Testimonials

The Leh Laddakh trip was amazing. Never felt so close to nature...amazing landscape & wonderful people all across. Some of the most exotic places in World I must say...Snowfall at Khardungla & Changla pass, hopitality at Turtok,overnight tent stay at Pangong lake etc were some of most enriching experiences we have had. Turtok & Pangong lake are a must do for Leh travellers.

Good work by Amish & his local partners to ensure that over stay was comfortable & enjoyable, thanks to him & his team.

“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.”

And no other non-Ladakhi could come close to knowing Ladakh better than the Chief Gypsy himself!
His reassuring and friendly approach assuages your apprehensions of travelling to an unknown land from the instance you consider going on the trip.
Amish took the responsibility for our welfare and safety very well. Right from the airport pick up to ensuring a comfortable stay at a hotel, was personally looked into.

The flexibility of the travel plans that Footloose Gypsy allows is commendable and you can consider offbeat itineraries as well. Exploring Tso-Moriri and the entire Changthang, driving down from Hanle to Pangong-Tso are examples of the road less travelled! All this was only doable because of Amish’s infectious enthusiasm and motivation.

I would like to genuinely thank Mr. Amish Shah for the awesome arrangements and fabulous coordination to make our trip one of the most memorable ones!!

The Ladakh Experience - We truly felt humbled. Nature’s Beauty in its every form welcomed us to Ladakh. The grandeur, the mystic beauty and the incredible warmth – Ladakh has everything to offer. With Footloose Gyspy and an ever smiling Amish by our side it became the most Happening holiday.
With apprehensive minds and ecstatic hearts we boarded the flight to Leh, but the breathtaking view of the Himalayas from flight kept us clicking away and in no time we were in Leh. A piping hot tea, a little rest and we were off.
Journey through the rugged mountains along the River Shyok, up the Khardungla Pass and the sand dunes of Nubra valley and we reached Turtuk. Amazing scenery, ever blushing children, loads of juicy mulberries, traditional balti performances and hot cups of manchow soup, was what we experienced at a village called Turtuk.
Pangong Tso – Ultimate. The ride to Pangong was where we experienced our first ever snowfall at Changla Pass. Sipping hot cups of tea to keep us warm after a snow fight, we weren’t sure what to expect next. With the first view of Pangong our jaws dropped. The play of colours of the crystal clear lake took our breath away.
The local sight seeing of the Thiksey monastery, Shey palace, Druk School, Shanthi stupa and a varied shopping experience was well worth it.
Our tent stay in Turtuk and Nubra Valley and home stay at Leh has left an everlasting impression wanting us to go back.
Thanks to Amish for making our holiday a priceless experience by offering us the best of accommodation, vehicle with a safe driver, awesome food and his superb company.

“Julley!!! Khamza inna lay? Maan julley!” …etc etc!

Bits of local language we learnt from day one – no, not from the locals …but from the Chief Gypsy, who had himself arrived at the Leh airport to welcome us…and introduce us, there on, to the warmest ever local family… who’s pretty & cozy guest house became home to us.

Ladakh is predictably breathtaking at every twist and turn…from mountains, lakes & villages to the local people…everything exudes peace and positivity! And since Amish knew, what seemed like half of Leh, we had the opportunity of dining at a couple of his local friends’ - an experience we may have not chanced upon otherwise, given our brief stay.

The best part about our trip was that we were put up at places that had a human touch and not at hotels which get really impersonal. Even though our trip lasted for all of 9 days – we covered everything leisurely… right from strolls down the beaming Leh market… to monasteries... the beautiful drive to Nubra Valley via the snowy Khardung la and the famous Bactrian camel ride.. the multi-shaded blue waters and sunrise at the Pangong Tso... Turtuk where we had the most comfortable and coziest tented accommodation in an orchard with the Karakoram range for a backdrop AND a surprise cultural show over a bonfire on a cold starry night - especially organized by the Chief Gypsy – turned out to be one of our best nights on the trip (the trip to Turtuk would have been incomplete without meeting Amish’s rosy-cheeked Balti friends who escorted us to the local villages where water channels gurgle through winding lanes, old women winnow barley and little boys chase cycle tires – picturesque!).. and last but not the least - rafting in the ice cold Zanskar river – brilliant experience!

Basically, every moment was more overwhelming than the other! And while there was a lot of road travel – the well paced schedule and thoughtful provisions somehow made the journeys seem rather short and non-tiring! Infact, the way we were looked after and attended to at any given point, added a lot in transforming this static scenic beauty into an enjoyable, warm and memorable experience. We were all of 5 girls, an eclectic bunch – most of us had met for the first time – now, that was challenging enough! But hey Amish – kudos for seamlessly managing each of our expectations and ensuring a perfect balance of leisure, fun, food, information and travel.

Thanks also for personally helping almost all of us in extending our stay because we didn’t feel like leaving… for drawing our attention to the minutest details across the road less taken… for all the patience and flexibility… for making everything comfortably possible – even something as basic as a hot cup of coffee at 2am at the most remote places …& for making us experience Ladakh from a traveler’s eye and not a tourist’s eye!
I have already booked my next destination with you …so yeah, cheers to more fun times!

Thuk Je Che, Amish lay!
Julley!!! - Neesu Lay