What place is drier than your ex?
Ladakh is a cold desert lying in the Himalayas. Everything gets dry here.
So come prepared!
Oxygen is thin, altitude sickness is common.
Garlic is an essential here. Garlic soup, garlic water, garlic in your food.
Make sure you’re here on your honeymoon, Ladakh will be the true test of your marriage 😉 Jokes aside, what else would you take to Ladakh??
Red dress: @kaprapanbyanaitashah
#ladakh
#leh
#travelromancesmiles
#solotraveler
Monsoon time = Waterfalls for me.
What does Monsoon mean to you?
Here are a list of some of my favourites
1. Phi Phi Falls, Meghalaya
Aka -Paradise Falls.
It’s not for the faint hearted. Long walk, steep hill downwards- slipping and sliding. I had leeches on my leg by the time I reached the fall my legs were covered in leeches.
But it was worth it!!!
I jumped in. Had a brain freeze. Was so cold but it was worth it. One of the most beautiful experiences I’ve had in India in the monsoon!
2. Dudhsagar Falls, Goa
The Dudhsagar Waterfalls is at a height of 1017 feet making it one of highest waterfalls in the country.
It is called ‘Sea of Milk’ as the waterfall gives an illusion of milk 🥛 falling from the sky!
3. Jog Falls, Karnataka
India’s second-highest waterfall. It’s so spectacular. My mouth is open thinking about it.
4. Nohkalikai Falls, Meghalaya
It is the highest in the india and fourth highest in the world.
Nohkalikai is the Khasi language translates to “The Leap of Ka Likai”. It is believed that a woman named Ka Likai jumped from the cliff after finding out that her husband had cooked her infant daughter and fed it to her in a meal.
5. Wei Sawdong Falls, Meghalaya
To witness this fall, you will need to trek down a stretch of almost a 75 to 90-degree angle. I have made a separate reel on this. I was terrified 😂The villagers have made the path using bamboo trees and branches from trees!
6. Athirappily Falls, Kerala
India’s own Niagara Falls hidden in the luscious forest cin Kerala.
These waterfalls are not tall but wide making them as special as the tall ones.
I’m sure I’ve missed some . Give me some
More Monsoon Waterfall suggestions!!
#waterfallsofindia
#waterfalls
#monsoon
#travelromancesmiles
Thank you all for your birthday wishes!!!
For the first time in a few years I decided I was not going to travel solo on my birthday but instead be surrounded by friends. And it was worth it!!
This is Slink & Bardot. My favourite restaurant in Mumbai. I used to like it before lockdown and now I loveeee the new Slink since it re opened. The decor and interiors are stunning.
But it’s the food that I want to keep going back for.
Slink has my favourite Chef Ali.
Try the burrata, mushrooms morels, red snapper, ceviche, the okra potatoes, the fried feta. Main course- I have to go back for the salmon. OMG everything is sooooo good there!!!! @slinkandbardot
#birthday
#birthdayvibes
#solotraveler
#travelromancesmiles
At first I didn’t believe it. Just thought it was a tourist trap but then I saw the car that was moving back and the driver was not in the car.
We tried it too. We put the car in neutral and it just headed towards the hill.
The miracles of nature? Is the hill truly magnetic? Or is it an optical illusion ?
Jack and Jill should have gone up this hill in Ladakh. They wouldn’t have come tumbling down 😂
Sits at 14,000 feet above sea level- this is a major tourist attraction.
The hill that defies gravity!
#magnetichillladakh
#ladakh
#leh
#travelromancesmiles
#solotraveler Magnetic Hill
Oops I thought I was stronger than this. I didn’t take the tablet cause I have pill phobia. Learnt my lesson !
My heart is pumping too fast
It’s confused
As usual
My oxy levels are too low
Breathlessness
Chest pain
I’m learning about acclimatisation and altitude sickness the hard way!
No i didn’t take the tablet before getting here, because I hate popping meds.
Give me some natural tips to stay strong this trip. Cause it’s just started!
I’m much better now today on day 2, that’s how I made this reel
And tomorrow I’m supposed to be off to Hanle.
#leh
#altitudesickness
#solotraveler
#travelromancesmiles Leh, India
Pic 1
Ladakh : A trip which can be easily called ” Haseen Dard ”
Pic 2
Made judwa 3 with the prayer flag
Pic 3
Stared into my future dating life…oops into nothingness
Pic 4
Ladakh made me breathless like no boyfriend ever could
Which trip has been Haseen Dard for you?
#ladakh #leh #travelromancesmiles #solotraveler
Pic 1
Ladakh : A trip which can be easily called ” Haseen Dard ”
Pic 2
Made judwa 3 with the prayer flag
Pic 3
Stared into my future dating life…oops into nothingness
Pic 4
Ladakh made me breathless like no boyfriend ever could
Which trip has been Haseen Dard for you?
#ladakh #leh #travelromancesmiles #solotraveler
Pic 1
Ladakh : A trip which can be easily called ” Haseen Dard ”
Pic 2
Made judwa 3 with the prayer flag
Pic 3
Stared into my future dating life…oops into nothingness
Pic 4
Ladakh made me breathless like no boyfriend ever could
Which trip has been Haseen Dard for you?
#ladakh #leh #travelromancesmiles #solotraveler
Pic 1
Ladakh : A trip which can be easily called ” Haseen Dard ”
Pic 2
Made judwa 3 with the prayer flag
Pic 3
Stared into my future dating life…oops into nothingness
Pic 4
Ladakh made me breathless like no boyfriend ever could
Which trip has been Haseen Dard for you?
#ladakh #leh #travelromancesmiles #solotraveler
Good morning from Ladakh! I’m acclimatised now finally. Took me awhile to go from sea level to Ladakh level but I’ve started exploring and having a blast. Ladakh is truly heavenly. I hope it stays this way!
Yesterday, started off at the Thiksey Monastery , then dressed up like a Ladakhi at a small shop in Druk School, stumbled upon a beautiful bridge full of prayer flags ( very common sight here ) and then ended up at the Rancho School of the 3 idiots which was very touristy but sometimes touristy is fun too! Ate lunch at a cute Cafe called Le Montuk ( great food, lovely view ) Was happy to go back to my hotel room ( Grand Dragon Hotel ) at the end of the day.
Question is what do I do today??? Ladakh, India
Good morning from Ladakh! I’m acclimatised now finally. Took me awhile to go from sea level to Ladakh level but I’ve started exploring and having a blast. Ladakh is truly heavenly. I hope it stays this way!
Yesterday, started off at the Thiksey Monastery , then dressed up like a Ladakhi at a small shop in Druk School, stumbled upon a beautiful bridge full of prayer flags ( very common sight here ) and then ended up at the Rancho School of the 3 idiots which was very touristy but sometimes touristy is fun too! Ate lunch at a cute Cafe called Le Montuk ( great food, lovely view ) Was happy to go back to my hotel room ( Grand Dragon Hotel ) at the end of the day.
Question is what do I do today??? Ladakh, India
Good morning from Ladakh! I’m acclimatised now finally. Took me awhile to go from sea level to Ladakh level but I’ve started exploring and having a blast. Ladakh is truly heavenly. I hope it stays this way!
Yesterday, started off at the Thiksey Monastery , then dressed up like a Ladakhi at a small shop in Druk School, stumbled upon a beautiful bridge full of prayer flags ( very common sight here ) and then ended up at the Rancho School of the 3 idiots which was very touristy but sometimes touristy is fun too! Ate lunch at a cute Cafe called Le Montuk ( great food, lovely view ) Was happy to go back to my hotel room ( Grand Dragon Hotel ) at the end of the day.
Question is what do I do today??? Ladakh, India
Good morning from Ladakh! I’m acclimatised now finally. Took me awhile to go from sea level to Ladakh level but I’ve started exploring and having a blast. Ladakh is truly heavenly. I hope it stays this way!
Yesterday, started off at the Thiksey Monastery , then dressed up like a Ladakhi at a small shop in Druk School, stumbled upon a beautiful bridge full of prayer flags ( very common sight here ) and then ended up at the Rancho School of the 3 idiots which was very touristy but sometimes touristy is fun too! Ate lunch at a cute Cafe called Le Montuk ( great food, lovely view ) Was happy to go back to my hotel room ( Grand Dragon Hotel ) at the end of the day.
Question is what do I do today??? Ladakh, India
Good morning from Ladakh! I’m acclimatised now finally. Took me awhile to go from sea level to Ladakh level but I’ve started exploring and having a blast. Ladakh is truly heavenly. I hope it stays this way!
Yesterday, started off at the Thiksey Monastery , then dressed up like a Ladakhi at a small shop in Druk School, stumbled upon a beautiful bridge full of prayer flags ( very common sight here ) and then ended up at the Rancho School of the 3 idiots which was very touristy but sometimes touristy is fun too! Ate lunch at a cute Cafe called Le Montuk ( great food, lovely view ) Was happy to go back to my hotel room ( Grand Dragon Hotel ) at the end of the day.
Question is what do I do today??? Ladakh, India
Good morning from Ladakh! I’m acclimatised now finally. Took me awhile to go from sea level to Ladakh level but I’ve started exploring and having a blast. Ladakh is truly heavenly. I hope it stays this way!
Yesterday, started off at the Thiksey Monastery , then dressed up like a Ladakhi at a small shop in Druk School, stumbled upon a beautiful bridge full of prayer flags ( very common sight here ) and then ended up at the Rancho School of the 3 idiots which was very touristy but sometimes touristy is fun too! Ate lunch at a cute Cafe called Le Montuk ( great food, lovely view ) Was happy to go back to my hotel room ( Grand Dragon Hotel ) at the end of the day.
Question is what do I do today??? Ladakh, India
Would you visit this school ?
No, Aamir Khan does not own or fund this school.
Neither does Sonam Wangchuk ( Phunsuk Wangdu)
Unique things about this school-
1. Exams are in the courtyard
2. The school has been recognised for its eco-friendly dry toilets.
3. The school does not have rooms allotted for each class. They have allotted rooms for the teachers. The teachers have the liberty to set up their rooms the way they want to
4. Students can pick any instrument or style that they want to learn. Music is a big yes in this school
5. Out of the 860 children who study here, 275 are sponsored by well-wishers.
Students study in Bothi (the local language), English and Hindi.
Rancho’s School’ from the famous movie 3 Idiots in Ladakh wants to be known by its actual name.
The students and teachers request you to call it Druk Padma Karpo School’ and not as ‘Rancho’s School’ :))
Teachers complained that the tourists became unmanageable, as they used to wander into the school to take pictures.
So now, they have created a visitor’s photo area and wall plus a Rancho’s Cafe to allow tourists enjoy without disturbing the school and its 800 plus students.
I met people from all over india who just came to take pictures with the wall.
#leh
#ladakh
#solotraveler
#travelromancesmiles Druk Padma Karpo School, Ladakh, India
What’s the most economical destination in india according to you?
Here are 5 trips under 5k.
1. Hampi
Emerging destination for bouldering Cheap, thrilling budget friendly trip from Bengaluru.
2. Mcleodganj
Great budget option from delhi. Beautiful, Great to unwind.
3. Varanasi
Affordable food, accommodations and transport.
4. Kasol
Cheap, attracts hippie crowd.
5. Rishikesh
Can Stay in ashrams, prices as low as 500 a day.
#budgettripsindia
#budgettravel
#femaleindianblogger
#travelromancesmiles India
On board @qatarairways
Qsuite
As glamorous as it looks, it can also get lonely and exhausting on the road. Also all the time I spend editing the content leaves little time for me to just chill with friends.
I sometimes feel that I have many friends but not too many deep friendships.
Maybe it’s because I move around a lot. Maybe it’s because I’ve lived in different cities. Maybe it’s because I really enjoy spending a lot of time alone.
What about you? Tell me about your friendships and deepest closest friends?
#friendship #bffs❤️ #solotraveler #travelromancesmiles India
On board @qatarairways
Qsuite
As glamorous as it looks, it can also get lonely and exhausting on the road. Also all the time I spend editing the content leaves little time for me to just chill with friends.
I sometimes feel that I have many friends but not too many deep friendships.
Maybe it’s because I move around a lot. Maybe it’s because I’ve lived in different cities. Maybe it’s because I really enjoy spending a lot of time alone.
What about you? Tell me about your friendships and deepest closest friends?
#friendship #bffs❤️ #solotraveler #travelromancesmiles India
On board @qatarairways
Qsuite
As glamorous as it looks, it can also get lonely and exhausting on the road. Also all the time I spend editing the content leaves little time for me to just chill with friends.
I sometimes feel that I have many friends but not too many deep friendships.
Maybe it’s because I move around a lot. Maybe it’s because I’ve lived in different cities. Maybe it’s because I really enjoy spending a lot of time alone.
What about you? Tell me about your friendships and deepest closest friends?
#friendship #bffs❤️ #solotraveler #travelromancesmiles India
What do need in a hotel to be able to spend 48 hours in it?
Needed to be in my hotel room to acclimatise and get well.
Luckily, this room had it all –
1. A cozy bed
2. A nice lounge area
3. Work space
4. Spectacular view
5. Good food
5. Nice bathroom
7. Good Wi-Fi
8. Doctor on call
9. Oxygen on call
10. Attentive and Caring Staff
What about you? What do you need in a room to spend 48 hours in it?
#leh @granddragonladakh
#ladakh
#solotraveler
#travelromancesmiles The Grand Dragon Ladakh
Touchdown Leh Ladakh
Suggestions please! Where do I go? What do I see??
Feeling better. Ready to explore now 🙂
#solotraveler
#leh
#lehladakhdiaries
#travelromancesmiles
While I was not breathless in Ladakh. I was out letting Ladakh take my breath away.
Here are some of my highlights-
1. Romantic Sunsets for one
2. Landscapes that made me click happy
3. Felt pretty as a Ladakhi
4. River beds as dry as my last date
5. Landscapes as barren as my last dry spell.
6. Prayer flagged bridges
7. Praying for a hot guy 😉
8. Landscapes I’ve seen in Game Of Throne
9. 18,000 feet high at Khardungla
10. Intricately designed Monasteries
11. What did one magnet say to another at magnetic hill?
12. You’re so attractive🤪
#ladakh
#leh
#lehladakhdiaries
#travelromancesmiles Ladakh, India
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It’s July and it’s the best time to head to Gulmarg. July is the warmest month of the year in Gulmarg with an average temperature ranging between 13 to 23 degrees Celsius.
It’s also purple flower season!!!
July in Gulmarg
Experience the highest cable car 🚠 in the world
Sledging
Double decker ski-inch
Of course the Purple Flowers
Bobby Suite
Hot Kashmiri Men
Which one is your favourite!?
#gulmarg
#kashmirtourism
#travelromancesmiles
#solotravel
