On the monastery trail in Ladakh
Have you ever thought monastery hopping could be wretchedly tiring? After the first three, the head begins to buzz, the eyes glaze over and all …
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Have you ever thought monastery hopping could be wretchedly tiring? After the first three, the head begins to buzz, the eyes glaze over and all …
It was mid-May when we visited Ladakh and the road from Manali to Leh was not yet open. It is considered one of the best …
Spotted on the streets of Leh: I spent hours and hours walking in Leh, up and down the narrow market roads, chatting with the street …
Continued from here: After the majestic setting of Lamayuru and Basgo, Spituk seemed to come easy. Very close to Leh, this gompa is home to …
Continued from here: There was no meal waiting for us when we reached Likir. Instead, we found a deserted courtyard, the monks having taken shelter …
It was bitterly cold the first few days I was in Ladakh, rare for May and with unseasonal spells of rain for company. The high …
My thoughts are with the warm and friendly people of Ladakh and the devastation caused by the recent cloudburst over Leh. I take a break …
You are going to hear a surfeit of Ladkah stories on this blog for a long time. Just warning. Here is my latest published work …