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Top Ten India Off-the-Beaten-Path AdventuresTake the High Road to Leh
By Hugh Finlay
Here's an adventure strictly for the hardy: a two-day Jeep ride over the second-highest motorable road in the world! The 300-mile-long road connects Manali in Himachal Pradesh with the remote mountain kingdom of Leh, and reaches a height of 17,480 feet at the Taglang Pass. The rough road passes through some spectacular Himalayan mountain country with pretty Buddhist villages. With all the ups, downs, and serious switchbacks (21 on one short section alone), this is not for the faint-hearted or vertigo sufferers. As you might expect on a trip which goes to 17,500 feet, it can get seriously cold, so bring warm clothing. Jeeps run daily (but only in season) from both Leh and Manali.
Last Updated: 15 Sep 2010
Published: 28 Apr 2002 The details, dates, and prices mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication. Post Your CommentGORP.com's Featured Content |
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