Camping in Sonmarg: A Night to Remember in the Meadow of Gold Year 2009
In 2009, during my month-long adventure and self-exploration journey across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh, I experienced my first-ever night camping in the breathtakingly beautiful valley of Sonmarg. As we journeyed from Srinagar toward Kargil, we discovered this stunning destination, surrounded by lush green meadows, iconic Kashmiri flora, and the serene flow of the Indus River—a…
From Kargil to Leh: Lamayuru Moonland Adventures in 2009
In 2009, after bidding farewell to my job at Vriti Infocom, I embarked on a transformative journey with my TravelGuru company Dhole Sir, and his friend. This trip was more than just an adventure; it was a blend of soul-searching and adrenaline-filled exploration for me. Having conquered Jammu, Srinagar, and Kargil, we forged ahead from…
Moonland Adventures: Exploring Lamayuru Through My Lens Year 2009
In 2009, my journey to Ladakh led me to Lamayuru, famously known as the Moonland on Earth, where its lunar-like terrain left me awestruck. Captured in my photographs, this surreal destination showcased breathtaking landscapes, from craters resembling the moon’s surface to stunning vistas at Fotula Pass, the highest point on the Srinagar-Leh highway. The trip…
A Frozen Journey to Drass: India’s Gateway to Ladakh Year 2009
In 1999, the names Tiger Hill, Kargil, and Drass became etched into every Indian’s memory as the nation united during the Kargil War. These places were no longer distant, unknown terrains but symbols of resilience and sacrifice. Growing up amidst these stories of valor, I felt an inexplicable connection to the region. A decade later,…
