On our third day at Leh, following two days of acclimatization, we were all set to explore Ladakh and take in the sights. We had planned to drive up to Lamayuru Gompa, a little over 100 km from Leh on the Leh-Kargil road, and return in time for dinner. After tucking into an absolutely divine … More The Road to Lamaruyu Gompa
I’d seen Pangong Tso in the movies a few years ago, and been enchanted by it’s serene, azure waters and the lofty mountains that skirted it. The landscape had loomed larger than life on the silver screen, painted in vivid blue, shades of brown and crowned with spotless white. Striking, in its complete absence of … More Drive to Pangong Lake
When I’d told my friends I was going to Ladakh on holiday, they’d responded with euphoric wows and oohs that were tinged with a tiny hint of envy. I didn’t see what the fuss was all about until I stepped out of the plane at Leh, and into the dramatic surroundings of this breathtaking cold desert. Before … More On Top of the World at Ladakh
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