I visited Ladack in the early 2000s as part of a study tour to look at how local families were earning an income from offering homestays. This initiative was part of a conservation project looking to offset the losses local families face due to the enigmatic snow leopards of the region predating on their stock. The people in Ladack are more Tibetan than Indian in their appearance and traditions. The region is very dry and cold and conditions are harsh while magnificent, but the people are very welcoming and kind. This little boy kept us company as we explored his homestead, his village, and the mountainside.
I visited Ladack in the early 2000s as part of a study tour to look at how local families were earning an income from offering homestays. This initiative was part of a conservation project looking to offset the losses local families face due to the enigmatic snow leopards of the region predating on their stock. The people in Ladack are more Tibetan than Indian in their appearance and traditions. The region is very dry and cold and conditions are harsh while magnificent, but the people are very welcoming and kind. This little boy kept us company as we explored his homestead, his village, and the mountainside.
