Leh and Thiksey

Leh sun and shadows in evening– Ladakh, India

Across Himalayas and at 3524 metres, above sea level, is the city of Leh, the capital of Union Territory of Ladakh, India. It is happening city in the tourist season, with a vibrant small central market and is home to some monasteries, stupas (chortans) and a city palace. Some 19 Km away is Potala Palace, Tibet look alike Thiksey monastery (3600 metres above sea level). Itself magnificent, it offers amazing views of Himalayas and Indus Valley in Ladakh.

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Stok Kangri, Zanskar Himalayas– Ladakh, India
Stok Kangri, Zanskar Himalayas– Ladakh, India
Stok Kangri (6,153 metres) is the highest mountain visible from Leh and is in Zanskar Himalayan Range (across Greater Himalayas) in Ladakh, India. It is also a popular trekking route.

Shot on 07.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 50 mm, f/8 and ISO 100

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Leh and Himalayas at dusk – Ladakh, India
Leh and Himalayas at dusk – Ladakh, India
Lights of Leh city at dusk with Himalayas in background, from Shanti Stupa terraces in Leh, India

Shot on 04.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 18 mm, f/2.8 and ISO 400

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Leh sun and shadows in evening– Ladakh, India
Leh sun and shadows in evening– Ladakh, India
Leh city evening panorama, from Shanti Stupa terraces in Ladakh, India

Shot on 04.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 18 mm, f/8 and ISO 100

Aperture: 8
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Thiksey village landscape – Ladakh, India
Thiksey village landscape – Ladakh, India
Matching landscapes in Europe, Thiksey village and hills in Indus Valley, from Thiksey Monastery entrance in Ladakh, India

Shot on 03.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 25 mm, f/9 and ISO 100

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Indus Valley towards Leh at Thiksey– Ladakh, India
Indus Valley towards Leh at Thiksey– Ladakh, India
It is not Switzerland. It is a mesmerising view of Indus Valley, Leh side from Thiksey Monastery entrance in Ladakh, India

Shot on 03.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 35 mm, f/11 and ISO 100

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Three Stupas outside Thiksey Monastery - Ladakh, India
Three Stupas outside Thiksey Monastery - Ladakh, India
Three Stupas outside Thiksey Monastery, in Ladakh, India. Located at 3600 metres from sea level, and affiliated with the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism it gives some mesmerising view of Indus Valley.

Shot on 03.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 21 mm, f/9 and ISO 100

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Potala Palace, Tibet resembling Thiksey Monastery– Ladakh, India
Potala Palace, Tibet resembling Thiksey Monastery– Ladakh, India
Potala Palace, Tibet resembling magnificent amp; sacred Monestrty in Thiksey, 19 km east of Leh in Ladakh, India. Made at 3600 metres from sea level, it is affiliated with the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism
Shot on 03.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 36 mm, f/11 and ISO 100

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Stupas at Thiksey Monastery– Ladakh, India
Stupas at Thiksey Monastery– Ladakh, India
Stupas at Thiksey Monastery main gate on Leh Manali road. The monastery, affiliated with the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, is located 19 km east of Leh, India

Shot on 03.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 24 mm, f/2.8 and ISO 100

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Thiksey Monastery main gate– Ladakh, India
Thiksey Monastery main gate– Ladakh, India
Thiksey Monastery main gate on Leh Manali road. The monastery, affiliated with the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, is located 19 km east of Leh, India
Shot on 03.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 46 mm, f/11 and ISO 100

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Thiksey Monastery main entrance– Ladakh, India
Thiksey Monastery main entrance– Ladakh, India
Thiksey Monastery main entrance. The monastery, affiliated with the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, is located at an altitude of 3,600 metres, east of Leh, India

Shot on 03.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 26 mm, f/11 and ISO 100

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Thiksey Monastery main Temple– Ladakh, India
Thiksey Monastery main Temple– Ladakh, India
Maitreya Temple installed to commemorate the visit of the HH Dalai Lama in 1970 at Thiksey Monastery, Ladakh, India

Shot on 03.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 42 mm, f/11 and ISO 100

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Padmasambhava Statue at Shey Palace– Ladakh, India
Padmasambhava Statue at Shey Palace– Ladakh, India
Statue of Padmasambhava also known as Guru Rinpoche (Precious Guru), was a tantric Buddhist Vajra master from medieval India who taught Vajrayana in Tibet (circa 8th – 9th centuries) - Shey on Leh Manali Road in Ladakh, India

Shot on 03.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 50 mm, f/11 and ISO 100

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Tsemo Castle in Leh, India
Tsemo Castle in Leh, India
Tsemo Castle (also known as Namgyal Tsemo or Leh Fort complex) visible from everywhere in Leh, is an important religious and historical point in Ladakh, India

Shot on 02.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 50 mm, f/16 and ISO 50

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Lama times in Leh– Ladakh, India
Lama times in Leh– Ladakh, India
Monks (Lamas) photographing other colleagues with Leh in background, from Shanti Stupa terraces in Ladakh, India

Shot on 04.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 50 mm, f/2.8 and ISO 125

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Nightscape of Leh with Himalayas– Ladakh, India
Nightscape of Leh with Himalayas– Ladakh, India
Colourful sky and lights of Leh city with Himalayas in background, from Shanti Stupa terraces in Leh, India

Shot on 04.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 18 mm, f/5 and ISO 400 (Shutter 1/3 handheld)

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Shanti Stupa at dusk – Ladakh, India
Shanti Stupa at dusk – Ladakh, India
Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist shrine at dusk in Leh, was built in 1991 by Japanese believers and hold relics of Buddha at its base. It was enshrined by HH Dalai Lama.

Shot on 04.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 18 mm, f/2.8 and ISO 100

Aperture: 2.8
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Leh city and Himalayan Hills from City Palace - Ladakh, India
Leh city and Himalayan Hills from City Palace - Ladakh, India
Leh city and Himalayan Hills from City Palace. The 14-story city palace made from mud and wood is a marvellous peace architecture and presents breath-taking view of valley. In Ladakh, India.

Shot on 03.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 50 mm, f/16 and ISO 100

Aperture: 16
Camera: ILCE-6700
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Leh city from City Palace - Ladakh, India
Leh city from City Palace - Ladakh, India
Leh city from City Palace. The 14-story city palace made from mud and wood is a marvellous peace architecture and presents breath-taking view of city. In Ladakh, India.

Shot on 03.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 50 mm, f/16 and ISO 100

Aperture: 16
Camera: ILCE-6700
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Leh central market from above - Ladakh, India
Leh central market from above - Ladakh, India
Leh central market from above. In the evening, it is happening place, lighted up with shops, restaurants and people all around. One can be here every evening.

Shot on 04.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 18 mm, f/2.8 and ISO 1000

Aperture: 2.8
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Leh central market, in the evening - Ladakh, India
Leh central market, in the evening - Ladakh, India
Leh central market. In the evening, it is happening place, lighted up with shops, restaurants and people all around. One can be here every evening.

Shot on 04.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 20 mm, f/2.8 and ISO 4000

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Hall of Fame Museum Leh, India
Hall of Fame Museum Leh, India
Hall of Fame Museum Leh. It is maintained by Indian Army and is dedicated to Indian Soldiers, who have sacrificed their lives for the country over the years in this region.

Shot on 06.09.2024 with Sony a6700 mirrorless camera and Sigma E 18-50 f/2.8 lens at 24 mm, f/8 and ISO 100

Aperture: 8
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