The monks who attend the Gompas live in houses built on the side of the mountains, next to the monastaries.
Prayer wheel and flags are seen all over this region.
Ladakh is an agriculturally based community, however, the rapid influx of visitors is quickly
changing the traditional ways.
Last, but certainly not least, one cannot travel across India without enjoying the exquisite Indian cuisine.
No doubt, we enjoyed this part of the trip too!
This page on the University Faculty Seminar to India was made by:
Dr. Kathy Hewett-Smith
Associate Professor
Department of English
University of Richmond
AND
Dr. Rafael de Sá
Associate Professor
Department of Biology
University of Richmond