Ladakh is often called the "Land of High Passes" because it's full of tall mountains and stunning scenery ... the weather is pleasant and most of the mountain passes are open.

A breathtaking view of the Milky Way from Zanskar in Ladakh on a new moon night. The evolution of Sandakphu, the highest point in Bengal, over the past 50 years. Lively watercolours of Kashmir. Shots ...

White clouds, white snow and the black of exposed mountain tops ... As the plane descends into the capital of Ladakh, in the Indian-controlled Kashmir region, signs of life appear.