Lakes Of Ladakh IV

Lakes Of Ladakh IV, originally uploaded by The Wandering Hermit.

The Village of Korzok rests on the banks of one of the most beautiful lakes in Ladakh.

Tso Moriri's waters are a distinct blue much enhanced by the rich cobalt deposits in the area. It is also famous for the Black Siberian Cranes which fly from Siberia to breed here.

A Spot of Gold.

The climb from Padum to the village of Thongde which has a small gompa, which offers spectacular vistas looking down, the view up isn't too bad either when viewed in the golden light bestowed as a parting gift from the departing day...