I have a lot to say, like most of you. But I have had the privilege of growing up amidst the natural beauty of Kerala, and the honour of working in the presence of some of the greatest teachers in the world, most notably the majestic Himalayas. Within the Himalayas, Ladakh is an area where I have traveled extensively, and when the mountains and its natural environs speak, what more can I dare to say?

Across Khardung La, looking towards Nubra Valley; Photo: Suresh Narayanan