«*» RUKHSANA«*» THE BEAUTIFUL LADAKH DINESH VORA

THE BEAUTIFUL LADAKH DINESH VORA [1] An aerial view of the Himalayas as the flight from New Delhi prepares to land in Leh. [2] A vendor of dried fruit and nuts sits at the Leh market wearing the traditional Brokpa costume and headgear, waiting for customers. [3] Vegetable vendors display their wares in the main market of Leh. During the harsh winter months, supply of fresh vegetables and poultry to Ladakh is completely cut off. [4] Changla Pass, at 5,360 meters, is proudly proclaimed the third-highest motorable pass in the world. [5] A young Ladakhi woman carries her small daughter in the customary manner. [6] This little Ladakhi girl smiles from a distance but is shy when it comes to posing for the camera. [7] Cloudscapes at Pangong Lake, situated at an elevation of 4,250 meters and stretching 134km only a third of the lake is in India, with the rest in Tibet. [8] Reflections of the mountains on a dull grey morning near Pangong Lake. [9] Young monks in training during an early morning prayer session at the Thiksey monastery near Leh. [10] A solitary monk walks in for his morning prayers at the Thiksey monastery. [11] Traditional painter Norboo Sonam works at his home in Likir, a couple hours' drive from Leh. [12] At the confluence of the Zanskar and Indus rivers, near the village of Nimmo, an hours drive from Leh. From here the blue green waters flow to Pakistan. [13] An old woman wearing protective sunglasses against the harsh mountain light at the main market in Leh. [14] The other high-altitude lake of Ladakh, Tso Moriri, whose waters change color with the whims of the sunlight. [15] A Ladakhi grandfather walks with his young grandson on the streets of Leh. THE BEAUTIFUL LADAKH DINESH VORA