Dad's trip to Leh [56k Beware!!]

[cyberjunkie]

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

Pretty common sight, roads over the clouds.

Streams and rocks crossing roads.

Roads get washed away, diversions are used if possible.

Roads in the region are vulnerable to landslides. Blockages are a common occurrence.

Barren land everywhere, occasionally one finds streams being diverted and small patches land being cultivated.

An old palace on a ridge in Leh.

Some nice art

Snow covered peaks of mountain ranges stand tall like guardians.

Statue of Buddha at Shanti Stupa a location in Leh, was built by the Japanese.

Inside a monastery

Peaks covered with snowfall from the recent rain which make their way up to the region.

Someone from another group and..the second highest pass in the world, the highest pass was ahead in the journey.

A waterfall near Kullu, a well known accessible tourist spot in India on the way back.

If anyone wants more pictures, i'll upload them

[Minos]

woah best contribution to this forum ever

Mr. Rossi kicks ass!!

[Nysuatro]

These ar so great pictures.

I wanne go to there to

[hamst3r]

Bloody awesome.

[PhilipK]

Really great stuff.

So damn majestic =)

Gotta take a closer look on all these, bit in a hurry right now.

[von*ferret]

but wheres the yeti?!?!?

no but seroiusly, I want to travel now so badly.

[kleinluka]

ok but seriously, nice pics CJ!@~~

[KoKo5oVaR]

ok but seriously, nice pics CJ!@~~

congrats to pops CJ

[Bic-B@ll]

cool, last one is the best

[Spellbinder]

Finally Awsome stuff CJ. Makes you wanna travel.

[RD]

ok but seriously, nice pics CJ!@~~

I was going to photoshop this myself but im grateful you did it for me

Awesome shots. It makes me wish i was indian

[cyberjunkie]

Thanks guys, I've given dad the feedback

[Mojo]

wow, those are some awesome shots. The palace is just so amazing, it just doesn't seem like it fits there. And the mountains are just majestic and magnificent.

[Mazy]

Truly amazing stuff~

[FrieChamp]

I love the one with the patches of green in the middle of the barren landscape more of that would be appreciated. Awesome photos, thanks for posting!