighted to receive some outside help for their ailments. Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStongdey GompaStongey MonasteryZanskarZanskar Valley120706Stongdey0135

  • A satisfied local departs the impromptu clinic held by Blazing Trails and Dr Saleem at Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar

    A satisfied local departs the impromptu clinic held by Blazing Trails and Dr Saleem at Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStongdey GompaStongey MonasteryZanskarZanskar Valley120706Stongdey0137

  • "Wot r you lookin' at mr?" Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar

    "Wot r you lookin' at mr?" Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStongdey GompaStongey MonasteryZanskarZanskar Valley120706Stongdey0138

  • The Rimpoche's livingroom. Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar

    The Rimpoche's livingroom. Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStongdey GompaStongey MonasteryZanskarZanskar Valley120706Stongdey0153

  • Tea with the Rimpoche at Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar (L-R: Graham, Geoff, Andy, Di, Peter, Andrew, Vince, the Rimpoche and the taxi driver)

    Tea with the Rimpoche at Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar (L-R: Graham, Geoff, Andy, Di, Peter, Andrew, Vince, the Rimpoche and the taxi driver)

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStongdey GompaStongey MonasteryZanskarZanskar Valley120706Stongdey0157

  • Big smiles at Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar

    Big smiles at Stongdey Gompa, Zanskar

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhStongdey GompaStongey MonasteryZanskarZanskar Valley120706Stongdey0159

  • The Drang Drung Glacier, Zanskar Valley seen from Pensi La

    The Drang Drung Glacier, Zanskar Valley seen from Pensi La

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  • Khardung La. Billed as the worlds highest motorable pass at 6802m (though it actually measures 5350m!)

    Khardung La. Billed as the worlds highest motorable pass at 6802m (though it actually measures 5350m!)

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirKhardung LaLadakhprayer flags120709Khardung0002

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  • Its a long walk to Namgyal Tsemo (Leh fort)

    Its a long walk to Namgyal Tsemo (Leh fort)

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhLehLeh FortNamgyal Tsemo1207160002

  • The Japanese Shanti Stupa, or Peace Pagoda as its sometimes referred to. Leh, Ladakh

    The Japanese Shanti Stupa, or Peace Pagoda as its sometimes referred to. Leh, Ladakh

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhLehShanti Stupa1207160031

  • Intricate details of Leh's Japanese Shanti Stupa

    Intricate details of Leh's Japanese Shanti Stupa

    HimalayaIndiaJammu KashmirLadakhLehShanti Stupa1207160035

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