As the curtains drew open on my first morning in Ravangla, a soft veil of clouds greeted me, with a tiny ray of sunlight gently making its way toward the towering Buddha statue outside my bedroom window.
The chilled floor beneath my feet reminded me of the high-altitude weather, making my first steps out of bed a careful tiptoe toward another day of adventure. 
Before setting out, we visited the local shops at Buddha Park for breakfast, indulging in crispy parathas paired with Suja (Butter Tea)—a warm, slightly salty Tibetan delicacy that added to the mountain charm of the morning. With our stomachs full and spirits high, we were ready to explore.
