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Photography in Ladakh

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Pangong Lake
Khardungla Top
En-route Alchi
Khardungla Pass
Lamayuru Monastery - Photo Courtesy Kondephy
Enroute Likir to Phiyang - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar
Moon Landscape near Lamayuru - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar
Enroute Lamayuru - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar
Pangong Views - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar
Enroute Pangong - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar
Hunder Sand Dunes - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar
Double Humped Camel - Photos Courtesy Milind Kshirsagar
Photo Courtesy Dimple Shah
Photo Courtesy Dimple Shah
Apricots in Alchi Monastery Complex

Ladakh is a union territory in North India having destinations at altitudes of 9000 to 15000 ft asl. Buddhism widely practiced and locals here are mainly from Tibetan and Central Asian Descent. Ladakh features barren landscales, riverside areas (Indus and Zanskar Rivers), Ancient Monasteries, High altitude lakes, Farms (Apple, Apricot etc.) and lots of sunshine (As it hardly rains here). This combination is a paradise for Landscape Photographers and one the most sought after destination for everyone with a bit of interest in photography.

Photographers in Ladakh pass through some of the highest motorable passes in the world and therefore are able to capture some of the clearest images of snow clad mountain ranges. The high altitude lakes comprise fresh water as well as salt water lakes that are as large as a state and with arid landscape and mountain ranges and clear waters present a pristine panorama for photographers.

Ladakh has some unique high altitude wildlife and wide ranging birds to photograph. Bactrian Camels are found here. Nubra Valley is a very curious mix of desert and valley of flowers. Incredibly one is able to capture both in a single frame.

High Altitude desert at Nubra Valley , Pangong / Tsomoriri Lakes, High altitude monasteries of Lamayuru, Offbeat character of Hanle (Eastern Ladakh) and drives in and around Leh is typically are highlights of a Ladakh photography experience and is a must visit for anyone interested in Landscape photography.

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  • At 70 kms from Leh, Alchi Choskor(10000 - 11000 ft) is situated on the banks of Indus River. It is more

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    Alchi ( 1 Kms ), Likir ( 21 Kms ), Temisgam ( 30 Kms ), Nimu ( 32 Kms ), Uley ( 39 Kms ), Leh ( 70 Kms )
  • Thikse Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Yellow Hat sect at 19 kms and is noted for more

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    Leh ( 19 Kms )
  • Hemis Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Drukpa Lineage, located at 45 kms from more

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    Leh ( 45 Kms )
  • Stok Palace is a Buddhist monastery at 15 kms from Leh. It was founded in the 14th Century and has more

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    Leh ( 15 Kms )
  • Jama Masjid Leh

    Mosque or Dargah
    Jama Masjid Ladakh is one of the ancient mosques of Leh and is a popular spot for visit for its more

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    Leh ( 2 Kms )
  • Gurdwara Pathar Sahib was constructed in 1517 to commemorate the visit to the Ladakh region of more

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    Leh ( 25 Kms )
  • Leh Palace

    View Point, Heritage Site
    Leh Palace overlooks Leh and was modelled on the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. The palace was more

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    Leh ( 3 Kms )
  • Likir Monastery or Likir Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in Ladakh located approximately 52 more

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    Likir, Alchi ( 20 Kms ), Nimu ( 22 Kms ), Uley ( 26 Kms ), Temisgam ( 41 Kms ), Leh ( 52 Kms )
  • Lamayuru is one of the largest and oldest gompas in Ladakh and visited enroute on the Leh - more

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    Lamayuru, Temisgam ( 34 Kms ), Alchi ( 57 Kms ), Uley ( 87 Kms ), Leh ( 109 Kms ), Kargil ( 149 Kms )
  • Nubra Valley (120 kms from Leh) is known for being the high altitude desert area and home to more

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    Nubra Valley ( 5 Kms )
  • Namgyal Tsemo Monastery is a Buddhist monastery at 5 kms from Leh Founded in 1430. It has a more

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    Leh ( 5 Kms ), Likir ( 55 Kms ), Alchi ( 65 Kms ), Uley ( 73 Kms )
  • Pangong Lake

    Activity, Lake or Riverside
    Pangong Lake is an high altitude lake visited ex-Leh (128 kms). The lake is 134 kms long and max 5 more

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    Pangong Lake, Leh ( 128 Kms ), Kargil ( 149 Kms )
  • Tsomoriri lake

    Activity, Lake or Riverside
    Tsomoriri Lake is a high altitude lake located at 215 kms east of Leh. Tsomoriri Lake is declared more

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    Tsomoriri Lake ( 1 Kms ), Tsokar ( 50 Kms )
  • Tsokar Lake

    Activity, Lake or Riverside
    Tsokar is a lake at about 50 kms from Tsomoriri closer to Manali - Leh route and is an inportant more

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    Tsokar ( 1 Kms ), Tsomoriri Lake ( 50 Kms )
  • Khardungla Pass

    View Point
    Khardung La (17582 ft asl) is one of the worlds highest motorable passes at 39 kms from Leh. more

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    Leh ( 39 Kms )
  • The Shey Monastery and the Shey Palace complex are located 15 kilometres south of Leh on the more

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    Leh ( 15 Kms )
  • White Water Rafting starts in July-August season from Phey at 12 kms from Leh and ends at Nimo more

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    Nimu ( 2 Kms ), Leh ( 12 Kms )
  • Spituk Monastery is a Buddhist monastery at 8 kms from Leh in 11th century and part of the the more

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    Leh ( 8 Kms ), Nimu ( 22 Kms )
  • Shanti Stupa

    Monastery
    Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist stupa on a hilltop near Leh built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu more

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    Leh ( 5 Kms )
  • Hall of Fame Leh is a museum constructed and maintained by the Indian army in memory of the brave more

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    Leh ( 4 Kms )
  • Kali Mata Temple

    Temple or Holy Place
    Kali Mata temple is a locally popular temple near Leh Airport dedicated to Goddess more

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    Leh ( 5 Kms )
  • Diskit Monastery is the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley region of more

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    Nubra Valley ( 14 Kms )
  • Phyang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery 16 kms west of Leh. Phyang contains numerous sacred more

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    Leh ( 16 Kms )
  • Sindhu Bank

    Lake or Riverside
    Sindhu Ghat is situated at 10 km up stream the Indus River from Leh near the Shey monastery. It is more

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    Leh ( 10 Kms )
  • Basgo Monastery, also known as Basgo or Bazgo Gompa, is a Buddhist monastery on Leh - Alchi route. more

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    Nimu ( 8 Kms ), Alchi ( 27 Kms ), Leh ( 33 Kms ), Temisgam ( 49 Kms )
  • Panamik Hot Springs

    Natural Wonders
    Panamik Hot Springs are a set of Sulphur springs at 21 kms from Sumur, 53 kms from Diskit and 63 more

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    Nubra Valley ( 63 Kms )
  • Yarab Tso

    Lake or Riverside
    Yarab Tso is a quiet high altitude lake 17 kms ahead of Sumur enroute Siachen base. Yarab Tso more

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    Nubra Valley ( 60 Kms )
  • Sumur Sand Dunes

    Natural Wonders
    Sumur Sand Dunes is situated right in heart of Sumur town in Nubra Valley. As compared to touristy more

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    Nubra Valley ( 41 Kms )
  • Turtuk Village is a popular excursion for travellers to Nubra Valley. Set at 80 kms from Hunder, more

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    Nubra Valley ( 80 Kms )
  • Siachen Base

    Historic Site
    Siachen Base Camp is situated at about 120 kms from Hunder and 80 kms from Sumur in Nubra Valley. more

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    Nubra Valley ( 120 Kms )