Whilst driving to Ladakh, keep in mind that you are travelling on the highest motorable road in the world; and one that affords some of the most breathtaking views of the “roof of the world”. The road will take you through north – eastern Himanchal Pradesh and Lahaul valley in the Rotang Pass. As you get higher, the gentle greens of the verdant valley slowly give way to the harsh, dry deserts of higher altitude and the stark, starling beauty of the painted mountains. The inaccessibility of the higher reaches of this region is what makes it so attractive. Accommodation is comfortable but basic. There are few who venture through here, and though the numbers are increasing, the unparalleled beauty of these mountains remain unspoiled, whilst the lifestyle of the people remains untouched by the modern age.
