Treks & Hikes

Trekking from Purne to Phugtal Monastery, in Pictures

  Read : Stunning experiences from the most remote monastery in the world   Read : Leh-Ladakh : Amalgamation of Cultures     Read : Wanderings in Lahaul – Tayul Monastery     Read : Wanderings in Lahaul : Kardang Monastery       Read : Lamas at Phuktal Monastery     Chortens, monks, a monastery guesthouse and the greatest …

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A forgotten valley – Trekking to Milam Glacier

My curiosity levels had been stoked after visiting the wonderful private museum of Mr. Pangti in Munsyari in the first week of May. There were a number of pictures of Milam village and Johar Valley, bifurcated before/after 1962. I was dumbfounded to hear stories of the rapid decline of one of the oldest and most important …

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Trekking in Kashmir : The twin lakes of Tarsar Marsar

‘Miles and miles of unhindered grasslands and forests’, said someone and I was excited from the moment a basic internet search had revealed Tarsar Marsar to be the most beautiful trek in Kashmir. I had just returned from a path-breaking solo effort arriving in Zanskar by Darcha – Padum crossing the 5080m Shingo La. Everyone …

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