bhakti kansara
THE WORLD THROUGH MY EYES
गर फिरदौस रूहे ज़मीं अस्त
हमीनस्तो, हमीनस्तो
LADAKH
"The Heaven in India"
"If there is paradise on this earth somewhere, here it is, here it is"
[ Travel date : August 2016 ]
Ladakh, the land of high passes, will top the list of anyone who aspires to travel across India. Ladakh has so much to offer to a human eye and heart. One of the reasons this place is my personal favorite is because it was only being here - a place too beautiful to be real- that made me realize my passion for visiting new places. It was in Ladakh, I discovered the traveler in me and decided that I should travel more often to make myself feel better, happy, and free.
Places to visit in Ladakh :
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Pangong Lake
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Nubra Valley
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Khardungla Pass
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Changla Pass
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Shanti Stupa
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Leh Palace
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Indus-Zanskar Sangam
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Hall of fame
I got to visit Ladakh in August '2016. (The ideal time to visit Ladakh is between April to September). No matter the weather, the views and the vibrant color of mountains are always pleasant to look at. Considering its geographical location and weather, you must carry sunscreen, sunglasses, and a cap along with you when you visit Ladakh as you will be more exposed and close to the sunlight here, at such a high altitude.
If you are planning or wish to visit Ladakh, you might find the itinerary of my trip useful. Here it goes:
day 1: Arriving Leh
My journey began from Delhi to Leh (the highest commercial airport in India) at 4 'O'clock in the morning. Our flight was scheduled for 6 AM. Due to the mountain winds that blow intensely in the afternoon, all the flights fly in the morning and since the airport is located between the Himalayas, Leh Airport has made its presence in the list of the world's most scenic airports.
On our aerial journey to Leh, I experienced a beautiful and jaw-dropping view of the great Himalayan ranges. Clouds moving over from one mountain to another revealing the purest shade of blue in the background - a start to a trip cannot be better than this. It was so beautiful and promising and I was sure that the coming few days are going to be the best days of my life.