Tuesday, 21 April 2015

21 Cool Things You Must do while on a Road Trip to Ladakh

1. Sunrise at Pangong Tso Lake

Watch sunrise from behind the mountains. Sit back and relax. You are about to start your day on a beautiful note!
Watch sunrise from behind the mountains. Sit back and relax. You are about to start your day on a beautiful note!

2. Mountain Camping

Camping in the mountains. This is Sarchu. Don't be surprised if you find ice instead of water in your jug!
Camping in the mountains. This is Sarchu. Don't be surprised if you find ice instead of water in your jug!
Witness mountain reflections in the lake. They are breathtaking.
Witness mountain reflections in the lake. They are breathtaking.

4. Look how to rivers merge!

Beautiful Convergence of the Zanzkar-Indus rivers. The only way to cross the river is when the Zanzkar river freezes in Winter.
Beautiful Convergence of the Zanzkar-Indus rivers. The only way to cross the river is when the Zanzkar river freezes in Winter.

5. Don't tweet, Bird Watch!

High altitudes of Ladakh are nearly perfect for a lot of endangered species of birds. A Brown-Headed Gull, also known as Niyazor that most probably came to wash its face in the lake while the sun was rising.
High altitudes of Ladakh are nearly perfect for a lot of endangered species of birds. A Brown-Headed Gull, also known as Niyazor that most probably came to wash its face in the lake while the sun was rising.

6. Look, clear sky!

Now, this is something that you'll not be able to find in most happening cities of the world! Full moon surrounded with sky is a scene that you would miss once you leave Ladakh.
Now, this is something that you'll not be able to find in most happening cities of the world! Full moon surrounded with sky is a scene that you would miss once you leave Ladakh.
Can you spot the girl sitting amongst the rocks?
Can you spot the girl sitting amongst the rocks?

8. Stack stones and make a wish.

Stones have been stacked to build way-marks since ages. Previously used as symbols, landmarks or even as messengers in those unpopulated lands, local people say that they are even for bringing goodluck for travellers.
Stones have been stacked to build way-marks since ages. Previously used as symbols, landmarks or even as messengers in those unpopulated lands, local people say that they are even for bringing goodluck fortravellers.

9. Witness the Indian flag wavering high.

A proud moment for every Indian, I must say!
A proud moment for every Indian, I must say!

10. Pray and Spin

You will find these at a lot of places on the way. As per the Buddhist tradition, spinning wheels is equal to chanting mantras.
You will find these at a lot of places on the way. As per the Buddhist tradition, spinning wheels is equal to chanting mantras.
Meditating at Diskit monastery/ Gompa is a completely new experience, something very different from meditating within the four walls of a room.
Meditating at Diskit monastery/ Gompa is a completely new experience, something very different from meditating within the four walls of a room.

12. Sit and chill out with the Monks

The Thiksey Monastery. If you insist these monks, they'll sit down with you and tell some really interesting stories.

Well, looking at this we can make some Maggi.

We all love this man!
We all love this man!

14. Hanging out with these rare camels.

The only camel to have two humps. Bacterian camels' breed comes under the rare category of two species of animals.
The only camel to have two humps. Bacterian camels' breed comes under the rare category of two species of animals.
it might look a bit uneasy to cook, but trust me your pasta will be cooked perfectly. You just have to make sure that the water from hot springs does not enter the packet.
it might look a bit uneasy to cook, but trust me your pasta will be cooked perfectly. You just have to make sure that the water from hot springs does not enter the packet.

16. Want to play? Go play

Find a place and start playing. No ones is going to stop you from playing cricket at such an amazing place.
Find a place and start playing. No ones is going to stop you from playing cricket at such an amazing place.

Rapple!

There are certain other things apart from the mother nature that you can enjoy. The locals run an adventure park near
There are certain other things apart from the mother nature that you can enjoy. The locals run an adventure park near "Hall of Fame" that has certain activities for the tourists.

18. Don't miss out on one of the most memorable journey.

Rent a bike and keep riding on these motorable roads!
Rent a bike and keep riding on these motorable roads!
Take as many as you can because clicking the best pictures takes a lot of effort.
Take as many as you can because clicking the best pictures takes a lot of effort.

20. Having a great laugh on these Humorous road signs.

Mother nature, you beauty!
Mother nature, you beauty!

Last but not the least, sit and relax by the lake

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No network in your cell phone, no connection from the rest of the world. Here is your chance of sitting all by yourself. Feel free to share our story by simply clicking on the buttons below!
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