Life Near the Sky : Ladakh

Contents: Step in. 1. Of Fantasy and reality. 2. Oozing graceful warmth. 3. Blooming hues their abode of peace. 4. Standing tall and firm. 5. The divine being. 6. Tranquility resides here. 7. In pursuit of humanity. 8. Faith reinvented. 9. Fall winter. 10. Leading ahead. 11. A canvas of beauty.

Part fantasy, part reality... Ladakh, popularly known as "Little Tibet" and "Hermit Kingdom", is a region in India totally isolated from the modern world. An authentic land, it is faithful to ancestral customs where life is characterized by intense spirituality.

The towering snow-capped peaks, the spectacular mountains, the barren landscape and above all the charm of an ancient civilization, Ladakh is captivating and offers something special for everyone. Ladakh has so many things in its treasure; the crystal clear lakes, the colorful Buddhist monasteries or Gompas, beautiful palaces, the sylvan valleys, natural beauty - all of this and more will beckon you to head for Ladakh. It is indeed a haven of beauty and peace near the sky.