“If you beat me at chess tonight, I will plan the trip,” my partner, Priyanka, said, casually munching on popcorn. “Deal,” I smiled. Five moves later, I won the game. That is how I ended up on a trip to Ladakh with my partner. But honestly, it turned out to

“Can you believe this is finally happening?” my friend, Kasturika, asked as we stared at our packed backpacks in the living room. I just nodded, speechless but smiling. The months of planning, saving, and dreaming had finally taken shape. We landed in Leh in May 2025. The air was thin

It was a rainy evening in February when the idea for this trip popped up. My wife, Rajasri and I were staring at the grey clouds from our home. We were discussing that we had been to beaches, explored cities, and done weekend trips. She expressed her desire to go

If someone had told me a year ago that a silly challenge at an office party would send me to the Himalayas ALONE, I would have laughed in their face. Yet, that is exactly what happened. There was the usual coffee and chaos in the office cafeteria when my teammate

For years, life had been a series of routines. Somewhere along the way, the thrill of exploration had been buried beneath the weight of daily life. Then, one day, a conversation changed everything. A dear friend and a mentor - a retired Army officer - visited my house after returning

When Nikita told her friends she was travelling solo to Ladakh, she was met with raised eyebrows and scepticism. "Alone? Are you serious?" "What if something happens? Who will click your pictures?" "Why not wait for a group trip?" But waiting was something Nikita had done for far too long.

When in doubt, pack your bags and set out on an adventure—you might just find the answers along the way. I was between jobs when I decided to take a solo trip to the mountains. But being a talkative person who loves company, I wanted a mix of solitude

It all started on a Friday night, over cups of chai and a playlist full of old Bollywood songs. My best friend and I were sprawled across my living room, half-watching Jab We Met for the umpteenth time. And then it happened- Ye Ishq Haye came on, with those stunning

I have always shared a special bond with my father. Growing up, he used to tell me stories of magical lands, towering mountains, and frozen lakes, and that is how my love for travelling and exploring grew. Since my father was always the adventurer in the stories, I wanted to

John’s wife would often talk about the places she wanted to visit, experiences she longed to have, and the memories she hoped to create with her family. One dream, in particular, was to take her parents on a long-awaited trip to the mountains. As her birthday approached, John became

In the land of Leh, every step is a journey into the soul. On their trip to Leh, Manjistha Roy, and her friends had no idea about the adventures that awaited them in the rugged, breathtaking terrains of Ladakh. Located deep in the Himalayas, Leh is a place that offers

There’s something magical about the moment you step into a new world, and Leh Ladakh is one such place that feels nothing short of extraordinary. As a software engineer from New Delhi, I’ve always been fascinated by places that offer a sense of calm amidst nature’s raw

Priti and her partner had booked a 6-day and 5-night Ladakh tour package from Thrillophilia for a much-awaited vacation. Their travel itinerary was very simple, as they just wanted a relaxing tour of Ladakh. Yeah, it is kind of a paradox that Ladakh’s terrains are not quite soothing, but