In mid of winter, you hardly find any one to travel in this region. Winter conditions are hard to be alive, temperature never comes up below -5 to -10 Degree Celsius. In Monastery you find at least one monk who takes care of regular activities. This monk was waiting to welcome us, some of the rare visitors in winter. Stakna Gompa, A splendid structure on a 60meters high isolated rock and in backdrop stok mountain range, a one of the most accessible monasteries, is another eye-catching monastery located 25 km from Leh. This monastery is a visual display of the religious and cultural heritage of India and Buddhism. The monastery; built by a great scholar and Buddhist follower Chosje Jamyang Palkar in the year 1580, is a treasure of Buddhist scholarly teachings, artifacts and paintings. The Gompa is constructed by Drukpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The name Stakna, literally meaning 'tiger's nose' was given because it was built on a hill shaped like a tiger's nose.

+++ Simple Philosophy we must learn from Nomads of high altitude +++ I dont think so any modern schools can teach us such simple way liveing life. My yaks, sheep and goats are better than boxes of money, with my cattle I feel my life is going just fine. I'm not educated so I'll never get a high powered job. Herding yaks is all I know and is what I will do for the rest of my life. I'm proud to be a herdsman . I'm so lucky to have a job I love the most. My life is just fine, I live in mountain, just fresh pure air, water and food, that's all we need to be alive. Try to be with them few days if possible and learn way to live life in right way.

Pashmeena Goats are grazing in Changthang Plateau Pashmeena goats are belong to Changpas. The Changpas, a semi-nomadic tribe that lives in the world’s highest & coldest desert—a vast, arid Tibetan plateau in Himalaya called Changthang that extends from Tibet to Ladakh. Now young Changpas you can find them in modern outfits, but lives with their Pashmeena Goats and Ships.

Getting Food in Highland of Changthang is not easy in winter days. Temperature range is -10 to -40 degree celsius in winter and hardly anything to find. Pashmeena goats are belong to Changpas. The Changpas, a semi-nomadic tribe that lives in the world’s highest & coldest desert—a vast, arid Tibetan plateau in Himalaya called Changthang that extends from Tibet to Ladakh. Nowadays young Changpas you can find them in modern outfits, but lives with their Pashmeena Goats and Ships.

Peace of Colors. Rangapanchami occurs a few days later on a Panchami (fifth day of the full moon), marking the end of festivities involving colors. Rangapanchami is also known as HOLI - A festival of color. The legend of Radha and Krishna is closely linked with this tradition of colors on Holi. Young Krishna, who had a dark complexion was jealous of his beloved Radha's extremely fair skin. In a mischievous mood, he applied color on Radha's face. Following this ancient legend, lovers till date long to color their beloved as an expression of love. Finally ..who cares about History .. Lets play " HOLI "

Picture is taken in early June 2012, where ICE and Snow still welcome you and cold place indeed. Just below Bara-lacha la near Zing Zing Bar (A Place without bar ) Bara-lacha Pass, or B?r? L?cha La, Altitude 4,890 m is a high mountain pass in Zanskar range, connecting Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir, situated along the Leh-Manali highway.

+++ Simple Philosophy we must learn from Nomads of high altitude +++ I dont think so any modern schools can teach us such simple way liveing life. My yaks, sheep and goats are better than boxes of money, with my cattle I feel my life is going just fine. I'm not educated so I'll never get a high powered job. Herding yaks is all I know and is what I will do for the rest of my life. I'm proud to be a herdsman . I'm so lucky to have a job I love the most. My life is just fine, I live in mountain, just fresh pure air, water and food, that's all we need to be alive. Try to be with them few days if possible and learn way to live life in right way.

Take 6:30 am flight to Leh, which in winter is rarely delayed or cancel for sure, flight begins by watching a spectacular sunrise over snowy peaks as we cruise at a height of 30,000 feet, far above the mountains. After an hour long memorable flight over the Himalayas, we land in Tashi Namgyal’s 15th century capital, Leh. The cold air will catch your throat and you will definitely feel the altitude. I'm sure if you don't feel altitude, cold is for definitely.

On the way to Korzok, we found this beautiful landscape.

Pashmeena Goats are grazing in Changthang Plateau Pashmeena goats are belong to Changpas. The Changpas, a semi-nomadic tribe that lives in the world’s highest & coldest desert—a vast, arid Tibetan plateau in Himalaya called Changthang that extends from Tibet to Ladakh. Now young Changpas you can find them in modern outfits, but lives with their Pashmeena Goats and Ships.

In mid of winter, you hardly find any one to travel in this region. Winter conditions are hard to be alive, temperature never comes up below -5 to -10 Degree Celsius. In Monastery you find at least one monk who takes care of regular activities. This monk was waiting to welcome us, some of the rare visitors in winter. Stakna Gompa, A splendid structure on a 60meters high isolated rock and in backdrop stok mountain range, a one of the most accessible monasteries, is another eye-catching monastery located 25 km from Leh. This monastery is a visual display of the religious and cultural heritage of India and Buddhism. The monastery; built by a great scholar and Buddhist follower Chosje Jamyang Palkar in the year 1580, is a treasure of Buddhist scholarly teachings, artifacts and paintings. The Gompa is constructed by Drukpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The name Stakna, literally meaning 'tiger's nose' was given because it was built on a hill shaped like a tiger's nose.

Smile costs you nothing .. A local street kid

+++ Simple Philosophy we must learn from Nomads of high altitude +++ I dont think so any modern schools can teach us such simple way liveing life. My yaks, sheep and goats are better than boxes of money, with my cattle I feel my life is going just fine. I'm not educated so I'll never get a high powered job. Herding yaks is all I know and is what I will do for the rest of my life. I'm proud to be a herdsman . I'm so lucky to have a job I love the most. My life is just fine, I live in mountain, just fresh pure air, water and food, that's all we need to be alive. Try to be with them few days if possible and learn way to live life in right way.

One of my porter on Chadar.. Yes smile does not cost you anything and gives you a lot.. i think thats why it is known as universal language.