I would never recommend anyone to visit Pangong Lake if they can't handle…

A casual call from a friend quickly turned into an impulsive escape to Ladakh, setting the stage for a journey filled with breathtaking beauty and brutal cold. After acclimatising in Leh and soaking in gentle local sights, the real adventure began on the road to Pangong Lake. One glimpse of its shimmering blue waters felt like love at first sight, but the icy winds and bone-chilling night in a lakeside tent revealed the harsher side of this picture-perfect paradise.

I would never recommend anyone to visit Pangong Lake if they can't handle…
A casual call from a friend quickly turned into an impulsive escape to Ladakh, setting the stage for a journey filled with breathtaking beauty and brutal cold. After acclimatising in Leh and soaking in gentle local sights, the real adventure began on the road to Pangong Lake. One glimpse of its shimmering blue waters felt like love at first sight, but the icy winds and bone-chilling night in a lakeside tent revealed the harsher side of this picture-perfect paradise.