About 12,000 ft. above sea level, 150 km north of Leh, lays the Nubra Valley. One of the highest deserts in the world, where you can find the Bactrian or double-humped camel which is one of the last remnants of the Silk Road trade in India. These camels, from China and central Asian countries such as Mongolia and Kazakhstan, would carry heavy loads along the rugged terrain of the trade route via Ladakh. With the closure of the Silk Road, many were left abandoned in Ladakh’s Nubra Valley. The development of modern transport facilities in the remote areas meant the animals weren’t needed anymore. Overlooked and uncared for, their numbers dwindled, pushing them to the brink of extinction in the country. In 2003, the residents of the Hunder village decided to start camel safaris. in order to save this rare species and draw tourist attraction. As the initiative grew in popularity, people travel through this cold for this thrilling camel ride. More than half a century after the Silk Road was closed, the Bactrian camels seem to have found a new trade route in what is their second coming.
Date Taken: | 08.2018 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2019 |
Photo Location: | Leh, Ladakh, India |
Camera: | Canon EOS Kiss X3 |
Copyright: | © Mizbahul Alam |