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Rajasthan Beyond Palaces
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Stories of stepwell feasts, leopard trails, and wild hills
- 13 Days
- 5 Destinations
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In the Shadow of the Himalayas
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Discover the wild beauty of the Himalayan foothills
- 12 Days
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Where Legends Live and Tigers Roam
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Central India: Ancient Temples, Timeless Stories, and Untamed Nature
- 10 Days
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Rivers, Rhinos & Rhythms of the East
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A Journey Through East & North-East India: Kolkata, Kaziranga & Brahmaputra
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- 4 Destinations
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Palaces, Temples & Colonial Echoes
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Retrace the Peninsular History of Kingdoms & Colonies in Tamil Nadu
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Mountains, Monasteries & Monks
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Discover the trans-Himalayan landscape and its people
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Basgo Ruins
Basgo village, located strategically at the juncture of Upper and Lower Ladakh, was a pivotal part of the ancient Silk Route as a pit stop for traders. The remnants of the thriving erstwhile city – its ancient fort, royal palace, administrators’ residences, chortens, and three Maitreya Buddha monasteries built in the 16th century – sit in ruins at the edge of the barren plateau. In the village below, the people are dedicated to preserving whatever is left of the once-rich heritage. From traditional techniques of managing and conserving their built heritage to initiating restorative efforts, they have been on a committed journey for decades. The three temples were listed in the World Monuments Watch list of the Hundred Most Endangered Sites (2000). The villagers’ heritage conservation efforts bagged them the UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Award of Excellence (2007).
Image credit: Harvinder Chandigarh, CC BY-SA 4.0
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