Dad usually goes for a hike or a trek with some of his friends or alone, once or twice every year to the Himalayan region. He returned yesterday from a 15day trip to a place called Leh, in Ladakh. Its not the type of place for people whose idea of adventure is flying to a place and checking into a 5star hotel, sipping on champagne while sitting in a jacuzzi and watching TV. Its an isolated place which is accessible by road for around 4-5 months a year. During the other months, the only transportation available is by planes. Only a couple of them land and takeoff everyday.
Here are some of the pics he took during the trip. Hope you guys like them. All credit goes to my dad 
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Pretty common sight, roads over the clouds.
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Streams and rocks crossing roads.
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Roads get washed away, diversions are used if possible.
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Roads in the region are vulnerable to landslides. Blockages are a common occurrence.
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Barren land everywhere, occasionally one finds streams being diverted and small patches land being cultivated.
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An old palace on a ridge in Leh.
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Some nice art 
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Snow covered peaks of mountain ranges stand tall like guardians.
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Statue of Buddha at Shanti Stupa a location in Leh, was built by the Japanese.
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Inside a monastery
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Peaks covered with snowfall from the recent rain which make their way up to the region.
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Someone from another group and..the second highest pass in the world, the highest pass was ahead in the journey.
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A waterfall near Kullu, a well known accessible tourist spot in India on the way back.
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If anyone wants more pictures, i'll upload them
Awsome stuff CJ. Makes you wanna travel.