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Some of the best landscapes we saw

Crossing Changla took me quite long as expected. Crossing high passes keeps getting tougher with every metre of climb. The downhill there after was initially tough due to the snow-ice forming on the road. But crossing Changla after 3 has its advantages. There are no vehicles moving in my direction and the ones opposing also reduce in numbers leaving a great downhill to enjoy with thrill or just sit on the saddle and feel the serene valley. I was involved in both and many times looking down below at the valley did resemble like flying in a chopper but that thrill I tried to avoid on downhills least the reality and the dream coincide!
After a night halt at Tangtse, I moved off early to the nearby lake of Pangong. Any body coming from Leh will take their time to cross Changla and anybody at Pangong would not be willing to leave the place in the morning. My prediction was right again and I got the deserted road with occasional visitors like spectacular birds, wild asses, Yaks, goats and the BRO. The rides in these regions were one of the best I ever had.
The Pangong has a rich dark blue colour while under the sun. The colours vary quite a lot with time and it is fun to watch the variations especially from an elevation. Climbing on to hills, I was fortunate to have the perfect view (well one of many).

One of the perfect Pangong view

Bird watchers would be delighted at the number of Siberian visitors and other locals.