Challenge
of Ladakh Himalayas
Jeep safaris in mountains ,specially
in Ladakh region is one of the most enjoyable
for those who love "driving on the edge". One
of the toughest drive in the world. A ultimate
test for man and machine. Its a famous trend
to test ultimate toughness of any new launching
of motor vehicle in India ..put it in Manlai-Leh-
Khardungla (Worlds highest motorable pass..18330
Ft.) route.
The terrain is so tough but beautiful that one
is spell bounded by the beauty of the region.Starting
from Manali(Himachal Pradesh) one has to cross
14200 ft. high rohtang Pass to enter into Lahual
valley which further consists of 15000+ pass of
Lacha Lunga la...and as soon as one crosses most
toughest "Bara-Lacha La" ..this is Gateway to
Ladakh Valley. Ladakh valley is also popular due
to origin of Indian creed known as INDUS CIVILIZATION.
The river INDUS flows very near by the city of
Leh and only green color of vegetation is visible
on its banks.Otherwise all landscape is barren
rocky mountains ..Creating very stunning view
.
Ladakh is Buddhist state...a way of life which
is still a mystery for the outer world.Tibetian
culture and religious rite and still under scrutiny
of many scientists and no doubt you can see some
of top guns doing research in their various fields.
In NIKE HIKING EXPEDITION, when I was in Ladakh,I
met then senior Lama(religious head) of Hemis
Gompa... and
I was told that few scientist have come from USA
to investigate a meditation technique and its
effects as monks were able to vary in-vitro (outside
the body) and in-vivo (inside the body) temperature
bythe difference of 22 degrees.
Later on,I saw the snaps of the tests conducted and it was
found true. So, such mysteries of meditation and Tibetan rituals
are plenty in Ladakh. Ladakh opens for tourist in June-July
when Rohtang pass is opened from Manali and closes ,around
mid-October when snow comes at high altitude and roads are
blocked.For details about facilities provided during mountain
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