It's a little hard to imagine that camels exist in Ladakh considering that it is 18,000 feet above sea level plus is as freezing as ever. However these useful animals have helped man travel through the rough terrain and high altitides of the region.
They are known as the Bactrian Camel and what differentiates them from their Arabian cousins is that they are double humped, shorter and chubbier. They also have a fluffier coat to protect themselves from the cold.
Very few of the live in the wild today as most of them have been domesticated. In Ladakh, these camels can be found at Diskit, a 12 hour ride from Leh.
They are used for safaris now.
Riding one however is a bit of a pain in the ass...literally
They are known as the Bactrian Camel and what differentiates them from their Arabian cousins is that they are double humped, shorter and chubbier. They also have a fluffier coat to protect themselves from the cold.
Very few of the live in the wild today as most of them have been domesticated. In Ladakh, these camels can be found at Diskit, a 12 hour ride from Leh.
They are used for safaris now.
Riding one however is a bit of a pain in the ass...literally
3 comments:
haha 'pain in the ass'! :D do these spit on you like those ones from Tin Tin? :D They look beautiful though... :)
Love the new watermark/signature sis.
:)
@ Chavie
Hey,
Sorry for the late reply..
Camels are pretty proud animals.. seriously arrogant in fact. They will not budge if they don't want to. And even when they do, they give you this very patronising look. Didn't see one spitting. Though if it was in the mood it just may have..
:D
@ RTV
thanx bro:)
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