BY Ankur
After what can really be called an agonizing wait, the Manali Leh Highway has been declared open today for the year 2019. The opening of the pass arrives three good weeks later this year, compared to the opening in previous years. The heavy snowfall that came with the winter season delayed the opening of almost […]
BY Ankur
What is definitely one of the most anticipated and expected bus services from our country has been flagged today for the year 2019. Yes, I am talking about the Delhi to Leh 2019 bus service, which started today at ISBT Delhi to travel daily to Leh City via Manali. This bus will remain in service […]
BY Ankur
Thoise As we entered the village of Thoise, we were greeted by signs that said “Offenders will be shot dead without warning.” Yes, you read that right and it’s not a typo. Photography was strictly prohibited and we realized that Thoise is the last Indian military airfield in the region; and stands for Transit Hold […]
BY Ankur
Undoubtedly, Ladakh is practically India’s ‘tourism capital’ at the moment. It is a place that everyone around the country plans to go. The number of people visiting here increases each year. Do a Google search and you will get an endless list of articles showing how beautiful Ladakh is and how a trip here is […]
BY Ankur
flikr The mere mention of traveling to the highest motorway is enough to spark interest in the adventurous; traveling; or explore new places; or even motorcycling. From my own experience, I can tell you that the very feeling of being at a point where only a few were is like no other. It is a […]
BY Ankur
flikr Ladakh itself is considered an infrequent destination due to its remote nature and challenging terrain. But there are also several areas within Ladakh that are often called “eccentric Ladakh”. These are places that are not yet as famous as some others and do not receive as many tourists. One such place is the charming […]
BY Ankur
flikr About a decade ago, Ladakh was a name people only knew because they read about it in books or in a newspaper; like a distant land somewhere near the border. Many would not have related this name to tourism, and those who did were just motorcycle enthusiasts or foreign hippies. When I first visited […]
BY Ankur
It really doesn’t matter what kind of tourist you were or what kind of trip you were looking forward to, because when you visit Ladakh, you can be sure that you won’t be disappointed. In many ways, this small part of our country is like an endless list of grouped tourist activities. You can be […]
BY Ankur
Flikr Camping in Ladakh is one of the greatest joys of a trip to this charming part of our country; a must experience, without which your trip to Ladakh may even seem a little incomplete. Speaking of my personal experience, camping in Ladakh is quite fun in itself. Sleeping in a tent under a starry, […]
BY Ankur
flikr We were taller but never as desolate, remote and steep as Wari La Pass. Are we nervous? Yes. Are we scared? Yes. Do we fight? Yes. And yet, we want to come back repeatedly for adrenaline and endorphins. Here is our experience. Hunder (Nubra Valley) – Khalsar – Agham – Tangyar – Wari la […]
