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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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Nubra ValleyNubra Valley
Nubra Valley

heading back home
Nubra ValleyNubra Valley
Nubra Valley

it started snowing heavily as we moved up the mountains on our way home
Nubra ValleyNubra Valley
Nubra Valley

I think I saw a glacier, but I can't see it in the photo, taken from the moving car
Khardung La - on the way backKhardung La - on the way back
Khardung La - on the way back

too many Indians, not enough 4WDs
Khardung La - on the way backKhardung La - on the way back
Khardung La - on the way back

the top of the pass is just around the hill



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