Over the Rohthang pass(52kms from Manali) the region on other side comprises of the vast north western Himalayan region, lies to the north of the Pir Panjal range, north of Manali, marked by the 3978 mt high Rhotang pass, just 52 km from Manali. it comprises of Lahaul and Spiti, falling between the Pir Panjal and the great Himalayan range . The region of Zanskar and Ladakh, which fall between the great Himalayan range to the south and to the north lie Zanskar Range and Karakoram range. This vast area to the north of the Pir Panjal is a veritable natures wonder land, mind boggling and awe inspiring in its sheer scale splendor and majestic grandeur. Distant and aloof. Rocky barren uninhabited (except for a few pockets), cold and dry, this high altitude cold mountainous desert, where the average ground level height varies between 4000 mt to 4500 mt, is a surrealistic land of stunning colors ,bizarre rock forms, and the sprawling plains of the high altitude plateaus, encircled by the massive and towering mountains and snow clad peaks just like an amphitheatre of the Gods. Safari ends in Leh. |