LEH, Ladakh -- 3,500 meters above sea level, the cold desert of Ladakh stands at the crossroads of history. The glassy River Indus and its tributaries form ribbons across a stark landscape where the Karakoram mountains meet the Himalayas in jagged peaks and deep valleys.
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Exploring India's ancient Silk Road in Ladakh
Following in the footsteps of trading caravans in the Himalayas
Adventure-minded travelers are increasingly exploring remote, rugged Ladakh, a Himalayan region bordering China. (All photos by Malavika Bhattacharya)
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