Mumbai Travel Influencer Kamiya Jani Suffers Acute Mountain Sickness In Ladakh

Travel influencer Kamiya Jani is known for her adventurous spirit and boundless energy, but her recent trip to Ladakh turned into a surprising reminder of how differently our bodies react to high altitudes. Taking to Instagram, Kamiya shared a series of images and heartfelt notes, detailing how she suffered from Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and what travelers can do to avoid the same.

When the mountains test you

Ladakh is breathtaking, but its beauty comes with its own challenges. At an altitude of around 11,500 feet, the oxygen levels drop to about 60–65% of what they are in Mumbai, where Kamiya lives and breathes comfortably at 100%. While many people adjust within a day or two, Kamiya soon realised her body wasn’t coping as well.

In her post she confirmed that she had developed Acute Mountain Sickness soon after reaching the high-altitude arena. AMS is a condition that happens when you go to high altitudes too quickly and your body doesn’t get enough time to adjust to the lower oxygen levels.

The importance of acclimatisation

In her post, Kamiya stressed that acclimatization is non-negotiable. “Your body needs at least 24–48 hours to adapt to the thin air,” she shared. For some, it happens faster; for others, like her, it takes longer. She reminded her followers that it’s not about doing something wrong, it’s about listening to your body.

Food cravings can be a trap

One of Kamiya’s most relatable confessions was about food. When you’re in the hills, the first cravings are always for hot Maggi or steamed momos. But Kamiya learned the hard way that heavy meals make it harder for the body to adjust. Instead, she now advises keeping meals light, eating slowly for the first 48 hours.

Rest is not laziness, it’s survival

In her Instagram thread, Kamiya also cautioned travelers against over-exertion. The excitement of exploring Ladakh’s monasteries, lakes, and valleys can be overwhelming, but pushing your body too hard can quickly worsen AMS symptoms.

Despite falling sick, Kamiya didn’t let her trip be defined only by AMS. She continued to soak in Ladakh’s magic-the azure skies, the prayer flags fluttering in the wind, the stillness of Pangong Lake. It did'nt look like a picture-perfect travel diary this time, but it was a real and humbling experience for Kamiya.