For Preethu and her wife, life had been anything but easy over the past year. A whirlwind of challenges - work stress, health scares, and the sudden loss of a loved one - had left them emotionally drained. Their once-bright days felt weighed down by clouds of sorrow and tiredness.

When Swati stepped out of the Leh airport, she immediately felt the air wrap around her like a whisper. It was thin and cold, carrying the scent of snow and adventure. Her two closest friends stood beside her and their eyes were filled with wonder. “Is this what it feels