People & Places, Chadar, Zanskar Valley

That is how people with unkempt hair and unbrushed teeth and unwashed faces but happy hearts look! Picture from Chadar Trek, inside our tent. This must be from Day 3 or 4, and I had not brushed my teeth all those days – because how and why would I when the temperature is -25 degree C and all we have is frozen river and ice!

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People & Places, Zanskar Valley

The trek on the frozen Zanskar River in the remote Zanskar Valley in Ladakh is an experience of a lifetime. There isn’t another trek (as far as I know) that’s like the Chadar trek in Ladakh.

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Essential Ladakh: 11 Must-Do Activities for Your Trip!

Land of high passes, home to spectacular views of The Himalayas – Ladakh, needs no introduction. Located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh is a land of stark beauty and some of the most stunning landscapes.

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Friday Travel Pic, Frozen Zanskar River

The stark beauty of the place is enough to melt your heart in spite the harsh temperatures. I’ve not seen much but I can say with certainty that nothing quite matches the beauty of Ladakh’s Zanskar river valley.

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