Turtuk – The Beauty Of The Village Located Between The India – Pakistan Border

Turtuk has a special geographical position close to the Pakistan - India border, surrounded by the majestic Karakoram Mountains and the Shyok River. The way Turtuk villagers live in harmony, close to nature has taught me a new "definition" of civilization.Turtuk - the beauty of the village located between the India-Pakistan border Completely separated from the next world In addition, electricity is limited, wifi becomes unfamiliar, once occupied by Pakistan, has just been opened to tourists a few years ago. Turtuk Temple is located about 205 km from the capital Leh. Shyok river

. Traffic is difficult, the transport of people is mainly military buses.To reach this place, you have to cross the winding passes of the Nubra valley with all kinds of terrain, from mountains Arid limestone to deep pools, especially you will pass the snow-capped Khardung La Pass all year round with the height of 5,600m, which is known as the highest pass in the world. Khardung La is 5,600m high Photo: Mai Huong The way to Turtuk.



Photo: Mai Huong The bridge leads to Turtuk village. Photo: Mai Huong Unique handmade signs. In early October, Turtuk in early autumn, the cold is not too cold and chilly like other places in Ladakh region, yellow leaves are floating on the poplar canopies, apricot gardens create a picture of the landscape. charming. Turtuk Village has two main parts: Youl and Pharol separated by a beautiful wooden bridge, below is a cool stream, with the bottom visible.First, when you arrive in Turtuk, you will think, What is more special about this small town between the Pakistan and India border than the other valleys of Nubra? But, as he stepped across the wooden bridge, he followed the tiny nooks that crept deep into the village, You are like exploring a fairytale world. Small old earthen houses lying close together, windows full of flowers mixed with vast apricot gardens are changing leaves The sound of the stream gushing underfoot in harmony with the murmuring of the wind, the sound of children playing, made a pleasing clear sound.



In this lovely village, the man's job was to pray, meanwhile, women are the main source of labor. It is not difficult to see women with plump bodies, round faces, high cheekbones and beautiful eyes. They quickly carry large bundles of buckwheat weaving through small alleys, or diligently harvest agricultural products in the fields. In Turtuk, people live on their own. Thanks to the enrichment and watering of the Shayok River, they cultivate wheat, buckwheat and some other agricultural products such as tomatoes and cabbage. In particular, apricots are a popular tree and also the main source of income for the people of Turtuk village. Using the coolness of the streams, Turtuk people make a "wooden refrigerator" to keep the food fresh. The big surprise in the Muslim Turtuk village is a Buddhist monastery on the way to the viewpoint.



From this monastery, a panoramic view can see Turtuk rich and peaceful. Although living separately from the outside world, conditions are very limited, but Turtuk village has very "civilized" regulations that make visitors come here by surprise: smoking ban, ban littering, And don't be too surprised if you ask for a bottle of water you will get a shake of the head that there is no bottled water. They mostly only use water directly from the streams that run down the village walkways, and just like the others. In another village in Ladakh, any food is wrapped in newspapers. Go to Turtuk, try once to live in an environment with absolutely no phone, no wifi, no social network ... Being modern to integrate into the natural world deserves an enjoyable experience.



You will have plenty of time to step out and chat with old people and children, listen to interesting stories about history and And for me, civilization is not just a general definition of what is modern, through the way the Turtuk villagers live in harmony. and close to nature, they taught me a new "definition" of civilization. According to Mai Huong / Tuoi Tre ***.

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