For centuries, the Indian Himalayas, a mighty mountain chain that dramatically stretches across from the northwest to the northeast of the Indian sub-continent, has struck awe and admiration in the hearts of people all over the world. Indian pilgrims who travelled here in ancient times coined the name “Himalaya”, which is a Sanskrit word meaning “the Abode of Snow”. This seemingly endless chain runs along the northern frontiers of the country and Indian States – Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh — from west to east. For the mountain people living in these states, the Himalayas continue to be the predominant force in their lives. Having acted as a natural and political barrier for centuries, the Himalayas have isolated a number of communities, cultures and customs, showcasing Nature in all her resplendence.

Our rediscovery of this magnificent chain begins in the west…

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