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Ladakh 2020

Itinerary Ladakh 2020

We visited Ladakh once before on our second trip to India in 1988 and were mesmerized by the landscape, the people and …

Delhi 2020

This is by far not our first trip to India and Delhi so we start visiting some secondary sights in town. One …

Leh 2020

The flight from Delhi to Leh offers a view of one of the most spectacular mountainrainges we have ever seen. Make sure …

Stok Festival 2020

When you land in Leh you have jumped from 120m in Delhi to 3’500m. The government regulations state that you have to …

Spituk 2020

Spituk monastery was started in the 11th century. Situated on a hillock at the western aproach to Leh it offers spectacular views …

Shey 2020

Shey is located about 15 km upvalley from Leh. It was founded in the 10th century and was the summer capital of …

Thiksey 2020

Thiksey Gompa is the largest and most important monastery in Ladakh. looking at it from the parking lot you will immediatly recognize …

Hemis 2020

Hemis Gompa lies up a side valley of the Indus about 45 km from Leh. This monastery is widely known for its …