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Leh, Ladakh

Hall Of Fame

Eshtablished in 1986 by Indian Army, in Leh, Ladakh, situated near Srinagar Ladakh Highway.

Lamayuru Monestery

Also known as Yuru Monestery. It was built in the 11th century by Rinchen Zangpo (a famous builder-monk) and Naropa (Indian scholar), under the command of the king of Ladakh. It is situated in Lamayouru village in Sham district of Ladakh.

Changpas

A semi-nomadic Tibetan ethnic group, who are found in Changthang plateau of eastern Ladakh. Their economy is based on livestock. Some also rear pashmina goats and spin homemage yarn, while others herd yaks, which provide clothing. They are generally skilled horsemen and learn horse riding at a very young age.

1st

Mount Everest
8,848.86 m

2nd

Mount Godwin-Austen (K2)
8,611 m

3rd

Kanchenjunga
8,586 m

Mountains & Peaks In Zanskar Range

  1. Kamet Peak in Garhwal region (7,756 m)
  2. Mount Nun in upper Suru valley (7,135 m)
  3. Mount Kun is the twin sister of Mount Nun (7,077 m)
  4. Doda Peak in the remote Kishtwar Himalaya (6,573 m)
  5. Hagshu in Kishtwar-Zanskar region (6,515 m)
  6. Kang Yatze at the end of Markha valley (6,400 m)

Mountains & Peaks In Himalayas

  1. Mount Everest on Nepal-China border (8,848.86 m) [highest mountain on earth]
  2. Kanchenjunga on India-Nepal border (8,586 m) [third highest mountain on earth]
  3. Nanga Parbat in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (8,126 m)
  4. Annapurna in Nepal (8,000 m)
  5. Nanda Devi in Uttarkhand, India (7,817 m)
  6. Machapuchare in Nepal (6,993 m) [Climbing ban because of religious importance and it is sacred to Lord Shiva]

Mountains & Peaks In Karakoram Range

  1. K2 or Mount Godwin-Austen on Pakistan-China border (8,611 m) [second highest mountain on earth]
  2. Gasherbrum I or Hidden Peak on Pakistan-China border (8,080 m)
  3. Broad Peak on Pakistan-China border (8,051 m)
  4. Gasherbrum II on Pakistan-China border (8,035 m)