Turtuk Village: A Hidden Jewel of Baltistans Rich History and Cultural Heritage

Turtuk Village, in the shadow of the Ladakh mountains, is a land both silent and severe where time seems to be in no rush. Here, nestled close to the border of Pakistan, a quiet king oversees his domain. Yabgo Mohammad Khan Kacho, the last remnant of a once-great dynasty, speaks of his ancestors with a calm certainty. “For 2,000 years, my family has ruled these lands,” he remarks, his voice steady like the flow of the Shyok River that winds its way through the valley. The king’s realm is modest, its borders defined by fields of buckwheat and the rough-hewn stones of village paths. Turtuk, with its deep Muslim roots, […] The post Turtuk Village: A Hidden Jewel of Baltistan’s Rich History and Cultural Heritage appeared first on LIFE on the PLANET LADAKH.

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