Hi all, We had a great final day in Delhi! This morning we visited the Lotus Temple and the Jama Masjid mosque. Later, we had lunch at Cafe Lota inside the National Handicrafts Museum, explored Khan Market, and then finished packing. It’s hard to believe…

Hi all, Here is a photo from yesterday of our group eating a South Indian meal in Hauz Khas Village, Delhi! It was delicious and our first experience eating cuisine from this region of India. Best, John & Uttara

Hi everyone, After visiting the Taj Mahal this morning, we spent the afternoon at Fatehpur Sikri, a fortified ghost city and former capital of the Mughal Empire. Here are some photos to check out from Fatehpur Sikri: In the late afternoon, we explored Keoladeo National Park…

Hi all, We woke up before six o’clock this morning to beat the Taj crowds and the heat! We spent a couple of hours exploring its gardens, reflecting pools, and mausoleum before heading back to our hotel for breakfast. Here’s a photo of the group!…

Hi everyone, We’ve returned from our trek and are now in Agra! We’re excited to visit the Taj Mahal early tomorrow morning and push on to Keoladeo National Park, Fatehpur Sikri, and Bharatpur in the afternoon. Before our trek we spent two great days on the…

Hi all, We wanted to pass along a few photos from our group’s visit to the Phyang monastery festival last week. Enjoy! John & Uttara    

Hello there! Just a quick update to let you know that the group is doing well and we are excited for our trek to Tar Village! We will be out of internet contact during the trek, and we look forward to checking in when we…

We got an early start this morning. After breakfast at our homestays, we walked down the Phyang Valley to attend the annual monastery festival. Over 1000 people participated, both visitors and Ladakhis. The festival is an important ritual for the community, with elaborate dances and…

Hi Everyone, Today we visited the nearby village of Stok. We paired up with the Ladakhi students we’ve been working with in conversation class and explored Stok on a scavenger hunt! The scavenger hunt took shape as a mobile conversation class! We also visited the…

Here are photos from our English conversation classes in our host community, Phyang: Here are photos from our walking exploration of Old Leh, an historic neighborhood home to temples, narrow passageways, artisan shops, and Leh Palace: