3 Idiots Movie Trail in Leh Ladakh

People who fly to Ladakh are morons !!!

That’s the normal conversation between travelers on Manali-Leh Highway. And I couldn’t agree more while on the way last summers on a family vacation. Ladakh is much more than a cold desert on the northern side of India and after the famous Amir Khan’s Movie ” 3 Idiots”; almost every Indian now dreams of visiting theย vast landscape of unspoilt beauty.

Truly a ‘paradise on earth’,ย the altitude and terrain of ย Leh Ladakh is bit difficult, which is why it is still secluded as compared to other touristy places in India.Travel months are only from July to around October (although we went there in June); and if you happen to be there in winters you will find entire region hibernated with temperatures going below -35 degrees C.

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Ladakh is known asย Little Tibet due to high Tibetian influence.ย Steep mountains, virgin blue lakes, colourful Tibetan monasteries, a vibrant culture, numerous trekking trails, rugged terrain โ€“ Leh Ladakhย draws nature lovers and adventure junkies in equal numbers.

So we decided to follow the 3 idiots trail by car in Leh Ladakh.

Some of the places of interest include :

Leh Palaceย โ€“ built in mid-16thย century, the palace was the worldโ€™s highest building at that time.

Shanti Stupaย โ€“ the white-domed structure perched on a hilltop was built by Japanese monks to promote world peace.

Pangong Tsoย โ€“ situated at a height of 4,250 metres, Pangong Tso is the highest lake in the world. With its crystal clear water, the surrounding mountains and the tranquil surroundings, itโ€™s not hard to imagine why Pangong Tso means โ€œthe enchanted lakeโ€ in Tibetan. It’s the famous point where you see Kareena kapur riding the scooter in “3 Idiots”.

Nubra Valleyย โ€“ known as the โ€œorchard of Ladakhโ€, Nubra Valley is a vegetation rich landscape ideal for trekking and camping.

Khardung Laย โ€“ the Khardung La Pass is the worldโ€™s highest motorable road.

Here’s a Photo Tour of our Ladakh adventure :

The Manali-Leh Highway

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Chang La Pass

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The First View Of The Lake

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At the Pangong Lake

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See the waves in Pangong Lake. (It’s very uncommon for lake to have waves)

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Now that’s a picture perfect moment !

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The cute driving instructions

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After being there, done that all i could say isย ” Heaven truly is a little high! ”

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To know about what to pack for your trip to Leh, Ladakh read:ย Ladakh Travel Gear : Best Tips For Packing

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