Over 2000 Km by road, in around 10 days. Stunning landscapes, wonderful people. That sums up our Ladakh trip. But how did it actually work? How did we make it happen? Read on to find out! Leh, the capital of Ladakh , is accessible by air and road. Flying into Leh is the easiest, and time-saving option, while the road is the time consuming one, but with the added advantage of driving past some of the most beautiful landscapes in our country. Each option has much to recommend it, and we chose the road for just one reason – altitude sickness. Altitude sickness was one of my biggest concerns, since I suffer from motion-sickness. Yes, I do travel a lot, but that is despite my condition, and, over the years, have learnt how to handle it. I struggled with it when we visited Nathu-La in Sikkim, and wondered if I would be able to manage a week at the even higher altitudes that we would encounter in Ladakh. This was the reason we stuck to a basic plan, of only 9 days in Ladakh, thoug...
For Skywatch today, is a scene that could be from anywhere in rural India..... a riverside scene....
A cowherd brings his cows and buffaloes to the river... they drink and they bathe... and so does he. I clicked this somewhere in interior Maharashtra, while on our way to the Lonar Crater, but, as I said before, it could be from any part of the country.
Nice Calm and soothing pic ! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks nd60! it was indeed a serene and peaceful place..
DeleteI agree it could be from any part of the country! Well captured.
ReplyDeleteFabulous shot - so tranquil.
ReplyDeleteThanks ladyfi!
DeleteLike they say.. it happens only in India... beautiful shot of everyday rural India...
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!!!! where else can you see cows and men bathing together?
DeleteIt's a beautiful place and photo. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Gail!
DeleteSo right. That could be anywhere in India.
ReplyDeleteSuch a feel-good photo. :)
Thanks!!! but never thought of it as a feel good photo.. but i guess a river with water is certainly something to rejoice about!
DeleteThis pic made me remember of my hometown. Great click loved it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nishant! glad to have brought back your memories!
DeleteThanks for the great post.
ReplyDeleteTypical Indian ambiance there!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, Indrani!
DeleteAmazing vibe this place gives me. Thanks for documenting it so well! Hope you check out my budget travel blog soon :)
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Tyler... and its so good to hear that it gives you good vibes!
DeleteSerene setting.
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yes, Niranjan. it was really serene and peaceful!
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