Floating island with prayers flags, reflected in the lake

Men and children circumambulating the lake

Riwalsar, Dhaba outside the Hindu, Shiva temple.

Riwalsar,Dhaba as in 5.14.65. Showing the Nandi’s legs

A view of Riwalsar. It is a place of pilgrimage for Sikhs, Hindus and most of all Buddhists. In this photo the Gurdwara is seen the far side of the lake, Ladakhi/Zanskari gompa nearby, the Hindu temple in the foreground and gompa frequented by Khampas and others in the right hand corner. Some Zanskaris, Lahaulis and Buddhists from Manali area spend winters here. It is less cold, vegetables are cheaper and there is a peaceful congenial atmosphere.

Women pilgrims circumambulating the lake

Above Riwalsar, a nun at the entrance to her cave dwelling

Above Riwalsar. Christina with food and tea given by a nun, outside her cave with her cat.

Three children eating snacks in front of the gompa with its vertical prayer flags.

Riwalsar,0utside the Shiva temple an elderly Buddhist woman and a boy pass by.