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
Every temple has vendors outside, selling flowers and coconuts....
Outside the temple on Chamundi Hills, there were a few more, selling items made of stone and wood...
The wooden articles were common ones, but these stone figures were beautiful!
And yes, for once, I did succumb to the temptation, and bought some too!
Outside the temple on Chamundi Hills, there were a few more, selling items made of stone and wood...
The wooden articles were common ones, but these stone figures were beautiful!
And yes, for once, I did succumb to the temptation, and bought some too!
I always end up buying something or other even if I don't need them . :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!
Much as I am tempted, Indrani, I usually hold myself back from buying stuff thanks to lack of space, but this time i just couldnt resist those cute little elephants and the beautiful lamp!
DeleteI usually don't buy stuff but it is good to indulge sometimes I guess?
ReplyDeleteYes, Mridula. I dont usually buy much, but these were just too beautiful! plus,we are always on the lookout for stuff from across the country to keep for our annual navaratri golu. these were perfect!
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