Ladakh, The Land of High Passes

Ladakh, in the northernmost part of India, a part of Jammu and Kashmir, and yet an Autonomous Region, has been a long-time favourite travel destination of mine. I have visited the place twice, in two different seasons, both the times away from the so-called tourist season, and enjoyed the awesome beauty of the place to…

Visits from Delhi: Ladakh Day 3, Visiting Alchi Monastery

Day 3 in Leh began early in the morning, when we left the town to visit the picturesque town of Alchi, which hosts one of the oldest Buddhist monastery in the region. Around 60 Kms from Leh, the journey to the small sleepy mountainous village is through one of the most breathtaking views of the…