Ramen, Beer And Rediscovering Rhythm: Nakuul Mehta Calls Ladakh His 'Annual Pilgrimage In Solitude'

Nakuul Mehta took some time off for a peaceful retreat in the breathtaking landscapes of Ladakh. Sharing moments from the journey on social media, the actor revealed that the trip was more than just a getaway; it was a deeply personal experience that helped him slow down, reflect and reconnect with life's simple joys. “It's been a while since I posted. One, my mind felt cluttered and two, I had nothing to say,” Nakuul wrote, admitting that he had started feeling “a bit mechanised” in a world constantly pushing people to keep producing content. 

Calling Ladakh his “annual pilgrimage in solitude,” the actor shared that the region has always helped him rediscover “the beauty of this world, its poetry, human quest for meaning” while also reminding him of “our insignificance.” 

During the trip, Nakuul stayed with a resident named Gyatso and his daughter Ruda at their small sanctuary called Slow Garden. He described how time moved differently there, with Gyatso balancing his professional life around caring for his daughter and spending quiet moments with family and their pets.

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The actor also joined them for a simple picnic outing in a camper van. He wrote, “So when on Sunday Gyatso asked if I'd like to go on a picnic with Ruda and their dogs. I made the tough decision of ditching my constant companion, McConaughey and his Greenlights and off we went in his camper van searching for a spot to cook some ramen and sip some beer. The day reminded me of one of my most favourite Japanese films, The Perfect Days. All of us hung together, doing our thing, occasionally talking about life and its meaning, rolling in the sand and making sense of what this is all about.”

Reflecting on the experience, Nakuul shared a thought from Gyatso that stayed with him: “The only religion which makes sense to him is of kindness and no expectations. Maybe that's enough. Maybe that's all of it,” he concluded.

See glimpses from Nakuul's trip below:

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1. Turtuk
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2. Sumur
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3. Panamik
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4. Dah and Hanu

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5. Tso Moriri
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