Drove my vcross to Ladakh finally.

This is a peaceful and one of the most scenic rides I've ever done in Ladakh. It begins from Kyagar Tso near Tsomoriri and ends at Puga Valley.
From remote lakes to green valleys to cold desert mountains. This ASMR bike ride video has it all! 😍

On 15th Oct 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched five flagship development projects valued at approximately ₹3350 crore in Ladakh. It involves development of roadways, power and water supply systems, a drive to encourage tourism and safeguard of the area's cultural history.

One of the five projects is the new terminal building at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh. The new terminal building of Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh will help in improving the annual passenger handling capacity from 10 lakh to 35 lakh. The new terminal is expected to make air travel more accessible and convenient for both tourists and locals. It will also help the territory to use heat from the ground and solar power to reduce energy use in a region with freezing winters.

Another significant project is the Nimmu-Padum-Darcha road that is set to reduce the travel time by up to 75%, from approximately 12 hours to only 3 hours. It will facilitate to reach hospitals, schools and markets in the region and will stimulate tourism and trade in the region. The road is also a strategic route as it passes through sensitive border areas of Ladakh, which shares borders with two neighbouring countries. Therefore, securing road connectivity is essential for the nation's security.

In addition, two other projects focus primarily on electricity and water supply. PM Modi inaugurated the Hanu hydroelectric project and its associated power transmission lines for the nation. The region's economic progress and the quality of life of its people, particularly in the distant villages, depend on a dependable power supply. Also, in Project Amrit Him Sarovar, 40 new water storage ponds have been built to store water for irrigation and other purposes. This facility is especially important in Ladakh, given the harsh climate and limited water availability.

Furthermore, this event also saw improvements to the region's overall infrastructure. This includes the length of the road network, which has grown from 1800 to over 4000 km, as well as the number of major bridges, which has increased from 19 to nearly 75, while the number of helipads has increased from 7 to over 40. Additionally, the population with access to drinking water increased from 3.5% to nearly 99%. Lastly, the government also aims to improve the quality of life of people in border villages under the Vibrant Villages Programme.

The development of the road infrastructure would mean better connectivity and easier access to remote areas. Therefore the people living in this area will have access to better education and health facilities. Apart from this, growth in tourism and the promotion of agriculture, education and culture will also create employment opportunities for the local population and improve their livelihoods. For instance, in Ladakh, the number of homestays has increased from 150 to 3000, thus providing better income opportunities for the locals. There are about 11000 greenhouses in the region that help grow crops despite the harsh climate. Furthermore, local products such as Pashmina wool, sea-buckthorn, handicrafts and GI-tagged (Geographical Indication) apricots are being promoted to help meet the demand for these products both locally and internationally.

The upgraded connectivity will further boost the region's digital infrastructure including online education, digital services and local businesses. A Centre of Excellence is being set up in Leh where young people will receive quality technical training. In addition, the Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for India's first-ever Petroglyph Conservation Park in Leh to preserve ancient rock carvings that date back centuries, showcasing the civilisations that once thrived in this region.

These five projects are just the beginning of a long-term vision to improve infrastructure and the quality of life of Ladakh's residents. These would encourage tourism, trade and the local economy while preserving the ecological and cultural integrity of this difficult high-altitude region. In the long run, these would improve the standard of living for the residents of both urban areas as well as the remote border villages. Nevertheless, the eventual success of such projects will depend on the effective use and maintenance of these projects for the overall development of urban and rural areas of Ladakh.

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Living in NCR, you basically get two seasons: “Is this a sauna?” and “Is this a polluted freezer?” Autumn here is really just smog with good PR. The closest we get to "fall colors" is the AQI map turning different shades of red.

So yeah, I’d never actually seen autumn. Not until Ladakh.

Imagine whole valleys glowing gold, orange, and red, like someone cranked the saturation to 100 and forgot to tell me. You've got these bright trees popping against bare, brown mountains, under a sky so blue it felt illegal.

I kept pulling the bike over. Not because the roads were bad, but because my brain was literally buffering. For a guy who thought fall colors were just a Netflix aesthetic, this was wild to process.

Growing up in NCR gives you a weird kind of swagger. Ladakh gave me a third season and humbled me in about ten minutes flat.

If you’re from the NCR bubble and have only ever known the summer-winter binary, do yourself a favor and go see a real autumn. Your phone camera won’t do it justice, and honestly, neither will my editing.

Season three: unlocked. Now I’m just wondering what season four looks like.

My partner and I (In their mid twenties) want to become long-term patrons to a girl child. Our means are modest, but we'll set aside money every month for her schooling and any opportunities that come her way.

Money isn't all we want to give. We'd also like to teach her what we know and guide her through life as she grows.

We want her to explore opportunities and talk to people who are masters of their respective fields and teach her what we ourselves are good at.

Do you know anybody in Ladakh who would benefit from this?

Does anyone know of good shops where i can buy baggy jeans and trending jackets for men. I visited the moti market and found some great pair of jeans but almost all of them were for girls. I couldn't find good enough clothes for boys.

Any suggestions on where to look for these items ?

Someone got themselves on the wall of new airport in Ladakh

Hi, are there any shops in Leh, which have good winter jackets, supporting negative temparatures. I came across one in leh market, and they had patagonia, columbia, etc., but they start from 3.5 K and goes to much higher prices in the range of 25k.

The owner said that these are factory outlet products and nowhere available in India, and i don't know if that's true, whether those are really factory outlets. The price is defenitly cheaper compared to European prices, but only if these are original.

If you know whether these would be original products, or have recommendations, please share those here.

Hope we dont get space technology roads

What an experience, especially when you take those shortcuts instead of those hairpin turns. Took those going up and coming down.

Not sure what was it, maybe the warm people of Ladakh, the i non-commercialised places, or just the fact I was there with boys; it feels mysteriously touching. A place i know I’ll go back for sure. Everything felt like a wallpaper came out of screen. Still can’t turn my feelings into words. Calming, thrilling, ginormous. Lot of words coming to my mind, now sure how I weave these into something that makes sense and reflect what i feel.

Sadly Hanle was too cloudy for proper Astrophotography the day I reached 😔

4,500 km, 14 days, and zero hesitation. ⚡️⛰️

Took my XEV 9S all the way from the plains of Bhavnagar, Gujarat, straight into the heart of Ladakh. From crossing iconic mountain passes like Zojila and Fotu La, hitting the edge at the Shyok Valley and Thang (India’s last village), touching the top of the world at Umling La, to cruising beside the deep blues of Pangong Tso and the towering heights of Diskit.

They asked about range anxiety, high-altitude battery behavior, and rugged mountain terrain. The machine answered with silent torque, rock-solid stability, and zero drama across every single pass. Every bit of dust on this black paint was earned.

Trip at a glance:
📍 Bhavnagar ⇄ Ladakh
⏱️ 14 Days
🛣️ ~4,500 km
⚡ All-Electric

Swipe through to see the beast conquer the Himalayas. 🏔️✨

P.S. I've used AI to write this post, and I use AI for almost everything now. It saves me time and helps me do a lot more in a day. I'm sorry if you don't like reading it.

Sorry for this rushed post, but I'll share everything in detail soon. (Of course, I will use AI to illustrate properly 😄 )

A visit to the Kargil War Memorial will make you feel things you never though you would.

​It is the 11th of October, and I am on my way from Padum to Manali, a route that includes crossing one of the highest motorable passes in the world: the Shinkula Pass.

​The weather when leaving Padum already felt dicey. The sun was up, but no sunlight could be felt only biting, immense cold. Right before I reached the pass, it started to snow. This is the first time in my life I am experiencing live snow, and that too at this extreme level while riding my motorcycle.

​As I started climbing the pass, I could feel the cold tearing through my body and all the winter layers I was wearing. After reaching the top, I stopped for a tea and saw many other travelers deciding not to go any further. I finished my tea and moved ahead.

​Slowly, my fingers started getting numb. As I pushed on, the snow just kept increasing it wasn't letting up even a bit. I rode my bike through the falling snow for about 35 to 45 kilometers all the way down to Darcha.

​A few thoughts: Black ice is the scariest thing I've ever encountered in my life. It is not something to be taken lightly. I kept going purely because of my stubborn nature, though I was extremely careful with how I handled myself and the bike in that situation.

​Overall, I wouldn't recommend anyone do something like this especially if you're not as crazy as me. And as for me? I would do it all over again. Just a little better than the last time.