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Indomitable Leh
As the plane hovers over the snow-capped Himalayan ranges, you get your first glimpse of the divine piece of land that is Leh. For miles, there are mighty peaks and a lonely road crisscrossing in the valley – this pristine landscape is better than everything you had ever imagined.
Leh best time to visit is in the summer season, between June and September. Go to the Old Town, where narrow alleyways and mud-brick Ladakhi houses are peppered. Looming over the town is the 17th-century Leh Palace that was the residence of the royal family. You can trek to the General Zorawar’s Fort that crowns this palace and see the treasures of the rulers in Leh. Other points of interest are the Sanchi Stupa, Jama Masjid, Hemis Monastery, and the Thiksey monastery. Leh camping can be another memorable experience that you can have with your group of friends.
A name that invariably features on every photo album is the Leh magnetic road. It is a popular spot where parked cars can move uphill on their accord, defying gravity. In fact, many supernatural stories are attached to this road, but science intervenes. This road is an optical illusion – it appears to be going uphill when it’s actually a downhill slope.
Leh is a paradise for trekkers. From beginners to pros, all adventure enthusiasts can find a scenic route to discover its breathtaking landscapes – walking along streams on rough terrains, crossing valleys and villages, and visiting rustic monasteries. If you are a biking enthusiast, hire a Royal Enfield and explore Leh attractions.
Staying with the locals at their humble abode is an experience that is going to stay with you for the rest of your life. Such is the hospitality of the people of rural Rajasthan who believe in making the most out of whatever little they have. And at the end of the day, as the sun goes down in all its glory, the villages’ folklore will mesmerize you like you never could have imagined!
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“I was advised to get acclimatized to the high altitude and the cold temperature in Leh. It is essential that every traveller takes a full day’s rest when he arrives and not overtax himself.”
Snehil Tiwari –Noida
“I was advised to get acclimatized to the high altitude and the cold temperature in Leh. It is essential that every traveller takes a full day’s rest when he arrives and not overtax himself.”
Snehil Tiwari –Noida
Ganesh Prasad –Noida
“I spent an entire evening at the Samode village singing and dancing with the locals in their colourful traditional attire. I even tried the Chari dance with a pot on my head. Yes, a definite must try for everyone!”
Rural Rajasthan
Bright, traditional, rustic yet soulful – that is rural Rajasthan for you! Considering the chaotic and busy lives we live, visiting the interiors of the state will make you realize how meditatively beautiful life is beyond the hustle bustle of the cities.
While the desert state is considered a perfect embodiment of richness and royalty, it also offers a much humble sight of a Persian wheel irrigating the lush fields in its rural areas. A group of traditionally dressed women, carrying clay pots on their heads, walking down the dust roads and turban-clad men with majestic mustaches sweating it out in the fields, is a common sight that you will see as you drive through the state. And they do it so effortlessly without any trace of discomfort that, it will not just inspire you but will make you appreciate the simplistic beauty of life.
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Staying with the locals at their humble abode is an experience that is going to stay with you for the rest of your life. Such is the hospitality of the people of rural Rajasthan who believe in making the most out of whatever little they have. And at the end of the day, as the sun goes down in all its glory, the villages’ folklore will mesmerize you like you never could have imagined!
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