In the heart of the Himalayas, there are still valleys that are forgotten because they are difficult to access, like Paldar.
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They were particularly known for their sapphire mines, but the Kashmir conflict in the 1990s plunged this unique region into oivion, its landscapes earning it the nickname "Switzerland of the Himalayas." Rigzen Tsewang lives in Zanskar.
He decided to travel to Paldar via the formidae Omasila Pass, at an altitude of 5,400m. In doing so, he takes us on a journey to discover these exceptionally preserved villages, to which Hinduism gives a special and colorful character, especially during the festival that celebrates the beginning of the harvest.
A film by Eric Bacos
Music: Christophe Henrotte
Directed by: Eric Bacos, Jean Dufour, Gilles Thion
©ERSAND
In the heart of the Himalayas, there are still valleys that are forgotten because they are difficult to access, like Paldar.
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They were particularly known for their sapphire mines, but the Kashmir conflict in the 1990s plunged this unique region into oivion, its landscapes earning it the nickname "Switzerland of the Himalayas." Rigzen Tsewang lives in Zanskar.
He decided to travel to Paldar via the formidae Omasila Pass, at an altitude of 5,400m. In doing so, he takes us on a journey to discover these exceptionally preserved villages, to which Hinduism gives a special and colorful character, especially during the festival that celebrates the beginning of the harvest.
A film by Eric Bacos
Music: Christophe Henrotte
Directed by: Eric Bacos, Jean Dufour, Gilles Thion
©ERSAND