Himalayan Atlas & Expedition Guide
Thiksey Monastery
Ancient royal capital, high mountain passes, and the turquoise expanse of Pangong
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Thiksey Monastery
Overview
A twelve-storey monastery complex resembling the Potala Palace of Lhasa, housing a magnificent two-storey statue of Maitreya Buddha.
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Trek
Markha Valley Trek
Ladakh's most famous trek traversing Hemis National Park, ancient mud-brick villages, waist-deep river crossings, and ascending to Kongmaru La for views of Kang Yatse.
Destination
Pangong Tso Lake
A world-famous 134 km long endorheic lake extending from India to Tibet, known for shifting shades of cobalt, cyan, and emerald green against barren mountains.
Destination
Khardung La Pass
The world-renowned gateway between the Indus Valley and Nubra, draped with thousands of fluttering Tibetan prayer flags.