Pangong to Leh – Road Trip

Pangong to Leh – Road Trip

After spending a couple of days at the mesmerising Pangong Lake, it was time to head back to Leh, to make it in time for my maiden participation in the Ladakh Marathon, the highest Marathon in the AIMS calendar. We stopped at the viewpoint, where you get the first...
Moods of Stok Kangri in Ladakh

Moods of Stok Kangri in Ladakh

In preparation for the Ladakh Marathon, one among the highest marathon’s in the world, I reached Leh, a full two weeks ahead to acclimatise to the altitude and weather. I stayed at Ladakh Sarai, a paradise in Leh which had an amazing view of Stok Kangri and...
Birds of India #88 : Brown Accentor

Birds of India #88 : Brown Accentor

The Brown Accentor is a widespread resident of the Himalayas and along with the Robin Accentor was one of the few species of birds that seemed to be braving the harsh winter climate that the Ladakh region has to offer. And again like the Robin Accentor, we saw these...
Birds of India #86 : Robin Accentor

Birds of India #86 : Robin Accentor

The Robin Accentor is a widespread resident of the Himalayas. This high altitude bird species is seen everywhere in Leh, Ladakh. Having done bird photography for a few years now, we have realised that spotting a species is one thing, but the ability to capture the...
Birds of India #85 : Chukar

Birds of India #85 : Chukar

We hope you liked the posts on the Snow Leopard and the Blue Sheep from our winter trek in Ladakh, Kashmir, which we braved in sub zero conditions. Apart from these animals, a few birds do stay behind in the Hemis national park and rough it out during the harsh...