"the world at the end of the world" Top 5 Page for this destination Ladakh Range by call_me_rhia

Ladakh Range Travel Guide: 199 reviews and 618 photos

the world at the end of the world - Ladakh Range

a place with many names:
the land of the High Passes, little Tibet,
Moonland, the last Shangri-La

a place of perfect beauty
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HIGHLIGHTS

impressive towering mountains
barren moon-like landscape
friendly people in local costumes
breathtaking monasteries

TRAVELOGUES

landscapes
ladakhi people
buddha images
monasteries

Pros and Cons

Pros:perfect natural beauty
Cons:pollution in Leh

Last visit to Ladakh Range: Aug 2003
Intro Updated Aug 25, 2003
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Reviews (46)

the Water of the Indu River Local Customs (4)

OK, we all know the warning.. never drink tab or river water in India... Well, ow I?m hapy to inform you that you can...... more travel advice

the counrtyard of Stok Palace. - Ladakh Range

Stock Royal Palace Things to Do (10)

The Royal Palace o Stok is where the Ladakhi Royal family used to live. They have no power whatsoever anymore, but... more travel advice

Jewellery and more Shopping (1)

It's a nice shop with a good reputation... unlike most shops in Leh, the goods sold here are either authentic, or... more travel advice

dining room at stakna gompa - Ladakh Range

Stakna gompa Off The Beaten Path (14)

Stakna gompa was a beautiful gompa... a gompa that will never be the same. I managed to catch a last glimpse of its... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
Leh: the German Bakery
Favorites (4)
See All Leh town
Hotels (3)
See All Leh: Hotel Mandala
What to Pack (1)
don't forget to bring...
Sports & Outdoors (2)
See All Hiking: Uletopko to Mangyu (and back)

Nightlife (1)
watch the moon... watch the stars...
Transportation (2)
See All Getting there: by plane
Warnings and Dangers (2)
See All dangerous roads... and road signs
Tourist Traps (1)
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Comments (47)

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BruceDunning Mar 4, 2010 at 3:26 PM

The landscape is very open and colorful; like you could wander around and be in the mountains before you know it. Great job of describing this area.
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omidamini Nov 22, 2008 at 11:55 PM

Thanks for good page , i hope can see you again in my country Iran.
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angiebabe Aug 31, 2007 at 10:05 PM

Hi and thanks for the tour, always wanted to go to Tibet, Ladakh and Bhutan - great to see your photos and info!
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850prc Jul 6, 2007 at 8:08 AM

Interesting page, I enjoyed my visit. That oracle is pretty cool stuff, and I loved the road signs. Fast doesn't last. Priceless.
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jadedmuse May 15, 2007 at 7:47 PM

Told you I'd return. Rarely have I seen such comprehensive tips. Productive nuns, sand mandalas, Leh airport, Shey-Tikse chorten fields...simply amazing.
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JamalMorelli Sep 26, 2006 at 11:58 AM

It's making me feel that travel itch again...
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Raffies Sep 2, 2006 at 4:17 AM

Great photos and tips ..keep it up
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iris2002 Sep 1, 2006 at 12:37 PM

Hi Augusta - on my list too - what fantastic images... how did you cope with the altitude????
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ukirsari Aug 21, 2006 at 1:16 AM

thanks augusta :) yes, after this trip i have to be back into reality ... working again, arrrggghhhhhh!!! seems holiday going faster. see you soon :)
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radz Jun 14, 2006 at 7:12 AM

I again stoped to chek tips.Awesome.Gr8 Ladakh Pages.Seems you enjoied every day of it..:)Nice Pic too..