This week we’ll delve into the archives and take a look at one of my favorite places on the planet, Ladakh, India. Ladakh is located in the Himalayan mountains, adjacent to the Tibetan plateau. This post was the result of digging through the archives before returning to Ladakh, from where I’m posting this.
A view from outside and inside Thiksey Monastery
Two views of women on the Changtang Plateau
Two views of competition – Polo in Leh and Archery competition during the Ladakh Festival
Two views of women with peraks, the traditional Ladakhi headdress.
nomadruss in words and photos 
Awesome pictures! You got some real winners in this set of photos. Love the sports and last Ladakhi shot in particular!
Thanks Mrs. P, it’s always nice to know which images appeal to people. Appreciate the kind words!
You capture amazing images. Can’t wait to see what you reveal from this trip. Safe travels.
Thanks Wendy, appreciate you stopping by!
It is fascinating, we are people that love to adorn ourselves no matter if we are in the heart of a highly civilized culture, the bush of Africa, or Himalayan Mountains. And thanks for the awesome photo’s Russ. Love them all.
Thanks Ann, I appreciate the kind words, and your love of the distant places!
Ladakh is one of the places on the planet I’m dying to go. It’s remoteness and relative isolation help preserve its unique culture, so different from in any other parts of India. Superb photos, Russ!
Thanks Bama, Ladakh is one of the greatest places on the planet. I hope you make it before too long. The culture is changing rapidly, but still retains much flavor of the ancient…
Thank you Russ for posting these pictures. It brought me back wonderful memories of my trip in Ladakh. I love the Polo pic
Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to comment. It’s nice to be up here during polo season…
You are SO fortunate to be able to visit these wonderful places and to continue to share them with us who are rooted in one place – for now.
I do realize just how fortunate I am! It’s so nice to be able to share them. As Neil Young sang, comes a time when you’re drifting, comes a time when you settle down… And I guess that works the other way too!
Russ, these are so Beautiful. Simply can’t wait to see the images you’re making there now!
Thanks Laurel, appreciate the kind words! Most of the images this trip have been for IMLI, but hopefully I’ll make a few good ones on the Changtang this coming week. Hope all is well in Georgia after the recent tornados!
It’s clear from these breathtaking photos that I didn’t explore enough of Ladakh to see what you did! WOW! I absolutely adore that part of the world and want to go back. Thanks for putting that bug in my ear! 🙂
I keep coming back, the place is just too amazing not too!
Great photos Russ, I visited Ladakh in the 1970s and loved it there. Enjoy your visit and I’m looking forward to seeing more of your photos.
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Thanks for the kind words! How fortunate you are to have been there in the 1970’s!
stunning! drinking hot honey, lemon and ginger tea on a Leh rooftop is one of my most warming travel memories…this takes me right back there!
isn’t that the truth. well, we’re all out of lemons right now until the roads open again, there were some late spring snows so the passes are still closed. what to do?
Great series of images.
I’m so envious that you had this opportunity to see and photograph one of the unique Himalayan cultures.
I’ll look forward to seeing some more of Ladakh on your site.
Thanks Vicki, I’m heading back out to the Changtang this coming week. I do feel very blessed to experience this part of Himalayan culture!
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Thanks for sharing!
The last photo…. “got me”. *wipes tears*
Glad to know that, thanks!
Gorgeous pictures! I’ve heard of this part of India. Is there good hiking there? Looks so serene.
Some of the best trekking on earth! It’s what many of the Western tourists come to do!
Amazing pictures my friend. I could only dream of getting out to India for a nice adventure. Just fantastic.
Thank you Sir!
My wife loves your pictures. What kind of cameras do you use?
You’ve got a good wife, wink. I’m using a Nikon D 610 these days, but I miss the D700.
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