Trans-Himalayas

A good off beat village to visit while in Lahaul district of Himachal Pradesh in northern India is the tiny village of Khardang. This high altitude Trans-Himalayan village is located at an altitude of around 11, 347 feet above sea-level (3459 m).Khardang is located across the River Bhaga that flows below the valley and is...Read More

Located at an altitude of around 11,286 feet above sea-level (3440 m) is the town of Keylong in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh. Keylong is the administrative head-quarters of Lahaul and Spiti district. The town of Keylong is like an oasis of greenery amidst brown barren mountains.Keylong Keylong is an important transit hub for travellers heading...Read More

Leh the capital of the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh is arguably the most sort after destination in India for all kinds of travellers and tourist. Bikers consider it the ultimate challenge to ride on these high altitude Trans-Himalayan roads, while backpackers and trekkers flock to Leh all through the year in search of something new...Read More

Located at a distance of 26 km from the village of Sankoo, Panikhar is the next village along the way in the Suru Valley. The roads from Sankoo to the village of Panikhar are well maintained and have barely any pot holes as compared to the roads beyond Panikhar which are terrible.PanikharAs you pass through...Read More

Located at an altitude of about 9,524 feet above sea level is the small township of Sankoo which is located at a distance of 42 km south of the town of Kargil in the Himalayan state of Jammu and Kashmir. The village of Sankoo in a bowl-shaped valley that has been drained out by a...Read More

Located at a distance of 204 km from the city of Srinagar is the town of Kargil. This town is located at an altitude of about 8871 feet above sea level. Kargil is the second largest town in the Ladakh region and is a very important transit hub for travellers, with roads leading to Leh,...Read More

Here is The Land Of Wanderlust blueprint to a road trip through the Trans Himalayan region of Ladakh, Lahaul and Spiti Valley, which is also known for its barren rugged mountains, beautiful monastery’s and high altitude villages.Trans Himalayan Table of ContentsTrans Himalayan Day 1:Day 2:Day 3:Day 4:Day 5:Day 6:Day 7:Day 8:Day 9:Day 10:Day 11:Day 12:Day...Read More

A one hour drive from the town of Kaza on steep winding roads and one will reach the village of Kibber in Spiti Valley which many consider the highest inhabited village in the world with a motorable road at a monstrous height of 14,110 feet above sea level.The village of Kibber is only accessible in...Read More

A three-hour drive from Kaza along NH21 and one will reach the hill monastery of Key which has a very unique location. Key Monastery Spiti Valley is situated on a hill is easily visible from the town of Kaza. Key monastery is at a height of 13,668 feet above sea level and is a place...Read More

The town of Kaza in Himachal Pradesh is at a height 11,990 feet above sea level (3,650 m). Kaza is the sub-divisional headquarters of the Spiti Valley. It is the largest town and a commercial centre in the valley.  Kaza has the Spiti River flowing all along with the town and the Trans Himalayas surround...Read More