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.
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Trans-Himalaya Adventure: The Astonishing Bicycle and Ski Traverse by Swiss Adventurers – An Epic Journey Through the Winter Himalayas Trans-Himalaya Companions of the Cold Two Swiss adventurers are attempting to cross...
Stunning Photos of Ice Hockey in the Himalayas After spending a few months coaching in Serbia, Jan Andersen embarked on an adventure among Buddhist monasteries, Muslim villages, and semi-nomadic shepherds. In January 2016,...
Why is cashmere so expensive? At an altitude higher than 4,000 meters, where winter temperatures can drop to -40 degrees Celsius, it’s hard to believe that anyone or anything can survive, writes Bored Panda. It’s like a...
Tibetan people believe that children should be treated like “kings” until the age of 5 and regarded as being in a “learning phase” from ages 5 to 10. Their parenting system has a long tradition and is detailed as follows:...
The Incredible Ladakh Monasteries One of the most visited monasteries in Ladakh is Thiksey, home to two hundred monks and dating back to the 15th century. I’ve already mentioned in a previous chronicle that traveling through...
Zanskar Trekking Tour : To the Heavens in the Himalayas In the former Buddhist kingdom of Zanskar lie villages and monasteries among the most remote in the Himalayas. To reach them, one must walk—and in doing so, encounters...
School on the Roof of the World When school holidays end in the Himalayas, the teachers of Lamdon Model High School begin their dangerous journey back to their school – over ice and rocks, through a spectacular landscape....
Ladakh Ice Hockey Puck Hunt at 3500 Meters The air is extremely thin and minus 16 degrees cold, even the fittest players quickly run out of breath – but the view and the atmosphere are fantastic: Ice hockey has become very...
Photo Series on Shepherdess Nomads: Damn Tough Few people live at such high altitudes as the Changpa. The Tibetan shepherd nomads traverse a barren high plateau with their animals. A photo series captures their harsh yet...
Where to Learn to Become a Paraglider Pilot You fold the wing into a backpack, spread it out on the slope, let the wind inflate it – and you’re flying. Alexey Druzhinin, a photographer with RIA Nоvоsтi, is certain there...
India: Red foxes increasingly rely on garbage and food scraps In northern India, red foxes can be seen rummaging through kitchen waste. The growing dependence of wild animals on food scraps could affect ecological processes...
“Reaching for a Dream” by Visiting Ladakh Đỗ An Ninh’s trip to “Little Tibet” left a stronger impression than he had ever imagined. Đỗ An Ninh, 28, a Korean language teacher, recently completed an 11-day trip to India in...
The Reference Article Fototour Ladakh A fine pass! Over 5000 meters high, with dramatic mountain lakes: The Ladakh region in the Trans-Himalayas is a photographer’s paradise—if the weather plays along. To capture perfect...
Ladakh, Mountains and Men: A Journey into Ladakhi Culture Perched at 3,500 meters above sea level, this ancient Buddhist kingdom harbors a heritage of astonishing richness. Discover a fascinating region within these high...
Frozen Indus (Ladakh, January 2018) (Photo: Eszter Tandel) Have you ever thought about what it would be like if we didn’t track the passage of time? No calendars, no alarm clocks—just rising and going to bed when nature...
Journey to Ladakh, Following the Tracks of the Snow Leopard EXTENSIVE REPORTAGE – As the Indian Himalayas’ edges are covered in snow, a flow of mantras escapes from monasteries perched on their rocky spurs. Perhaps these...
Ladakh Explorer: This border region of Tibet is a vast valley of moorlands and rocks. Trekkers have made it their paradise. By Sacha Goussin Published on January 30, 2008, at 6:00 AM All we see are Tata trucks, from the...
Ladakh, India: Spoonfuls of Culture Alongside the Himalayas, its Ladakh cuisine is nourished by an immense amount of stories. A new generation is turning tradition into a tool for cultural resurgence. In the region of Ladakh,...
Have you ever encountered a moment that defies explanation? Recently, I had such an experience that left me pondering long after it occurred. Back in January of this year, my friends and I embarked on the Chadar Trek, an...
Memories and Traditions in Ladakh Over the past six years, I’ve had the fortune and joy of visiting Ladakh multiple times. I’ve come to appreciate how the people here embody a spirit of generosity and hospitality worthy...
Vanishing Nomads : The World Through the Lens For centuries, the nomads of Karnak have navigated some of the planet’s most awe-inspiring yet unforgiving landscapes while tending to their herds. Will their time-honored traditions...
To reach the Desert Rain Café in the heart of Leh, you must veer off the bustling main street that leads to the mosque and navigate a narrow passageway that runs parallel to the back alleys. These alleys are barely paved...
Location: Diskit Monastery, Nubra Valley Dates: From October 30, 2024 To October 31, 2024 Immerse Yourself in the Deskit Gustor Festival Nestled in the scenic Nubra Valley, Diskit Monastery stands as a testament to the...
Where: Sani Monastery, Kargil When: 20 – 21 July 2024 Entry: Free Discover the Magic of Sani Nasjal Celebrate the enchanting Sani Nasjal festival at the historic Sani Monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh. This event takes place...
Nomadic Festival:Hosted by the Ladakh Cultural Academy and supported by the Ladakh Tourism Department, the festival seeks to highlight the unique culture of the Changthang region, positioning it firmly on Ladakh’s tourism...
It seems that trees communicate and collaborate through an underground fungal network. What are they sharing? In her childhood, Suzanne Simard often explored the old-growth forests of Canada with her siblings, building...
Peter Matthiessen’s “Snow Leopard,” a renowned book on spiritual exploration in the Buddhist monasteries of the Himalayas, has reached its 40th anniversary since publication. His son, Alex, retraced that trek. Can one become...
On the longest day of last year, I visited what they call “the highest motorable road in the world.” But “road” might not be the right word. Nor is “pass.” Icicles hung from the mountainside, and along the winding path...
In this delicate landscape, the eco-lodges of Ladakh continue to uphold a way of life. Here, we introduce five establishments that aim to provide eco-friendly, sustainable stays while addressing over-tourism and environmental...
Have you ever tried to move penguins from Antarctica to the Arctic, or polar bears from the Arctic to Antarctica? This question feels a bit like fake news, but I’ll answer it anyway. It touches on my area of expertise,...
Anthony Hopkins – “I am keenly aware that my remaining time on this earth is now shorter than the time I have already lived. To me, it feels like a child who has been given a box of chocolates. Initially enjoyed with delight,...
Why Do We Love the Mountains? Recently, I took a short trip, surrounded by towering mountains. Each one inspired me, tracing the lines running down its face or simply sitting back to appreciate its mass. I pondered the...
For $13,000, Brendon Grimshaw, an Englishman, bought a small, uninhabited island in the Seychelles (East Africa) and decided to make it his permanent home. He was under forty when he quit his job as a newspaper editor and...
What was the best thing about hitchhiking? I stood on the highway near the turnoff to Byron Bay, in northern New South Wales. I’d hitchhiked from Sydney over a few days and needed a lift for the last three kilometers into...
Eric Weihenmayer: What might be the most unbelievable feat accomplished by human will? Do you fancy yourself hardcore too? Keep reading. Imagine being a healthy boy. Then, one day, imagine losing your sight… at the age...
Can a high salary compensate for a lack of job satisfaction? It’s possible. But in my case, it didn’t work out. I was a mountain rescue worker, and the pay was low. I worked in Norway, and even here, the pay for this job...
What do we call people who climb mountains? The term “mountain climber” is commonly used, but it doesn’t encompass the many styles of mountaineering. Each style has its own challenges, risks, allure, and community. Some...
Do you prefer traveling alone or with someone else? Alone… for much the same reasons as many others have given to this question. Yes, alone — but always open to the offers of joining others for a day or two. Many things...
If it is true that God is only good and also omnipotent, why then do we have evil in the world? Why does evil exist in the world? I wrote the following to answer this question in a way that makes sense to me. Fresh out...
My father used to say… To understand who a true friend is, you must throw a party. Host a magnificent gathering with fine beers and wines. Prepare delicious food and set the background music just right, welcoming to all....
Why is it that abroad, it seems so much easier to be oneself and talk to strangers? Especially when traveling alone. In my experience, even just traveling with one other person (let alone in a group) tends to form a kind...