A traveler and friend of TAO, Jennifer Yakamovich traveled to Ladakh, the region of Jammu & Kashmir, in the northernmost corner of India. She did a week-long trek through the Himalayas but travelled extensively for several months. Here are some of Jennifer’s photos and accounts from Ladakh.
The first one is of myself with my Tibetan friend & teacher Sonam Peter during our trek in Ladakh.
This photo was taken when we’d reached the major pass, GandaLa, the highest point of our trek at 16,270 feet.
That evening when we reached camp I described it as so windy and chilly and awesome. Breathing’s heavy, sky’s light. The mountains are magnificent and breathtaking. Our adrenaline is soaring as we run through the snow. At the top we hang our prayer flags to immortalize the beautiful moment, and also to acknowledge not only this pass, but the Pass of life. What a blessing.”
The second photo is of Mcleod Ganj, Dharamsala, where the Tibetan exile community lives. It’s situated at the foothills of the mountains.
The month I spent here was the most illuminating time in my life. I can’t wait to go back.
The last photo is of myself and Amanda and Jo, having chai at the top of Triund in Dharamsala, the “Lesser Himalayas.”
THANKS TAO, FOR YOUR SUPPORT 
my Sherpa sweater has been my most prized possession during this trip, and my pack has been my home.
