TSO MORIRI

ONE OF THE BEST PLACE IN HEAVEN
ON EARTH

LEH LADAKH

TSO MORIRI

   

 This journey starts with a drive to Rumtse around 85 km from Leh near the Gya village, which was the seat of power of the Head of Ladakh Gazpacho in the 10th century AD. It crosses three passes before Tsokar Lake and another three passes after Tsokar the salt Lake. While trekking in this area, you can visit birds, wild animals and Changpa nomads grazing their herds of goats in the mountains and high passes. The midpoint of the trek is Tsomoriri Lake or Korzok, the head quarter of Nomadic people. Explore Tsomoriri Lake for a day and trek further to Kibber via Parang La.

 This is a unique trek across the Rupshu region in south-east Ladakh- it is a starkly beautiful region of high-altitude arid plains, gentle mountain ranges and salt-water lakes, such as Tso Kar and Tso Moriri, with the only inhabitants being pastoral nomads. We will spend seven days crossing this region while going over a number of high passes before reaching the salt-water lake of Tso Moriri.

The combination of a cultural exploration of the rich Buddhist culture of Ladakh and a challenging trek in the high desert plateau makes this a distinctive Himalayan journey.

Tso Moriri or Lake Moriri Tibetan lha mo blah mtsho), is a lake in the Ladakhi part of the Changthang Plateau (literally: northern plains) in Jammu and Kashmir in northern India. The lake is at an altitude of 4,522 m (14,836 ft). It is the largest of the high altitude lakes entirely within India and entirely within Ladakh in this Trans-Himalayan biogeographic region. The official name of the land and water reserve here is the Tso Moriri Wetland Conservation Reserve.

The lake is fed by springs and snowmelt from neighboring mountains. Most water enters the lake in two major stream systems, one entering the lake from the north, the other from the southwest. Both stream systems include extensive marshes where they enter the lake. It formerly had an outlet to the south, but this has become blocked and the lake has become an endorheic lake. The lake is oligotrophic in nature, and its waters are alkaline.

Accessibility to the lake is largely limited to the summer season though Karzok on the northwest shore and the military facilities on the eastern shores have year-round habitation.

(i) Glacial lakes which are formed in and around glaciers; (ii) Structural lakes, formed by folds or faults due to movements in earth’s crust (e.g. Nainital lake in Uttarakhand), (iii) Remnant lakes which were originally structural but represent the remnants of vast lakes (e.g., Tso Moriri, Tso Kar, Pangong Tso in Ladakh, and Dal Lake in Kashmir), (iv) Natural dammed lakes i.e., temporary water bodies formed along the river courses due to deposition of rocks or debris e.g. Gohna Tal in Garhwal, Uttarakhand.

The Changthang Plateau in the eastern Ladakh represents a landscape of low productive ecosystems which protects unique floral and faunal species. The area is an extension of the western Tibetan plateau that lies above 4,500 m (14,800 ft) MSL and supports diverse but low populations of several globally threatened mammals.The lake's basin could also be categorised as a basin since it is a closed drainage basin that retains water and allows no outflow to other bodies of water such as rivers or oceans.

The old Shey palace of the Ladakh built in 550 years ago by the first king Lhachan Splagyion of Ladakh and the palace has largest golden Buddha statue in Ladakh, the statue worked out of gold and the gilded copper sheet was built in the 17th century. From the palace, you can have a look over the fertile Indus plain and the Indus to Zanskar mountain range.

Thiksay monastery is the oldest monastery of Gelugpa School in Ladakh on the prophecy of great Lama Tsongkhapa the founder of Gylukpa school his disciples great Lama Sharp Zangpo of stod  and his nephew  Paldan Sharap built the monastery on the bank of Indus river  in the 14th century and this monastery is as beautiful as comparison to Potala palace and it is known as mini Potala. In 1980, the giant statue of future Buddha was erected and the monastery has largest contingents of monks in Ladakh.

Hemis monastery is located in the hidden mountain of Stok range, Hemis monastery is the school of Drukpa of Tibetan Buddhism was founded by the first reincarnation of Lama Stakstang Raspa from Tibet in 16th century with the support of Ladakh King Sengay Namgail. The festival of this monastery is very popular which held in summer.

Tso Moriri Lake, Korzok, in Ladakh.

The lake is 20 to 50 kilometers southeast of the elevated valley of the core Rupshu Valley and falls within the greater Rupshu Plateau and valley area. The lake is ringed by hills rising over 6,000 m (20,000 ft). “Changpas", the nomadic migratory shepherds (pastoral community) of yak, sheep, goat, and horses of Tibetan origin and who are engaged in trade and work on caravans in Ladakh region, are the main inhabitants of the area. Changpa (Champa) herders use the land of this valley as grazing ground and for cultivation.

The Working Report (2006) of the Planning Commission of the Government of India also reports:

Despite a poor vegetation cover, relatively low standing biomass and high anthropogenic pressure, this area sustains a considerably high livestock population. The steady increase in the livestock population in the area is mainly attributed to an influx of nomadic herders from Tibet during recent decades and promotion of Pashmina goat production by the Animal Husbandry Department (AHD) for fine quality under wool (Pashmina). The herders and AHD officials, in recent years, have begun to raise concern over degradation of pastures, resultant shortage of forage, and mass mortality of livestock during severe winters.

The Korzok Monastery, on the western bank of the lake, is 400 years old and attracts tourists and Buddhist pilgrims. Tourism during May – September attracts a large number of foreign and local tourists even though tented accommodation is the facility available, apart from a small PWD guest house close to the Lake.[2] Northeast of Tso Moriri is a small lake which is known locally as Lake of Joy.

Leh District India

LEH DISTRICT INDIA

INDIAS GORGEOUS DESTINATION

HEAVEN ON EARTH

Manali to Leh road trip, an unforgettable journey of 474km into enchanting valleys, rugged terrains, picturesque mountains, and scenic landscapes! The distance can be covered in two days typically with overnight stay options at places such as Keylong, Sarchu or Pang to name a few.

Traversing through winding roadways and into mountain passes, you will be amazed at the ecosystem that thrives here. Almost touching the skies, the high altitude of these regions gives it a distinct look and feel. Fantastic scenery, historical trade routes, and breathtaking views are highlights of this trip.

Leh is one of the two regions situated in Ladakh, the other being the Kargil District toward the west, in the condition of Jammu and Kashmir, India. With a range of 45,110 km2, it is the second biggest locale in the nation (after Kutch, Gujarat) regarding the region. It is limited on the north by Ghanche District (Gilgit-Baltistan), a little outskirt with Xinjiang, China, by means of the Karakoram Pass which is a piece of the region. Aksai Chin and Tibet are toward the east, Kargil locale toward the west, and Lahul and Spiti toward the south. The locale home office is situated in Leh. It lies between 32 to 36 degree north scope and 75 to 80-degree east longitude. 

The entire of Ladakh was under the organization of Leh until July 1, 1979, when the Kargil and Ladakh managerial locale were made. Religion has been a wellspring of grievances in the middle of Buddhists and Muslims since the late twentieth century and was a supporter to this division.

Few spots in India are on the double so explorer neighborly but then so captivating and bother free as mountain-encircled Leh. Dabbed with stupas and disintegrating mud-block houses, the Old Town is overwhelmed by a knife of steep rough edge topped by a forcing Tibetan-style royal residence and fortification. Underneath, the clamoring bazaar range is hung in a thick finish of visit organizations, gift shops, and tandoori-pizza eateries, yet a web of paths rapidly fans out into a green rural interwoven of inundated grain fields. 

gushing streams and thin trails unite usually styled Ladakhi homes and motels with level housetops, strong dividers, and shining wooden window traces. Leh's a spot that is extremely easy to go gaga for, however, take things basic on landing. The rise infers that most visitors, at first, bear smooth cerebral agonies and shortness of breath. To keep this ending up being hard and fast Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), drink a great deal of fluids (ginger tea is considered especially obliging) and evade strenuous exertion at first. It's shrewd to hold up a couple of days before trekking or taking jeep excursions to Tso Moriri or Pangong.

Leh, a high-desert city in the Himalayas, is the capital of the Leh region in northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir state. Originally a stop for trading caravans, Leh is now known for its Buddhist sites and nearby trekking. Massive 17th-century Leh Palace, modeled on the Dalai Lama’s former home (Tibet’s Potala Palace), overlooks the old town’s bazaar and mazelike lanes.

Best Time to Visit:

June to September is the best time to travel down this route. If traveling by road, a person will take at least 2 days with adequate stops for rest.

Manali to Leh Distance:

The approximate distance from Manali to Leh 478 km

Manali to Leh Route Map:

Manali – Rohtang – Gramphu – Kokhsar – Keylong – Jispa – Darcha – Zingzingbar – Baralacha La – Bharatpur – Sarchu – Gata Loops – Nakee La – Lachulung La – Pang - Tanglang La – Gya - Upshi - Karu – Leh

Jyeshtheshvara Temple

Jyeshtheshvara Temple

An inspirational spot of love for Hindus, Jyeshtheshvara Temple is situated in the grand capital of Srinagar and is an absolute necessity visit for all residential and global explorers. This recorded sanctuary is committed to Goddess Jyestha, who is in charge of shielding humanity and Earth from abhorrence powers and the afflictions of nature. 

Jyeshtheshvara Temple goes over the year. The best time to visit this sanctuary is from May to June when a yearly celebration out of appreciation for Lords Jyestha paints the lovely town of Srinagar with bubbly shades and part of the festivity.

Jyeshtheshvara Temple, a renowned place of worship of the Hindus, is a building miracle set in the enticing territory of Kashmir, fittingly called "Heaven on Earth". 

Enthusiasts from over the globe, the group to Jyeshtheshvara Temple to accomplish Buddhi, Siddhi, and Siddhi in different fields of their lives. Jyeshtheshvara Temple is otherwise called Ayesha Matha Temple. A free association named Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam arranges havens for the prosperity of enthusiasts going to the sanctuary.

There are numerous authentic myths connected with the foundation of Jyeshtheshvara Temple. While some offer importance to Pandavas' relationship to the hallowed place in the fifth century, others trust that Jyeshtheshvara Temple was constructed by King Gopaditya in the sixth century. A few stories even express that the sanctuary was first assembled by Ashoka's "child" Jaluka and after that rebuilt and redesigned by King Lalitaditya in the eighth century. 

Notwithstanding legends and stories behind the development of King Lalitaditya, it stays to exist as an antiquated landmark which says a lot of its rich social legacy and chronicled past.

Pari Mahal

Pari Mahal

The Pari Mahal was built by Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh in the mid-1600s. It served as a library and an abode for him. Dara Shikoh was said to have lived in this area for the years 1640, 1645, and 1654. It was further used as an observatory, useful for teaching astrology and astronomy. The gardens have since become the property of the Srinagar government.

Pari Mahal (Hindi: परी महल ) or The Fairies' Abode is a seven terraced garden located at the top of Zabarwan mountain range over-looking city of Srinagar and southwest of Dal Lake.The architecture depicts an example of Islamic architecture and patronage of art during the reign of the then Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It is the five-minute drive from Cheshmashahi, Srinagar.

Pari Mahal in Kashmir known as House of Fairies is a noteworthy landmark. It is set over the excellent Chashma Shahi Gardens to close Srinagar. Old landmark draws out the compositional splendor of the inevitable age.A well-laid roomy patio nursery encompasses this house, which was at one time a Buddhist religious community and later served as a school of crystal gazing advanced by the eldest child of Shah Jahan, Dara Shikoh. 

Pari Mahal contrasts from other Kashmir gardens in that it doesn't have any falls or water chutes, however, it appears to be plausible that there were wellsprings in the tanks. Water was for the most part led by underground earthen funnels, however, a couple hints of vast water-courses have likewise been found. The greenery enclosure comprises of six porches, with an aggregate length of around 400'. The width of the porches shifts from 179' to 205'. In the highest porch are the remains of two structures, a baradari confronting the Dal lake, and a water store fabricated against the mountainside. The supply was encouraged from above by a spring, which has following gone dry, and of which the main surviving remains are the fragmentary stone channel and the holding divider against the slope side. It is a basic chamber, constructed of rubble stones in lime, with an exterior of two little curves.

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Location         Dal Lake, Zabarwan mountain Range, near                                            Cheshmashahi, Srinagar

Opened               1650 AD

Founder               Prince Dara Shikoh, son of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan

Operated by      State Government

Pangong Lake

PANGONG TSO (Pangong Lake)

ONE OF THE BEST DESTINATION IN

HEAVEN ON EARTH

Pangong Tso  Tibetan for "high grassland lake", also referred to as Pangong Lake, is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas situated at a height of about 4,350 m (14,270 ft). It is 134 km (83 mi) long and extends from India to Tibet. Approximately 60% of the length of the lake lies in Tibet. The lake is 5 km (3.1 mi) wide at its broadest point. Altogether it covers 604 km2. During winter, the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water. It is not part of the Indus river basin area and geographically a separate landlocked river basin.

The lake is in the process of being identified under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international importance. This will be the first trans-boundary wetland in South Asia under the convention.

Pangong Tso is in disputed territory. The Line of Actual Control passes through the lake. A section of the lake approximately 20 km east of the Line of Actual Control is controlled by China but claimed by India. The eastern end of the lake is in Tibet. After the mid-19th century, Pangong Tso was at the southern end of the so-called Johnson Line, an early attempt the demarcation between India and China in the Aksai Chin region.

Magical Night 

The Khurnak Fort lies on the northern bank of the lake, halfway of Pangong Tso. The Chinese have controlled the Khurnak Fort area since 1952. To the south is the smaller Spanggur Tso lake.

On October 20, 1962, Pangong Tso saw military action during the Sino-Indian War, successful for the People's Liberation Army.

Pangong Tso is still a delicate border point along the Line of Actual Control. Incursions from Chinese side are common.

The valley of Kashmir

HEAVEN ON EARTH

THE VALLEY OF KASHMIR

Jammu and Kashmir is a state in northern India. It is found for the most part in the Himalayan mountains and shares a fringe with the conditions of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south. Jammu and Kashmir has a global fringe with China in the north and east, and the Line of Control isolates it from the Pakistan-controlled regions of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit–Baltistan in the west and northwest individually. The state has uncommon self-governance under Article 370 of the Constitution of India.

A piece of the past Princely State of Kashmir and Jammu, the locale is the subject of a regional clash among China, India, and Pakistan. The western regions of the previous august state known as Azad Kashmir and the northern domains known as Gilgit-Baltistan have been under Pakistani control subsequent to 1947. The Aksai Chin area in the east, flanking Tibet, has been under Chinese control subsequent to 1962.

Jammu and Kashmir comprise of three locales: Jammu, the Kashmir Valley, and Ladakh. Srinagar is the mid-year capital, and Jammu is the winter capital. The Kashmir valley is well known for its excellent rugged scenery, and Jammu's various places of worship pull in a huge number of Hindu travelers consistently. Ladakh otherwise called, "Little Tibet", is prestigious for its remote mountain excellence and Buddhist society. 

In the valley between Pier Panjal and Karakoram Ranges, see Kashmir Valley. 

The Valley of Kashmir (1895) is a travel book by the English essayist Sir Walter Roper Lawrence. The creator served in the Indian Civil Service in British India amid which he was delegated as a first Settlement Commissioner of Kashmir. 

The Valley of Kashmir is the outline of Lawrence's visit to Kashmir, which he did while setting out to each edge of the Valley and added to a nearby proclivity with the general population who figure noticeably in his work. It depicts the topography, society in a word and the hardships confronted by the Kashmiri individuals under the tyrannic tenet of Dogras. The book is perceived as the gem of the historical backdrop of Kashmir Valley. It portrayed the genuine picture of the general population of Kashmir before the world, which was never done. The book was initially distributed in 1895 by Asian Educational Services.

Jammu & Kashmir

ONE OF THE 

BEST 

PLACE IN HEAVEN ON EARTH 

JAMMU & KASHMIR 

                         

India, when you enter in India the first face from the north side Jammu and Kashmir express, The first excursion of Jammu Kashmir is more grounded which in knowing for nature's Incredibleness.

Kashmir has mesmerized the world with its eternal and undying beauty and this spot is carving  his own hands on the face of the earth. Located in the northern part of India, Kashmir presents sizzling views of natural beauty with the red roses, intense landscapes, Snow Mountains, and meadows. The beauty of Kashmir is generally compared to the counterpart in the west by the name Switzerland. Visit Kashmir for a fabulous honeymoon and make the event memorable in life. For the sightseeing, there are the famous Mughal gardens, the Dal Lake, The Char chinar, Pari Mahal and much more. Kashmir has a spiritual history and there are some eminent religious sites for Hindus and Muslims here and these include Amarnath and Hazratbal.

The tourism business in India is monetarily imperative and is becoming quicker. The World Travel and Tourism Council ascertained that tourism produced 6.4 trillion or 6.6% of the country's GDP in 2012. It upheld 39.5 million New Microsoft Office Word Document occupations, 7.7% of its aggregate work. The part is anticipated to develop at a normal yearly rate of 7.9% from 2013 to 2023.

This gives India the third rank among nations with the quickest developing tourism, commercial enterprises throughout the following decade.

India has an extensive medicinal tourism division, which is relied upon to develop at an expected rate of 30% yearly to reach about ₹ 95 billion by 2015.

The primary spot in India when you begin to visit the spot where you reclassify as "Heaven on Earth" the name of the spot is Srinagar. Where you can see the diverse sort of magnificence. This northernmost state of India has been contributed with nature's best and that is the reason it has been an object of energy for some travel.

Our rundown of the main spots to visit in Jammu and Kashmir can offer you some assistance with learning about you're in the seventeenth century the Mughal Emperor Jahangir set his eyes on the valley of Kashmir. While living in a houseboat on Dal Lake, he said, "Gar Firdaus, Ruhe zamin ast, hamin asto, hamin asto, hamin ast." If there is ever a heaven on earth, it arrives, it arrives, it is here. The excellence of Kashmir is unparalleled and the valley gloats of numerous spots visit for touring and is an explorer's pleasure. There are numerous spots to visit in the three areas; Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Different spots that one must find in this wonderful state. In Part 1 of this arrangement, we will concentrate on the Srinagar area of the Kashmir Valley, the numerous excellent spots you must visit in the late spring capital of the state.

Jama Masjid Mosque

Jama Masjid Mosque

Jamia Masjid (Urdu;جامع مسجد سرینگر) is a mosque in Srinagar, Jammu, and Kashmir, India. The Jamia Masjid of Srinagar is orchestrated at Nowhatta, in the midst of the old city. It was collected by Sultan Sikandar in 1400 AD under the solicitation by the Meir Mohammad Hamadani offspring of Shah Hamdan Later, the offspring of Sultan Sikandar, Zain-Ul-Abidin got the mosque opened up. The attractions of the Jamia Masjid of Srinagar, Kashmir consolidate superb Indo-Saracenic basic designing, a magnificent yard, and 370 wooden sections. Another part of the mosque is the peace and quietness inside it, developing against the hustle of the old bazaars around it. A considerable number of Muslims gather at the mosque every Friday to offer their prayers.

Jamia Masjid is known as one of the holy mosques in India. Made out of 370 mainstays of wood, Jamia Masjid symbolizes one of the best structural examples which survived the attacks of time following the time when it was built in the valley of Jammu and Kashmir. The territory of Jamia Masjid reaches out up to a zone of 384 feet by 381 feet. This extensive mosque holds an ability to oblige more than 33,333 individuals offering request to God at once. Be that as it may, there is a superbly square garden in the center and the mosque is encompassed by wide paths on all the four sides. At the crest, around 100,000 individuals offer supplications to God together. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is the religious assistant and head cleric (imam) of this mosque. This mosque is frequently subject to political exercises. Parades have been held after Friday petitions to God outside this mosque from recent years.