The road from Manali to Leh is presently quite different from what it used to be 10 years ago. There were lesser travellers, bikers, and tea shops then. It has now become one of the 'beaten to death' road trips, but is still considered one of the best in the country as you are treated to spectacular landscapes of Ladakh with high mountain passes, snow clad mountains, stream crossings, gorgeous rivers and occasional wildlife. Despite hordes of visitors heading out on Manali- Leh road after the Rohtang pass opens in the summers, what brings people back again and again are the mesmerising views all the way to Leh.
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| Near Jispa |
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| Landscapes near Jispa |
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| Near Darcha |
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| Jankar Nala at Darcha |
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| Snaking through the mountains |
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| Bikers are common on this road |
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| Deepak Tal |
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| Near Zing Zing Bar |
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| Through the visor |
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| Zing Zing Bar |
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| The road I rode up |
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| Suraj Tal |
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| Snow capped mountains at Baralacha La |
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| More snow |
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| Seems like someone has showered the mountains with talcum powder |
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| Baralacha La |
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| Beyond Baralacha La |
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| Flat plains and snow capped mountains |
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| Camps near Sarchu |
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| The road to Sarchu, the mid point |
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| Interesting natural formations |
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| Sunset at Sarchu |
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| Beautiful landscape beyond Sarchu |
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| Wildlife |
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| Gata loops |
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| It isn't just bikes that you find on this road |
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| More wildlife |
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| Mud track through the beautiful landscapes |
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| Weird natural formations |
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| Wind swept landscapes |
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| Through the barren landscapes near Debring |
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| Herds and herds of sheep |
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| View from Tanglang La |
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| Tanglang La, the second highest motorable pass in the world |
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| The ride down from Tanglang La |
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| Near Rumtse |
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| Near Upshi |
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| Spot the rider |
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| Riding along the Indus river |
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| Near Karu |
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| Stakna Monastery atop a hillock |
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| The road to Leh |
Damn! These are simply stunning shots buddy...makes me want to visit Leh right away :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sid.
DeleteThese are incredible pictures! So easy on eyes... but I'm sure the terrain must be tough.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Renuka. The ride was quite adventurous.
DeleteVery dramatic landscapes
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely.
DeleteMakes me wanna go again!!!. Gate loops and the gorgeous baralacha la which looks like vanilla topped chocolate cake 😩
ReplyDeleteYeah, the mountains were gorgeous with all that snow.
Deletethat's so dramatic landscape, all pictures are so beautiful..no words to describe
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mayuri.
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