"Definately once in your lifetime!" Ladakh Range by husain

Ladakh Range Travel Guide: 199 reviews and 618 photos

Just another day in Ladakh... - Ladakh Range

I was visiting Ladakh for the second time while shooting `Mission Udaan' with the Indian Airforce. It probably was one of the bits i most looked fwd to on that shoot...
We actually visited twice, the first time, i was lucky enough to take in some absolutely incredible views while sitting in the navigators cabin in a IL76 transport aircraft. Its located just under the cockpit and gives you a glass front and looking down- a birds eye view of the mountains, glaciers, frozen lakes etc... we went up to Thoise, and returned the same day.
The second time was in an An32 transport, the workhorse of the IAF. We flew into Leh this time, and stayed there for about 4 days, including a visit to the Siachen glacier, sometimes refered to as `the highest battlefield in the world'

First visit, August 2002...

Tso Moriri

Ladakh was a place about which i`d constantly hear about from my friends who`d been there. I saw their pictures, and that kept adding to the temptation. And whats more, it was just a short flight away from Delhi- and you get transported into another world... Just didnt manage to make the trip happen for one reason or another for all those years.

Finally, this time, in 2002 august, it all came together for me and a bunch of us packed our cameras and our bags and set off...

The pic- lake Tso Moriri- 28 kms long and 4600 meters above sea level.

Winter in Ladakh...

Stakna Monastery and the partly frozen river Indus

Definately worth a trip, to see the landscape at its stunning best...

Pros and Cons

Pros:...
Cons:you`ll have too many questions about your urban lifestyle, as soon as you`re back!
In a nutshell:Just go!

Last visit to Ladakh Range: Nov 2005
Intro Updated Jan 30, 2010
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Winter in Ladakh Things to Do (3)

The geography of ladakh means that the winters can get quite cold. Most of the region lies at 12,000 feet/ 3,500 meters... more travel advice

`Inside the Indian Airforce' Off The Beaten Path (2)

Was on my second trip to ladakh- this time, as part of the National Geographic crew, shooting a show called `Mission... more travel advice

Monastery tours Things to Do (3)

From Leh, you can take a day tour of the monasterys nearby. Among them- Thiksey, Hemis and Shey. Most of these are... more travel advice

high altitude road construction - Ladakh Range

incredible sights... Favorites (2)

A sight that could seem almost surreal... At an altitude of over 18000 feet, these migrant workers are doing a routine... more travel advice

Hotels (3)
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Tourist Traps (1)
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Sports & Outdoors (1)
rafting on the indus
Transportation (2)
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Bonobo2005 Jul 9, 2007 at 6:10 AM

My Goodness what a place!!! this page reminds me how great the earth is outside S'pore; amazing pics, you're so courageous flying all that stuff (not for me..), and that teahouse will be one of my objectives when I'll ever reach there
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radz Jun 14, 2006 at 7:17 AM

Awesome intro pic!
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drolkar May 27, 2006 at 4:12 AM

Fantastic landscapes...! Mystery solved regarding the Nigeria Reflections, eh? Sorry if I wasn't clear - had not realized you were assuming it was video. Cheers!
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kenHuocj Feb 25, 2006 at 6:16 AM

so much useful infor and tips from the well travelled ;-)))
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j-san May 23, 2005 at 7:49 AM

it was worth it even with that altitude sickness :P
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victorwkf Nov 17, 2004 at 5:38 AM

Beautiful page and photographs !
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l_joo Mar 30, 2004 at 11:53 PM

Hello Husain, can you tell me your experience of crossing from India over to Pakistan. I want to compare which one is better, through Amritsar or Srinagar?
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aadil Mar 15, 2004 at 9:04 PM

Looks so unreal but it has to be real for I want to see it now with my own eyes and try capturing it on film!!! Yes, I did say try!!! Fantastic pictures and hope to make it there someday soon!!! Did you do the Zanskar river walk?!!!
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Sharrie Feb 15, 2004 at 8:45 PM

The landscape reminds me of Tibet! Quite an adventure! Revisiting...
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burntfoot Aug 7, 2003 at 9:10 PM

Rafting companies don't know how to steer a boat, though. You end up going through rapids sideways. The only manuevers they do is to keep the raft away from rocks on the banks.