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Family's dream Ladakh vacation turns into a nightmare: "hard to breathe"

A thrilling adventure quickly turned into a desperate struggle for oxygen for Kirubakaran Rajendran and his family. Rajendran recounted the terrifying experience, describing how the thin air wreaked havoc on their bodies. Rajendran warned about the dangers of crossing high passes like Khardung La Pass, which towers at 18,000 feet. At such extreme altitudes, oxygen levels plummet, making it difficult even for seasoned travellers to catch their breath.