“And this, ladies and gentlemen, was where Rancho taught us the most important lesson of life!” Ujala declared dramatically, holding a plate of momos in one hand and pointing at the TV with the other. We were all crowded in her living room, watching 3 Idiots for the millionth time

“I was wondering if your Ladakh package would be suitable for a family with an eleven-year-old. Are there any activities that kids would enjoy?” I asked, holding the phone with one hand while flipping through my daughter's school calendar with the other. Dhruv (A Thrillophilia Associate): “Absolutely, sir! Our packages

I was sitting beside Pangong Lake under a sky full of stars when it hit me—what I had been looking for wasn’t out there. The lake stretched endlessly, the mountains stood silent around me, and yet the peace I had been chasing for weeks, months, maybe years, didn’

Retirement is not the end of a story but the beginning of a new chapter. After working tirelessly for years, I, Anil Desai, wanted to celebrate this milestone with the people who mattered most—my family. We used to travel every year when the kids were younger, but over time,

I bent down to look closely at the Bactrian camel that was supposed to take me on its back and help me explore the Nubra Valley. It did not flinch even once. Then I tried to put my hand on its head in an attempt to pet it, but it

Imagine a land where the skies stretch wider than the imagination, the mountains rise like ancient sentinels, and the air has a coolness that fills your lungs with a rush of crisp, quiet peace - that’s Ladakh for you! As my friend and I boarded the flight to Leh-Ladakh

The idea of the trip was born during a late-night conversation over tea at their usual hangout spot. Bikram and his four closest friends sat on the weathered bench under the flickering streetlight. It was a bittersweet moment- one of them had just received his acceptance letter to a university

As a couple, we've always been fond of traveling to adventurous places, and Ladakh had been on our list for a while. While watching '3 Idiots' on the TV one fine weekend, my wife asked, "How about we finally visit Ladakh? Let's tick it off our list!” “You just stole

This is the story of three friends taking the trip of their lifetime, three friends making their wanderlust dream come true. Can you guess the destination? Let's try with some clues... It has a desert area but remains cold throughout the year. No? Okay, it has the world’s highest

I never planned to be a solo traveler. Honestly, I didn't plan much beyond coffee and code. But, one night, while sipping chai in my apartment, something hit me: I needed to escape. Ladakh came to me like a calling, its whisper hidden in Instagram feeds and stories of strangers

My best friend and I screamed the most in the theatre during the climax scene of 3 Idiots when Kareena Kapoor runs towards Amir Khan. No doubt, the scene was epic but the location was equally amazing- it was the Pangong Tso Lake in Ladakh! After the movie, we got

“I want to see snow, I want to see snow!” It was a summer evening, Deepak was sitting on the couch, scrolling through his phone. His six-year-old son was glued to the TV, watching his favourite cartoon. Suddenly, the little one burst into tears. Deepak and his wife rushed to

We sat down to eat in the home of our gracious host- a local from Stok Village who accompanied us on our walking tour of the village. We found the house very interesting, completely different from our imagination. Its structure, designs, and colours of windows and ceilings, all were different,

There comes a moment in every writer's life when words just don’t seem enough – the beauty of a place or an experience leaves you completely speechless. For me, that moment happened in the barren, ethereal lands of Ladakh, during a solo trip that transformed not just my perspective on

Our trip to Ladakh and Srinagar was meant to be just another family vacation. Little did we know, this 12-day journey would turn into one of the most memorable experiences of our lives. Picture a happy family of 12, all set to conquer the rugged terrains of Ladakh, with kids,

Sitting at her work desk late in the evening in the office, Swathi felt overwhelmed. Life was getting out of control and she wanted to take a break from everything. From the nagging of the boss to the hectic pressure of assignments and projects, she wanted to leave it all

Sangita had always dreamt of travelling to Ladakh, the land of high passes, ever since she first saw pictures of its amazing landscapes. So, when she and her friend booked their trip to Ladakh with Thrillophilia, she was buzzing with excitement. The thought of exploring one of the most rugged

She stood there in Khardungla pass…everything was covered in white. She looked down at her feet, they were hardly visible through the snow. As she continued recording the landscape on a video, someone called her name. She turned back, and BAM! A chilled ball of snow hit her face!

Growing up in Mumbai, I have never really gotten the chance to experience nature at its best. Yes, I have gone to places, and been on trips and safaris, but to stay in the lap of Mother Nature for more than two days? Never. This is why the Ladakh trip

“Keep shining team Thrillophilia!” These were the words of Parakram Mishra’s review of the 13-day tour of Ladakh with us. He is a man of 65, whose wife, 63, and daughter, 25, had booked a Ladakh trip from Thrillophilia. Whenever we come across an aged group, we go a

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 we were going there to also experience the other side of this place—the calmness

Dear Diary, It was back in 2011 when I heard about Ladakh, I was a school kid then. Searching images on Google and saving them as my wallpaper has been the drill since then. Its dreamy landscapes and beautiful moonscapes have always drawn my attention. It has been 12 years

Your daily routine may make you feel stuffed and lifeless. You may desire to take a break when needed. You want to keep from mundane tasks and get into excitement. Let’s learn about the central character of the tale, Poonam, an entrepreneur from Mumbai. She is a sightseer and

In Ladakh, an all-female group wow! "Friends, not miles, are the best way to gauge a voyage." Many of us agree to the fact that solo travel is beautiful, you can't  deny the inexpressible happiness  that may be experienced when travelling with one's bestest friends. True, a voyage should be