Indian Army Rescued Us in Sikkim!!

Yes, I know, my life has been full of mishaps 😛
And every bit of trauma I’ve shared here has been from 2023. ALL. OF. IT!

Either someone was working some kala jadoo on me, or I’ve just been ridiculously lucky to make it through it all.

Anyway, both Vartica and I are endlessly grateful to our armed forces 🥹☺️. It was my first hand experience watching them go above and beyond to rescue us. Alongside us, there were over 300 stranded tourists in Lachen, completely cut off from their families. The army set up satellite phones and gave each of us a precious 2 minute window to call home and reassure our loved ones.

Even airlifting us wasn’t simple. They had to wait for clear weather in both Lachen and Gangtok to land the Chinooks safely. And yes, I can now proudly say I got a ride home in a Chinook 😆🥹. But that one week was one of the most stressful of my life.

This Independence Day, I want to thank our forces from the depths of my heart not just for rescuing us, but for everything they do every single day.
They stand guard at our borders in unforgiving terrains.
They brave snowstorms, landslides, and freezing winds to keep supply lines open.
They build and maintain treacherous mountain roads so that the rest of us can travel safely.
And when disaster strikes be it floods, landslides, or storms they are the first to step forward, without hesitation.

We often take for granted the peace and safety we live in, but it exists because they carry the weight of danger on their shoulders.
So today, and every day, we owe them not just our thanks, but our deepest respect 🇮🇳