India, Ladakh, Phyang Gompa, Wall panel painting of the Enlightenment.

India, Ladakh, General, Agricultural landscape with harvested barley fields below Thikse gompa.

Bhutan, Gangtey Gompa, Tsecchu festival crowds descending temple steps dressed in their best clothes.

Bhutan, Gangtey Gompa, Tsecchu festival crowds descending temple steps dressed in their best clothes.

Bhutan, Gangtey Gompa, 4th King of Bhutan leaving after inauguration of new temple; surrounded by ministers, media and police.

Bhutan, Gangtey Gompa, Thongdroel religious tapestry hanging from wall at the inauguration of new temple.

Nepal, Upper Mustang, Chortens at Lo Manthang.

Nepal, Upper Mustang, Distant Gompas and eroded rocks near Dhakmar village.

Nepal, Upper Mustang, Ancient Nyphu cave monastery near Lo Manthang.

Nepal, Upper Mustang, Ancient Nyphu cave monastery near Lo Manthang.

Nepal, Upper Mustang, Chorten between Tsarang and Lo Manthang.

Lori Gompa Caves with small red building atopAsia Asian Monastery Nepalese