The Ancient Kingdom of Ladakh


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November 8th 2009
Published: November 8th 2009
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Probably because I’d come from Manali which is about 2000 metres above sea level, and come over the higher passes, the altitude in Leh didn’t affect me too much. Leh is at 3500 metres. I still found that I’d get a bit out of breath, and times when I’d suddenly feel a bit like I hadn’t been breathing enough. Other people also reported weird dreams, which I also had to some degree. It ... Read Full Entry



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prayer wheel
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artwork on the wall
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courtyard
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artwork
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artwork - wheel of life again
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buddha
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royal palace
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shanti stupa

the stupa in front of me (not in the photo) is a gift from japanese buddhists
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Leh

overlooking Leh from Shanti stupa
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mosque

small mosque in the centre of Leh



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