SPITOK GUSTOR ZANSKAR
The victory of Black hat dancers over evil
Gustor literally means ‘Sacrifice of the 29th day’. it is traditional to the monasteries of the reformist Geluk-pa order of Tibetan Buddhism. [...]
FESTIVAL OF LOSAR :
Winter is a fascinating time to be in Ladakh. Losar -this spectacular festival celebrates the Ladakhi/Tibetan new year. Festivities last for 2 weeks during December or January,depending on the Lunar calander . Witness ancient rituals,the stage fights between good & evil, chanting and passing through the crowds with fire torches. The [...]
FILMING IN LADAKH ZANSKAR
We now have many years experience providing full ‘on site’ services and facilities to expedition teams & film crews. Including all transportation arrangements for the teams & equipment to/from Dehli by air or road; permits for restricted areas, organisation of required permission from goverment agents,plus accomadation,support crews,translators for Hindi, Ladakhi,Tibetan,Urdu, English, French [...]
WHITE WATER RAFTING ON THE ZANSKAR & INDUS RIVER
There are exciting possibilities to suit all abilities ! From gentle floating, to white water rafting. All set admist stunning scenery…. Imagine after a day’s rafting,sitting by the camp fire on a sandy beach by the banks of the Zansker or Indus river. Another combination … a [...]
This is one of the most adventurous treks on an isolated route far into the mountains with many rivers to be crossed.It is a real wilderness experience for adventure seekers, and the best period for exploration is from August – October when most of the snow has melted and the roaring rivers are passable
DAY 01 [...]