How Yaks Help a Village Stay Warm - The Untold Story of 'Yak Shing'

[@AhJodie]

This is the most beautiful mutual agreement ways of living I have ever seen. Everyone, animals and humans are free, but help each other for a little while. It is sad this way of life is changing, because it is truly beautiful, I cried because it is so wonderful. I am glad humans can live like this! Love to all!

[@clairemcheskin]

I think the animals help because they have a ring in their nose!

[@sachanabhinav]

@@clairemcheskin Animals help because human provide them shade, warmth and food for the harsh winters. Although, they can also survive without the human help but they will not get comfortable rest in the winters.

[@ximono]

@@clairemcheskinYes, but they seemed come running when the humans called them when they were roaming free.

[@winheiMR]

Freie Yaks mit Nasenring !? Ich glaube es nicht, Hinterweltlich

[@용순이-d4b]

​@@sachanabhinav97

[@efrensupanga257]

This is how people should and could live in peace. No greed and fighting, just sharing and helping one another in simple living where everybody is equally contended.

[@dennisvillacorte4122]

​@@efrensupanga257 yes, possible if we reduce the population to 1 billion. Too much people, greedy people now😆

[@skyerlog5487]

Thank you Yak for helping sustain lives in the Himalayas. Such beautiful noble animals. Just look at their faces.

[@viveksinghhbti]

No drama.. no shu sha.. you have been documenting all this with so much simplicity that originality is not lost.. we are fortunate to have you.. Keep it up brother..

[@indiainmotion]

Thanks Vivek

[@rajeevganotra2823]

Absolutely no shu sha like in our cities with so called modern educated people. DUMB PEOPLE RATHER I WOULD SAY .

[@dhritimandutta7385]

Such intriguing & peculiar are your vlogs that stands out at the Top. It reminds me of 19th-century Anthropologists who ventured deep into remote places, assimilating with the villagers to gauge their culture and traditions. Just keep doing your best & inspire millions like me!

[@indiainmotion]

Thank you Dhritiman

[@xxss4848]

No chaos, no need to work, race against time, stay fit.

[@niveditasarkar2585]

Last winter I had been to Sissu, and as I came across "Padum" written on the direction board, the very first thought that came to my mind was "India in Motion"..........your creations are indeed astounding! Many thanks.

[@indiainmotion]

That's nice Nivedita. Hope to see more people exploring Zanskar in the coming winters.

[@veronicafernandez7211]

How beautiful. People helping eachother and singing. Much solidarity which is so necessary. My deepest admiration for these people.

[@ximono]

I think it is especially evident in places where life is sparse. People (and their animals) seem to become more kind and cooperative, more dependent on each other for survival.

[@michaeldaruwalla8717]

Excellent documentary. What stands out the most is the simplicity and warmth among the villagers.❤

[@rebeccagray2443]

What a difficult but beautiful life. This is living history and you with your efforts have brought it to us. Thank You 🙏❤

[@indiainmotion]

Thanks Rebecca. I like the term Living History. If someday I change the name of this channel then that term will be on the top of my list.

[@ashoks1807]

@@indiainmotion please don't change the name SIRJI🙏

[@lobsangdekey465]

I like the way you lay out this short story of Ladakh. I was just worry about those yaks. They serve their masters and they live themselves gazing out in mountain. It is very kind of god that Yak has prevail to people of Ladakh otherwise it would be quite difficult. Thank you Yaks and god bless you all. Also thank you for making this video. It was simply beautiful.

[@rohank9292]

I have said this before as well and will recount it once again - "You're the true mascot of the Ladakh, promoting it like nobody else is doing." I still think that having your shows on KZbin, though very useful, makes it to be still quite underrated, and they deserve space on some TV channel like Discovery or Nat Geo or on Netflix probably.

[@vinaytalluri]

Netflix/hotstar is the space for this,

[@fredrossman1189]

I admire you and your community. Your hearts are pure and your love is obvious.

[@themagpieladakh]

This is what Ladakh is famous for till few years back but now all domestic tourists visit ladakh is personal cars and pollute Ladakh as much as they can . You are such an true inspiration for today’s world to bring such things to the Genz world ❤ Love you from Ladakh ❤

[@anthonydoyle7370]

Where are all the young people of the village?

[@dontbeafraidimhere5421]

@@anthonydoyle7370 Delhi

[@prophecyrat2965]

@@anthonydoyle7370probs went to the city

[@HarisAndBahadur]

@@anthonydoyle7370 wow nice question, brother where is this place, is this India..? ❤️❤️

[@tsewangdeafail2666]

yes this is ladakh@@HarisAndBahadur

[@abdm1311]

Zanskar is heaven, I went there last summer , I wish I could live there forever.

[@anuragsiddhu465]

this is absolutely beautiful Saravana , Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be part of this journey through your lens

[@indiainmotion]

You are welcome Anurag. This was one of the most beautiful things that I've witnessed. Glad to bring it on screen for everyone to see it as well.

[@ashishsharma-ox6fn]

The Melody sung by the villagers is just blissful. 🥰

[@suehowery1286]

Sounds Navajo

[@anand-se]

I will remember two things - a strong sense of community and singing while working. Thanks!

[@indiainmotion]

Thanks Anand. The sense of community is indeed very strong in such places. But to be honest they don't sing much while working (except when threshing the Barley). The song you heard for most of the video was recorded during their Losar festivities.

[@navgoraya3198]

Some people belong to mountains but are born somewhere in plains. U r definitely one of them and u r the one who still goes back to where he belongs 👍👌👏. Very nice content as always. Thanks from canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦. Keep posting more frequently

[@indiainmotion]

Thank you.. Hope to make the mountains my home someday.

[@aristonvequizo2671]

Absolutely Beautiful!! THANK YOU FOR BRINGING THIS PART OF THE WORLD TO THE PHILIPPINES!!

[@indiainmotion]

You are welcome Ariston

[@vinceph60]

I don't understand why I feel so emotional when I am watching documentaries on Tibet. I have so much respect for these people, just love them.❤❤❤

[@subratapal641]

The way you are documenting their lives...It's really commendable.Hats off to your hardwork.

[@anthonymorales842]

so touching in its purity. Singing all the time. I imagine their signing I happy to carry this wood for your home and mine. My animal a beauty is here to help for I love them as my own. Thank you for posting this

[@nagarajprasadh]

Thank you Saravana. As always a gem and masterpiece.

[@balwantrai2386]

Thank you for digitally preserving the culture in its own way 🤩

[@indiainmotion]

You are welcome.

[@pd5307]

It’s always a delight to watch your videos. They remind me of BBC’s documentary.

[@indiainmotion]

Thank you

[@Orphanboyefforts-Chuong]

So good

[@travellingkeepsmealive3944]

One of the best KZbin channels but the irony is that it's the most underrated. I wish people understood the efforts, risks and dedication for making such meaningful videos. I really wish I could join you in one of your adventurous journeys.

[@ximono]

The best things are always underrated

[@shanenewton8560]

One of the truest forms of " working for a living " GREAT viewing & an understanding to A PEOPLE of the WORLD...

[@GurpreetSingh-mp4vp]

This teaches us a lot about community living where the survival depends upon each other’s well-being whereas the people in cities are more governed by self-interests.

[@karimlousrani140]

Their looks, singing, lifestyle, and the way they work together is the same as what we have in some Moroccan Amazigh regions. The similarity is unbelievable.

[@rinchendolkar1919]

@@karimlousrani140 after going through your comment I checked out them, and to my surprise they look very similar to us Ladakhis( as they also look mixed race and most Ladakhis look somewhat mixed race) . Even their roof style is just like us with logs and twigs, and the region looks very much like Ladakh as well. How can they be this similar to us , I’m truly fascinated, WOW.

[@j.khepri.8682]

The community spirit is epic. Everyone works on behalf of evryone else. Faith in humanity restored. 🙏

[@jaweedahmadmir1047]

very simple and honest people i have seen in all Ladakh regions. I have had an opportunity to visit at least 50 villages in both districts during NFHS-4 monitoring.

[@pinkbutterfly1248]

Brilliant as always. Loved the framing and absolutely amazed by how comfortable the yaks seemed in front of the camera and the drone. Story is aesthetically captured as always by your patient camera movement. Sometimes I pause at certain frames just to take in the immense beauty of the remote landscape in your videos. :) utterly blissful.

[@indiainmotion]

Thank you. Yes, it was one of the most beautiful things that i've witnessed in my life. Right up there with the images of the Changpa migration in the snow.

[@techrexabhi6761]

विश्वास जी ने कहा था सारी कहानी प्राप्त और पर्याप्त की है, अगर जो प्राप्त है उसे पर्याप्त समझ के ईश्वर का दिल से धन्यवाद दिया जाये तो शायद Zanskar के लोगो की तरह हम भी खुश रह सकते है और एक ऐसे समाज को बना सकते हैं जो हमेशा एक दूसरे के साथ खड़े रहे🙏 The kind of harmony that exists among the people here is rarely seen in today's time...we must learn to create a better surroung and environment.

[@riverunner9978]

It’s Truly a treasure these videos of time untouched. Thank you.

[@reelikagottstein5192]

Beautiful tradition but very hard work too! 😮 so lovely to see how everybody takes care about the others. In big city’s people easily can survive without caring and helping each other, but in smaller villages it only works as a community. Reminds me at my childhood in Estonia, as we collected gras for the animals from the fields and harvested potatoes in autumn. Working hard during the day and sitting together and celebrating in the evening. The best memories ever ♥️ Thank you for showing us, what is important in life 🙏

[@indiainmotion]

You are welcome Reeli and interesting to hear about your childhood. Thanks for sharing.

[@tenzingagya]

What a wholesome and exemplary way of life to survive and sustain in such a harsh yet beautiful environment. There is comradery with fellow human, there is respect for nature, there is compassion for the animal and above all there is spirituality and festivity. Here I see the pinnacle of Tibetan civilization. Great job India in motion!

[@indiainmotion]

Thank you for the kind words

[@ashistamang8029]

Beautiful as always.. thank you so much for bringing this part of the world to us 🙏🏻.. ❤️

[@indiainmotion]

You are welcome Ashis

[@yashh0909]

Your videos bring a sense of stillness and longing to be in the lap of mountains. Thankyou ❤️🤝

[@indiainmotion]

You are welcome Yash

[@ankushjaswal9426]

I love the way these people are connected with each other

[@indiainmotion]

Absolutely. That is the best part about the small and remote villages. The sense of community and togetherness.

[@geenaee4772]

May the yaks and villagers travel safely and reach home safely too. Sadhu

[@cariciaangela3052]

great respect to the inhabitants for respecting the yaks and let them roam free after they've helped them with carrying wood. It's intelligent and honorable. You can see how these animals understand and trust the people. So nice

[@indiainmotion]

It is also smart.. the villagers don't have to collect grass to feed them everyday as it is a lot of work. They just let the yakk roam free in the mountains and collect them whenever there is work

[@sbdiaries]

Such lovely mountains ⛰️ and beautiful views ❤. It sure is good you have the yaks to help carry the wood 🪵. Greetings from England 🇬🇧 Simon and Beth ❤️🙋♥️

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks very interesting. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@jahnapanui6532]

Thankyou so much for sharing your life with us all, I’m sending you lots of love and blessings from Christchurch New Zealand ❤

[@santanakrish48]

A fast running Monday mornings in a city dwellers life....made the mood right ... actually this is what we are ...but don't know where one is heading too..... Thanks for this video saravana kumar, slow life style is beautiful....

[@gurbakhashsingh]

Beautifully documented and narrated. I am serving in the area of Leh Ladakh for eight months and practically know how harsh are winter's here. Filming a documentary in such conditions needs great courage. Salute to you team.

[@indiainmotion]

Thank you so much.. there is no team here, just 1 person.

[@mukeshrohila6732]

Yes, one man Army. Whenever I feel low or unsatisfied, you become my saviour for motivation. Tks and stay healthy.

[@indranilocean]

No wonder , you are an inspiration in many ways...your deep research into those wonderful places..your peace of mind..your story telling and Soo on...I wish someday I could meet you learn from you these very essence of lives...thank you

[@suneelgaur5246]

Sir, your channel is fantastic! Wonderful showcase of rarely seen ancient customs and practices. Your videos need to be preserved in the Indian National archives!

[@knottytoob]

You have a seeming knack for this, demonstrated throughout your content. Thank you and ascendance, always.

[@ajaydutt2537]

Bro love from karnataka Its really very good to see people of that reagion and you also working hard to bring their stories making few youths inspiring

[@veersinghsanyasi1304]

❤Tank's for this video, Namascarum satsriAkal, ladakhi sisters and brothers friends from Africa ilands of Mauritius 👏🇲🇺🇮🇳🙋

[@OMFreeSoul]

Amazing presentation of local belief and culture with simplicity as always……..Keep it up brother……

[@ashok_]

This doc shows your passion towards videography and backpacking.

[@indiainmotion]

Thank you

[@EOTHills]

The folk Song in background is full of emotions. The solidarity mountaineers.

[@AdityaAdv]

Thanks for the effort in showing and explaining these rituals of the Laddhaki people!

[@wordmatterz]

What an incredible story and so beautifully told. Your filming and editing is so serene and full of feeling. Love

[@indiainmotion]

Thank you so much!

[@judyklein3221]

Wonderful community cooperation to benefit everyone! This is a terrific video! Beautiful people!

[@sunilpawar4827]

पृथ्वी वरील अदृश्य शक्ती मानवी जीवन पुर्णत्वास जाण्यासाठी वेगवेगळ्या पध्दतीने मदत करत असते.🌺🌺

[@unlimitedj06]

👍👍👍👍 Wow so beautiful to see a community where everyone looks out for each other. I wish their care for one another was cottages, and we could bring that to the world. 👏👏👏👏

[@amidstnature]

Best Documentary, I have ever seen. Hats' off to you !

[@donnadees1971]

So grateful to see how you live , I had grandparents who worked like you do. Me, not so much, taught school, not good.

[@kollurisatyasai3702]

Excellent vlog. Excellent photography. You have captured the essence of their hard life. Their lives are harsh but they have a satisfied look on their face. The love for their animals is also captured nicely. Your blogs will be remembered for long. God bless u for taking so much pain and recording their lifestyle. 👍

[@indiainmotion]

Thank you for the kind words Satya

[@monicaleguizamon7055]

Ellos representan la fortaleza y la esperanza en la creación animales y ser humano Simplemente viven lo que le ha tocado vivir Dios los bendice Gracias por el video soy de Argentina ❤

[@TheMountainEchoed]

I’ve watched the entire video five times. Nobody comes close to you in terms of quality and informative content. Your efforts can be seen in your video 👏

[@indiainmotion]

Thanks for the kind words Bharath.

[@kahanrbhattkahanrbhatt3903]

back ground song is amazing It's your simplicity and down to earth approach to show us things we might not be able to visit or experience Thanks a lot dear

[@wazeerijlal1262]

Very amazing journey..to brought fire woods by backpack of yaks(heyaq shing)......love from skardu pak.

[@ericchristoffersen9355]

I visited this village in 1992. It is quite remote even today. Beautiful footage youve done a great job. With regard to the wood gathering - id like to hear more about any local conservation ideas. Ladakh was massively deforested by the local people since the partition, today you can find huge slopes with large old cut stumps buried just underground. Theres almost no actual forest left the best trees were used for incense and today it is barren.

[@Sagafilms2024]

Thank you for bringing out such beautiful anecdotes from remote and rural parts of the country. It is a true example of community living in the most regenerative and sustainable way possible. It is wonderful how the human-wildlife- rest of nature's harmony has been depicted through this video :)

[@indiainmotion]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mushroom_khan]

That sneeze in the beginning was a relief 🎉

[@jatinder900]

I have no words to explain how beautiful is your videography and narration. Then equally good is your background music and overall presentation. It's like at par with National Geographic, Discovery, and BBC Earth documentaries. Your videos are full of emotions. Good luck and God bless !!😇

[@ricardogimenez5152]

Muchas gracias, por conocer esta cultura

[@nandaprakash2941]

It's happy to see their cooperation in every walk of difficult life& how share in life .Tq for this beautiful video 💐

[@shekharchatterjee1776]

Spectacular video, I had been to Ladakh twice, but this part offers stunning views.👍❤

[@eckosters]

absolutely stunning on so many levels. thank you

[@indiainmotion]

You are welcome

[@headly777]

Last year i travelled to Ladakh, kargil and Zanskar. it was an amazing experience. Thinking of travelling to Padum again. Love your Vlog 👍👍👍

[@rextro4799]

Definitely very hard working people. We dwellers of the plains complain about our hardships and here these people with ten times tougher lives choose to sing and dance.

[@Isa_1328]

Живут себе тихонько, ухаживают за своими яками, любят природу и никакая цивилизация им не нужна. Счастливые люди.

[@franzsolinas7893]

SPECTACULAR ! YOU ARE RIGHT

[@tomasr64]

I collect my own firewood for my Mongolian Yurt in my local forest. no yak support, only my own back. Then I chop it up and put it in my kitchen throughout the winter. All by myself. Here in the US. Wish we had more of a culture of helping each other out.

[@VINODKUMAR-rd6en]

Those drone views are classic.. Immortalized Shaday

[@indiainmotion]

Thanks Vinod. Actually it was so difficult to fly the drone on this trip. Since there was no internet there the drone locked me out of many function.. I could fly only 50m in any distance, so it was very limiting in the type of shorts I could get.

[@suhaskhade6744]

Majestic documentary. The way it should be presented.Well done.

[@Hasanxkhan]

Best video ever I seen in our laddaki culture people's and village

[@ТИМ-щ1о]

Ээр токумуңарды узуунурак жасаса кандай болот , топоздун белине күч келетко .

[@swapnillondhe8517]

I like this Rural life & this place was very good snowfalls 👌👌

[@nomadiczanskar2856]

Everyone is appreciating your work. exploring of remote village, its astounding, ,thank you sir..

[@indiainmotion]

Glad to hear the Tsundus. Thank you so much for your hospitality and help.

[@FalharNomads]

I have always loved your documentary style vlogs very much. Stuffed with real life information inspires me a lot. Visiting Ladakh but not seeing or experiencing the real Ladakhi community does not serve the purpose of travelling. These are the moments to be captured for generations to see real India. Kudos to your hard work.

[@indiainmotion]

Thank you

[@wandawarthog5724]

I never realised how beautiful Yaks are before. I also love the Mr Bean curtains. 🙂

[@suz__5273]

Absolutely stunning!!! Wonderful video and village people of the Himalayas

[@thomasspainhour1112]

Thank you for sharing your adventures. NC USA 🇺🇸

[@mabbnn3962]

أللهم صل على محمد وعلى اله وصحبه وسلم....

[@rahamatansari7521]

Sir, thanks for valuable informations about Laddakh and the daily routine of the people of Laddakh, very laborious people, co-operative society. Thanks a lot Once again.

[@indiainmotion]

It's my pleasure

[@kobayaschi]

Saravana... one of your best yet....brilliant man.

[@indiainmotion]

One of the most beautiful for sure. Not sure about the best.

[@parnamukherjee26]

Thank you sir. It was as always a gem and masterpiece video.

[@hanksbud2544]

Thank you for taking us on this journey and the beautiful culture and people you share to us.

[@kmkhare385]

Hard life of inhabitants. They reside amid adversaries. Yalks are their life line. Interesting video depicting lifestyle of villagers residing in remote & tough place

[@HunzaStoneAge]

Reialy amazed to see the great people greeting and love from HUnza karakurams,Himalian ranges

[@yusufaly06]

Thank you for highlighting... Love from Ladakh valley

[@franzsolinas7893]

Extraordinary ! Thank you !

[@indiainmotion]

Glad you liked it!

[@hakujiilegonullereyolculuk]

Thanks for this nice video. I greet my brothers and sisters living in the Himalaya..🤗👣🙏✌