Leh
As an epicentre of trade, Leh, Ladakh’s capital, was the meeting place of merchants from Samarqand to Lhasa, and from Kashmir to Rajasthan. Leh Palace, a precursor to the Potala in Lhasa, sits at its centre overlooking the city. Leh Bazaar, a mercantile hub for centuries, runs through the city centre, full of walnut sellers and stalls selling Punjabi, Tibetan and many other cuisines.
The view from Leh Palace.
Painting on the beams in Leh Palace.
The view from Leh Palace.
The view from Leh Palace.
Walnuts in Leh bazaar.
A dog rests outside a road-side shrine.
A stupa beside Leh Palace.
A cemetery.
Butter lamps.
A clear view of the mountains in the early morning.
Namgyal Tsemo Monastery.
The view from Leh Palace.
Prayer flags at Leh Palace.
The view from Leh Palace.
Shanti Stupa.
The view from Leh Palace.
Leh Bazaar, the historic market place of Ladakh.
Leh at night.
Leh Palace.
The view from Leh Palace.
Inside Leh Palace.
Inside Leh Palace.
Inside Leh Palace.
A traditional doorway nearby to Leh Palace.
A Himalayan dog at Namgyal Tsemo Monastery.
Clear morning views of the mountains.