What is it about the mountains that make us love them so. I must find the answer for myself. The nearer I am to them, the more I never want to leave. The might of the mountains always always amazes….. How long have they been standing tall… How long after we are gone will they …
How would you like to see amputee and blind cyclists, alongside able-bodied riders, to take on a challenge that the world told them was impossible? Sharing lovely scenes while on expedition with ABBF, M2K2019 – Tandem Cycling from Manali to Khardung La. ABBF takes cyclists with and without disability on an inclusive tandem-cycling expedition from …
We had left Leh behind us now. The road traversed towards the Khardung-La. We were proceeding to the Nubra valley which is about 100 kms away from the Siachen glacier. This trip necessitated a night’s stay at Nubra. One reason for this is that it’s a long drive away from Leh and second, cars which …
Before I start with Day 4, sample these roadside warnings about speeding on various highways in Ladakh, all courtesy the BRO. Some are funny, while some are plain howlarious!! I admire the humour and the attempt at rhyming to get the message across. 🙂 “Darling I want you but not so fast” “The journey of …
Alchi Gompa “Thanka” on the walls of the monastery
We started day three hovering over Leh in a helicopter. Father had made this arrangement so that we would have the best sights. We traversed the Indus through the sky and I got some great shots at extreme angles. The pilot indulged all my requests to hover the craft at different angles so that I …
A fulfilling meal later, we were back on the circuit. The Stok Palace was the first location we drove towards. It is a bit further from Leh and on the way we encountered a dilapidated bridge. Mr. Jolly Driver, in his inimitable style and heavy accent described how the original bridge was washed away in …
Ah beautiful morning! Overhanging mist, sunrays filtering through clouds….it was perfect! Our first real morning in Leh. Transport for the day was coming over at 9.30 am. We were taking it easy today. Sites and places around Leh had been chosen for the excursion. Nothing strenuous. So far, none of us had felt light headed …
