Kargil - Léh

Journey from Muslim to Buddhist Ladakh

Petr Liška

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Mountains Mountain passes

Inserted: 08.09.2014

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The road from Kargil to Leh overcomes two high passes Namika la and Fotu la la in a typical ladack landscape of arid mountains and green oases. Halfway is also interesting Buddhist monastery Lamayuru with renowned colorful festivals. The road then leads through the valley of Indus, where it is worth to stop in Likir monastery. A short way from the village Nimu is interesting confluence of river Zanskar with Indus, each of which has a slightly different color of water. Generally, there is always something to look at on this journey through Ladakh.

Day 1

The way to Lamayuru

The first day of this passage is not only quite challenging, but also full of experiences. Make the first stop at the beautiful statue of Buddha carved into the rock in the town Mulbek. Then await you crossings of passes Namika la and Fotu la and later on the arrival to Lamayuru, where you not only accommodate, but you can also make a nice walk around the neighborhood.

2.
Drive across pass Namika la

From Muslim to Buddhist part of Ladakh

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| Altitude: 3 825 m / 12 549 ft

There are a few high road passes on the way from Kargil to Lamayuru, or rather Leh. The first is Namika la (3… continue reading

3.
Drive across the pass Fotu la

The highest point on the road from Srinagar to Leh

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| Altitude: 4 094 m / 13 432 ft

Fotu la pass (4,094 m asl) is the highest point on the 420 km long road from Srinagar in Kashmir to the… continue reading

4.
Trip to Lamayuru

Monastery in the moonscape

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| Altitude: 3 630 m / 11 909 ft

Very interesting stop while traveling around Ladakh is the monastery and the ancient town of Lamayuru.… continue reading

Day 2

Over Likir to Leh

The other day await you mainly the ride through the valley of Indus. An interesting stop can be at a giant sitting Buddha at Likir or confluence of Indus with Zanskar.