We are less than 10 kilometers from the Indian Border and the Line of Control with China (LoC) and on our way to the beautiful Pangong Tso, a large saltwater lake at a height of 14,000 feet.
Behind us is Pagal Nalla ("Mad River") - so called because of its erratic behavior. The river is fed from glacier melt from the mountains to the right, and crossing it after 12PM is impossible.
We start from Leh at around 4AM, so that we can cross Pagal Nalla and cross back to the Indian side before the river fills up at around 12PM. Pangong Tso is about 150 kilometers from Leh and we have to cross the third highest pass in the world (Chang La) to get to Pangong Tso from Leh.
At the border of India and China, deep in the Himalayas at 14,000 feet, lies one of the highest saltwater lakes in the world. Known as Pangong Tso (Pangong Lake), this lake straddles the border, with 25% lying within India and 75% lying in China. At 12 o'clock are seen mountains in China. Permits are required to visit the lake.
Despite this lake being brackish, it completely freezes in winter. The lake is known for its crystal clear waters and deep turquoise hues.
In this dark, isolated and utterly quiet alcove at the Lamayuru Monastery (Leh, India) is a collection of superb ancient Bodhisattva idols. Seen here are 8 Bodhisattvas (Sanskrit for "enlightened beings") and in the center is an incarnation of Lord Buddha.
To the right of these statues can be seen handwritten teachings of Buddha wrapped in cloth.
In the room at the back, the statue of Avalokitesvara Buddha can be seen. For a photo of this Buddha statue, please see: Avalokitesvara Buddha
Sitting for a few moments in this room, I realized the true meaning of Peace.
Walking in Ganga is a little bit dangerous; frequently women help themselves while going to the holy bath place.
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Haridwar-Chandigarh Road, Shot near Haridwar.
Visibility was as low as 5 meters in December
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I visited Goverdhan again last weekend 8-9th Nov; its 425 km from my home town i.e. Chandigarh. Last time I visited in June08. A wonderful experience again. Wow!!! I love my India.
Lot of more pics of the trip coming :)
This shot : I was approaching this city in morning around 7. Found interesting and clicked. Hope u like.
Location : Goverdhan 150Km south of New Delhi.
Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/400)
Aperture: f/10
Focal Length: 48 mm
ISO Speed: 800
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She was sitting Roadside posing as "Radha"
Location : Goverdhan, Vrindavan Lord Krishana City
Camera D80
The shores and surroundings of Pangong Tso are beautiful beyond any description.
The culmination of deep blue skies, puffy white clouds, a rust-colored mountainscape cut by glaciers, red and yellow mineral deposits and the green waters of Pangong make this place just an amazing place to sit at length, stare and reminisce on the beautiful planet on which we live.
Pure bliss at 14,000 feet!
* Pangong Tso (Pangong Lake) is situated on the Sino-Indian Line of Control. You can read more about this heavenly place here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pangong_Tso
Lepakshi is a small village located in the Anantapur District, in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is 15 km east of Hindupur and about 120 km north of Bangalore. Veerabhadra Temple, built by the brothers Viranna and Virupanna, is a notable example of the Vijayanagar architectural style.
he place of worship of our Sikh Communiy. Its nearly 5 km from my home
Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/640)
Aperture: f/13
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Look at his ornaments!!! So strange!!
Taken during my Goverdhan Parikarma 21KM by walking.
Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/400)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 100 mm
ISO Speed: 320
Exposure Bias: 0/6 EV
Thease are my Mom & Dad after taking holy bath in Rriver Ganga. Doing rituals to praise God.
© 2009 Manmohan Sharma
Location Rajpura, Punjab, India, 45 Km from Chandigarh.
This is the entrance of the temple, main temple is behind this passage.
It was very hot day. I took some shots, will post more of it.
Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 100
On my return journey from Goverdhan to Chandigarh. When I was passing by the rural countryside, I was amazed with the innocence of these children.
She is taking care of her brothers and also arranging household requirements. In rural India, you can see how responsibles girls are.
NIKON D80
1/500"
F5.6
Normal program
ISO 400
66mm
He is so huge to get covered by any door.
