On the monastery trail in Ladakh
by 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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On the monastery trail in Ladakh-3
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 …
On the monastery trail in Ladakh-2
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 …
On the monastery trail in Ladakh-1
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 …