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Ladakh for children
More and more often, parents are daring to travel to Ladakh with their children. And why not? The country has also plenty to offer to small guests. Children actually usually adapt better to the height than their parents - probably because the kids are not thinking about it. Here are some things that you should [...]
Trekking in Ladakh: 8 things to keep in mind
If you are planning to take a trekking tour for more than a few days in the Himalayan Ladakh, you should carefully consider a couple of things. Choosing the right maps, knowing how to deal with the local people, and even the proper way to do business with horsemen are some of the more specific [...]
Hinduism simply explained
Hinduism is the most important religion in India and the third-largest religion in the world, with around 1 billion adherents. Since Hinduism, with its many traditions and interpretations, countless deities and grandiose philosophies can be overwhelming for both believers and non-Hindus, we have tried to sum up here the most important aspects of the religion. [...]
Pilot Project: Travel with click. A different kind of photo-adventure
…and then sometimes a great idea just falls right into your lap. A few months ago, two Graphic Design students came to us with a special proposition. We were enthusiastic right from the beginning, and so we decided to implement together a somewhat different “photographic journey” within one of our Markha trekking tours. [...]
8 Facts about the Markha Trek
Trekking in the Markha Valley is one of the most popular activities in Ladakh. The trail is wonderfully varied in the charms it hides, and can be dealt with in many different ways. We have compiled a few facts you should know before putting your hiking boots on. 8 Facts about Trekking in the [...]
Ladakh for runners
Some people consider it madness. For others, its call is irresistible. The Ladakh Marathon is the ultimate challenge for runners. At such altitudes, achieving the same level of performance as one is used to back home is not an easy task. But with the proper preparation the task is both quite feasible and an unforgettable [...]
Ayurveda: Kapha, Pitta, Vata and more
When hearing the word Ayurveda, many people automatically think about relaxing oil massages and traditional sitar and tabla sounds in the background. Something soul-cleansing, the touch of expert hands and soothing music caressing a tired body and a stress-riddled mind. No one thinks of enemas, strict diets or full-time schedules and long lists of rules. [...]
Monastery festivals in Bhutan: 2017
It is time for planning your holiday for 2017. If you always wanted to go to Bhutan, you can think about that as well. To visit a monastery festival is a must for many travellers to Bhutan, so it is important to know the dates of those festivals. Here you find a list of the [...]
Dzongkha for beginners: a language guide for travelers to Bhutan
Anyone who speaks a few words in the language of the traveler's destination, will be warmly welcomed. Of course this is also true for Bhutan. It will take some time to learn a few words in Dzongkha - the national language of Bhutan - and maybe some pronounciations will be difficult for foreign tongues but [...]
20 powerful words & phrases in Ladakhi: This way you will make friends in Ladakh!
It is always good to speak a few words in the language of your host's country. Ladakhi - the language of the people of Ladakh - isn't that easy to learn, but on the other hand you do not have to know it perfectly. It is enough to speak a few words and you [...]
The 10 most important Buddhas & Deities: Buddhist iconography
When entering a Tibetan Buddhist monastery for the first time, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed by the incredible variety of Buddhas, bodhisattvas and deities – some angry, some peaceful, and all almost always very colorful. But who is who and how can we distinguish the individual personalities from each other? There are [...]
Bhutan: Dates for Festivals 2016
Bhutan has a lot of monastery and not-religious festivals to offer. It is difficult to choose among them all. Our advice: If you have the time/possibility, visit festivals in the off-season. They are very special because they have less foreign visitors. Also travelling in off-season is more cheap than in high season. If you [...]
Travelling alone as a woman: 10 tips from Ulli Felber
"Are you going alone to India? But you’re a woman! That’s too dangerous!!” Too often have I heard these words - from best friends to work colleagues or even my own family doctor. In the meantime, I have already traveled seven times to India. Sometimes accompanied by friends, but very often alone. And I have [...]
The Must-See Monasteries of Ladakh
Every Buddhist village in Ladakh has a cloister or a temple. There are so many that you don’t know where to start, or when to stop. In this post we tell you what monasteries you shouldn’t miss no matter what. The Monasteries of Ladakh There are many impressive monasteries in Ladakh - most of them [...]
All about Nubra: Trekking, Expeditions, sites
Nubra is the northernmost part of Ladakh, with borders both to Pakistan and China. Nubra has a lot to offer, but whoever wants to go there has to first cross one of the two 5000m-high mountain passes. General facts about Nubra Nubra is one of the three Tehsils (an administrative unit in India and [...]
The winner of our lottery is …
Recently we decided to give away a seat in one of our most beautiful travels to Ladakh. So we started a Facebook-lottery. And today is the day and we chose the lucky winner in our private home. And who is the winner now? Are you excited to know whom we finally draw? Watch our [...]
Mountain climbing in the land of the nomads
When it comes to trekking and mountain climbing, Ladakh is a fantastic destination overall, but there’s a region within the province that seems almost designed for these activities: the Changtang – home of the nomads. In a place where the ground level is at 4500m over the sea, climbing a 6k mountain is a very [...]
From shepherd boy to tour operator: the story of Tashi Wangail
The best stories in life are usually real ones. The tale of Tashi Wangail, founder of Gesar Travel, is improbable, exciting, and of course very very real. Let’s find out how a mountain shepherd boy became a successful tour operator. Childhood as a shepherd Tashi's parents Tashi was born in 1969 [...]