Romancing Ladakh in Winters
Ladakh in Winters
A poem by Siddarth Dudheria on his experience of visiting Ladakh in Winters
Icy cold winds, dry sand
Tall peaks and low valleys
Trees bereft of leaves, standing tall and gaunt
Animals grazing on the barren land, thick hides to flaunt
Humans, young and old, all huddled near the flaming bukhari,
to earn some heat for the heart and for the body
Water knows no destination as it turns into ice, stays put
Kahwa and thukpa, the only food that counters the shiver
By foot is the only journey possible, for it unfurls nature’s harsh beauty,
the undulating sand dunes and the ever unassailable peaks
Such is Ladakh in Winters where only the best of friends or the worst of enemies dare appear,
Such is the warmth in winters that once you befriend the cold, everything else is present and clear.
If you too are planning to visit Ladakh in Winters, my experience of visiting Changthang would come handy for you. And, if you are still undecided these 10 reasons to visit Ladakh in Winters will definitely help you.
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