The 4th International Festival of Buddhist Heritage of Ladakh from 21 Aug – 01 Sep 2015 (12D/11N)
Standing L-R: Ching Neng Bin, Sonam Smanla, Tsering Lanzes, Khaw Kooi Heok, Patrick Phoon Yew Fatt, Poh Wee Fah, Sara, Tai Yoke Lin, Allan Chee Siong Kin, Simon Looi, Jerry Ong, Datuk Seri Victor Wee, Lye Yu Choong, Lim Tze Wei, Teo Chiang Wee, Gary Lim Soon Kiat, Mike Khaw Eng Aun.
Sitting: Lina Tan, Lynne Bong Mei Yao, Lim Fui Nee, Jeannie Heng Sok Giang, Catherine Tham Yoke Leng, Angie Ho Siew Eng, Elaine Low, Ong Siok Leng, Ruby Song, Seow Key Me, Ching Bee Geok, Lau Soew Choo, Lilian Agumo Estolas.
Day 7 (27.08.2015) – Nubra Valley returned to Leh, Ladakh (136km) - The return journey from Nubra Valley to Leh was just as magnificent as going there as we have to pass through the Khardung La Pass again.
At 6am we had breakfast followed by group photo, briefing and puja in the garden. At 7.17am we left the resort for the 136km back to MIMC Leh. We stopped at Khalsar Village to donate the amount of 15 thousand rupees to the village head as relief fund for the flood victims after the flood about three weeks ago before we arrived. At 9.35am we stopped for toilet at a small rest area. By 11.20am we were at the KhardungLa pass again and then continued our journey arriving MIMC at 1.10pm for our lunch at 1.30pm. Sleeping at Global Family Home, Ladakh.
Our morning briefing and puja for the 136km journey back to MIMC Leh.
The recent flash flood and heavy rain that destroyed parts of the Khalsar Village, Ladakh.
The recent flash flood and heavy rain that destroyed parts of the Khalsar Village, Ladakh.
The recent flash flood and heavy rain that destroyed parts of the Khalsar Village, Ladakh.
The recent flash flood and heavy rain that destroyed parts of the Khalsar Village, Ladakh.
The recent flash flood and heavy rain that destroyed parts of the Khalsar Village, Ladakh.
The recent flash flood and heavy rain that destroyed parts of the Khalsar Village, Ladakh.
The recent flash flood and heavy rain that destroyed parts of the Khalsar Village, Ladakh.
We stopped at Khalsar Village to donate the amount of 15,000 rupees to the two villages head as relief fund for the flood victims after the heavy rain and flash flood about three weeks ago before we arrived.
We stopped at Khalsar Village to donate the amount of 15,000 rupees to the two villages head as relief fund for the flood victims after the heavy rain and flash flood about three weeks ago before we arrived.
Khalsar Village, Ladakh.
Khalsar Village, Ladakh.
The scenic view of the Nubra Valley landscape.
The scenic view of the Nubra Valley landscape.
The scenic view of the Nubra Valley landscape.
The scenic view of the Nubra Valley landscape.
The scenic view of the Nubra Valley landscape.
The scenic view of the Nubra Valley landscape.
The scenic view of the Tirith Village at Nubra Valley by the Shyok River.
The scenic view of the Nubra Valley landscape.
The scenic view of the Nubra Valley landscape.
The scenic view of the Nubra Valley landscape.
The scenic view of the Nubra Valley landscape.
The scenic view of the Nubra Valley landscape.
At 9.35am we stopped for toilet at a small rest area in the Nubra Valley.
Our drivers and guides. The red cap was given by Ruby Song who got it from Gardenia Bakeries.
Our drivers and guides. The red cap was given by Ruby Song who got it from Gardenia Bakeries.
The scenic view of the Nubra Valley landscape.
The scenic view of the Nubra Valley landscape.
The scenic view of the Nubra Valley landscape.
On the mountain Khardung La road most of the vehicles were the Indian Army trucks.
On the mountain Khardung La road most of the vehicles were the Indian Army trucks.
On the mountain Khardung La road most of the vehicles were the Indian Army trucks.
On the mountain Khardung La road.
On the mountain Khardung La road most of the vehicles were the Indian Army trucks.
On the mountain Khardung La road most of the vehicles were the Indian Army trucks.
On the mountain Khardung La road most of the vehicles were the Indian Army trucks.
We stopped here in view that there was a traffic jam ahead the Khardung La road.
On the mountain Khardung La road.
On the mountain Khardung La road.
We safely arrived here at Khardung La pass the world highest motor-able road.
We safely arrived here at Khardung La pass the world highest motor-able road.
We safely arrived here at Khardung La pass the world highest motor-able road.
We safely arrived here at Khardung La pass the world highest motor-able road.
The Siachen Glacier is a glacier located in the eastern Karakoram range in the Himalayas just northeast of the point NJ9842 where the Line of Control between India and Pakistan ends.
Poh Wee Fah, Ching Neng Bin, Trett Sara Alina and her mother Tai Yoke Lin at Khardung La pass.
Ching Neng Bin, Patrick Phoon and wife Khow Kooi Heok, Angie Ho Siew Eng at Khardung La pass.
Lina Tan, Mike Khaw Eng Aun, Ching Neng Bin and Angie Ho Siew Eng at Khardung La pass.
Ching Neng Bin standing at the edge with a thousand feet down at Khardung La pass.
Ching Neng Bin standing at the edge with a thousand feet down at Khardung La pass.
Khardung La pass has the highest toilet in the world, higher than Everest Base Camp.
The splendid view of the mountain valley and the snow cap mountain at Khardung La pass.
Motorist at Khardung La pass.
Motorist at Khardung La pass.
The Khardung La to Leh 42km winding road view.
The Khardung La to Leh 42km winding road view.
The Khardung La to Leh 42km winding road view.
The Khardung La to Leh 42km winding road view.
One of our cars was flat on the winding road from Khardung La to Leh.
One of our cars was flat on the winding road from Khardung La to Leh.
One of our cars was flat on the winding road from Khardung La to Leh.
One of our cars was flat on the winding road from Khardung La to Leh.
On the winding road from Khardung La to Leh.
Another stop another toilet break on the to Leh. Ching Bee Geok and the donkey.
Another stop another toilet break on the to Leh. Ching Bee Geok and the donkey.
A mountain view along the winding road from Khardung La to Leh.
That was a terrible traffic jam here along the winding road from Khardung La to Leh.
That was a terrible traffic jam here along the winding road from Khardung La to Leh.
This car missed the truck in front by inches along the winding road from Khardung La to Leh.
A village along the winding road near to Leh in Ladakh.
We have finally arrived at Leh safely.
We have finally arrived at Leh safely.
We have finally arrived at Leh safely.
Arrived at MIMC Global Family Home, Ladakh.
Best lunch at MIMC, from soup to Paneer Chilli, Paneer Kadai, Mix veg, Raita, Rice, Daal and Roti and not forgetting masala milk tea.
Best lunch at MIMC Global Family Home, Ladakh.
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Introduction to Ladakh India Adventure
Day 01 (21.08.2015) – Kuala Lumpur flight to Delhi, India
Day 02 (22.08.2015) – Delhi domestic flight to Leh, Ladakh (3,524m / 11,562ft)
Day 03 (23.08.2015) – Thicksay and Shey Monastery, Leh, Ladakh
Day 04 (24.08.2015) – Leh to Hemis Monastery (41.2km) Ladakh
Day 05 (25.08.2015) – Leh to Nubra Valley (136km) via KhardungLa Pass
Day 06 (26.08.2015) – Nubra Valley to visit Disket Monastery (14.5km)
Day 07 (27.08.2015) – Nubra Valley returned to Leh, Ladakh (136km)
Day 08 (28.08.2015) – Visit Devachan Campus, Leh, Ladakh
Day 09 (29.08.2015) – Leh to Tingmosgang (90km) Ladakh
Day 10 (30.08.2015) – Bodhkharbu on the way to Lamayuru Monastery
Day 11 (31.08.2015) – Basgo Monastery, Tekchen Chosling and Alchi Temple
Day 12 (01.09.2015) - Leh fly to Delhi to catch the night flight back to KL
Day 13 (02.09.2015) - Arrived KLIA at 6.55am
Day 01 (21.08.2015) – Kuala Lumpur flight to Delhi, India
Day 02 (22.08.2015) – Delhi domestic flight to Leh, Ladakh (3,524m / 11,562ft)
Day 03 (23.08.2015) – Thicksay and Shey Monastery, Leh, Ladakh
Day 04 (24.08.2015) – Leh to Hemis Monastery (41.2km) Ladakh
Day 05 (25.08.2015) – Leh to Nubra Valley (136km) via KhardungLa Pass
Day 06 (26.08.2015) – Nubra Valley to visit Disket Monastery (14.5km)
Day 07 (27.08.2015) – Nubra Valley returned to Leh, Ladakh (136km)
Day 08 (28.08.2015) – Visit Devachan Campus, Leh, Ladakh
Day 09 (29.08.2015) – Leh to Tingmosgang (90km) Ladakh
Day 10 (30.08.2015) – Bodhkharbu on the way to Lamayuru Monastery
Day 11 (31.08.2015) – Basgo Monastery, Tekchen Chosling and Alchi Temple
Day 12 (01.09.2015) - Leh fly to Delhi to catch the night flight back to KL
Day 13 (02.09.2015) - Arrived KLIA at 6.55am
Videos:
4th International festival of buddhist Heritage of Ladakh | 24 Aug 2015 (Part 1) 4th International festival of buddhist Heritage of Ladakh | 24 Aug 2015 (Part 2)
For further reading:
- Touching lives by Lee Keat Hin
- Angel of mercy by the late Tan Guat Gnoh
- Prayers for four Malaysians who died in Ladakh
- Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Ladakh
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Hi There, Your account of the Ladakh adventure is truly engaging and well-detailed! The experiences you’ve shared are inspiring for anyone planning a trip to this beautiful region. For those interested in exploring more of the Himalayas, the shrikhand mahadev trek offers a spiritual and scenic journey worth considering.
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