Ladakh – World’s Highest Desert – Instagram Roundup

As you may recall, I had shared my first an-image-a-day series recently. That was about New York City. This roundup was liked by many of you. That has encouraged me to put together another – Ladakh – World’s Highest Desert – Instagram Roundup.

On 17th June 2017, I started my second series on Instagram. The series was about Ladakh. It was quite a coincidence that as soon as I posted my second image of the series, I was invited by ScoutMyTrip for a Ladakh road trip. OYORooms was the sponsor. The majesty of their objective matched the resplendence of Ladakh – setting a record for hosting the #HighestBloggerMeet at Khardung La (Khardung Pass). At an altitude of 17,562 ft, this pass boasts of being the highest motor-able pass in the world.

To read about this epic journey, head over to Road Tripping to Khardung La for the #HighestBloggerMeet. You may even want to go over to 15 Bloggers. 1 Destination. And a whole lot of adventure. Or, even here – Found Tripping to the Highest Blogger Meet. 

Ladakh – World’s Highest Desert – Instagram Roundup

It was the eve of our setting out for an epic road trip to the world’s highest pass and the world’s highest desert. It was the 10th of July 2017. That is the date when this series concluded. It comprised 28 breath-taking images. These images ranged from the culture-scape to the landscape, natural to the man-made, rivers to the lakes, and more.

These images are not about moments, but about the epicness of a majestic region. While going through these, it is likely you may feel the gentle rustling of the prayer flags, the violent gushing of glacial rivers, the evocative notes of quaint musical instruments, the faith and belief of the humble people of Ladakh, and its stark, rugged terrain. You may even feel the devotion and meditation of monks, see the browns, blues, greens, and reds of this colourful desert and hear the folklore of this region.

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I am honoured to share these with you as my second Instagram Roundup. And I urge you to enjoy this pictorial journey!

Just by the way, this series bagged 2809 likes and 295 comments. It also gained me, 24 followers.

Thiksey Monastery perched atop a cliff! Have you been to Ladakh? Pl tell in comments.

Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Stupa), Leh – a dominant symbol of overarching Buddhist influence in the region.

Hundar, Nubra Valley. A magical sunrise in the world’s highest desert! A desert at over 10,000-ft altitude! Isn’t nature amazing?

Tsemo Monastery near Leh – a steep hike! Do you enjoy high-altitude hikes? If yes, please tell in comments.

The confluence of River Indus and River Zanskar. Don’t miss the different colour of their waters. Do you have any image that shows different colours of two rivers at their confluence? If yes, please share the link in comments.

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Green, Brown, White, Blue, and vibrant Pink – unusual palette, unique to Ladakh! Do you know of another equally exotic region? If yes, please share in comments.

#CutenessAlert!
❤ An innocent baby Bactrian Camel in Hundar, Nubra Valley! Have you seen a Bactrian Camel?

Spring-melt ice needles in Tso Moriri (Lake Moriri). ❄ Have you been to a lake in a melt?

32-mt tall Maitreya Buddha statue, Diskit, Nubra Valley. Have you seen a bigger Buddha statue?

Prayers in colour!
Khardung La (Khardung Pass) Monastery
Have you seen something more colourful?

Alchi Monastery made entirely of mud – one flash flood and it could be history!

One of the highest motorable roads in the world, near Khardung La, in SUMMERS. Altitude: 17,562 feet! ❄⛄ Ever driven on such treacherous road? Where? Please share in comments.

Kiagar Tso (Kiagar Lake), Ladakh. This lake was a famous tourist spot in 1980’s and 90’s. It has been replaced in tourist itineraries by Tso Moriri that is 20-30km further down.

Lamayuru Monastery, an important Buddhist religious centre in Ladakh. ⛰ Have you been to any Buddhist monastery?

A Buddhist monk drumming in Vishwa Shanti Stupa, near Leh!

Tso Moriri (Lake Moriri), Ladakh. This lake is also a wildlife hotspot! Have you been to any lake with such clear water?

Desert landscape of Hundar, Nubra Valley, with a backdrop of snow-covered mountains! Have you been to any other high-altitude desert? Where?

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Pangong Tso (Pangong Lake), the highest saltwater lake in the world. Bollywood hit 3 Idiot’s climax scene was shot here. Despite being a saltwater lake, it freezes over in winters! Have you been to any locale where a famous movie has been shot? Where?

Shyok River – flowing through Nubra Valley
Seen such a river basin? Where? Share a link in comments.

This rock face in Ladakh reminded me of my Beagle who’s no more!
Have you ever felt that something in nature resembles a person/animal? If yes, please share in comments.

Spiti glaciers viewed during a flight to Ladakh! ✈ Have you been on a similarly scenic flight? Which one?

Tsolding Buddha Park.
Such temples built on river islands are a common sight there!
Know of any temple built on a river island? Which one?

Lakeer (Straight Line) – Perhaps the longest straight road at an altitude higher than 10,000 feet.
Any similar high-altitude road you know of? Which one?

Cairns – Ladakh’s unique way of wishing good luck to the world at large!
Seen such rock-stacks elsewhere? Where?

Tourists riding camels in Hundar, Nubra Valley, Ladakh! Riding a camel is a jolty-affair! Once you sit on it, this gangly animal clumsily attempts to get up on its feet. That experience normally shakes up a first-timer!
Have you ridden a camel? Where?

Tibetan inscription on a boulder – Mahabodhi, near Leh.
Spotted such stones elsewhere?

Pangong Tso (Pangong Lake), the highest saltwater lake in the world. Had to chuck sandwiches to get these lazy seagulls to fly!
Have you seen seagulls in any lake? Where?

Traditional welcome laid out for a senior monk arriving from another monastery. Lamayuru, Monastery, Ladakh.

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