Friday, January 1, 2010

The Ladhak Odyssey 5

Part 5
Nubra Valley

The Great Nubra Desert
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Sand Dunes
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One of the highest desert in the world (11,000 feet above sea level )
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Oasis in desert
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Having fun on the sand dunes
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Hunting for chicken in Diksit village
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Camp Hundar
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Enjoying a cup of morning tea
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with the gang...
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Little said the better
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This stream flows right through the camp
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Fueled by melting snow water
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That's our camp on yonder
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Himalay Ki Godi Mein...
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Tibet is nearby .....
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Miles and miles of barren land
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All in a days work or shall I say week's work
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Return climb towards Khardung La
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Mighty Himalayas
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Second accident of the trip - this time on cliff edge
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Saved by the prayer flag tied on Khurdang La
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Finally back on road - destination Pangong Tso .....
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