The Ladakh Podcast

Like the rest of the world, Ladakh is being affected by the ongoing pandemic caused by the most recent version of the Coronavirus. In this episode, we cover whats going on right now. Music: Endless Dreams by Ashutosh

The so called cryptocurrency seemed to have collapsed, and in Leh a protest has taken place. Music: Endless Dreams by Ashutosh

Following up on episode 10, we discuss potential issues that can affect the coming 2020 tourism season in Ladakh. Music: Endless Dreams by Ashutosh

Former Padma Shri winner, Dr Tsering Landol has been announced as one of this years winner of the Padma Bhushan, Indias third highest national award available to civilians. Music: Endless Dreams by Ashutosh

With a large part of the Ladakhi economy being dependent on tourism, and a large part of tourism being dependent on domestic tourists, what happens if the growth of Indian economy counties to slow down? Music: Endless Dreams by Ashutosh

One of the most often asked question I get from people not from Ladakh is, "What is Ladakh like in winter?" In todays episode, we talk about the food aspect of that question. Music: Endless Dreams by Ashutosh

I look back at the year that just ended. Highlighting some of the events that caught my attention. Music: Endless Dreams by Ashutosh

Emollient Coin claims to be a crypto currency. I been skeptical towards it for months. A few days ago, a Ladakhi asked me about it. I gave him my take on Emollient as of now, and I thought, I might as well share it with the listeners of The Ladakh Podcast as well. Music: Endless Dreams by Ashutosh

The hunger strike thats been going on has been called off... for now at least. I spoke to one of the students involved, Rigzin Dorje from the Leh based student organizations SOUL (Student Organisation of Unified Ladakh). Music: Endless Dreams by Ashutosh

On December 12, students in Leh started a hunger strike near Leh gate. Their goal is to push Ladakhs MP to raise the issue of protection for Ladakh in Parliament. Music: Endless Dreams by Ashutosh

The administration of Ladakh has announced a volunteer program in Ladakh, open to all Indian citizens. Here is the link to the website where people can apply: https://ladakh.nic.in/volunteers/ Also a quick updated about some peoples apprehension of the lack of protections for Ladakh. Music: Endless Dreams by Ashutosh

On August 31, Ladakh became a Union Territory after having been part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. But some Ladakhis are concerned over the protections that was lost in the process. More about that in this episode. Music: Endless Dreams by Ashutosh

In winter, the temperature in Ladakh drops considerably. Can you still visit Ladakh then? In this episode I give my perspective on a few things you should think about. Music: Endless Dreams by Ashutosh

The first episode, a brief introduction to The Ladakh Podcast, it's host and the idea behind it.

Launch announcement of The Ladakh Podcast Music: Endless Dreams by Ashutosh