This is why Ladakh customs are important: For Power-Starved Areas: Root cellars and pit storage offer non-electric solutions where power cuts ruin fresh food. For Urban Dwellers: Sun-drying on ...

Single-use food and beverage packaging makes up more than 80 percent of all plastic waste generated in the Himalayas, ...

Over 84% of plastic waste in the Himalayas is from single-use food packaging, prompting calls for systemic change.

Unlike rest of Ladakh which is predominantly Buddhist ... But many tourism companies do offer tented accommodation. There are no restaurants in the village. It is advisable to carry your own ...

Ladakh is often called the “land of high passes,”and a place where nature meets stark spirituality. It’s one of those places where you can sip butter tea at 11,000 ft, spot a Himalayan ...

Plastic waste crisis in the Himalayas highlighted by anti-waste collective, emphasising need for systemic change and producer ...