The Takthok monastery, some 50 kilometres south-east of Leh, the capital of India's northern Ladakh region, belongs to the oldest school of Tibetan Buddhism with direct links to Indian scholar ...

From the fresh snow of Gulmarg to the quiet monasteries of Tawang, India provides several great winter escape options in its ...

With its astonishing alpine landscapes and Tibetan Buddhist culture, Ladakh—in the farthest-flung part of North India—has enough wonders to warrant multiple visits. In 2023, India designated its first ...

Foreword by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama -- Introducing the sanctuaries : specialities, singularities, peculiarities -- Surrounding the sanctuaries : mountains, deserts, valleys -- Founding the ...

KALMYKIA (RUSSIA)- Over 50,000 devotees, many of whom waited in queues stretching up to one kilometer, have paid homage at a ...

Explore Turtuk like never before with this detailed Turtuk travel guide. Discover top attractions, local culture & tips in ...