Himalayan Peaks & Geography

We are usually so mesmerized while flying over the Great Himalayas that we miss out on details that make things even more exciting. This pic shows how exciting stuff becomes once you delve into the details. You can see the Tso Moriri on the left and Karzok right in the corner. Then there are the Mentok Kangris or Mentoks next to the Lake. And in the distance is Seru'Ur RI peak. And we see the Parang Chu as well as the Phirse Chu. Moving towards the right we see the Kharpa and the Gya Peaks. Gya Peak is supposed to be the point where Spiti meets Ladakh and Tibet. Like a cross road. Further to the right is the Undung Kangri. And in the right corner are the Reo Purgyal and the Leo Purgyal. Reo Purgyal is the highest Peak in Himachal Pradesh.

The Bara Shigri Glacier along with the Kulu Pomori and the Shigri Parbat which Tower over the Glacier and stand at 6000+ meters. This is said to be the second largest Glacier in the Indian Himalayas after the Gangotri Glacier and one of the highlights to be seen on the Flight from New Delhi to Leh. The Glacier is a feeder to the Chenab or the Chandrabhaga as its also called. Its name comes from Bara (Big) and Shigri which means Glacier in the Lahauli dialect.