Every fortress in Bhutan hosts an annual festival, and the time is coming for the Paro Tschechu festival of the Rinpung Dzong — the massive, ancient fortress and monastery of Paro. The men are ...

Kargil doesn’t boast big-ticket tourist attractions or cafes with neon signs. But if you’re looking for a travel experience ...

After completing a tour through Lahaul and Spiti with four French guests, I was accompanying them to Delhi via Manali and ...

The sun rises over tall mountains in Ladakh as old temple bells ring through valleys that have heard prayers for hundreds of years. All across India, Buddhist temples stand like peaceful islands in ...

Explore the cultural, demographic, and infrastructural changes in Tibet's Lhasa, reflecting China's influence and impact on ...

Spiritual fervor and joyous devotion gripped Ladakh on Saturday as His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama arrived in Leh to begin a month-long visit. The streets of Leh and Choglamsar were ...

From ghostly figures at the Batasia Loop to the tragic love story of the Ropeway Ghost, Darjeeling's local myths are as ...

China's insistence that it will identify the next Dalai Lama foreshadows the chance that followers will have to decide who ...

Not every mountain escape in India requires a backpack and hours of hiking. In fact, some of the most stunning high-altitude villages can be reached by a scenic drive, making them perfect for road ...

The political and spiritual leader of the Tibetan community living in exile in India announced the plan for his succession ...

Most people see only Tawang Monastery but there is more to explore when snow falls find calm lakes white passes brave soldiers and warm tea in tiny villages this winter trip makes you slow down and ...

The Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday in India, announcing plans to reincarnate and hopes to live to 130 amid succession tensions.