The best option to reach Leh by road is via the 434 km long Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir)-Leh highway. Also called NH-1D, this is a better alternative for going to Leh as compared to the Manali-Leh road. It provides a gradual ascent, thereby limiting the chances of AMS (Altitude Mountain Sickness) caused due to high […]
1) Leh airport, also known as Kushok Bakra Rinpoche Airport, serves Leh, the capital of Ladakh, a union territory of India. 2) At 3,256 meters (10,682 feet) above sea level is one of the highest commercial airports in the world. 3) The airport is named after Kushok Bhakra Rinpoche, a revered Ladakh Buddhist monk and […]
Ten years ago, Ladakh, the land of yaks and lamas was just barren desert flanked by the gigantic Himalayan range. Nobody except for the Indian Army was around with the locals. A seemingly endless and barren stretch of land, covered only by stark blue sky for as far as eyes could see. Bone-wrenching cold; so […]
Considering the fact that when travelling you encounter climate change, change in water, etc. your skin must be prepared to accept these changes. In order to protect your skin here is a list of 10 must-have skincare products to have while travelling. 1. Facewash to help skincare To ward-off the dirt or bacteria, a facewash […]
So while you’re backpacking, it’s usual to hit times when you’re bored of roaming around. That’s when the list of things below will help you use that time more constructively and be more productive. Pen down your bucket list We all have a mental checklist or a virtual one on our phone of things we […]
Even though our country is considered as the epic centre for Backpackers from all over the world. Still Backpacking as a way of travel is more Western than Indian. Here are some reasons why many Indians do not prefer backpacking. 1. Trust issues -On a daily basis, we get to hear about the crimes going […]
What comes to your mind when you hear the word Nubra Valley? Probably a majestic and beautiful valley? Nubra Valley is a valley of massive mountains and shiny rivers with a beautiful picturesque view. People come to Nubra Valley just to get cut out from the outer world, because it’s a peaceful paradise which has […]
In Nubra Valley, Hunder is a village which has a lot of campsites and guesthouses between the valley where the morning has its own glow and charm while the evening has its own peace and calmness. While coming to Nubra Valley, after Khardong village when you just enter Khalsar, you will see a milestone in […]
Many people like adventure and many people love to just sit and watch the view of mountains and rivers. The Srinagar to Leh highway which is known as NH1 is maintained by the defense organisation called Border Road Organisation a.k.a BRO. The highway does offer some astonishing landscape views when you come from Srinagar to […]
There’s that famous song in pop culture that glorifies words and while travelling you realise how true it is. Knowing a language may not be possible but knowing a few words can be life saviours. Local languages in India are in plenty just as the terrain and regions are. Kashmiri language, popularly known as ‘Koshur’ […]