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Caption: Pass Khardung La Ladakh Journey 1
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Caption: Summer, July 2019,
we flied to Ladakh,
7382 km away from home.
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Caption: We were greeted by
The Himalaya’s view.
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Caption: Ladakh is a part of The Himalaya,
a region administered by India and constituting a part of the larger region of Kashmir, which has been the subject of dispute between India, Pakistan, and China since 1947.
Because of it Ladakh becoming
a military based area until now.
But since 1974 the Government of India has successfully encouraged tourism in Ladakh. Ladakh,
a border of India, Pakistan & China. Wulan
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Caption: We stayed at Leh,
the biggest city of Ladakh.
Leh is in 3584 meters above sea level (masl).
From Leh we went to some destinations around Ladakh through Khardung La Pass.
And here is a story about Khardung La Pass.
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Caption: Khardung LA Pass It is a mountain pass,
built in 1976,
it was opened to public motor vehicles in 1988.
The pass is north of Leh and is the gateway to the Shyok and Nubra valleys.
The elevation of Khardung La is
5,359 m (17,582 ft).
It’s the 11th highest road in the world according to Devilonwheels.
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Caption: Started from Leh (3524 masl),
we drove a car higher to
Khardung La Pass (5359 masl).
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Caption: +/- 3600 masl
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Caption: +/- 4000 masl
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Caption: +/- 4500 masl
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Caption: +/- 5000 masl
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Caption: +/- 5300 masl
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Caption: Finally the top of 5359 masl...!
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Caption: The highest motoRable pass Situated at an altitude of 5359 masl, Khardung La Pass makes one feel on the top of the world.
It was once believed to be the highest motorable pass in the world, but facts prove it is
the 11th highest motorable.
It is the inspiration of motorbike, automobile and mountain biking expeditions. This makes it adventure aficionados’ paradise indeed.
(Lehladakhindia.com)
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Caption: Hiks...I felt dizzy as a symptom of acute mountain sicknes. So I can’t climb, just waiting for my hubby at the car park area.
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Caption: Ladakh is known as Little Tibet, so we will find many colorful Tibetan prayer flags in Khardungla Pass.
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Caption: Everyday Indian Military
protects and manages
this motorable pass.
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Caption: Visitors are not allow to stay too long
at the pass, according to
the oxygen level that is 50% less than
at normal places at the altitude.
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Caption: Now it’s time to go down
to continue our journey to Pagong Lake & Nubra Valley.
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Caption: Thanks for reading my story.
If you want to explore Ladakh, please contact Tenzin Wajora
our nice guide.
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Caption: Photos & videos by Sunu family
(all right reserved)
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