Archive for the 'Leh-Ladakh' Category

Lake in Ladakh, where 3 idiots was shot

It seems after the success of 3 idiots; quite a few people are interested in visiting the lake in Ladakh, where the climax of 3 idiots was shot and hence I have been receiving a few queries regarding it.
Well the lake in question is none other than the famous Pangong Tso, a salt water [...]

Rode to Heaven, Ladakh by Shamim Akhtar

I recently received a copy of “Rode to Heaven”, Ladakh, a coffee table book on Ladakh by Shamim Akhtar.
“Rode to Heaven”, Ladakh features photographs from Shamim’s solo motorcycle trip to Ladakh in June 2008.
Shamim Akhtar is a footloose traveler and has a keen eye for photography. Shamim’s effort to capture the stunning landscape of Ladakh [...]

Rohtang to remain closed on Tuesdays

In light of slow construction work on the road to Rohtang Jot, district administration has taken a decision to keep Rohtang pass closed on Tuesdays, between 9am to 6pm for tourist vehicles.
With the Chinese incursions on the rise, it has become necessary for the civil and military administration to ensure that road widening work is [...]