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GOD has given us life, but how we choose to live it, is in our

hands.
Everyone has responsibilities, of course but amidst all that, we must

take some time to experience the beauty of nature. Today, I want to

share with you about our trip to Leh-Ladakh. Everyone should visit
Leh-Ladakh at least once in their lifetime. The mountains, roads, and

rivers there are so breath taking that you forget yourself in their

presence. Leh is located in the northern part of India, and the people
there are known as Ladakhis. Due to its proximity to the borders of

Pakistan and China, there are many military base camps in the region.

Besides Leh, Ladakh also has other incredible places to see like Nubra
Valley, Pangong Lake, and even Turtuk, one of the four villages India

reclaimed from Pakistan in the 1971 war. Since Ladakh is at a high
altitude, there is a lack of oxygen, so it's important to

rest for a day after arriving or travel gradually by road

from Manali, which helps your body adjust to the
lower oxygen levels. We chose to go by road —

and the scenic beauty we saw on the way was
so mesmerizing that we felt like staying there forever.

We truly fell in love with Ladakh...

JAGRUTI GOKANI
PARENT OF NAMAN GOKANI - GRADE 9
NAND VIDYA NIKETAN
JAMNAGAR

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