Heed the call of the frozen valley of Zanskar in Ladakh, and head to the 18-days-long Zanskar Winter Sports and Tourism Festival

Zanskar Valley's vibrant cultural heritage will be on display at the seventh edition of the festival

In Ladakh’s Zanskar Valley, a 3 hour trek and a hanging wooden bridge leads to Phugtal Monastery, built around an ancient cave

Beyond the popular — but now routine — Ladakh, lies an infinitely absorbing stretch of the land that offers culture and life little known to the regular traveller — the Zanskar region

As part of our ongoing series #OTReadersWrite, one of our readers recalls his winter expedition of Matho Kangri

Soaring views, lofty gompas, and local tea houses aplenty... experience it all on a trek through the stunning Markha Valley. Here's the route to take.

A postman from Ladakh’s Zanskar region shares his fascination with its ancient treasure – petroglyphs dating back thousands of years

Centuries-old hanging wooden bridges connect the most remote villages of Ladakh’s Zanskar Valley – but only five remain to this day

With renewed vigour for a brand-new year, take your pick from cycling in the Nilgiris, biking in Zanskar, caving in the Jaintia Hills, and much more

Try your hand at these winter sports for a dose of icy adventure. And no, you don’t need to leave India

If you want to be the raconteur who narrates about the breathtaking experience of the Chadar trek then you should plan your journey before 2020.

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