The allure of Ladakh's breathtaking landscapes, including Pangong Tso and Shanti Stupa, draws thousands of adventurers each year. The region's high altitude poses significant risk of altitude sickness. Chinmay, a 27-year-old digital marketing professional from Noida who was on a solo bike trip to Ladakh succumbed to oxygen deficiency, one of the most serious perils of high-altitude travel.