We plan to make a short trek & visit some smaller monasteries & nunneries & drive out to Hanle, the site of a large ancient monastery & Indian's Astronomical Observatory.
The face of the Buddha is one of the most iconic images in the world even though representations of his face vary widely from one Buddhist culture to another. In common is the sense of peace and liberation.
We went to Nepal just a few months before the earthquake in May 2015. We sent funds to different agencies and also direct to our trekking guide who’s been buying building materials for his home village.