As you drive around Ladakh, you see several monasteries or Gompas hanging silently from a cliff or sloping down from a peak. They often look like fortresses with prayer wheels and mani walls built around them. Standing amidst the countless chortens that are scattered around the landscape, I
November 8 2012, 3:05 pm
Read MoreIt would be unfair to just sum Ladakh’s appeal by terming it a beautiful and serene tourist destination. The true magnetism of the place lies in the wide variety of its festivals, all of which are a perfect concoction of ancient customs, rich culture and celebration of life in the form of
November 8 2012, 3:06 pm
Read MoreBuoyed by heavy tourist arrival in Ladakh, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has embarked on an ambitious plan to put this Himalayan district on the Buddhist circuit to woo pilgrims.
July 8 2012, 1:40 pm
Read MoreThe snow has melted leaving the mountain passes open and it is the best time to visit Leh in Ladakh which remains landlocked for most parts of the year. Journey to Leh on a bike is a must-experience road trip. Did you know that the road trip to Leh, known for its barren splendour, can be
June 29 2012, 12:22 am
Read MoreAs north India comes under the grip of chill, the `cold desert` of Ladakh is gearing up for another season of winter sports.
December 23 2010, 1:02 pm
Read MoreA life without adventure is likely to be unsatisfying, but a life in which adventure is allowed to take whatever form it will is sure to be short.
May 9 2012, 12:39 pm
Read MoreImagine exchanging marriage vows with your life partner with a backdrop of snow-capped mountains or lush green hills with a serene river flowing adjacent to the woods and thousands of flowers blooming. It might feel like a fairy-tale setting. The good news? It is very much possible for you to
December 6 2011, 11:23 pm
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