A Culinary Adventure in Ladakh

The snow-capped mountains and the beautiful landscape of Ladakh calls out to your adventurous side, the part of you that craves new experiences and wants to taste everything that life has to offer. While it is true that the cold Ladakhi climate makes hot tea and even the humble yet versatile Maggi a satisfying experience, Ladakhi cuisine offers much more to the culinary adventurer. Ladakhi cuisine has close ties with Tibetan cuisine. Fresh Vegetables like…

Planning a trip to Ladakh

Offering both beauty and adventure, Ladakh is a well loved travel destination. The land has a lot to offer, from snow-capped mountains and adrenaline racing activities to beautiful monasteries and lakes. But one must keep in mind that the fact that Ladakh is an isolated area, with barren terrain and most of the areas remain inaccessible for months when it snows. Timing is everything and it is the same when you are planning a trip,…

Leh Ladakh – The Land of Festivals

Nature is at her best in Leh-Ladakh. The sheer excitement of an adventure amongst the mountains and the valleys is probably the first picture that may enter your mind when you hear the word Leh or Ladakh. Adventures always bring with them the thrill of exploring something new and previously unknown, and Leh-Ladakh’s festivals offer a rich adventure into the culture. Here are a few festivals celebrated in Leh-Ladakh that are as unique and delightful…

Acclimatizing in Leh-Ladakh

The journey to Leh-Ladakh offers stunning vistas and gets the adrenaline racing-a perfect blend of beauty and adventure. Most of the sites that you may wish to visit are located above altitude of 10,000 feet. The climb up the numerous mountains can leave you breathless – and sometimes not in a good way. One of the most exciting and challenging aspects of Leh-Ladakh – the height at which it is located also brings with it…

10 travel essentials for a long ride trip

You are pumped up! You’ve been looking forward to this trip for ages and are determined to have a perfect journey. But first, you have to address the issue you have been avoiding like a speed breaker- the packing. We don’t know about you, but packing is one of the most stress inducing things about a long trip. You are always going to feel like you have forgotten something. But don’t worry. Here’s a quick…

Top twelve must visit places in Ladakh

There’s a lot of places in the eternally scenic Ladakh that can take your breath away. This definitely makes it hard for you to choose where to go. If you want to enjoy the beauty that nature has to offer, explore the rich culture or get your adrenaline going, we have a list that might make your trip a little easier. Here’s the top ten places you can’t miss if you are paying a visit…

Julley…. Welcome to Ladakh

By now, we all know that there is a beautiful travel destination called Ladakh in India. Thanks to movie 3 Idiots which has showcased a glimpse of astoundingly beautiful Pangong Lake. When I visited this lake for the first time ever in 2009, I was told by the locals that “sir aapne ek hafta pahle aana tha, Aamir aur Kareena aaye the yaha” (you should have come a week earlier, Aamir and Kareena were here!)…

Ladakh in 5 days or Less

I had written the below post on an online travel forum a few years back. Re- posting it on our own site as I think the rush to see Too much in Too little time is getting maddening. Even Tripnme organizes short 5 days tours/trips/holidays/adventures to Ladakh by Air or Road. – Sumedh But we still strongly recommend to read the below and think before planning your next trip to Ladakh. Recently I see a…