The sunlight briefly illuminated shores of Tso Moriri at an elevation of 15000 feet, one of the highest altitude lakes in the Himalayan range. The storm on the Indo-China border was symbolic of the on going border disputes between India and China at that time

As snow melts in summer, streams are full and flowers bloom. I spotted this location on my way to Pangong. But it was raining. So promised to stop here while returning. And am glad I did !!

Kyagar Tso

This is a beautiful lake in Ladakh. The colors range from aqua to pale green depending upon the clouds vs clear sky.

Pangong lake lit up by moonlight

The moon showed itself out of the clouds and lit the lake ! Some stars show up as faint trails in the cloudy sky

Himalayan desert - Sand dunes, towering mountain ranges illuminated by warm rays of the sun before sunset, and shyok river

It was near full moon. Was cloudy, windy and was shivering cold. Took this shot as soon as the moon showed itself out of the clouds. You can see some star trails though clouds hid most of them. That night it rained like monsoon at Pangong lake !! Locals told, it was very very unusual to see that kind of rain. The mountains were seen dusted with snow next day when the clouds cleared off

Pangong lake in full moon light

At an elevation of 14000 feet, Pangong lake is one of the highest and one of the most beautiful lakes in the world! It dazzles in full moon light . The deep blue colors of the lake look stunning in full moon ! It was very windy and cold but I had to be out at night to capture this once in a lifetime spectacle!

The storm allowed for filtered light to hit Pangong lake and brought out its emerald green colors! At other times it looked deep blue and aquamarine. The color of the lake changes at different times of the day based upon the direction of the sun as well as the type of light at that time!

Tso Moriri Lake - Beautiful rainbow spans a high altitude (over 15000 ft) lake.

Spectacular sunset colors . The car at a distance gives you the sense of proportion . Not my vehicle and I wished it wasn't there but given that it was unavoidable, not bad!

Last rays of the setting sun, turquoise colors of Pangong lake, pebbles that lead to the lake ,approaching waves and painting like mountains!! So many elements of interest that capture your imagination

Beautiful sunset at Pangong lake

Deep Turquoise colors

Filtered light through the clouds in the afternoon can change the lake colors to deep turquoise blue

Rich colors in bright afternoon

This is the signature color of Pangong lake during bright afternoon. Cloudy afternoons turn it to pale /deep turquoise

Pangong lake in twilight

Moonlit Thiksey monastery

Moonlit Thiksey monastery and glaciated Stok range of mountains

Kyagar Tso

Thiksey monastery in moonlight

Mount Gya rising to 6900 meters at Tso Moriri Lake

Splash of colors at Pangong Lake

25 sec exposure brought out the dynamics of nature. One of the perks of visiting the lake in July, clouds pampered the visitors with colorful sunsets.

Oasis in the Himalayan desert

Pangong lake

Spotted this vibrant patch of flowers on Pangong lake shores lit up by warm afternoon sunlight. There were bees around me when I was shooting this picture !!

Gya range in East Ladakh

Clouds caress the glaciated peaks of this stupendous mountain with multihued layers and stunning patterns !!

Mount Gya during sunset

Stakna Monastery and Indus river at night

Raging Indus and the bridge. Yes Ladakhis use that bridge to cross the river !

new born foal

Mount Gya at 6800 m in Tso Moriri Wetland conservation area