Leh : The Heaven On Earth

At one time the capital of the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh, the district of Leh is absolutely enchanting to say the least. Few places come close to being as mesmerising and soul awakening as Leh.

It was a morning flight from Delhi airport that took me to this fabulous land of fairytale bliss. Far off as it might seem, the plane journey to Leh is just a matter of an hour from Delhi, terminating at the only airport In Leh-theKushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport. After landing there, one can expect to experience some dizziness, headaches or even acute mountain sickness (AMS). All these issues are common among newly arriving visitors owing to the fact that Leh and most of the places in Ladakh are located at an altitude of 10,000 feet. And this is where one of the most important parts of a trip to Leh- Ladakh makes its entry: acclimatisation. To make your trip to Leh a wonderful experience sans all the altitude related issues that are highly likely to arise, you'll need to stay at your hotel for 24 hours, trying not to sleep during the day, keeping yourself adequately hydrated with ORS solution, and trying not to engage in over exerting activities, so that with time your body will adapt itself to the environment you're in.