My journey to Ladakh was an awe-inspiring adventure through stark yet breathtaking landscapes. As I ascended the Chang-La Pass, the thin air made every breath a challenge, but the stunning 360-degree views were worth it. I encountered nomadic Chang-pa tribes, who welcomed me into their yak wool tents, offering warm yak butter tea and stories of their resilient lifestyle. Watching them herd their precious pashmina goats across the high-altitude pastures, I admired their enduring spirit. As I wrapped myself in a soft Ladakhi shawl back in Leh, I promised to cherish the memory of these simple yet extraordinary people and their vanishing way of life.