Here are our favourite pictures from northern India including: Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
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Mountain view, SikkimYuksom with mountain views, SikkimYuksom street, SikkimInteresting trees, Day 1, Goecha La TrekInteresting trees, Day 1, Goecha La TrekYaks with loads, Day 2, Goecha La TrekYaks with loads, Day 2, Goecha La TrekBhakim Camp, Day 2 Goecha La TrekView from above View from Bhakim Camp, Day 2 Goecha La TrekSachen Gompa, Camp 2, Goecha La TrekPrayer wheels, Sachen Gompa,, Goecha La TrekChortens, Sachen Camp,, Goecha La TrekAssam Macaques, SikkimSachen Camp, Goecha La TrekSachen Camp, Goecha La TrekSachen Gompa, Goecha La TrekSachen Camp, Goecha La TrekSunrise, Sachen Camp, Goecha La TrekPorters playing cricket, Dorung Camp, Goeche La TrekKanchenjunga Massif, Goecha La TrekMountain view from trail, Day 3, Goecha La TrekView from Dorung Camp, Goecha La TrekChortens with Himalayas behind, Goecha La TrekChortens with Himalayas behind, Goecha La TrekChortens with Himalayas behind, Goecha La TrekKanchenjunga far right, Goecha La TrekSunrise from Dzongri Lookout, Goecha La TrekKanchenjunga (centre left) from Dzongri Lookout, Goecha La TrekSunrise reflecting off Kanchenjunga (centre right) from Dzongri LookoutPeople on Dzongri Lookout, Goecha La TrekDorung Camp, Goeche La TrekView from Day 3, Goecha La TrekView from Day 3, Goecha La TrekChortens with Prek River below, Day 3, Goecha La TrekSpooky moss forest, Day 3, Goecha La TrekKanchenjunga at the end of the valley from Thansing Camp, Goecha La TrekKanchenjunga at the end of the valley from Thansing Camp, Goecha La TrekKanchenjunga, Day 4, Goecha La TrekKanchenjunga and Thansing Camp, Day 4, Goecha La TrekView down the valley, Day 4, Goecha La TrekKanchenjunga, Day 4, Goecha La TrekPack horses, Lamuney Camp, Goecha La TrekLamuney Camp, Goecha La TrekView down the valley, Day 5, Goecha La TrekView from from Goecha LaCloud covered Kanchenjunga (centre) from Goecha LaView from Goecha LaView from Goecha La with Kanchenjunga behind clouds (centre)Lenticular cloud, Goecha LaThumbs up rock, Goecha LaSunrise from Goecha La with Kanchenjunga behind clouds (middle right)Early morning cloud on the way to Goecha LaSamiti Lake and the trail to Goecha La beside the creekDinosaur egg with Mt. Padim behind, Lamuney, Goecha La TrekMani wall with Mt. Padim behind, Lamuney, Goecha La TrekSamiti Lake, Goecha La TrekWhite-capped Red Belly, Goecha La TrekGrandala, Goecha LaSpooky moss forest, Day 3, Goecha La TrekTshoka Camp, Goecha La TrekView from Bhakim Camp, Day 2 Goecha La TrekBhakim Camp, Day 2 Goecha La TrekEngineers on Darjeeling’s Toy Train locomotiveDarjeeling Toy TrainDarjeeling and Dali GompaDarjeeling homes on the steep hillsDarjeeling homes on the steep hillsAssam Macaque monkey, SikkimRoof top, Dali Gompa, DarjeelingChortens, Dali Gompa, DarjeelingPrayer Flags, Dali Gompa, DarjeelingFrescoes, Dali Gompa, DarjeelingTemple, DarjeelingStudded streets, DarjeelingDarjeeling Train StationToy Train Steam EngineToy Train on Darjeeling’s main streetDarjeeling and Dali GompaGompa in clouds, GhumToy Train at Batasia Loop Novice monk, Dali GompaHand operated prayer wheels, Dali Gompa, DarjeelingFrescoes and Audience Hall, Dali Gompa, DarjeelingNovice monks, One brave, One shy, Dali Gompa, DarjeelingJapanese Peace Pagoda, DarjeelingJapanese Buddhist Temple, DarjeelingGolden Buddha, Japanese Peace Pagoda, DarjeelingColonial buildings, DarjeelingClock Tower, DarjeelingChowrasta Mall (Pedestrian Mall), DarjeelingDarjeelingHimalayan Tahr, Sikkim Novice monks, Tsuglagkhang GompaChogyal Palace, GangtokTibetan style window, Tsuglagkhang GompaTsuglagkhang Gompa, GangtokMahatma Ghandi Marg (Pedestrian Mall), GangtokTiger Hill, DarjeelingStreet in DarjeelingClouds in the valley, DarjeelingBhutia Busti Gompa, DarjeelingDarjeeling homes on the mountain ridgeEntrance to Bhutia Busti Gompa, DarjeelingSt. Andrews Church, DarjeelingNew Hindu Temple, GangtokTraffic cop, GangtokAudience Hall, Rumtek Gompa Audience Hall, Rumtek Gompa Colourful entrance, Rumtek Gompa Courtyard, Rumtek Gompa Novice monks, Rumtek Gompa Novice monk, Rumtek Gompa Rumtek Gompa Old Rumtek Gompa Puja in Old Rumtek Gompa Prayer Wheels, YuksomStupa, Norbugang Park, Yuksom Chorten, Norbugang Park, Yuksom Coordination Throne, Norbugang Park, Yuksom Norbugang Park, Yuksom Kartok Lake, YuksomKartok Lake, YuksomHomes in Yuksom Buddhist Gompa, YuksomChorten, YuksomWater Prayer Wheel, YuksomDubdi Gompa, YuksomChorten on they way to Dubdi Gompa, YuksomTemples, Norbugang Park Guru Rinpoche, YuksomNorbugang Park, YuksomPilgrims in GangotriLooking up the Bhagirathi River to the peak of Gangotri 1Hindu temple at the start of the trekTall peaks along the Bhagirathi River Fall colours along the Bhagirathi River Waterfall along the trekFall colours along the Bhagirathi River Fall colours along the Bhagirathi RiverFall colours and rock walls on the trekTrekking trail cut into the rock faceMt. Bhagirathi Dhaba on the Source of Ganges TrekFirst view of Mt. Meru’s North PeakMt. Meru’s North PeakPilgrim on horsebackSource of Ganges TrekSource of Ganges TrekIce on the Bhagirathi River Gaumukh Glacier, Source of Ganges with Bhagirathi View from TapovanGaumukh Glacier with Mt. ShivlingShivling and Bhagirathi from TapovanView of Mt. Shivling from TapovanView of Mt. Shivling from TapovanTea with BabaBhagirathi 1, 2, 3 from TapovanView from Tapovan of Shivling with Meru North behindView from Tapovan of Shivling with Meru North behindThe crevasses of Gaumukh Glacier Valley looking toward Gangotri Gully suggested as the trailShiva Lingam ShrineFirst view of Shivling with Bhagirathi Sunrise beside Bhagirathi 1, 2, 3 at camp 2Sunrise from camp 2Sunrise from camp 2Bhagirathi 1,2,3Meru NorthAdmiring Meru NorthMeru North and the Bhagirathi ValleySunrise at camp 1Camp 1Sunrise at Camp 1Bhagirathi 1, 2, 3 from camp 1Bhagirathi 1,2, 3Fall colours in Bhagirathi ValleyFall colours in Bhagirathi ValleyFall colours in Bhagirathi Valley with Gangotri 1Bhagirathi Valley and Gangotri 1Shopping with a Sadhu in GangotriWaterfall on drive to GangotriStreet in Rishikesh Ear cleaning guyBeatles ashram, general residenceThe Beatles’ residence in the ashramLecture hall in Beatles ashramMeditation caves in The Beatles ashramGrey Langur monkeys in RishikeshPutting a diya in the GangesHindu ladies with diyasGanga Aarti, RishikeshGanga Aarti, RishikeshGanga Aarti, RishikeshGanga Aarti, RishikeshGanga Aarti, RishikeshGrey Langurs, RishikeshGrey Langurs, RishikeshSwarg Niwas & Shri Trayanbakshwar Temples, RishikeshPassed out in RishikeshLakshman Jhula over the Ganges, RishikeshPilgrims on Ram Jhula, RishikeshSteps to the Ganges, RishikeshHanuman showing god resides in the heartShiva with Ganga in his hairBathing in the GangesBathing in the GangesMascot of Chotti Wala restaurantRishikesh at nightSadhus, RishikeshCow on Lakshman JhulaMarket, HaridwarPundits with fire lamps, Ganga Aarti,HaridwarThe lights of Ganga Aarti, HaridwarThe lights of Ganga Aarti, HaridwarGanga Aarti,HaridwarPutting diyas in the Ganges, Ganga Aarti, HaridwarPundits, Ganga Aarti, HaridwarDiyas in the GangesBathing in the GangesSadhu in HaridwarSadhu in HaridwarLaundry day along the Ganges in HaridwarStreet cow in HaridwarStreet side restaurant, HaridwarMansa Devi Temple,HaridwarMansa Devi TempleGetting blessed in the Mansa Devi TemplePutting a diya in the Ganges, HaridwarPutting diyas in the Ganges at Ganga Aarti, HaridwarCrowd raising their arms, responding to the pundit’s prayersDiyas for saleBuffalo cart in downtown Haridwar trafficHaridwar marketStreet food vendor, HaridwarSadhus in HaridwarHar-ki-Pairi Ghat, HaridwarBathing in the Ganges, HaridwarGhats on the Ganges, HaridwarShiva on the Ganges, HaridwarShiva, HaridwarShiva linga along the Ganges, HaridwarStreet-side barber giving man a shave, HaridwarHindu Temple and the Ganges, HaridwarPanning for valuables in the Ganges in HaridwarPanning for valuables in the Ganges in HaridwarVillage of Pana with ripe amaranth fields on the terracesOur assistant guide and his mom in their home in PanaOur assistant guide’s mom making lunch in their home in PanaAmaranth fields with the Nanda Devi Range behindVillage of Pana with ripe amaranth crops on the terracesCamp 3, above the village of PanaRipe AmaranthGrey Langur MonkeysGrey Langur MonkeysKarshu treesVillage of Jhinjhi and amaranth terracesCorn hanging to dry on a home in JhinjhiButterfly, JhinjhiWaterfall on Kuari Pass TrekView of Nanda Devi RangeShepherds’ summer hutsKarshu treesLocal Ghuni woman carrying dried woodAmaranth terraces with the Nanda Devi Range behindRiver valley on the drive to Kuari Pass TrekNanda Devi Range seen on the drive to Camp 1Looking down from Kuari PassKuari Pass from belowA large flock of sheep on the trekking trailBaby sheep in a sidesaddleView of Kuari PassKarshu Trees on the Kuari Pass TrekRugged valley on Kuari Pass TrekWaterfall on Kuari Pass TrekWaterfall covering the entire cliff on Kuari Pass TrekTapovan with the Nanda Devi Range behindKarshu trees with the Nanda Devi Range behindAmaranth terraces with the Nanda Devi Range behindNanda DeviNanda Devi Range on the Kuari Pass TrekNanda Devi and the Kuari Pass TrekMt. Neelkanth and the Nanda Devi Range on the Kuari Pass TrekHindu shrine on Kuari Pass with Mt. Neelkanth behindSunrise over the Nanda Devi Range from Kuari PassMt. Neelkanth and the Nanda Devi Range from Kuari PassSunrise beside Nanda Devi from Kuari PassSunrise rays below beside Nanda Devi from Kuari PassMt. Neelkanth and the Nanda Devi Range from Kuari PassKuari Pass trail with Mt. Neelkanth behindAlpenglow over the Nanda Devi Range from Kuari PassShepherd with his flock at Kuari PassAlpenglow on Mt. Hathi Ghoda from Kuari PassSunset Alpenglow on Nanda Devi from Kuari PassSunset from Kuari PassHindu shrine on Kuari PassView of Spiti Valley from above NakoView of Spiti Valley and NakoNako and Nako Lake, Himachal PradeshNako, Himachal PradeshSpiti Valley and the town of TaboTabo GompaTemple caves above Tabo, Himachal PradeshFields around Tabo Gompa, Himachal PradeshTabo GompaTabo GompaSunset over Kaza, Himachal PradeshSpiti Valley and the town of Kaza, Himachal PradeshSpiti Valley and the town of Kaza, Himachal PradeshKey Gompa, Himachal PradeshKey Gompa, Himachal PradeshKey Gompa and Key village, Himachal PradeshWoman in traditional hat, Kaza, Himachal PradeshKaza Gompa, Himachal PradeshSpiti Valley and Kaza, Himachal PradeshEntering Spiti ValleyKunzum La, Himachal PradeshMountain road in Himachal PradeshView from Rohtang La, Himachal PradeshView from Rohtang La, Himachal PradeshDalai Lama’s room, Dhankar Gompa, Himachal PradeshDhankar Gompa, Himachal PradeshDhankar village, Himachal PradeshDhankar Gompa, Himachal PradeshDhankar Gompa, Himachal PradeshDhankar Gompa, Himachal PradeshDhankar Gompa, Himachal PradeshOld Town Nako, Himachal PradeshOld Town Nako, Himachal PradeshOld Town Nako, Himachal PradeshNako villager in a traditional hatOld Town Nako, Himachal PradeshOld Town Nako, Himachal PradeshOld Town Nako, Himachal PradeshNako village women in traditional hatsAncient frescoes, Tabo GompaAncient frescoes, Tabo GompaAncient fresco, Tabo GompaAncient stone statue, Tabo GompaAncient mud Bodhisattva, Tabo GompaFour faced mud Buddha sculpture, Tabo GompaAncient mud Bodhisattvas, Tabo GompaAncient mud Bodhisattva, Tabo GompaAncient mud Bodhisattvas, Tabo GompaFarmers in Pin ValleyFarmer with a bale of grass, Pin ValleyClouds, Pin ValleyPin ValleyPin ValleyMudh village seems to be in the middle of nowherePin ValleyA closer look at Mudh village, Pin ValleyDhankar, GompaConfluence of Spiti and Pin Rivers below Dhankar, GompaDhankar LakeConfluence of Spiti and Pin Rivers below Dhankar GompaChorten at Dhankar LakeView of Dhankar Village from the GompaDhankar GompaDhankar GompaChrist Church, ShimlaIndian flag, ShimlaDowntown ShimlaDowntown ShimlaColonial building in ruins, ShimlaDowntown ShimlaChrist Church, ShimlaDowntown ShimlaRewalsar Lake, Himachal PradeshBuddhist Gompa, Rewalsar Lake, Himachal PradeshBuddhist Gompa, Rewalsar Lake, Himachal PradeshGuru Rinpoche, Rewalsar LakeSikh Gurudwara, Rewalsar LakeGuru Rinpoche above Rewalsar LakeGuru Rinpoche above Rewalsar LakeGuru Rinpoche, Rewalsar LakeBuddhist Temple, Rewalsar LakeGuru Rinpoche, RewalsarRewalsar LakeHindu Temple, RewalsarHindu Temple, RewalsarRewalsar Lake, Himachal PradeshHot springs steam rising beside the Hindu Temple, ManikaranHot springs steam rising beside the Hindu Temple and Sikh Gurudwara, ManikaranParvati River with a rocky shore, ManikaranDowntown ManikaranParvati River, ManikaranWaterfall view from Malana villageRock slide covering the road, near Malana, Himachal PradeshOur descent gully from Chanderkhani PassShrine, Malana, Himachal PradeshShrine, Malana, Himachal PradeshA Sadhu picking marijuana buds near Malana, Himachal PradeshTypical mountain highway in Himachal PradeshShopping in Malana, Himachal PradeshMalana village, Himachal PradeshMalana village, Himachal PradeshView from Malana, Himachal PradeshMalana Village, Himachal PradeshMalana Village, Himachal PradeshMalana Village, Himachal PradeshJamlu Devta TempleCar on a pedestrian bridge after the storm damaged the vehicle bridgeHouseboats on Dal Lake, SinagarJama Mosque, SrinagarNaqshband Sahib Mosque, SrinagarKhanqah Shah-i-Hamadan Mosque, SrinagarDal Lake, SrinagarDal Lake, SrinagarHorseback riding in DodhpathreShepherds’ hutsA shepherd and his sonSelling barbequed cornShakaras on Dal Lake, SrinagarKitchen in a shepherd’s hutDal Lake, SrinagarDal Lake, SrinagarDal Lake, SrinagarDal Lake, SrinagarDal Lake, SrinagarFloating market, SrinagarFloating market, SrinagarFloating market, SrinagarFloating market, SrinagarFloating market, SrinagarHouseboats on Dal Lake, SinagarConfluence of Tosh and Parvati RiversJamlu Devta TempleTosh village, Himachal PradeshMalana Village, Himachal PradeshMountains around Tosh, Himachal PradeshMalana Village, Himachal PradeshMalana Village, Himachal PradeshTosh Village, Himachal PradeshMarijuana plants near Malana, Himachal PradeshMountain ridge on the Naggar to Malana TrekMountains near Tosh, Himachal PradeshSadhu outside a Hindu Temple, ManikaranMountain ridge on the Naggar to Malana TrekSikh Gurudwara, ManikaranMountain ridge on Naggar to Malana TrekEerie shrine on Naggar to Malana TrekEerie shrine on Naggar to Malana TrekMountain Ridge on the Naggar to Malana TrekRugged gully on the Naggar to Malana TrekRugged gully on the Naggar to Malana TrekMountain ridge on the Naggar to Malana TrekMountain ridge on the Naggar to Malana TrekMountain gully on the Naggar to Malana TrekMountain ridge on the Naggar to Malana TrekView above Rumsu, Himachal PradeshKullu Valley as seen from Rumsu, Himachal PradeshKullu Valley as seen from Rumsu, Himachal PradeshRumsu Village, Himachal PradeshHindu Temple, Naggar, Himachal PradeshNaggar Castle, Himachal PradeshGrey Langur Monkey, ShimlaShima, Himachal PradeshViceregal Lodge, ShimlaGrey Langur Monkey, ShimlaGrey Langur Monkey, ShimlaShimla, Himachal PradeshDowntown Shimla, Himachal PradeshCity on the other side of the ridge from ShimlaShimla policeHanuman statue, ShimlaRhesus Monkey, ShimlaHanuman Statue, ShimlaRothney Castle, ShimlaMountains around Tosh, Himachal PradesManu Maharishi temple, ManaliHampta Pass Trek, Himachal PradeshHampta Pass Trek, Himachal PradeshHampta Pass Trek, Himachal PradeshWhite-capped Water-RedstartLunch stop on Day 1Hampta Pass Trek, Himachal PradeshHampta Pass Trek, Himachal PradeshHampta Pass Trek, Himachal PradeshCrossing under a waterfall, Hampta Pass TrekHampta Pass Trek, Himachal PradeshHampta Pass Trek, Himachal PradeshDrying off after fording the cold streamHampta Pass Trek, Himachal PradeshWaterfalls on the Hampta Pass Trek, Himachal PradeshHampta Pass Trek, Himachal PradeshFresh snow in the morning, Hampta Pass TrekEarly morning at the 2nd campsite, Hampta Pass Trek, Himachal PradeshHampta Pass Trek, Himachal PradeshIndrasan Glacier, Hampta Pass TrekHampta Pass Trek, Himachal PradeshHampta Pass Trek, Himachal Pradesh2nd campsite, Hampta Pass Trek, Himachal PradeshStorm clouds coming in on the Hampta Pass TrekBeautiful morning at Camp 3, Hampta Pass TrekBeautiful morning at Camp 3, Hampta Pass TrekHampta Pass Trek, Himachal PradeshCamp 3, Hampta Pass TrekHampta Pass Trek, Himachal PradeshIndrasan Peak, Hampta Pass TrekInteresting cloud formations, Hampta Pass TrekInteresting cloud formations, Hampta Pass TrekInteresting cloud formations, Hampta Pass TrekSeven sisters, Hampta Pass TrekHampta Pass Trek Himachal PradeshHampta Pass Trek Himachal PradeshOld homes, Old Manali, Himachal PradeshHindu shrine, Manali, Himachal PradeshJogini Waterfall, Vashisht, Himachal PradeshButterfly, VashishtButterfly, VashishtOld house in Vashisht, Himachal PradeshHindu Temple, Vashisht, Himachal PradeshOld Manali, Himachal PradeshMountain view from Old ManaliOld house in Old ManaliForest park between Old and New ManaliMosque in the Zanskar regionNun Kun MassifDrang-Drung-GlacierKarsha GompaKarsha GompaKarsha GompaHomes in KarshaView of Padum from Karsha GompaA lama at Karsha GompaChortens in ChaHomes in ChaVillage of Purney on the trek to Phuktal GompaTrek to Phuktal GompaChortens with Phuktal Gompa behindA novice monk on his way to Phuktal GompaTemple in Phuktal GompaLamas on the roof of Phuktal GompaNovice monks at Phuktal GompaDark clouds above Phuktal GompaChortens in front of Phuktal GompaA chorten in front of Phuktal GompaPhuktal Gompa and an old chorten from villagePhuktal Gompa from Yugar villageYugar village across from Phuktal GompaConfluence of the blue Tsarap and brown Kargiakh RiversRickety twig woven bridgePorter crossing a twig woven bridgeBuddhist rock sculpture, PadumDrive from Kargil to PadumA lama at Phuktal GompaLamayuru GompaMarkha River near the confluence with Zanskar RiverHome with apricot trees in Chiling, LadakhChiling, LadakhLooking over the rooftops in Chiling, LadakhChiling, LadakhHome in Chiling with apricot treesHomestay in Chiling with metal pots/bowls on displayZanskar Range from the Hidden Valleys TrekZanskar Range from the Hidden Valleys TrekRugged towers of the Zanskar RangeZanskar Range from the Hidden Valleys TrekColourful ridge before Dung Dung LaView from below Dung Dung LaRed mountains below Dung Dung LaViews from below Dung Dung LaNewly formed waterfall in Sumdo ChinmuClouds in the Sumdan Chu ValleyClouds in the Sumdan Chu ValleyCloud formations over the Zanskar RangeHinju, Hidden Valleys TrekHinju, Hidden Valleys TrekHinju Valley, Hidden Valleys TrekHinju Valley, Hidden Valleys TrekColourful man stonesWhitewater rafting on the Zanskar RiverWhitewater rafting on the Zanskar RiverWhitewater rafting on the Zanskar RiverOld buildings in Basgo, LadakhOld homes in Basgo, LadakhBasgo Gompa and Palace ruinsBasgo Gompa and Palace ruinsBasgo Gompa and Palace ruinsBasgo Gompa and Palace ruinsLikir GompaLikir Gompa with an old chorten in frontView from Likir GompaLikir Gompa11th century wooden statue of Future Buddha, AlchiSumrtsek Temple, AlchiLamayuru GompaChortens at Lamayuru GompaOld homes in LamayuruLamayuru Gompa with chortens in frontColourful chortens in LamayuruLamayuru GompaLamayuru GompaLamayuru Gompa on a hill above the valleyView from Prinkti LaNarrow gorge on the way to Prinkti LaChortens and mani wall on the Hidden Valleys TrekWanla GompaShilakong ValleyWanla GompaHinju Valley, Hidden Valleys TrekColourful man stonesHinju Valley, Hidden Valleys TrekHinju Valley, Hidden Valleys TrekHinju, Hidden Valleys TrekHinju, Hidden Valleys TrekCloud formations over the Zanskar RangeClouds in the Sumdan Chu ValleyClouds in the Sumdan Chu ValleyNewly formed waterfall in Sumdo ChinmuViews from below Dung Dung LaRed mountains below Dung Dung LaView from below Dung Dung LaColourful ridge before Dung Dung LaZanskar Range from the Hidden Valleys TrekRugged towers of the Zanskar RangeZanskar Range from the Hidden Valleys TrekZanskar Range from the Hidden Valleys TrekHomestay in Chiling with metal pots/bowls on displayHome in Chiling with apricot treesChiling, LadakhLooking over the rooftops in Chiling, LadakhChiling, LadakhHome with apricot trees in Chiling, LadakhZanskar River ValleyLamayuru GompaA lama at Phuktal GompaDrive from Kargil to PadumBuddhist rock sculpture, PadumPorter crossing a twig woven bridgeRickety twig woven bridgeConfluence of the blue Tsarap and brown Kargiakh RiversYugar village across from Phuktal GompaPhuktal Gompa from Yugar villagePhuktal Gompa and an old chorten from villageA chorten in front of Phuktal GompaChortens in front of Phuktal GompaDark clouds above Phuktal GompaNovice monks at Phuktal GompaLamas on the roof of Phuktal GompaTemple in Phuktal GompaA novice monk on his way to Phuktal GompaChortens with Phuktal Gompa behindTrek to Phuktal GompaVillage of Purney on the trek to Phuktal GompaHomes in ChaChortens in ChaA lama at Karsha GompaView of Padum from Karsha GompaHomes in KarshaKarsha GompaKarsha GompaKarsha GompaDrang-Drung-GlacierNun Kun MassifMosque in the Zanskar regionLaundry day in TurtukVillage of Khardong, Nubra ValleyBarley fields in TurtukChortens in Diskit with Gompa in the backgroundDehusking barley, TurtukKarakoram Range seen from Khardung LaNubra ValleyDiskit Gompa set between two cliffsUpper Turtuk villageView from Diskit GompaTurtuk villager carrying a load of barleyThekchhok GompaThekchhok GompaOld prayer wheels in Thekchhok GompaView of barley fields from Thekchhok GompaTiksey GompaTiksey GompaShey Palace with fortress ruins behindDozens of chortens below Shey PalaceColourful courtyard in Tiksey GompaTiksey GompaView from Shey fortress ruinStok Gompa with Stock Kangri Peak aboveStakna GompaTemple in Thiksey GompaThekchhok Gompa, ChemreyThekchhok Gompa, ChemreyBuddha statue in Shey PalaceShey fortress ruinsStok PalaceStatue of Future Buddha, DIskitDiskit GompaDiskit GompaDiskit GompaBarley fields above the Shyok River, TurtukShyok River ValleyShanti Stupa, LehTsemo Fort, LehTsemo Fort, LehLeh PalaceGomang Chorten, LehNezer Latho shrine,LehLeh as seen from Tsemo FortOld Town LehLeh with the palace and fort in the backgroundMusicians for the traditional Ladakhi dancersDowntown LehTraditional Ladakhi danceTraditional Ladakhi danceZansskar Range seen from the highwayTraditional Ladakhi danceTraditional Ladakhi danceLeh PalaceFuneral procession in LehSpitok GompaIndus River ValleyHomestay in JinchenRumbak village and barley fieldsView from below Stok LaView from Stok LaJinchen River Valley with barley and buckwheat fieldsJinchen River ValleyYurtse homestayView from Ganda LaView from Ganda LaView from below Ganda LaParachute tent on Markha Valley TrekRoses in Shingo gorgeColourful Shingo gorgeRugged peaks in Shingo gorgeNarrow Shingo gorgeChortens in Shingo gorgeSkiu GompaSpeaking with local women in SkiuShingo gorge from SkiuChortens and prayer wheel in SkiuChortens in SkiuChortens in SkiuColourful Markha ValleyColourful Markha ValleyColourful Markha ValleyShingo villageChortens in the Markha ValleyChortens in the Markha ValleyChortens and fort above Markha villageMarkha ValleyChortens in the Markha ValleyMarkha village with the fort ruinMarkha GompaDry gully that had been a raging riverRock formations in Markha ValleyDifficult river crossingChortens and rock formations in Markha ValleyTacha Gompa up high on a small cliffTacha Gompa up high on a small cliffVegetation in Markha ValleyChortens and a fort near the village of HankarHankar village with buckwheat and barley fieldsSmall lake on a grassy high plateauOn the way to Kongmaru LaStorm coming near Nimaling campColourful mountains near Kongmaru LaPika on Markha Valley trekSnowy peaks near Kongmaru LaDescending into a colourful valley after Kongmaru LaMarmot on the Markha Valley trekBlue sheep on the Markha Valley trekAlpine flower that looks like rhubarb, Markha Valley trekColourful gorge on the Markha Valley trekColourful gorge on the Markha Valley trekRock-hopping on the Markha Valley trekColourful gorge on the Markha Valley trekNarrow gorge on the Markha Valley trekColourful mountains around the village of ChogdoSteep hill with Hemis Gompa on the left, village on the rightMonk at Hemis GompaHemis GompaValley near Sonemarg, KashmirHemis GompaCampsite near Sonemarg, KashmirValley near Sonemarg, KashmirSonemarg, KashmirShepherds’ summer hutsShepherd’s summer hutGreat Lakes Trek, Kashmir2nd campsite on the Great Lakes TrekRiver fording on the Great Lakes Trek, KashmirAlpine flowers, Great Lakes Trek, KashmirView from Nichnai Pass, Great Lakes TrekView from Nichnai Pass, Great Lakes TrekThe mountains near Vishansar LakeRock-hopping sheep and their shepherdMountains near Vishansar LakeFew days old lambView from our campsite near Vishansar LakeVishansar and Krishnasar Lakes from below Gadsar Pass, Great Lakes TrekVishansar Lake, Great Lakes TrekVishansar Lake, Great Lakes TrekAlpine flowers, Great Lakes Trek, KashmirVishansar and Krishnasar Lakes from Gadsar Pass, Great Lakes TrekAlpine flowers, Great Lakes Trek, KashmirAlpine flowers, Great Lakes Trek, KashmirOne of many Kashmiri goats on the Great Lakes TrekGadsar Lake, Great Lakes TrekAlpine flowers, Great Lakes TrekSheep grazing on the Great Lakes TrekPack horses grazing near our tentTwin lambs on the Great Lakes TrekSunrise on the mountains on the Great Lakes TrekValley near Satsar Lakes, Great Lakes TrekAlpine lake on the Great Lakes TrekAlpine flowers on the Great Lakes TrekKashmiri shepherd on the Great Lakes TrekOne of the Satsar Lakes, Great Lakes TrekBizarre cloud formation below Satsar Lake, Great Lakes TrekBizarre cloud formation below Satsar Lake, Great Lakes TrekA cloudy day on the Great Lakes TrekNadhkol Lake, Great Lakes TrekView from Nadhkol Lake, Great Lakes TrekNaranag temple ruinCarved eaves on houseboatsShakaras on Dal Lake“Queen Sheba” on a shakaraShops on Dal LakeDal Lake, SrinagarFishing on Dal LakeShops on Dal LakeBoardwalk on Dal LakeKashmir lady on a dugout boats on Dal LakeLocals on dugout boats on Dal LakeShakaras on Dal LakeA mosque behind houseboats on Dal Lake, SrinagarHouseboats on Dal Lake, SrinagarBedroom in a houseboatDal Lake, SrinagarDal Lake, SrinagarMughal garden, SrinagarHazratbal Mosque, SrinagarDal Lake from Hazratbal Mosque, SrinagarHazratbal Mosque, SrinagarHariparbat Fort, SrinagarJama Mosque, SrinagarJama Mosque, Srinagar
