24. December 2025     It feels Christmassy – and we are heading for Ladakh’s most picturesque place: Lamayuru. A stop at Moon Valley, then on to the monastery. I am always captivated by the pale poplar trees set against the shadowy mountain slopes.     In summer, trucks, taxis, and other vehicles thunder through … Continue reading Ladakh: Lamayuru + Rizong – Never sound the puja more sweetly