Bruce Westerman, Echoes of the Silk Road (PLACES 2026)

As the sun slips behind the rugged peaks of the Himalayas, its final rays sweep across the barren slopes of the Nubra Velley, illuminating the ancient Diskit Monastery perched above the valley floor. Below a caravan Bactrian camels, silhouettes etched against the fading light. the scene captures the timeless spirit of this remote corner of Ladakh.

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