One by one, 13 Buddhist monks wearing brightly colored silk costumes and wide-brimmed black hats, stepped onto the ...

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Zanskar, located in the Ladakh region of India's mountain highlands, has felt the full force of glacier retreat. With no ...

Ladakh as of date has only one parliamentary constituency. In 2023, the Union home ministry had formed a high-powered committee under minister of state Nityanand Rai to discuss ways to protect ...

In response, private tourism players have launched a heartfelt campaign titled ‘Ladakh Is Waiting’, aiming to revive visitor confidence and remind the world that this majestic region remains ...

10. Alchi Monastery One of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh, Alchi is famous for its Indo-Tibetan art and intricate wall paintings.

"Ladakh remains peaceful, safe and hospitable for all travellers," she said, expressing concern over the repercussions of the Pahalgam incident.

He wanted to disrupt centuries of tradition and empower nuns to carry the sect’s religious message outside monastery walls. In 2005, he travelled to Ladakh to conduct empowerment workshops for women. ...

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Located around 50km south-east of the capital Leh, Takthok is the only monastery in Ladakh that belongs to the oldest school of Tibetan Buddhism with direct links to Padmasambhava.

How to do it India by Florence offers curated tours of Ladakh. All experiences are tailored to guests’ interests, from monastery-hopping to hiking.