More plains

More plains is crossed by the road from Leh to Manali. This stretch of 40 km ^[1] falls in between Leh and Sarchu. This road has an average elevation of 4000 meters ^[2] and is flanked by mountain ranges on both sides. At some places the road runs along the Sumkhel Lungpa river ^[3] featuring some stunning sand and rock natural formations.

Map showing route from Leh till Sarchu.

Straight stretches of the More Plains

Straight stretches of the More Plains

Unexpected breaks in the plains, you make your own road

That is a four wheeler vehicle taken with a 300mm telephoto lens. So now you can imagine the vast expanse of these plains and the size of the mountains that flank it.

Natural Rock and Sand Formations along the Sumkhel Lungpa River

Natural Rock and Sand Formations along the Sumkhel Lungpa River

Natural Rock and Sand Formations along the Sumkhel Lungpa River

The plain area starts after covering around 4 km uphill road from Pang towards Tanglang La. The road is mostly on the plain for around 30–35 km, before it again starts to rise to Tanglang La. Flanked by beautiful mountains on both sides, this area is a major attraction to the Bikers heading towards Leh from Manali. The Border Roads Organisation is now in the process of converting the road to double lanes.

The area is uninhabitable and has no construction at all, and also no population.

References

1. ^ Series U502, U.S. Army Map Service, map of quadrant ni-43-12
2. ^ Series U502, U.S. Army Map Service, map of quadrant ni-43-12
3. ^ Series U502, U.S. Army Map Service, map of quadrant ni-43-12

See also

• Leh-Manali Highway
• Ladakh

Jammu and Kashmir