Here's the second part of the Ladakh journey in pictures (click here for Part I). One of the most breathtaking and photogenic places in India.
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| Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar |
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| Ladakhi dancers |
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| Himalayan magpies in Leh |
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| Flowers are not frequently seen in the rugged terrain of Ladakh. Here are some orchids that we found while out on a walk in Leh |
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| On way to Tso Moriri (Lake Moriri) |
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| On way to Tso Moriri |
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| On way to Tso Moriri. It takes an entire day to make a trip to and from Leh. The road is terrible. BUT, it's worth it |
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| In some place, there's no 'road' and it's one roller-coaster ride |
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| But the sights are heavenly |
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| Tso Kar, on way to Tso Moriri |
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| And finally, Tso Moriri. It's also a saltwater lake, just like Pangong |
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| Pashmina goats graze near Tso Moriri. Their fur is used to knit the famous Pashmina shawls |
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| Frozen lake near Tso Moriri |
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| This one's on song |
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| A spot near Tso Moriri where we stopped for lunch |
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| Bharal near Tso Moriri |
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| This was an incredible hot spring. Every 15 minutes, it goes from a bubbling pool of water to a bone dry rock surface. And then, the cycle starts all over again! |
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| Danger lurks at every corner. Three of our cars had passed when this landslide happened. And the rest of the cars got stuck. Thankfully, it decided not to crush us into a pulp! |
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| View of Leh town from the Leh palace |
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| Leh palace |