![]() ![]() Some of the rock formations and colors are really from another planet and remind me of Bolivia and Chile‘s Andean altiplano Keeping moving West on the Indus valley road after Lamayuru will reward you with even more amazing landscapes Not sure who has more fun … the monks or the photographer …īut missing one early morning prayer does not sound too bad □ Some of the kids there are obviously beautiful photography subjects …įor a small contribution to the temple (and gifts to the little monks □), it should be possible to get a bit of a set shooting session (with the support of your local guide) … and on the surrounding Himalayas mountains of IndiaĪlternatively, the view from the village in the morning can be great as well (this one from my hotel room balcony even □)Īround 150 permanent monks are living in the monastery (vs several hundred in the past) While every hike at that altitude is a bit exhausting, it is highly recommended to get to the hill above the temple for great perspectives on the valley … It consists of 5 buildings, some of the structures being ruins today Lamayuru has the appearance of a cave monastery in the middle of a moonlike landscape. Of course, the main reason to visit is the famous 11th-century Lamayuru monastery, one of the largest in Ladakh ![]() You’ll then arrive at the small village of Lamayuru surrounded by gorgeous mountains and moon landscapes … If you keep driving west from Alchi, you’ll get toward Lamayuru (around 130 km from Leh), passing through the famous “Moonland of Ladakh” Walking in the fields around the village is probably the best way to capture images of peopleĮspecially if you get there early in the morning …ĭon’t hesitate to continue walking around the village and the fields and interact with the (very friendly) locals If you approach people with a smile, most would be OK for a photo Walking around the village will allow you to meet local people, some of them still wearing traditional costumes Walking around the village will allow you to discover the old Gombas or monasteries that made that village famous (and feel like home with the lavenders □) It is beautiful but pictures are not allowed inside anymore unfortunately □ ![]() ![]() The monastery of Alchi has sat on flat land carved by the Indus River since the 11 th century. The dry mountains and green valley offer a beautiful landscape Don’t miss the viewpoint where the Indus and Zanskar rivers meet □Īlchi small village (around 3500 m above sea level) is really peaceful and charming with a beautiful perspective from its hilltop on the Indus River valley The journey from Leh to Alchi (around 66 km) gives you some beautiful perspectives on the Indus River and the surrounding mountains. As all roads spider-web out from Leh, no special logic in the order of the locations described below ) With no illusion to “have seen it all” in two weeks there, you’ll find below a dozen of locations that are some of the highlights of that amazing region of the Indian Himalayas. Try if you can to plan your trip to include some of the amazing Buddhist festivals (as some described below or others) But all weather can provide interesting light □ With global warming things are however changing and I had quite some bad weather during the “ever blue sky” period □. The best time to visit Ladakh is the end of spring as the roads are open and the weather is great. Spectacularly jagged, arid mountains enfold this magical Buddhist ex-kingdom, making that part of the world a dream for travel lovers and photographers for its landscapes, its Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, its red-robed monks, and its amazing local people. Ladakh union territory in northern India stands between the Kunlun and the main Himalayas Mountain ranges, and truly deserves its name which means “land of High passes”. ![]()
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