It is not very often that one gets to be literally on top of the world, by getting to zoom around on a road at an altitude of 18,380 feet. That is where Khardung La Pass, meaning the ‘Pass of Lower Castle,’ is located on the way from Leh to the Nubra Valley in Ladakh. The Border Roads Organization proudly proclaim Khardung La Pass to he be highest motorable road in the world. Khardung La is the gateway to Siachen Glacier and also connects Leh to Nubra Valley. Siachen is around 40km north of Leh by road on the way to the Nubra.
Month: August 2014
St. Mark’s Cathedral in Banglore
St. Mary’s Basilica is a basilica located in the Archdiocese of Bangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the oldest church in Bangaloreand is the only church in the state that has been elevated to the status of a minor basilica. It is famous for the festivities held during the St. Mary’s Feast in the month of September each year, an event that attracts a number of devotees from in and around Bangalore.
Chashma Shahi and Pari Mahal in Jammu & Kashmir
Kashmir is truly described as the paradise on earth and the makers of this paradise on earth were none other than the Mughals. The exquisite creation of the Mughals is remarkably reflected in the parks and gardens of Srinagar. Of the beautiful parks and gardens of Kashmir, the most significant ones are Chashma Shahi and Pari Mahal.
Stakna Monastery in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir
Stakna Monastery or Stakna Gompa is a Buddhist monastery of the Drugpa sect in Leh district, Ladakh, northern India, 21 or 25 kilometres from Leh on the right bank of the Indus River.
Rivers in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir
Rivers in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir The Ladakh region has many rivers which is the best way to explore through adventure activity, river rafting. The main rivers in Ladakh region are : Ladakh Rivers : Indus River : The Indus River is a major river which flows through China, India and Pakistan. Originating in the Tibetan … Read more