She knew where she was going
Rocky outcrop of LadakhIn Leh, they were welcomed by a friend. She knew where she was going, staying, for how long, and how she would get there. Over the years, her mentality towards travelling has changed. It gives us more flexibility," says Geethu And they both believe that life on the road works out in the end and mishaps are just a part of the journey.Since her first trip, Geethu had planned everything out beforehand. The newly-wed Malayali couple China flow meter Suppliers Geethu and Aadish, based in Bangalore, then decided to go to Leh. So we had to go back and headed to Chandigarh. All the flights were cancelled and we went back to Delhi via Haryana and waited at the airport hoping to get some mercy from lady luck."Wildlife of LadakhThey went back to Delhi after two days. The couple is part of ‘Let’s Go For a Camp’, a community that promotes, supports and conducts travels and camps all around the country.
Temples that were built in BC 210, caves, hills, food, the whole culture was something else. The family welcomed us by giving us the famous Ladakhi Gur-gur chaai. From there, we thought of taking a flight to Leh but we felt like everything was going against us that night. "Takmachik was almost 120 kilometers away. We hired a scooter and started the journey, but there were no signs, no trails of a village ahead. "I personally believe that every trip is a lesson. We knew we were placed on one of the tallest areas in the world, infamous for heavy snowfall and unexpected turnaround in the weather. "Winter was coming," she giggles quoting the famous line from Game of Thrones. And then, half-way through, she ditched the plan and went with the flow. That is an unforgettable moment. We were expecting some troubles on the way as we were going without any plans.
Takmachik villageWhy is it great to travel without a plan? Aadish, like his wife, is a backpacker. The village was ready to welcome winter and we knew staying there for long won’t be a good idea. There is always something new to learn," she wraps up." Bidding adieu to the friend, they headed to Takmachik, a place where her friend’s elder sister stays."From Kochi, we took a flight to Delhi, where we had planned to start our journey. Before saying good-bye to the villagers, my friend’s sister gave us their traditional dress which was not normal as we were outsiders. Travelling on a taxi was not safe. So she planned to go on a no-plan tour with her husband, just days after their marriage. "When plans change or things go wrong, just roll with it. We took a bus from Delhi, hoping to visit Manali before going to Ladakh. One should experience not just the place, but the culture also, and should talk to the local people.
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