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The cold desert: Leh in a summer morning

Ladakh is the part of Tibetan plateau that falls within Indian territory. Leh, its capital, is the gateway of many remarkable Himalayan treks in this high altitude cold desert. A primary Buddhist populated region, it's the dream mountain town for vacationers and adventurers.

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Date Taken: 08.2016
Date Uploaded: 04.2018
Photo Location: Leh , India
Copyright: © Saptarshi Biswas