Here are our favourite pictures from northern India including: Kashmir, Ladakh
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Village 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 Range
Shepherds’ summer huts
Karshu treesLocal Ghuni woman carrying dried woodAmaranth terraces with the Nanda Devi Range behindNanda Devi Range seen on the drive to Camp 1River valley on the drive to Kuari Pass TrekLooking down from Kuari PassKuari Pass from belowA large flock of sheep on the trekking trailBaby sheep in a sidesaddleView of Kuari PassRugged valley on Kuari Pass TrekWaterfall on Kuari Pass TrekWaterfall covering the entire cliff on Kuari Pass TrekKarshu Trees on the Kuari Pass TrekKarshu trees with the Nanda Devi Range behindAmaranth terraces with the Nanda Devi Range behindTapovan with the Nanda Devi Range behindNanda Devi
Nanda Devi Range on the Kuari Pass TrekMt. Neelkanth and the Nanda Devi Range on the Kuari Pass TrekNanda Devi and 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 PassAlpenglow over the Nanda Devi Range from Kuari PassKuari Pass trail with Mt. Neelkanth behindShepherd with his flock at Kuari Pass
Alpenglow on Mt. Hathi Ghoda from Kuari PassSunset Alpenglow on Nanda Devi from Kuari PassSunset from Kuari Pass
Hindu shrine on Kuari PassRocky approach to 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 Tabo
Tabo 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 Pradesh
Key Gompa, Himachal Pradesh
Key Gompa and Key village, Himachal PradeshWoman in traditional hat, Kaza, Himachal PradeshSpiti Valley and Kaza, Himachal PradeshKaza Gompa, Himachal PradeshEntering Spiti ValleyKunzum La, Himachal PradeshMountain road in Himachal PradeshView from Rohtang La, Himachal PradeshView from Rohtang La, Himachal PradeshDhankar Gompa, Himachal PradeshDalai Lama’s room, Dhankar 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 PradeshNako villager in a traditional hatOld Town Nako, Himachal PradeshOld Town Nako, Himachal PradeshOld Town Nako, Himachal PradeshNako village women in traditional hatsOld Town Nako, Himachal Pradesh
Ancient frescoes, Tabo GompaAncient frescoes, Tabo Gompa
Ancient fresco, Tabo GompaAncient mud Bodhisattva, Tabo GompaFour faced mud Buddha sculpture, Tabo GompaAncient stone statue, 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 LakeChorten at Dhankar LakeConfluence of Spiti and Pin Rivers below Dhankar GompaDhankar GompaDhankar GompaView of Dhankar Village from the 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 bridgeJamlu Devta TempleConfluence 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 Trek
Alpine flowers, Great Lakes Trek, KashmirVishansar and Krishnasar Lakes from Gadsar Pass, Great Lakes TrekAlpine flowers, Great Lakes Trek, KashmirAlpine 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 Lake
