We have been Leh ‘d …

Leh Diaries…..JULLAY !!

I being an amateur would like to share my experiences of my recent expedition to this Nature’s marvel .The breathtaking landscapes and picturesque beauty is timeless .Countless mountains Blue sky and Blue serene waters made my journey colourful and memorable at the same time.

On arrival in Leh which is situated at high altitude .Our body needs time for acclimatization .We spent the first entire day resting .

Our tour was customised by ROYAL ADVENTURE agency.One of the best you can find .

We began by local sightseeing if Leh town which started with a magnetic hill where nature defies gravity… astounding must say.

We also saw a confluence of Zanskar and Indus river popularly known as Sangam in Leh . Rafting is the best adventure there but since I had done rafting in Rishikesh some time ago we opted out of it ….but trust me I was tempted to do it again

On our way back we visited a Gurudwara namely Pathar Sahib …..It created an aura of positivity around us .The langar prashaad we had was divine . Leh manages to bring out positivity in every way

Next we headed to the local market which was so well organised …it really gave a run for our money in comparison to Mumbai and its local market. How I wish it was the same scenario in Mumbai

Then came Sunset time at Shanti Stupa …pretty much describing the same .The place has a huge Buddha statue which overlooks the city The scenic beauty on the top of it is marvelous. It is indeed a place of peace and tranquility.

The journey was indeed getting exciting.

Day 3 ,We headed to Khardung la the highest motorable road in India .The roads were a big challenge but we were lucky to have an efficient and skilled driver who made it look effortless. We reached there and had a coffee in chilling cold weather .Weather does get rough up there. We should go guarded. The glimpse of it was magical with a gompa(temple) over the top of it .After spending some quality time ,we headed to Nubra Valley enroute Hunder. Hunder is full of surprises….A desert with beautiful sand dunes in the midst of mountains . Camel ride there made us nostalgic about Jaisalmer . Then we stayed up at a cosy campsite arranged by our tour operator .

The next day ,we began a real adventure ride to Pangong Tso via Shyok river.Trust me when I say this ….the roads leading to Pangong are full curves and bends. But having a skilled driver helped us in a big way .We reached in afternoon supper time .Cold winds and a tent stay added to the adventure . But the sunny morning bought in a sense of Tranquil and serenity . The blue waters are soothing and rejuvenating. Every Now and then the colour changes due to shadows of the mountains and clouds around and above it .Then our onward journey began to Hanle

Hanle, a place where stars meet the ground .Star gazers heaven …if I may define it…Homestay at Hanle house added to a homely touch .The sight of Milky way on a dark night just added shine to our experience

The magical mystique of the places . Mesmerizing landscapes All leave a deep impact and imprints of Nature’s marvel on our heart and soul for long long time

My journey then continued to Himachal Pradesh Manali enroute Rohtang pass .The Leh Manali highway was indeed dangerous .The fog added to our woes but to our surprise we managed to reach Manali midnight .

To be continued…..watch this space for more