Hidden within the Trans-Himalayan region are thousands of treasures known as landscapes. The Manali-Leh Highway, a highway of endless possibilities, offers challenge and adventure at every step. And it's a joy to take on these challenges. I've even summited some of the 6,000-meter peaks in this range.
I've been hiking, trekking, and mountaineering in the Indian Himalayas since 2007, but I can hardly get as close to the highest mountains as I can on this highway. Sit in a car and, after driving just 200 kilometers, you'll be so close to a 6,000-meter mountain that you can almost touch it.
All the photos in today's post were taken near the Tanglang La mountain pass. This pass is the last pass on the highway from Manali to Leh, and it's also the highest of the five mountain passes, reaching a height of 5319 meters.
This pass doesn't allow tourists to explore it, as upon descending, they encounter strong, cold winds. Furthermore, the oxygen level here is only about 60%. So, get out of the car, click photos within the next 10 minutes, get back in the car, and move on. If someone fails to do so, they are seen vomiting the next minute. This condition is called acute mountain sickness, which is very common at such high altitudes.
This is my entry for #monomad challenge.
Disclaimer: This post is originally written in Hindi and I have used Google Translator to translate the Hindi text in English. All the photos have been clicked by me from canon 77d (55-250mm) and edited on laptop lightroom app, post thumbnail created in adobe photoshop.