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Many Shades of Ladakh

One of the highest regions in the world, Ladakh is perched at an altitude of above 3500m. It unfolds as a breathtaking spectacle with majestic snow-capped mountains, vast barren deserts, deep valleys, turquoise lakes and picturesque vistas.

September 2026 · Issue 203

A monastery on a rocky hilltop below snow-capped mountains in Ladakh — Spice Route, September 2026

An elderly woman in traditional dress holding a hand prayer wheel — Spituk Monastery (also Spituk Gompa, or Pethup Gompa) on a winter’s day. This monastery, founded in the 15th century, belongs to the Gelug (or Yellow Hat) sect, one of four schools of Tibetan BuddhismAn old woman holding a hand prayer wheelColourful artwork depecting the life of Buddha inside the Tangtse Monastery

A colourful mural painting depicting the life of the Buddha — Spituk Monastery (also Spituk Gompa, or Pethup Gompa) on a winter’s day. This monastery, founded in the 15th century, belongs to the Gelug (or Yellow Hat) sect, one of four schools of Tibetan BuddhismAn old woman holding a hand prayer wheelColourful artwork depecting the life of Buddha inside the Tangtse Monastery

A turquoise lake beneath bare brown mountains — The pristine Pangong Tso (or Pangong Lake), which straddles eastern Ladakh and TibetYaks grazing near a clear blue lake, a common sight in Ladakh

Yaks grazing beside a blue lake — The pristine Pangong Tso (or Pangong Lake), which straddles eastern Ladakh and TibetYaks grazing near a clear blue lake, a common sight in Ladakh

A clear stream running through a rocky valley past trees — Experience the unique thrill of camel riding through Leh’s spectacular landscapesA tranquil scene of a creek and wooden bridge in Turtuk town, Nubra valley

A line of camel riders crossing a sandy valley below mountains — Experience the unique thrill of camel riding through Leh’s spectacular landscapesA tranquil scene of a creek and wooden bridge in Turtuk town, Nubra valley

Two monks in red robes blowing long horns — An intricately designed Tibetan mask featuring skulls and other elaborate detailsTwo monks blow horns as part of a daily ritualPrayer wheels, a constant throughout LadakhYoung monks spending some light moments together

A decorated ritual mask featuring skulls — An intricately designed Tibetan mask featuring skulls and other elaborate detailsTwo monks blow horns as part of a daily ritualPrayer wheels, a constant throughout LadakhYoung monks spending some light moments together

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