Searching for Snow Leopards in Zanskar
I went looking for the mysterious Snow Leopard at the Itchar village of Zanskar. And stumbled upon another mystery of why most of the barley fields in the village were abandoned.
#Zanskar #Ladakh #Itchar
00:00 Meeting Lama Dawa at Itchar
01:39 Searching for Snow Leopards
05:07 Camping in Itchar
08:43 Reason for the Abandoned Fields
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How do you have so much patience and desire to stay in tents for days alone. You are really in some zone in life where you are very clear and away from the desires we are fighting for in our city lives. Hats off to you.
@shobhitarora7748
Жыл бұрын
Same I was thinking...so much passion
@samayturki
Жыл бұрын
Dude is a modern day monk.
@excuseme6949
Жыл бұрын
Yes, very well said almost same thoughts for this gentlemen!!
@sauravdagaSDaga1984
Жыл бұрын
I totally understand. The sense of doing what one truly loves overrides all the material discomforts.
@petracollins8623
9 ай бұрын
It is so peaceful to camp and listen to the silence, feel cool air on your face at night. Totally get it. Once the bug has bitten you any excuse and opportunity will do.
Sir, your videos are always inspiring. I can literally feel how passionate you are for the mountains and the culture. Your simplicity and respect towards people and surroundings makes your videos even more beautiful. I wish you will have millions of subscribers around the world. Thankyou for taking us to the amazing journeys with your videos. Keep them coming.
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome and thanks for the kind words Rohit
So many emotions as I watched this video! Wish you a clear leopard spotting the next time!!
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
Hope for a Puma spotting in the near future as well 🙂
The reasons that you cite for the abandoned fields is a telling commentary on the changing lives of people in remote communities (especially in the Himalaya). Climate change, changing dietary habits, alternative and more lucrative options for earning a living - yes all these certainly contribute to how lifestyles are changing. However, I do feel a little sadness to reflect on the fact that the villagers eat rice and dal (foods which are not locally grown!) out of convenience. The barley that they traditionally cultivated and turned into tsampa which is a kind of superfood is losing its dominance I guess. I truly enjoyed your video and think that you are living a dream life, camping out solo in some of the most rugged landscapes on this planet! Regarding you not being able to spot the snow leopard, it reminds me of the renowned book by the eminent naturalist/author Peter Mathiesson - The Snow Leopard (published in 1978) - in which he goes in search of the elusive cat in the company of another famous naturalist George Schaller in the hills of the Dolpo region in Nepal and never sees one!! But he comes away spiritually satisfied and content. I feel your journeys too contain an underlying spiritual tone and depth which is another reason why I follow your unique channel! By the way, the brief time lapse sequences and visuals in this video are great and add very much to the quality of the content!
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
I've read Peter Mathiesson's book as well and was fascinated by his search for the snow leopard. More intriguing than the snow leopard was his description of the people living in the region. I used to be fascinated by all these stories and they were the catalyst that made me finally quit my job and start traveling full time in search of similar adventures.
@nardevchib9559
Жыл бұрын
@@indiainmotion Thank you sir for beautiful video and an insight what is the change happening in mountains. You are truly living your dream. Many wishes for your safe travel.
Vlogging & Travelling Solo is a thing you enjoy and a thing you've mastered over these years. And the amount of experience you've gained shows when you camp out in the wild without a tent. Imagining it makes me want to do the same thing. You really inspire me Sir. 🙏😇 Looking forward for more videos. KUDOS. ♥
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
A tent is protection against elements like wind and rain. It won't do anything to stop wild animals if they decide to attack you. So sleeping out in the open is not more dangerous than sleeping inside. Atleast that's what I tell myself.
Peas or maybe broccoli? Maybe not enough water... Beans? This was good, thank you. Things changed so quickly there! Makes me think how change is constant, and sometimes we experience a lot of changes in a very short time, and it seems most everything changes. It can be difficult to adapt. And seeing this makes me think how the whole world is going through changes now, more and more often. Great Waves of change.
Bhai there are only few vlogger whom i respect or care about commenting to there videos. You are one of those ..most respected for me...i really pray from my heart that you achieve what all you looking for. Tum alien ho bhai ,normal admi me itna patience possible nhi hai ..❤
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Dheeraj ❤️
Sir,Your desire of living a life like this is just feel like living everyday like a dream.not everyone get a chance to live like you, it's hard we all know but it's dreamy indeed.your love towards mountain,repect towards people & their culture & your voice makes your videos more beautiful.thakyou for showing us that life where we live in our dream.
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome Mousumi. Thanks for the kind words ❤️
You deserve millions of subscribers. I wish you will acheive 1 million in the year of 2k23.
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
I don't think 1M will happen anytime soon, but i appreciate your sentiment. Thanks for the wishes.
You have really changed my perspectives towards life, you are hero sir. Aspire to become like you.❤
Thank you so much for bringing wonderful stories! This channel deserve so much more.
Really liked the video, the shots and the narration. Great work!! Hope more people see and appreciate your work.
Sirr huge fan I get goosebumps when you stay all alone in so hard climatic condition
Sirs voice is spiritual journeys in itself
Visa2Explore & India in Motion both are good Channels to provide good quality and Quality video ❤
They are living in harmony with nature, away from the modern society & city life. Yet, see how happy & contended they are from within. Material possessions don't give you happiness, only a simple life can give you true happiness. And as usual, this documentary too was exceptional my bro! 😇💙💐🙏🏻
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
Maybe the people above 40-50 are happy and content with their lives. But the younger people are as restless and stressed out about money like the rest of us.
@explorer.samrat
Жыл бұрын
@@indiainmotion Well thought bro. The younger ones want to move out to cites to earn more money and get access to better facilities, like hospitals, electricity etc. But, to get those privileges they need to forgo the pristine unpolluted and serene environment of Ladakh. But to get something, one has to lose something. 😊😊
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
@@explorer.samrat absolutely true
Superb as always...❤
You are an Inspiration Brother. You are living the life of many like us. Whenever i see your videos i try to feel myself in it. I hope to see you someday. Love from Delhi. ❤
love your video . Carry on doing these videos. I love them
Salute You for your special love for Zanskar Valley
More than 10% of the people who view this are giving it a like, which is actually a very high percentage. You put so much time into each video and it really shows.
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
That just happens during the first few days. After that the average of likes will drop much further.
Thank you for another wonderful video. You live such a fulfilling and meaningful life. I am so happy for you that you can do what you love.
This channel deserves million subscribers.
Spectacular as usual. Nice job. I always get a thrill to see your newest video.🙏👍
another great video sir will be waiting for more
Your time lapse videos were absolutely stunning.I enjoy watching your videos and appreciate your hard work. Aren't you scared of the wild while camping alone?
@indiainmotion
11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! And to answer your question.. not really. I will be afraid if there are bears in the area. But this region only has snow leopards and wolves and they are no threat to us humans.
Thank you, so very interesting. And so important that you record this bit of civilization
Thanks for the beautiful journey ❤
Salute to your hard work 👏
Amazing video...of India
Sir, please trust me i every day check for your new video on your channel and watch some of your old videos when did not found any new one. each and every video is amazing, unique and very very relaxing. Even your 5 year old videos are as amazing as new one
Your narration gives a peace of mind and motivation. And the editing is superb.
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ashish
Very informative and wonderful video in this harsh weather and difficult terrain……..life of farmers are very hard everywhere……..another level of life experience….Stay blessed brother 👍……..
Commenting before watching the video, because I know that im going to be amazed❤️
This is pure adventure.
Saravana Sir Namaste. Awesome.
very underrated channel.
Always love to see such videos. #❤ it
Excellent Vlogs to explore un Reachable places by Many; Also upload Bhageerathi, mandakini glaciers ...
As usual, awesome video and living your dreams which is very hard for 99% of the viewers here, although looks very adventurous....
@indiainmotion
Ай бұрын
Thanks! 😃
Outstanding vlog ❤❤👌👌
Just love each and every frame of this video ❤❤
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that
Amazing
Superb work dude.. I think netflix should have it in its platform..!
Again a masterpiece.
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
I certainly see what you meant about the rock looking like a leopard. I took lots of photos on my Markha Valley trip in 2016, I'm convinced there is a snow leopard in one of them, watching me from afar. Great video again
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I have a similar feeling as well. Numerous Snow Leopards must have spotted me during travels in the mountains. But in return I was able to spot only one (this April in Zanskar)
Really interesting and informative, thank you.
@indiainmotion
10 ай бұрын
You are welcome
"hi5, namaste" nice video buddy:-*
❤... Realy Inspring one
Thanks a lot ....please don't fast forward your video....we are not in a hurry...❤
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
Haha.. well, i try to sync the happenings in the video to the music. So have to fast forward a bit now and then
@drashutoshshrivastava771
Жыл бұрын
@@indiainmotion we dont even care about music...we wud love to listen the "SOUND OF SILENCE "...😁
Big fan from Hyderabad anna...
Hats off Sir.... There's so much yo learn from your videos Heartfelt thanks
Brother, please upload the video as soon as possible. We keep waiting.
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
I will try.. but realistically it won't happen any faster than the current pace.
Amazing ❤❤❤❤
Sir, I have been following your video for long time. You are simply awesome. I have seen a lot of Zanskar video on KZread. But no one captures it better than you. This may I went to Zanskar. I treked till phugtal monastery. Beauty is just awesome. Please let us know what else i can cover in Zanskar along with my family. Where is Itchar? How do you reach there?
amazing ❤❤
As always your videos -Treat to the eyes and food to the soul.
Amazing ❤❤❤
Many thanks again !!! :-)
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
👍👍👍Amazing work ,,Please make bit longer video with more details
Great ❤
I wait for your videos to come, I like the whole execution of all your videos... These videos are taking you to the places called peace!!! I forget kiosks of my life for some time while watching it. Great man great videos. I just wonder you must be a rich big guy to spend life like that!! Keep going you are wonderful 🙏✌
Nice place to watch thanks bro u r really true traveller great dedication towards traveling
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🙂
Love from chennai ❤
Sir u r a true traveller... i literally hats of to u... ill be very thankful if i grab a chance to trek with u..
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words
Every vlog is very amazing
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
Dear friend.....i salute you for your dedication towards your work...... Masterpiece....... I admire you.... Keepb going
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Wonderful sir
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
Many many thanks
"Wow, "India in motion," your videos are absolutely breathtaking! The amount of effort and passion you put into each video truly shines through. 🌟 It's unfortunate that more people haven't discovered your incredible content yet. Let's all do our part and share these amazing videos to help him reach a wider audience. Keep up the fantastic work! 💫🇮🇳 #IndiaInMotion #HiddenGemsOfIndia"
Wow!!!
I ❤ You Sarvana, Dhanyavaad ! :)
Great places and grate people.
We live there through your videos.
U deserve on Netflix
Be Safe and Healthy Man . All the best 👍 ❤
I , through you, request all Vloggers going the Zanksar Valley to procure Juniper Seeds and have it planted through monastries, villagers and NGOs/givt agencies. It will revive the valley and wild life.
Hello sir, I respect your views and the way you are treating nature. I hope tourist visititng ladkah or any other place could understand this and be more environment friendly. We are causing harm to this beautiful pristine by pollution. I hope some day this all can be understood and one can take care.
sir… one day i will definitely take your autograph and will keep it for life.
My village thanks for it love it 🔥❤️
@indiainmotion
9 ай бұрын
My pleasure 😊
Awesome! Weather u spot a snow leapord or not, yr wait to spot one is worth watching. God bless.
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Hopefully I'll have a better sighting (more than 5 seconds) this winter. I'll go more prepared next time.
@deviraja9554
Жыл бұрын
@@indiainmotion Good luck.
How do you make sure that you are safe from wild animals like a bear, wolf or leopard while camping?
One thing I like most is ladakahi people have preserved their culture
Patience and perseverance pays...You have ample of both. Am sure you will spot the elusive snow leopards soon. Carry a SOS device (Gramin or similar) with you since you are days away from civilization. Good luck and be safe.
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
I had already spotted a snow leopard (for 5 seconds) a few weeks before i made this video. I was not looking for a Snow Leopard in that instance. I was just cooking in my car, looked out and spotted a Snow Leopard in the hill facing my car. But it disappeared by the time i could take my camera out. My next goal is to photograph a snow leopard in the wild, all by myself (ie without taking help of any professional spotters and guides) Btw, SOS devices are illegal in India. So i can't use them while going off grid.
I really wanted to explore india like this 😅😅😅
very nice video ❤. Same here in uttrakhand people migrating from the villages
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
That's sad to hear
@EkPahadi
Жыл бұрын
@@indiainmotion yes bro everywhere things changing 😥
Beautiful shots, specially post 8 mins
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Manas
Premchand has written all this in his literature as well. He also saw and wrote about the farmer becoming a laborer. And this is going on even today, make the farmer a laborer in the roads, factories and take the farmer's land on lease and then make him a laborer in the same. Something like this has happened in history. बाक़ी सब ठीक है
I wish you the best of luck on your next trip to see that big cat!
@indiainmotion
10 ай бұрын
Thank you. I also invested in a telephoto lens recently. So all set to spot some snow leopards this winter
Nice documentary..very sad to hear they are not doing farming... Hopefully they will start doing it soon...
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
I hope so as well. Especially if it brings them more economic opportunities in the future.
@BalajiJeyaraman
Жыл бұрын
@@indiainmotion can we help them to get geo pattern for what they grow like ratnagiri Alphonso mango..
This is a class in itself. Class apart
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Ground Reality!
Sir, great vid as always! Could you please share which camera is used in this one?
Time lapse அருமை
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. The next video will be all about timelapses
Hello Sir, your old video quality was way better and more professional. Your video quality has reduced since you bought a new camera. some times focus missing some time clearity missing and details missing. Please do something for this. I am big fan of your work and this is just a feedback. !
take care 🏔🐆but have fun ⛺😉
Hi sir love from Pakistan make videos like you made about shepherd jurney close to nature love your content
Your content and dacumentry level like discovery n geographic Channel... Due to some free or low rate amount government scheme destroying old land cultivation process. Good luck and good wishes dear for your matchless efforts..
My only query is I was watching you since inception of channel and loved the work and even I visited ladkah many times. But y you always visit ladakh from South. There are many places across India to explore and visit.
sir,you have put those shades on the tent and the tent was like " i am your bodygaurd,no body can touch you".. 😄😄
@indiainmotion
Жыл бұрын
😅