Unplanned aerial tour delights IndiGo passenger

India Jul 02, 2025

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Leh couldn't land because all the parking bays at Ladakh airport were full.
Instead of heading back, the plane circled for over an hour—giving everyone onboard an unexpected aerial tour of snow-capped mountains and winding valleys.
For window seat travelers, it was a rare treat.

'The most beautiful delay'

A first-time solo traveler captured the stunning views and called it "the most beautiful delay" on Instagram.
His post quickly caught on, with people joking they'd pay extra for this kind of detour and sharing their own Ladakh-from-above stories.
Sometimes, travel hiccups turn into unforgettable memories.