Over 2000 Km by road, in around 10 days. Stunning landscapes, wonderful people. That sums up our Ladakh trip. But how did it actually work? How did we make it happen? Read on to find out! Leh, the capital of Ladakh , is accessible by air and road. Flying into Leh is the easiest, and time-saving option, while the road is the time consuming one, but with the added advantage of driving past some of the most beautiful landscapes in our country. Each option has much to recommend it, and we chose the road for just one reason – altitude sickness. Altitude sickness was one of my biggest concerns, since I suffer from motion-sickness. Yes, I do travel a lot, but that is despite my condition, and, over the years, have learnt how to handle it. I struggled with it when we visited Nathu-La in Sikkim, and wondered if I would be able to manage a week at the even higher altitudes that we would encounter in Ladakh. This was the reason we stuck to a basic plan, of only 9 days in Ladakh, though we
When we arrived at Narkanda, the sun was high in the sky, and really bright. I cursed it at first, because I could hardly click a decent photo with the sun in my eyes....
As it turned out, we were thankful for its presence that day, even though it stayed for just an hour or so. As we forgot ourselves playing in the snow, we only realized its disappearance once we were done, and futilely wished it back!
P.S. Narkanda is about 60 Km from Shimla and is a popular skiing destination.
The photo isn't as good as I hoped, but it happens to be a memorable one. For better photos of the skies from around the world, go to Skywatch Friday
The rays look so piercing!
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Yes, they do, Niranjan! It was so bright, I had a hard time seeing anything at first!
DeleteIts really an outstanding click... Most beautiful day of the week...
ReplyDeleteThanks Mahi!!
DeleteA starburst of sun - how gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Ladyfi!
DeleteGreat picture. I wish to be there. I must say you have disturbed a basic of photography and that is don't shoot facing light because its not that easy. But you have done well here.
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Thanks so much, Asad!!It was simply a fluke! have tried to get such an image earlier, but never managed! even this time, the image could have been much better with a bit better knowledge of photography!
DeleteIt's so pleasing feeling to see the Sun on a snowy day..... that too this bright ! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, Nisha! that sun was a sight for sore eyes... about the only time we saw it as bright
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DeleteFantastic shot!
ReplyDeleteThanks Indrani!
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