Natural Cold Storage Spaces of Turtuk
Turtuk, the last outpost in Ladakh, is a village situated at the Indo-Pak border beyond which lies the Gilgit Baltistan region. The village became a part of India after the war of 1971 and has been open for tourists since 2009. The beautiful Shayok river flows through Turtuk and into Pakistan to merge with the […]
Museum of memories and stories of separation
Hunderman is a deserted, abandoned village inhabited by a plethora of stories—each stone representing a journey, each house reminiscing about a past. The war of 1971 between India and Pakistan resulted in Hunderman and Turtuk becoming a part of India overnight. Conflicts with neighboring countries resulted in many unfortunate incidents. Apart from injuries, death, and […]
SPITUK GUSTOR
Apart from the beauty of the landscape, we have some exciting cultural and religious events in Ladakh. One such type of festival is the annual festival of the monasteries, Gustor. The festival, celebrated over two days, is marked by different kinds of rituals, ceremonies, folk music & traditional dances. Ladakh has many such festivals and […]
The Himalayan Brown Bears
Snow leopards and migratory birds are probably what first come to mind when one thinks of wildlife in Ladakh. However, Himalayan brown bears, ancient cousins of the enormous grizzlies, seem like a secret best kept by the high-altitude alpine meadows of western Ladakh. Brown bears, or “dren-mos” as they are called in the region, are […]
Things to Remember While Traveling to Ladakh
Sometimes, we don’t realize that we are making a mistake. We don’t realize that our acts might hurt others because our intentions were always right. Not writing about philosophy but a simple thought to connect with many of us travelling to Ladakh. Far beyond laws and regulations, there are some emotional and rational things that […]
Vernacular architectures of Ladakh
The vernacular architectures are a source of history, a standing archive of how people lived in the past. The connection one feels to an old house is inexplicable and enigmatic. Ancient architectures play an essential role in connecting a person to their heritage and culture . However, apathy towards our history and historical legacies have […]
