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Journey to Ladakh

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Journey to Ladakh

The flight from Delhi to Leh is a wonderful one hour flight over the snowy peaks of the Himalaya. Sitting on the left the views are bester and you may see K2, sitting on the right makes for a more exciting landing.

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Ladakh: Kanji to Hanupatta over the Yogma La

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Ladakh: Kanji to Hanupatta over the Yogma La

The walk takes several hours and a cold wind takes the pleasure; the walk seems long and uninteresting even though the landscape is getting more dramatic. I'm pleased to reach camp.

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LITTLE TIBET: Photographs from Ladakh and Zanskar

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LITTLE TIBET:  Photographs from Ladakh and Zanskar

The remoteness of Ladakh - the Land of High Passes - has isolated it from the rest of India and preserved its traditional Buddhist culture of ancient monasteries, friendly people, remote villages and dramatic landscapes.

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Buddha Statues at Kanji, Ladakh

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Buddha Statues at Kanji, Ladakh

The old village of Kanji is one of the reasons for planning this trek. We came here in 2012 at the end of a long trek from Zanskar and always wanted to return. It's a delight to explore the old lanes of the village.

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The Silk Road - 12th Century Buddhist Art

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The Silk Road - 12th Century Buddhist Art

Ladakh - Little Tibet! Good to be back in Leh with its friendly greeting of "Jullay!". Or even Jullay, jullay, jullay. As many jullays as you like, a delightful word meaning hello, goodbye, please etc.

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