Sometimes, things just happen! You are planning for something else, and destiny has something else in store for you! August 2022. I had a short break, like only four days on hand, and I thought of having a quick trip to the Spiti valley in Himachal. But a landslide on the way to Manali ruined a whole day- just waiting in a bus on the road. So, Spiti was not an option anymore when I reached Manali. It was then at the hostel, I met Sagar, an Instagram friend. He was planning a trip to Ladakh and adventure camping in the Zanskar Valley. I thought, there was no harm in asking to join; and he said yes! So, we were up for an incredible camping experience in the Zanskar Valley the next day. This is the story of that amazing trip.
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Awe-inspiring Ladakh and Zanskar Valley
Ladakh is the most awe-inspiring landscape that I have ever visited. It’s absolutely extraordinary and out of this world. In fact, at many points on the trip I actually felt like I was on Mars! (of course, I have seen pictures of Mars). Pictures and videos don’t really do justice to what it is. It’s actually a desert, a cold desert. (Read about hot deserts: Kutch | Jaisalmer). However, the landscape changes colours every few kilometers! From green to grey to red and white and many other shades.
As much it is beautiful, as overwhelming too. I had never felt that small in the world before setting foot on Ladakh. It will just sweep away any ego that one might have. It was perhaps the same feeling that Arjuna would have gone through to witness Lord Krishna’s Vishwaroop (Universal form). We are nowhere near controlling or changing the world, we are only a tiny part of it.
Zanskar Valley and Gumbok Rangan:
Zanskar Valley (6000+ mt ~ 20,000 ft) lies between the Lahaul-Spiti Valley (north of Manali at 3800+ mt ~ 12,500+ ft) and Leh-Ladakh plateau (around 4000+ mt ~ 13,000+ ft). It has a higher average elevation than Ladakh, Lahaul and Spiti valleys around it.
Gumbok Rangan, a monolith mountain, our camping destination lies in the Zanskar region. It’s called in many similar names viz. Gonbo Rangjon, Gumbo Rangjon, etc. But I’m using ‘Gumbok Rangan’, mainly because this is the name used by Google maps, and Wikipedia both.
Zanskar was the most inaccessible part of Ladakh region till recently; but thanks to the Border Roads Organization, accessibility to the region is improving fast.
Border Roads Organization (BRO):
From what I saw in this trip, I would like to make a special mention of the Border Roads Organization (BRO), and its work. Established in 1960 under the ownership of Indian Army, it does a tremendous job of constructing roads in absolutely difficult terrains that lie in the border regions of India. Most of India’s northern/ north-eastern borders are on high mountain passes (have a look below). When it’s such an arduous task for us to travel there for a few days, these men cut through the rocks to make roads for us!
Salute to these brave men!
The Plan for Ladakh : Camping in the Zanskar Valley
On day-0, we explored Manali a bit: hiked up to the Jogini waterfall, visited Vashisth temple and explored old Manali market in the evening. Story for another day! The next three days were planned for a Lahaul-Ladakh trip with adventure camping in the Zanskar Valley. We couldn’t accomplish exactly what we planned; but did almost!
Day-wise plan:
Day-1: Manali to Gumbok Rangan inside Zanskar valley is about 150 kms; 5 hour drive time; but takes the whole day with stop overs. We planned to start early morning around 7 AM, and reach there by 2 PM, including a small hike to the Sissu waterfall on the way. Night camping was planned at the base of Gumbok Rangan in the Zanskar Valley, Ladakh.
Day-2: Drive back to Manali- Leh highway, and drive up to Sarchu, and back; drive back to Rashil (not far from Keylong) for the night-stay at a beautiful Zostel-home. (We had to return a little before Sarchu actually)
Day-3: Back to Manali; explore whatever interests on the way. Take the bus back to Delhi in the evening.
The car: A Maruti Alto. Would you believe! Yes, we had a Maruti Alto! It’s because Sagar knew the driver from one of his previous trips, and the driver said that he could do it! And of course, Sagar believed him. This would make things more adventurous for us, than planned, as I’ll tell you a little later.
Here is the route map from Manali to Gumbok Rangan to Sarchu and back to Manali.
Day-1: Manali to Zanskar Valley
The route (150 kms) we were going to cover on the day was: Manali- Solang- Atal Tunnel (Rohtang)- Sissu- Keylong- Jispa- Darcha- Zanskar Sumdo- Shinku la top- Gumbok Rangan. The slope increases gradually for the first 102 kms from Manali to Darcha, and then for the next 37 kms till Shinku la top, it rises steeply. From Shinku la top it steeply descends (12 kms) to the base of Gumbok Rangan. Have a look (below) at the elevation levels on the route.
Elevation levels (above the mean sea level) on the route:
- Manali: 2050 mts ~ 6725 ft
- Solang: 2562 mts ~ 8405 ft
- Atal Tunnel: 3071 mts ~ 10,075 ft
- Darcha: 3360 mts ~ 11,023 ft
- Shinku La top: 5091 mts ~ 16,702 ft
- Gumbok Rangan base: 4500 mts ~ 14,763 ft (peak: 5520 mts ~ 18,110 ft)
The journey begins:
Our Lahaul and Ladakh trip with camping in the Zanskar Valley started about 7 AM in clear, beautiful and pleasant weather. The drive from Manali was smooth on the highway with the green Himalayan vistas on both the sides. Around 15 kms up the hills, we took our first pit-stop at a roadside dhaba (eatery) for breakfast at about 7.45 AM. It was simple paratha for breakfast, and even this paratha was going to be elusive for the next two days. Up above there, it’s only rice-dal or maggi that is available at roadside eateries.
The next minor stop was at the newly constructed Atal Tunnel. Before this tunnel opened in October 2020, one had to take a long arduous mountain pass in Rohtang to get to Lahaul valley; but now just 9 kms of the tunnel. It has the distinction of being the world’s highest tunnel above 10,000 ft. The tunnel being a new one, it’s a tourist attraction now; so, we also got down to click a few pictures, and then moved on to Sissu in the Lahaul valley.
Till Atal Tunnel, the mountains were lush green with pines and other big trees all over. However, once we were on the other side of the tunnel, big trees gave way to small ones and shrubs, though there were still trees till Sissu.
Lahaul Valley
From Manali side, to reach Zanskar Valley, one has to drive through the Lahaul Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Together with Spiti Valley, it forms an administrative district of Himachal. Like Ladakh, it’s a large district with very few people. The landscape is almost replica of Ladakh region. The main tourist attractions in Lahaul Valley are Sissu, Keylong, Deepak Tal, Suraj Tal, Baralacha La and Sarchu.
Taking a right turn from Atal Tunnel will take one to Spiti Valley, while a left turn will go towards Lahaul Valley (starting with Sissu). Further from Darcha in Lahaul Valley, a right turn leads to Leh- Ladakh, and a left turn goes towards Padum in Zanskar Valley. Shinku La is the pass that connects Lahaul and Zanskar valleys.
Sissu waterfall hike
Our only major stop for the day, as per plan, was Sissu in Lahaul; reached there around 9 AM. There is a beautiful waterfall in the same name. After crossing the Chenab river, on the highway just before reaching Sissu, one needs to take a left diversion. The drivable road ends about 1 km farther. From there, it takes about a 2 km-long steep hike to reach the waterfall.
It was my second steep hike in as many days; so, it got a little difficult towards the end. Once I had the view of the gorgeous stream of gushing waters coming down from the mountain, I decided to stop, sit down and enjoy the view from there. Sagar is a Youtube-vlogger, and he had a drone camera; so, he did go right up to the waterfall.
We started again from Sissu around 10 AM; passed by Keylong and Jispa, popular villages on the way to Darcha, our next mini-stop around 12.15 PM. From Darcha, we left Manali- Leh highway, and took a left diversion towards Shinku La top. Border Roads Organization (BRO) is constructing a new road from Darcha to Leh via Shiku La top, Padum and Nikkoo. Once that road is completed in 2025, it will be an all-weather road connecting Manali with Leh.
Shinku La top
Till Darcha the increase in elevation was so gradual that one would not feel it too much. But from Darcha, it started really getting steep, though the road was good. After Sissu, the number of big trees had thinned down already, and after Darcha there were hardly any. The mountains changed colour, from green to grey, brown, red and white – the true colours of Ladakh as we were approaching the Zanskar valley. Reached Shinku La top around 1.30 PM.
Shinku La, also called Shingo La is a high mountain pass connecting the Lahaul valley of Himachal with Zanskar valley of Ladakh at 16,702 ft elevation above mean sea level. At Shinku La top, it was Ladakh in all its glory. Snow capped mountains standing imposingly in front of us with no sign of life all around.
It was my first time at more than 16,000 ft above the sea level. Oxygen level was really low. As I had just recovered from covid, I was finding it a bit difficult to cope with low level of oxygen. Thus, I had already started experiencing mild headache; but I was okay overall. At mid-day, the temperature was around 10 degrees celsius. Cold wind was blowing strong up there, and I was not wearing a proper jacket! (had underestimated the cold).
However, the view was too beautiful, and too overwhelming to think of physical inconvenience. Sagar took some drone shots, and we spent some 20-30 minutes at the top.
Shinku La to Gumbok Rangan: It gets too adventurous
Shinku La is actually at the border between Himachal and Ladakh. So, from there onwards, we were in Ladakh territory. The route from Shinku La top to the base of Gumbok Rangan is a steep descent to about 14,800 ft. However, there is no road! I mean no proper motorable road, though BRO was making one. This made the last 12 kms of the drive absolutely treacherous. Descending on such mountainous slopes (at places it was a 90 degree drop from the edge of the road!) without a proper road was fraught with the highest degree of danger, and that too in an Alto!
To make things worse, we came across streams that are formed by melting glaciers. These streams generally thin down at night and start getting bigger as the sun comes up in the afternoon. So, the general thumb rule for riders/ drivers is to start really early in the morning, and reach wherever you want to by 2 PM.
BUT! We were late. By the time we left Shinku La top, it was already 2 PM. In about 45 minutes, we reached the first of two major streams on the way. The force of water was too much for our Alto to cross with us sitting in it. So, we got down, and with a lot of difficulty, the Alto crossed the stream. But we had a real struggle crossing more than knee-deep water.
The second hurdle proved too much!
The second major stream came (at 4 PM) just about 200 meters before our camping site at the base of Gumbok Rangan. By the look of it, that stream was simply too big and too deep for our Alto. However, our driver was too confident, a little too much! He said he could do it, and we somehow, trusted him.
In the middle of the stream, we got stuck! A big stone came under the back wheel of the car, and no way the car could go over it. But the bigger problem was that it couldn’t get back too! And we were stuck inside the car. As the water level was higher than the door level, we couldn’t open it too.
We were relieved to see the BRO bulldozers and workers reaching the site in some time. They tried to help us by putting a lot of stone and mud in front of our vehicle. But the force of water was too strong. We were seriously in trouble as flow of water was getting stronger by the minute. The flow could actually throw us down the mountains!
Then we saw a stronger vehicle- a Thar come from behind to our rescue. They had ropes to tie, and drag us out of water. Our only choice was to park the car just beside the stream for the night. Then we rode behind a truck to cross the stream to reach the campsite, after being stuck in the waters for over two hours!
Camping in the Zanskar Valley
Leaving behind our troubles, when we reached the campsite at the base of Gumbok Rangan, it was 6 PM, and dark, but not pitch dark. The sight of the peak was so magnificent that we forgot our horror within no time.
It’s a lone mountain, maintaining some distance from other mountains around as if to make a statement- that I’m different, that I’m unique, and that I stand out! Look at the lone mountain below; it exudes a God-like vibe. Being white, it remained visible all night. Camping in the Zanskar Valley, Ladakh just below Gumbok Rangan was a surreal experience.
There was this tent service provider who sets up tents for adventure-seekers from July to September. We took three mattresses and three blankets for ourselves in a big tent. Expectedly, they offered very basic food- rice and dal. However, the hunger ensured that we enjoyed the food. On the dining table, it was good to meet a big group from Gujarat who drove all the way.
It was cozy inside, though the night time temperature was in single digits. However, temperature wasn’t the main problem for me; it was the lack of oxygen. After all the physical hardship and mental stress through the day, my body was totally exhausted. The exhaustion and lack of oxygen together took a toll; my headache was extreme, and I had hardly any sleep! But I was not complaining at all because our plan for camping in the Zanskar Valley in Ladakh was at last, a success.
Day-2: Zanskar Valley to Baralacha La pass
Plan for the day-2 of our Ladakh trip with camping in the Zanskar Valley was to drive back to Darcha (via Shinku-La top). From there, take a left turn to Manali- Leh highway and drive up to Sarchu, and then return to stay the night at Rashil.
Having learnt our lessons, we had decided to start early next morning (7 AM). After some morning tea, the first task was to cross that stream again. We found a BRO truck standing at the campsite in the morning; they were resting for the night there only. The driver agreed to take us to the other side of the stream. Soon, we got into our car and on our way.
But not before long we had to come to a halt! This time it was because the mountain slope was too steep for the Alto to climb with three of us inside! And then again the same truck coming from behind was there to help us. The driver allowed me to get into his truck cabin, while Sagar continued in the Alto. I must say that the truck ride on the edge of the mountain with hardly any proper motorable road was one of my most horrible rides. One mistake, and the truck would have fallen thousands of feet down the mountain! Unforgettable experience!
The truck dropped me at Shinku-La top, and I joined the Alto again. From there it was a smooth drive down onward to Darcha and then onto the Manali- Leh highway.
Road from Shinku La to Darcha was good because it’s new. But from Darcha, the road is good and bad intermittently because streams formed by melting glaciers break the roads every here and there. So, at places, we had to get down from the car and walk for 200- 500 meters.
Deepak Tal
On the highway, our first stop was at Deepak Tal (lake) in Lahaul region, 57 kms away from Gumbok Rangan at about 9 AM. We were hungry, and wanted to have some food somewhere, but there was none on the way.
Deepak Tal, sitting between two mountains at 12,300 feet right beside the highway, is an amazing place for a stop over. It’s not a big lake, but very scenic. The calm waters reflect the mountains like a mirror and makes for a great sight. We had some parathas and walked around the lake, and then off to the next destination, Suraj Tal.
Suraj Tal and Bara-lacha La pass
On the way to Bara-lacha La pass, there is another beautiful lake- Suraj Tal at 16,020 ft. However, when we were there, the whole area was too dusty due to all the on-going road construction work. So, it was difficult for us to stop there; we headed straight to Bara-lacha La pass at about 16,040 ft.
Contrary to common belief, Bara-lacha La pass actually falls within administrative boundary of Himachal Pradesh, and not in Ladakh, though geographically, it falls in the Zanskar range.
Geographically, it’s an important region because two contributory streams of Chenab river- Chandra and Bhaga originate here. While Chandra originates from a glacier in the region, Bhaga originates from Suraj Tal near the pass. These two rivers meet near Tandi village to form Chenab, some 85 kms downstream.
As there is a big bend at the plateau section of the pass, there is some space available on the roadside for vehicles to stop over. The 360 degree view of the Lahaul valley from the vintage point where the milestone is put up, is absolutely magnificent.
After spending some 15 minutes admiring the grandeur of the high Himalayas, we had to start again towards Sarchu, though I really wanted to sit there peacefully for some more time. Sarchu was approximately 32 kms from there, at about 14,500 ft above sea level.
However, not far from there we came across the first big stream on our way. This stream was too big and too strong for our Alto to cross. The picture below was taken from a distance; so, the breadth of the stream is not properly seen.
We decided not to take any risk this time, and safely turned our car back, about 12.30 PM. This place was about 25 kms before Sarchu.
Rashil- Zostel Home
On the way back, we stopped over at Darcha for lunch at about 2.30 PM. Our destination was Rashil, a tiny village on the foothills of Himalayas in the Lahaul valley, about 20 kms from Tandi bridge after taking a right turn from the highway.
It was Sagar’s plan to stay the night over at a Zostel Home in Rashil. Honestly, at first I was surprised for such a decision, i.e. driving all the way on an off-route just to stay in a particular hostel! But once I reached there, I thanked Sagar for his research and choice of the stay.
Everything about that stay was beautiful. I can’t say what was the most adorable thing – the lovely village, or the cute building, or the sweet people running that property. Please click here to know more about that property, and more: Lodging Choices.
Day-3: Rashil to Manali
The third day of our Ladakh trip with camping in the Zanskar Valley was easy and relaxed. After being treated to the best of Lahauli hospitality in the previous evening, a wonderful morning was waiting for me.
I took a stroll around the house, farm and around the village. The most special experience was a walk through the apple orchard. If the dinner was sumptuous, breakfast was fulfilling. I loved having chats with the hosts, such warm, hospitable and loving people. Left Rashil around 10 AM for Manali.
My bus to Delhi from Manali was at 5 PM. So, we decided to check out a lovely homestay near Manali. Surrounded by apple orchards, this was yet another lovely peaceful homestay. There are a large number of such homestays in and around Manali, especially attracting the young work-from-home professionals.
It was raining when we reached Manali. We headed straight to the Mall Road in Manali to have a good lunch, after three days of basic survival food. After eating to my heart’s content, I boarded the bus to Delhi to conclude an incredible trip of Lahaul and Ladakh including adventure camping in the Zanskar Valley.
Ladakh Zanskar Valley: Travel Tips
When to visit:
Ladakh and Zanskar Valley remain covered in thick snow from November to April every year. As BRO cleans up roads, they open up in May for tourists. So, May to October are the months when one can visit. However, a lot of road repair work goes on in May; and October becomes a little too cold for comfort. Thus, June- August are the best months for camping.
How to reach:
- One may enter Ladakh and Zanskar Valley from Manali side (Himachal) or Srinagar side (Kashmir). However, to reach Gumbok Rangan, Manali side is better (Srinagar is too long).
- Government buses ply between Leh – Manali, and Srinagar – Manali. But taking bus for camping in Zanskar would not be possible. In that case either one can take a taxi or drive themselves. (drive only if you are adept at mountain driving).
- Type of vehicle most suitable: It’s best to have an SUV (like Thar, Fortuner, Safari, Scorpio, Xylo, etc). If not possible, you should at least have a sedan or hatchback; small cars should be avoided.
Where to stay:
- For camping near Gumbok Rangan:
- There is a campsite just at the base of Gumbok Rangan for night stay; you don’t need to carry your camping gear. The service provider has enough tents for the travellers.
- There’s another campsite (Phuktal) just about 200 meters from the base camp
- Staying options in Lahaul Valley: Best places to stay are Sissu, Keylong, Jispa, Udaipur. A few suggestions: Himalaya Retreat (Keylong) | Kalinga Abode (Keylong) | The Marizane Homestay (Sissu) | Zostel (Sissu) | Garjha Hill Sigh, Belling (Jispa) |
- And if you have the energy to drive up to Rashil (20 kms off-route from Tandi brdige), then there is this beautiful Zostel Home that I talked about above.
Where/ what to eat:
There are roadside eateries here and there, mainly near the villages, few and far. They offer some packed snacks, parathas, rice-dal, rice-kadhi, or rice-rajma. So, it’s good to carry some boiled eggs, chocolates, dry fruits, and fruits in your bag.
Things not to forget to carry:
- Keep your woolens (including caps) always with you; it’s cold even in summer!
- Have a good torch for the night
- Extra battery options for your gadgets
- Cash, because ATMs are few and far
- Emergency medicines for sure
- Extra undergarments and socks etc
- Sunglasses, cap, and comfort accessories
- Comfortable trekking shoes, or good sports shoes.
Concluding Notes
The experience in a nutshell:
This trip to Ladakh and adventure camping in the Zanskar Valley was an unplanned adventure that gave me memories for a lifetime. A trip that started on a despair ended on a happy note.
It gave me an opportunity to have a number of different types of experiences in one trip! I explored old Manali cultural vibes a little more, undertook two waterfall hiking, explored Lahaul valley for the first time, ventured into Ladakh for camping in the Zanskar valley. By the time I sat in the bus, I had a heart full of contentment and also a lot of questions to ponder over.
A conversation within:
I’m not an adventure seeker by nature; but sometimes, I do undertake minor adventures for that ‘travel experience’. When I was on top of the mountains in Ladakh, it was exciting in one part, but on the other hand, it was thought provoking as well. I was thinking to myself whether it was worth taking such risks for the sake of a ‘travel experience’! Why do people engage in extreme adventure sports at the risk of their lives?
I understand, adventure is absolutely important for human progress. When the early sea explorers like Columbus and Vasco da Gama set sail deep into the oceans for unknown territories in modest ships, they weren’t even sure of returning. It was adventure of the extreme order. But they knew that if they succeeded, it would be a big step forward for mankind.
A note to self:
However, here I’m talking about taking risk to just explore something for oneself. Why was I there at the top of the Himalayas risking my life? At the end of it I got some excitement, and felt that adrenalin rush. What did I achieve? Nothing that concerns the mankind. Is it?
Or, maybe my personal experience will broaden my vision, and I’ll be able do better things than I would have otherwise. Perhaps, it will add up to common experience for the mankind. Every step that we individuals take adds up to a big stride for the human race as a whole. Is this true?
What do you think? Share your thoughts/ ideas on adventure travel/ sports.
Have you been to Ladakh or done adventure camping in the Zanskar Valley? Do share your experience.
PARUL THAPA
For your conversations and self-notes :
Is it right to be watching strangers in a play
in this strangest of theatres?
What childishness is it that while there’s a breath of life
in our bodies, we are determined to rush
to see the sun the other way around?
The tiniest green hummingbird in the world?
To stare at some inexplicable old stonework,
inexplicable and impenetrable,
at any view,
instangly seen and always, always delightful?
Oh, must we dream our dreams
and have them, too?
And have we room
for one more folded sunset, still quite warm?
– Elizabeth Bishop/Questions of Travel
It is true that aligned minds end up asking these questions. And have the same answer too ! The added adventure makes an inspiring story, always. And so glad to know this. Imma gonna take the SUV only ! Thanks for sharing this !
stampedmoments
Thanks for this poetic feedback.
Maybe I’ll use this in some blog post.
Yes, I see a lot of alignment in our thoughts; keep inspiring!
Cheers!
Soumen Chatterjee
Ladakh is most famous for breathtaking landscapes, the crystal clear skies, the highest mountain passes, thrilling adventure activities, Buddhist Monasteries and festivals. Rightly said “Sometimes, things just happen! You are planning for something else, and destiny has something else in store for you”.
Ladakh gains a lot of popularity for being the only cold desert in India apart from bordering the World’s highest saltwater Lake Pangong Lake. Riding up the highest motorable road in the world, Khardung la is a dream come true for many. The Hunder sand dunes, frozen river trek and snow leopards all find their only home in Ladakh.
Trekking on the high mountains is one of the most sought adventure visiting Ladakh on routes like Chadar Trek, Stock Kangri Trek, Markha Valley Trek, Nubra Valley Trek, Padum to Darcha route, etc. The dangerous heights and the risky valleys by the route make it one of the most famous trek routes to accomplish for adventurers and thought your blog could understand how difficult it was and most importantly lack of sufficient atmosphere was the greatest prob and u had side effects like headaches.
More risk was when the vehicle got caught and thank God it was recured.
Camping by the lakes and valleys like Pangong, Tso Moriri and Nubra Valley adds to the list of reasons why Ladakh is famous.
Ladakh is also famous for offering the best of meditative rejuvenation in its monasteries enclosed by beautifully carved walls. It is therefore believed that one feels at their spiritual best when in Ladakh. Did you witness the magical sight of the convergence of the two rivers, River Zanskar and River Indus before they merge to flow into Pakistan as River Indus.
Lastly the magnetic hill is a much talked about attraction and overall it’s really a fantastic experience .
stampedmoments
Great insights into the landscape and people of Ladakh.
Thanks a lot, Soumen for being our constant support.
There are many places in Ladakh I haven’t explored yet; but I’ll be back there soon.
Sajith
Wonderful narration.
Love to visit the valley….
stampedmoments
Thanks Sajith.
Sure, it’s a must visit.
kmf
I love when things fall together like that! I’ve never heard of Ladakh but sounds like a fun adventure camping experience in the Zanskar Valley.
stampedmoments
Hello Kim!
Thanks for reading, and the nice feedback.
Yes, Ladakh is absolutely stunning!
Biman Chandra
I am very happy for this guidance.
stampedmoments
I’m so happy that you read it, and found it useful.
Please keep connected. Thanks a lot.
Jennifer
I like reading about your adventure visiting Ladakh, camping in the Zanskar Valley, and getting stuck in that stream. And, I love the uniqueness of the landscape like the whiteness of Gumbok Rangan.
stampedmoments
Hi Jennifer!
I’m really glad that you liked reading the article.
Yes, Ladakh is absolutely awe-inspiring landscape.
Thanks a lot. Please remain connected.
Ankit
Thank you for this enchanting journey through Ladakh! Your blog beautifully showcases the magic of Ladakh’s best camping places Himalayan havens like Hemis National Park and Changthang Plateau. Your vivid descriptions and stunning photos have left me dreaming of my own adventure amidst Ladakh’s serene beauty
stampedmoments
Glad that you liked. Thanks.
Yup, Ladakh is mesmerizing!