We are donating school bags and backpacks from Japan to the children of Ladakh in northern India, as well as delivering aid collected from affluent individuals in India to remote villages. This blog records various noteworthy activities and updates. We welcome followers; you can do so by clicking on the icon below.
We have also launched a small trekking company in Ladakh. Please consider using our services when you visit Ladakh.
http://lifeontheplanetladakh.com
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