A Sadhu standing in front of the Gangotri glacier at Gaumukh. The altitude is about 3400m and it could get pretty cold out there. But he is wearing just a loin cloth and a shawl for warmth.
Pretty amazing how the human... (more)
We were over 3800 meters high, walking a rugged mountain trail. The weather was cold and misty with a bit of rain in the air. But the pilgrims, some in their shorts & t-shirts, walking barefoot or just wearing chappals... (more)
The Kanwar pilgrims never let the water containers touch the ground. They sling the cans around their shoulders while walking and place them on makeshift stands while resting.