Pahalgam
This is very often refered to as the Switzerland of India. Pahalgam at 2’150 meters is a bustling fresh air vacation spot …
Martand Surya Temple
The Martand Surya Temple was built in the 8th century dedicated to Surya the chief solar deity of hinduism. At that time …
Srinagar Dal Lake
The shallow Dal Lake adds to Srinagar being a jewel of Kashmir. Along its coast there are large boats that today serve …
Gulmarg Zoji La
We drive to the western side of the valley, climb up to 2’650m and end up on a very alpine plateau that …
Drenmo Wildlife Lodge
Coming over Zoji La we cross from Kashmir into Ladakh in the Indian Western Himalayas. Drenmo Lodge sits above a valley forking …
Suru Valley
Heading to the Suru Valley we pass through Drass – claiming to be the second coldest village in the world with an …
Rangdum
Nearing Rangdum we meet the first buddhist structures as this area at the end of the Suru valley culturaly belongs to Zanskar. …
Dzongkul, Sani
Dzongkul Gompa hugs under an overhanging rockface at 3’850m tucked away in a side valley. It’s foundation is attributed to Naropa – …
Padum
Padum (3’700m) – at the foot of the mountains in the background – is the largest settlement in the whole of Zanskar. …
Zanskar Valley, Singe La
Part of the road through the gorge of the Zanskar river is already open to travel – albeit with occasional delays where …