Articles related to "Ladakh"

Surrounded by the Himalayas and the Karakoram mountain range, Ladakh is India's highest and northernmost part. Here Buddhist gompas are more common than Hindu temples.

On the banks of the Indus River in India's Ladakh lies the village of Alchi, home to one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh and famous for rare Buddhist murals.

Tips for visiting Pangong Tso, a high altitude lake near Leh, Ladakh: how to get there, where to sleep and why responsible tourism is important in the Pangong Tso area.

Places to see in North India include mountains, deserts, holy cities by the sacred river Ganges and stunning architecture from the Taj Mahal to the Golden Temple.

Since 1997 the people of Ladakh have been celebrating the Sindhu Darshana festival as a symbol of the multicultural multi-religious identity of India.

Buddhism and Monasteries are an important part of life in Ladakh. This article highlights three must-see monasteries within a short drive from Leh - the centre of Ladakh.

India is often described as an assault on the senses and peace and quiet can be hard to find. Here are some less-explored places in India to escape to.

If you managed to ride your Enfield from Manali to Leh people may claim that the road from Leh to Srinagar is better. Don't believe them.

In areas affected by disasters, Architecture for Humanity's approach to community development is redefining the public's understanding of sustainable design.

For those travellers who want to read more than just guidebooks, here are some recommendations, especially suitable for long train and bus journeys through India.

The best places to see in India offer stunning architecture, sacred sites, wildlife parks and tropical beaches, all in one country.

Khardung La at 18 380 ft (5602 metres) is said to be the world's highest motorable mountain pass. Situated in India's northernmost part Ladakh, it is many biker's dream.

The Royal Enfield motorbike is the classic way to see India and there are some beautiful bike rides in India. Here are some of the best areas to explore on a motorbike.

The monsoon season starts in India in early June, but with some careful planning it is still possible (and maybe cheaper) to travel in India during the rainy months.

Two months in India is enough time to do some serious travelling and some relaxing on the beach or in the mountains. Here are some ideas to help to plan a trip to India.

Tips for planning a trip to India: the best places to visit in India, the best times to go to India and advice for travelling around India on public transport.

A dollar goes a long way when travelling in India, if one is willing to take the cheapest class in trains and eat mainly dhal and rice.

Manali, with its serene backdrop of the Himalayas, offers a blend of tranquility and adventure that makes it one of northern India's most popular tourist destinations.

Eating out is often a necessity when visiting cities, especially when there is no kitchen with the hotel room, or costs are cheap! Here's three places to try in Delhi.

India has always been popular with backpackers. There is enough to see for months, and travelling around India is cheap.

India's rivers and oceans offer visitors an exciting range of adventure activities - white water rafting, canoeing, kayaking, coracling, snorkeling and even scuba diving

The exhibition of more than 120 photographs is extremely important as it has original record of people who passed through mountains during last 12,000 years

A brief look at this year's winners of this annual press photography award and the current issues highlighted through the work displayed.