Himalayan Range is the crowning glory of India. Rightly named as the Snow Abode, it occupies a special place in the religious and cultural fabric of India across Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The revered Hindu Gods are believed to reside in the Himalayas and many a mystic saint is supposed to have attained salvation in its many folds. The highest peak in the world Mount Everest lies within the Himalayan Range.ย During a recent trip to Leh, contrary to my usual liking for the aisle seat, I occupied the window seat on the plane from Delhi. Within 15 minutes of take off, we were flying over Himalayas. I gasped at its beauty, the high snow clad peaks bathed in the morning sun, were of hope, anticipation, protection and effortless surrender !!
Once again I am grateful to have gotten this opportunity and ever grateful to have been born in India. In spite of all the chaos and cacophony there is an innate silence and spirituality of this land that pushes me to rediscover myself every now and then.
If you are flying Delhi to Leh or Delhi to Srinagar – make sure you have the window seat and preferably away from the wings ๐
My serious wanderlust for Himalayas begins here
Related Posts:
amazing pics of beautiful himalayas.
pls. advise i have a direct flight from delhi to leh at 10.30am ,which is preferable side to sit in flight.
which side of the flight should we sit to get amazing view of the Himalayas. the right or the left side while flying form Delhi.?
Both sides is good
The photos are truly beautiful! Are we allowed to bring our camera inside the plane?
Yes, you are allowed. This is one flight where I checked in early to get a window seat ๐
Pingback: Exploring the Elements through Photographs | Life is a Vacation
Pingback: One Lazy Afternoon in Leh | Life is a Vacation
Pingback: In search of elusive waterfalls on Chadar; Ladakh, India | Life is a Vacation
Picture perfect ๐
Thank You. Great to hear from you after a long time
Stunning photos! I love gazing out of plane windows and always ask for a window seat.
๐ ๐ I am always on the Aisle sleep except this one
Pingback: Stopping by Chadar on a Snowy Morning; Ladakh, India | Life is a Vacation
Thank You
Thank You
wowww…. amazing pics
Thank You
So divine
Thanks Avinash
Some really stunning and breathtaking view – peaceful and serene. I have never flown over Himalayas like this (always been at night) but I can imagine the excitement.
I still remember a flight to Bangalore from Kolkata – some 10 years back – just above the east coast on a bright sunny day and it felt great to see the demarcation of land and sea, something that I had only seen in maps or read about.
I know, I see the coast when I fly home…
The pics are simply amazing! ๐
Thanks Nikhil
Pingback: First Glimpse of “Chadar”- Ladakh, India | Life is a Vacation
Gorgeous shots!
Thank You Charu
Great captures, Sangeeta. You certainly got a good window seat. ๐
Yes I did ๐
Stunning images Sangeeta!
Thank You
Beautiful captures!
Thank You
Did u like Leh? I loved it ….. its so serene …. no wonder its a place of meditation.
Absolutely !! I felt that way too