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• Ki (Kye) Monastery, Ki (Kye), Himachal Pradesh

  In Destinations, Monasteries, Religion / 19 September 2010 / 0 comments

  

  For miles, Ki Monastery can be seen from the winding switchbacks of the narrow road ascending the steep terrain of Spiti Valley. You have to want to see this fascinating, and architecturally unique complex as civilization is seemingly left behind as you veer off the main road fourteen miles back in Kaza.

• Kibber Monastery, Himachal Pradesh

  In Destinations, Monasteries, Religion / 7 June 2010 / 0 comments

  

  The small town of Kibber, roughly 80 homes, lies deep in the heart of the Buddhist monastery circuit of Himachal Pradesh. At 14,200 ft, this isn’t a destination for the faint of heart or anyone [...]

• Norbulingka Institute, Kangra Valley, Himachal Pradesh

  In Destinations, Monasteries / 3 June 2010 / 0 comments

  

  For those tourists running the monastery circuit of Himachal Pradesh, far in the northern reaches of India, Norbulingka Institute might be something to consider. This crafts training and cultural institute is open to foreigners interested in learning more about Tibetan history and culture. Although not a working monastery, the property is fashioned with similar architecture and does house a temple on site.

• A Visit to Kamru Fort of Sangla, Himachal Pradesh

  In Destinations, Forts / 9 May 2010 / 4 comments

  

  Off the tourist map, but easily found by trekkers and those traveling with car/driver, Kamru Fort is worth the bit of effort to discover. As one of the oldest forts still standing in the northern [...]

• What are Chortens? A Guide to the Buddhist Monuments of India

  In Culture, Religion / 15 November 2009 / 1 comment

  

  “The basic structure of a Chorten consist of a square foundation symbolizing the earth, a dome symbolizing water, and thirteen tapering steps of enlightenment symbolizing the element of fire. These steps lead to a stylized [...]