Ride to Lamayuru Monastery

Lamayuru

Ladakh, India Lamayuru Ride Lets rent a motorbike and ride to Lamayuru, Cristina stated. I looked up from my eggs on toast breakfast and frowned. She continued to stare at me expectantly while I chewed my toast much longer than necessary. We were in a holding pattern. She was playing the persistent Italian girlfriend and […]

Read More »

Search for the Digar La Pass Trek

Diga La Trek

Ladakh, India The Mysterious Digar La The objective was simple. It was the Nubra Valley to the north of Leh, in Ladakh, India. Actually there were a few details that I neglected to consider. Primarily that there was now a road from Leh to the Nubra that crossed over the highest motorable pass in the […]

Read More »

Nubra Valley Ride, India

Nubra motorcycle 3

Ladakh, NW India The Ride While eating a savory roasted chicken plate, I wondered if perhaps today I would finish my meal without having to concede to another outing, especially since Cristina and I were even. I had previously agreed to her Lamayuru request and then she had agreed to my failed attempt at trekking […]

Read More »

Pakistan India Border Crossing

Indian woman runs with flag

War of Plumes Wagah Border Ceremony The lowering of the flags, or the Beating Retreat ceremony at Wagah border near Hussainiwala National Martyrs Memorial, is a daily military practice that the security forces of India (Border Security Force) and Pakistan (Pakistan Rangers) have jointly followed since 1959.[1] The drill is characterized by elaborate and rapid […]

Read More »

Trekking the Markha Valley, Ladakh, India

This is a how to post about Trekking the Markha Valley. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the narrative links to dig deeper into the adventure. Trekking the Markha Valley or […]

Read More »

How To do a Traditional Camel Safari in Rajasthan, India

In this post I explain how to do a traditional camel safari in Rajasthan, India. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. Farting Camels […]

Read More »

Discovering the Headhunters of Nagaland, India

This is a post about my search for the headhunters of Nagaland, India. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. The Headhunters of Nagaland […]

Read More »

How to Summit Stok Kangri, Ladakh, India

This is a quick post about how to Summit Stok Kangri, in Ladakh, India. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. Beaten By A […]

Read More »

How to do the Sikkim Guichala Pass Trek in NE India

In this post I will explain how to do the Sikkim Guichala Pass Trek in NE India. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. […]

Read More »

The Shri Amarnath Cave Pilgrimage (Yatra), Kashmir, India

This is a post about how to do the Shri Amarnath Cave pilgrimage (Yatra), in  Kashmir, India. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. […]

Read More »