Ladakh Unplugged: Devanshi and her Husband Exploring the Other Side of the Coin
Ladakh is rightfully a paradise for adventure junkies. From frozen river treks to high pass expeditions, it is a marvellous destination to churn up the life inside you. And the landscapes…they are unreal!
But they were going there to also experience the other side of this place, the calmness of Ladakh. Devanshi and her husband are both fans of travelling to the mountains. It's their ritual for every year.
All decked up and prepared, they set out on this journey on the 3rd of July this year. Having booked a tour package, they already had their entire adventure organised. They just had to be there.
Juleh!
On reaching Leh, the fresh mountain air washed over them, brushing away all their stress and tiredness. They were so excited about this trip that since that very moment, they started to click pictures on their DSLR, they did not wait for any specific place or event.
This was one of the resolutions they took as a couple, that they would celebrate each day as if it were the last. And the practice started on this trip.
Boarding their transfer, they reached their hotel in Leh and spent the rest of the day strolling around the markets and the neighbourhoods. It is always a nice feeling to experience a culture and life way different from your own. You get to learn so many things and witness so many perspectives that you realise how big the world is in reality.
They had a very simple itinerary in mind for this trip, and Thrillophilia had materialised it quite beautifully. Their hotel in Leh was pretty good - providing unparalleled views of the mountains right from their room’s window, a nice backyard, and all modern facilities available. The food was yummy, they mostly cooked regional dishes, of which they enjoyed every last bite. Every morning they would find their driver ready to take them to various places here and there, suggest activities to do, and tell them about the place. He was a local and their tour guide as well, so the insights from him came from first-hand experience.
All that he said about the place was so interesting, like the legend of the monk who is found to help people all over Ladakh or the fearless tales of villagers who fought with snow leopards. Also, stories of earthquakes, political issues, wildlife adventures, everything.
His stories offered a delightful exploration of the place. Devanshi realised oral narratives do have the power to move you. No wonder these old legends still survive…
To Nubra…
It was a huge journey from Leh to Nubra, and Devanshi genuinely did not have even a speck of energy left in her to carry out an activity. She wanted to rest. They had enough time left to explore Nubra, so they spent the remaining evening indulging in local wine and some accompaniments. It was lovely, and, so was the night sky from Nubra!
They were able to spend some quality time together after a long span, and while having conversations under the stars, they felt more reconnected.
Their campsite was also very nice and cosy. They spent the next 1–2 days in Nubra trying out all the activities there and also going for some small hikes here and there. And then they moved on to their most-awaited destination.
THE Pangong Lake
They did not have expectations from the cottage stay here, but oh my god! It was even better than that of Nubra! It was not just hygienic, but they got hot water at 6 in the morning!!
However, this is not the highlight of this place. The main attraction here is the lake, its colour-changing phenomena, and the serene peaks surrounding it. The reflection of these mountains over the lake casts a very enchanting spell throughout the region. And when the colour of the water changes, the entire mood of the place shifts.
It was an amazing experience, staying there and observing the lake for hours at a stretch. This is why they wished to go for a smooth and laid-back journey, they did not want to just see these places, they wanted to experience 1% of their daily being.
Back to Leh
They had visited all the monasteries that they came across on their journey till then. Only the ones around Leh were remaining. Also, they wished to explore its nightlife and explore the nearby areas with a bike.
And so they did!
They spent a fabulous time in Leh, making friends and going on bike trips together. Sometimes, they would even go somewhere to see the sunrise or the sunset, somewhere untagged, somewhere unvisited.
It did not matter for them to check the lists of attractions and tourist spots. Yes, they did want to explore the place, but a bit differently, like the way they wanted to. And Thrillophilia did a great job planning such a nice trip with top-class arrangements. The communication was on point, and their customisation feature literally enhanced their experience two-fold. They did not have any complaints, they still do not!
They were thinking of going on a trek in Ladakh this time, and Devanshi is sure to book this trip with them again.
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