NUBRA VALLEY
Nubra Valley, also known as Ldumra or the "valley of flowers," is a high-altitude cold desert region in Ladakh, India, administered as a tehsil in the Leh district. Located about 120-150 km north of Leh, it forms a tri-armed valley carved by the confluence of the Shyok and Nubra (or Siachan) rivers, separating the Ladakh and Karakoram mountain ranges, with an average elevation exceeding 10,000 feet (3,000 m). The area is characterized by stark contrasts: barren deserts, sand dunes, snow-capped peaks, lush riverine oases, and sparse vegetation, including seabuckthorn shrubs and orchards producing fruits like apricots, apples, walnuts, and almonds.
PANGONG LAKE
Pangong Lake, also known as Pangong Tso, is a high-altitude, endorheic lake in eastern Ladakh, India, extending into China. Situated at 4,225 meters (13,862 feet), it spans 134 km in length, with about 60% in China and 40% in India, and a maximum width of 5 km. The lake lies along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), making it a geopolitically sensitive area near military outposts.
HANLE
Hanle, a remote village in the Changthang region of Ladakh, India, is located at an altitude of about 4,500 meters (14,764 feet) in the Hanle River valley, near the India-China border. Known for its stark, high-altitude desert landscape and clear skies, it’s a hidden gem in Ladakh, offering a blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and scientific significance.
TSOMORIRI LAKE
Hanle, a remote village in the Changthang region of Ladakh, India, is located at an altitude of about 4,500 meters (14,764 feet) in the Hanle River valley, near the India-China border. Known for its stark, high-altitude desert landscape and clear skies, it’s a hidden gem in Ladakh, offering a blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and scientific significance.