Discovering Zanskar by Bullet was a beautiful and inspiring ride. The long road south from Kargil was at once challenging and rewarding, all the way. Bruno and I rode the 245 kilomteres over 2 days - a stone road, broken in many places. A local bus does the journey in one day, when it's not delayed due to landslides and swollen rivers.

It was a journey that took us up a valley once inhabited by Buddhists though now more visible is the Muslim population. On earlier expeditions up the Saru valley I have discovered Buddhist statues, carved out of rockfaces, standing 5 metres high. This time we would discover many mosques, standing out as silvery landmarks across the Saru valley floor.

Pamika Village

Parkachik Glacier

Glacier Turns to River

A Chilly Ending

Prayer Flags and Stupas

Rangdum Gumpa Coming!

Mohammed Hussein and Crew

Rangdom Gumpa

Tea with The Lamas

Zanskar Valley Discovered

Wit at 14,000ft.

The Drang-Drung Glacier