5 Things About Ladakh That I’ll Never Forget

Pangong Tso, India

“Magical” seems to be the best fit; it is in the shortlist of words that can fairly describe the scenery surrounding Ladakh. Snow-capped peaks, savage deserts, and mountain ranges that stretch beyond one’s sight bring a feeling of peace. For a moment, your gaze is not fixed to a computer or a smartphone. For a moment, the… Continue reading 5 Things About Ladakh That I’ll Never Forget

That Time I Acquired AMS

View of a glacier en route Leh (DEL to IXL) via Vistara Air 701

It’s hard not to laugh when I’m asked how India went. Best freakin’ time of my life. But this tops the highlights: I acquired acute mountain sickness (AMS) while traveling from 3400 masl to 4300 masl five days after flying into the Ladakh region of Northern India. I received oxygen support from a portable tank in… Continue reading That Time I Acquired AMS