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                        To the 3 lakes of Ladakh in a Montero

                        On their third anniversary AutoBild India decided to visit the three lakes of Ladakh in a Mitsubishi Montero.

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                        From lush green pastures on gently sloping hills further south to the rocky, pine lined slopes higher up to the icy, cold, barren and perhaps even scary peaks surrounding the high passes, there is no place on earth that can replicate the feeling of awe that one develops for Mother Nature as it does here in the Himalayas.  AutoBild India start their journey from a popular destination for tourists- Manali.

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                        The call of the majestic Himalayas is always hard to ignore. Especially if there is an adventurous streak in your heart somewhere, no matter how dormant. Every bend, every turn of the winding mountain roads seems to lead to a view more breathtaking than the one before it.  The team makes a halt at Chang la.  

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                        Treacherous terrain and inhospitable conditions are a given for travellers from Manali to Leh. Rain, snow, slush and landslides can play havoc on one's schedule and it is advisable to come prepared with extra time in hand to account for unexpected exigencies. Pangong TSO, the largest trans-national lake of South Asian gained popularity after it was shown in Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots. 

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                        The Rohtang La or Rohtang Pass in particular is quite prone to landslides and is frequently shut down by the BRO, who then clear the slide and make it passable for traffic again from both sides. The team makes way through the Rohtang pass. 

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                        After Khardung La at 18,380ft, which is the highest motorable pass in the world, Chang La at 17,586ft is the second highest. Travellers to Pangong Tso must cross the Chang La to get to the valley beyond wherein lies the immense lake. 

                        The team were surprised to find a satellite phone in TSO Kar from where they called up their homes.

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                        Atop Chang La, the Indian Army has set up a small tourist centre that provides weary travellers with a welcome cup of steaming tea. That too free of cost! There's also a small souvenir shop from where one can buy mementos.

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                        Suraj Tal, at 16,020ft, is the second highest lake in India and the world's 21st highest. It lies just below the Baralacha La in the Lahaul- Spiti valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh, around 65km from the town of Keylong.

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                        The lake is the source of the Bhaga river which joins the Chandra river at Tandi to form the Chandrabhaga river. The Chandrabhaga is called the Chenab from the time it enters the Jammu and Kashmir valley.

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