The alarm rings at 6am. No response. 6:30am alarm. Still no response. Third one at 7am. I slowly wake up…
The alarm rang at 6am but no response from the hikers tukked inside their warm sleeping bags. Ganapathy wore two…
After a failed attempt to reach Nerak village through the Takti La due to high water currents I decided to…
After an intense 3 day crossing of the Kang La (5400m) from Lahaul to Zanskar I had indulged in some…
I woke up by 6am on an open platform next to the Udaipur temple. A chill breeze was blowing at…
Phirtse La The highest pass crossed in the entire Trans Himachal 2018 journey, the Phirtse La at 550m connecting Dangze…
Tsarap River A journey along the Tsarap River in Zanskar, Ladakh always appears as if one is on different planet. The light…
Tsarap River Valley The grand canyon of Zanskar, the Tsarap river valley has eroded deep into its surrounding landscape on its way…
Pugthal Gompa Build on a steep rock face overlooking the Tsarap river valley, the Pughtal Gompa is an architectural marvel…
Gotunta La The Gotunta La pass connecting the Tsarap river valley to the high ranges of Zanskar, Ladakh Nialo Konste…