Trip to Leh (Ladhakh) Part II

Amit Gupta — Sat, 02 May 2009 13:34:15 +0000

Day 3. We came across snow for the first time On the way to this beautiful and frozen Pangong Tso (or Pangong Lake; Tso: Ladakhi for lake). It is 120 Km long lake with one third of the lake falling into Indian territory and rest in China. The temperature was freezing cold literally and wind were blowing hard.

Our first stop was at the army post of Zingral @ 15500 ft. Few interesting things on the way (see images)

a) White house

b) Frozen drain

c) J & K Bank (Just 38 Km away)

By the time we crossed Changla (The third highest motorable road in the world) we all were shivering in our woolens.

BTW I had my favorite maggi at Pangong Lake. Ummah..

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Day 4. Highest Guest room complex in the world @ Tangse. But the highlight of the day was snowfall. Finally a long cherished dream come true. Dance in the middle of the snowfall.

On the downside because of heavy snow road leading back to Leh was blocked and we were forced to stay back in Tangse.

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Day 5. Thanks to the Indian Army, our way got cleared by late evening and headed back to base. Fresh snow was too tempting to resist and all of us had lots of fun. We had to chain our wheels to make sure we had safe journey. It is highly advisable to get the vehicle chained in snow as it increases friction and grip for the tyres.

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Confession – Love you Maggi

Amit Gupta — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:37:39 +0000

Oh man … It’s 25 years or Silver Jubilee of our first meeting. I still remember the day when you entered my life. We met at my school. You wore bright yellow with strokes of red. And on our very first date, I brought you to my home to meet mom (It wasn’t infatuation, I can say now). Mom actually likes you…

And It was love at first bite…I am mad about you till this date. I love all your makeover and well…most of the flavors. You remember you got me gift on our every 5th date. I still have some of them with me (still hidden from my wife).

But for the first time I am sharing this story and some of your gifts with the world, Hope you would love it equally.

All you MAGGI lovers visit http://meandmeri.in and share you lovely moments spends with her.

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Trip to Leh (Ladhakh) Part II

Confession – Love you Maggi