It was between 1850 to 1870 when great scholar master and the 3rd throne holder of Stakna Monastery in Ladakh; Lama Tashi Tamphel who first discovered the presence of Sapphire in the mountains of Padder and mentioned about it to the then King of J&K Raja Hari Singh, who in turn send some samples to London for its authenticity! Later when he get confirmation of the originality of the precious Gem found in his Kingdom, Raja Hari Singh honoroed Lama Tashi Tamphel with cash, which he initially rejected but on the Kings consistent appeal to take the money, Lama took the money and distributed all money to the beggars outside Hari Singh's palace! after knowing of that instance, Raja Hari Singh further requested Lama Tashi Tamphel to ask whatever he wanted from the King, to that he ask the king to waveoff all the tax he had put on the poor residents of Ladakh, since than Hari Singh didn't collected any taxes from Ladakh and further the Raja inscribed an order on a copper plate not to collect any tax from Ladakh. The copper plate with the inscription should have been in Stakna Monastery but it is now at Hemis monastery. The king further alloted a piece of land to Lama Tashi Tamphel of Stakna Monastery at Skara, Leh, which later was taken away by Hemis monastery. Lama Tashi Tamphel of Ladakh who was born in Markha valley contributed immensely towards the welfare of whole Ladakh when Ladakh was under the severe tyranny of Raja Hari Singh and his discovery of Sapphire also contributed immensely to the people of Padder. The trade actually happened with the people of Kinnaur and Spiti and during that time, Padder people exchange Sapphire for Salt with the traders from Spiti and Kinnaur. Today possibly there are traces of sapphire still to be find with many individual households in Kinnaur and Spiti if they didn't sold them further!!!!
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. Very interesting.
@LeonGustaveStuart18992 ай бұрын
@indiainmotion Namaste bhai. Wow i know many from paldar or paddar Valley. When i was a young teen in 2006 me and my dad had walked over ~Rohtang la when still late winter and was under deep snow. We followed the keylang postmaster over and some other Lahauli. Then there was no outsiders on Lahaul bcos closed off for winter. We went all throughout Lahaul and stayed many places. And we walked from udaipur to the first village In pangi called Purthi. (The road was blocked bcos huge Rock falls and etc) After we stayed we got ride to capital of pangi kilar and stayed there and went up to some bhoti Buddhist village like Sural Bhatori we just walked up into village and asked a Bhoti man if he can put us up (my father speaks Hindi and Tibetan well but I only very little Even now so I just learn haha) We stayed in his simple but warm house for a few nights as deep snow came. Later we returned kilar and went on that very scary road from kilar to The big town of paddar gulabgarh but sadly didn't stop or go up paddar properly. Then we went to kistwar where there was incredibly heavy tensions. With people and army. Later I found out at pretty much exact time we were there some extremist had did incredibly terrible things in villages near Doda. I since then have spoken to many people from paddar. They also have connections to villages we went in pangi and etc. Bhai I hope this valley doesn't to soon get to much tourism. Truly this place should be left. The traditional culture,pristine water, food, belief is much much more important then a few making money off to many tourists. Yes its incredibly tough life especially in winter but the still are incredibly happy. I talk to some also that go study In jammu and etc. This area should truly not be pushed into mass tours and etc. Its a true Gem. I was born and brought up as a Tibetan Buddhist and 5 of my siblings were born in India. 1 in Karnataka and 4 in Himachal Pradesh. I truly love India and especially the Himalayas. You are one of the best on KZbin a you respect these people and you also do things that many not do like trekking and camping in winter in Ladakh, spiti etc. Me and my dad did the ~Parang la from Kibber in spiti to ~Tsomoriri and onto Karzork and Leh. I seen your videos u in the area. I talked to a guy from Madras who is on Twitter with name Kyang and he meet you I Ladakh I think in winter!! Like you he is intrepid. Plesse encourage that this place not be overly touristy to fast. I dnt think it will as I asked some people there and I know you understand what I mean as you spend much time in places where not so many go and also at times of the year where almost none go. And you stay quite long periods with them and they treat you as like family. Your videos truly make me happy. You have a genuine heart my friend. Thank you
@ridlewrld2 ай бұрын
There are many stories about the discovery of sapphires in Paddar. One such story is that locals initially found these gemstones and mistook them for quartz. They sold them to a trader from Lahol along with bauxite, who then sold them in the Shimla market. There, the blue stones were shown to a jeweler who recognized their true value. For decades, illegal extraction of sapphires continued, with the innocent Paddari people selling the sapphires for salt on a weight-for-weight basis. Eventually, the Maharaja learned about this and sent his army to take control of the sapphire extraction
@withkaushikroy2 ай бұрын
Precious information. Many thanks!
@AmitKumarSharma-it7pz2 ай бұрын
Great part of knowledge . Very very thanks 🙏🙏🙏🙏.
@stanzinkhar4052 ай бұрын
that old man using slangs in between is totally innocence 😂
@Immazine3 ай бұрын
Last yr in Oct - i visited kishtwar while coming from Sach Pass via Killar & Sural Bhatori on bike....this circuit is a magnet in itself.... & Man kishtwar is❤❤...
@Whatreally1232 ай бұрын
I did the route in reverse (Kishtwar, Killar, Sach Pass) on the now closed off Cliffhanger section. That section was absolutely epic to ride.
@Immazine2 ай бұрын
@@Whatreally123 indeed that cliffhanger is show stopper, however it was closed during my trip☹️☹️ - now i m planning Sach Pass again this time frm Manali side in Oct ...😎😎
@Whatreally1232 ай бұрын
@@Immazine ya. When I was there in 2021, they were building the new route. Thankfully I did the Cliffhanger. Sach Pass is amazing. Good luck to you. Manali to Pangi valley will be adventurous 👍🏽
@Immazine2 ай бұрын
@@Whatreally123 lucky u my friend, thanks for ur wishes.... happy exploring//riding to u Mate🤝🤝
@siddharthwazir46072 ай бұрын
@@Immazine It will soon be opened for the riders again once the roads above it are properly built leaving no scope for fallen stones etc.
@GOPALSINGH-bc2nl2 ай бұрын
The Music is so pure natural prestine. No words can quite describe. Thank you Namah Shivay
@Mixtuberhindi2 ай бұрын
Thnx for exploring padder valley of district kishtwar... kishtwar is the largest and most beautiful district of chenab valley of jammu division jammu kashmir. Sinthan top, padder, gandhari, marwah , warwan valley, chowgan , famber valley, banger valley, chatroo, singpura , aloofarm all are unexplored heaven of district kishtwar
@HarshvardhanArjariya3 ай бұрын
Watching these videos brings me so much peace. It's like I'm actually there, touching those old houses, meeting the people, and soaking in the serene valleys. Huge shoutout for the incredible way you record them, especially with that cultural folk music. It really captures the original vibe of the place and makes it come alive for the viewer.
@indiainmotion3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Harsh.
@Danish_DVS2 ай бұрын
I think its among the best videos or maybe the best video about Paddar Kishtwar. Keep making such amazing content.
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
Thanks Danish
@psng3 ай бұрын
Wonderful!!! U r the first person who showed the true picture of paddar,(kishtwar) thank you sir. U still have much more to explore in paddar. ❤
@indiainmotion3 ай бұрын
Yes, definitely
@azharsheikh14932 ай бұрын
Nice to see you in our beautiful valley.....I'm also from padder❤❤❤
@itube378717 күн бұрын
Open heart people, real happiness we can see on their faces ❤
@vishalsawale47792 ай бұрын
You've delivered on your promise with more videos on India In Motion, and they're making quite a bang! The familiar vibes are nostalgic, and having your videos back on this channel is truly heartfelt.
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
Thanks Vishal..
@gagan1433 ай бұрын
Great and most Genuine Vlogger i ever known in India
@shreshthmohan2 ай бұрын
bhai vlogger bol ke beizzat mat karo. this is almost documentary level filmmaking
@mrgyan1292 ай бұрын
He is papa of all travel vloggers..GOAT 🙏
@-SHETYANАй бұрын
Thanks a lot sir🙏🙏..for exploring our Paddar.....I am so happy that the music in the background is recorded by me ..from wherever you got this ..Basically this song is composed by my Father .#VedRattanShetyan.. and sung by him and other girls of my village..Flute by my cousin bro #SerikrishanShetyan...and I as a harmonium player.. ....#JatinderShetyan..
@indiainmotion28 күн бұрын
Thats wonderful Jatinder. I found the song on youtube and loved it. I got many comments from people saying that they loved the song as well. Keep up the great work.
@rny_r-z1t2 ай бұрын
amazing, the local music took the video to next level
@ashishjha38673 ай бұрын
Thanks for such videos - have been an ardent fan of your videos since last 5-6 years now and it has helped me always to overcome my anxiety since COVID days till now! Love you sir ji ❤ and loads of heartfelt wishes for your future endeavours too 🎉❤
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
That is wonderful to hear. Thank you.
@abhishakemehta2 ай бұрын
I did my first machail trek in 2007 and second in 2009, approx 32 KMs one side at that time, we crossed apprx 16 mountains to reach the machail village from paddar. It was a mesmerizing experience at that time and stayed in one of the paddar kothis at night. Memories are refreshed. Great content!!
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
That's great to know. Thanks for sharing.
@musafir76512 ай бұрын
Sir i am paddar and its a very beautyfull place...good to see you have made a video on it..great work
@chriswil783 ай бұрын
The way you captured the stunning landscapes, the challenges of the climb, and the raw beauty of nature was absolutely breathtaking. Your storytelling is so engaging and made me feel like I was right there with you on the journey. The attention to detail and the effort you put into filming and editing truly shine through in the final product.
@indiainmotion3 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that.. thanks so much for watching.
@anindyadasgupta36062 ай бұрын
Hi. Were the shoes shown at the end the grass shoes that were commonly used in snow bound expeditions in the old times ? Explorers used to carry 7-8 pairs of them for an expedition it seems .
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
@@anindyadasgupta3606 I dont remember the conversation that lead to them showing the shoes. But it definitely wont be used for snow bound expeditions. Their traditional yak leather and yak wool shoes would be better suited for that purpose.
@timjordan12682 ай бұрын
Thanks for your hard work and dedication.
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
You are welcome Tim and thank you so much for the support!
@saqibhussain4021Ай бұрын
What a selection of background music. Dipped in wild berries and carrying the aroma of daisies.
@mannirajput899729 күн бұрын
@@saqibhussain4021 do you know background music name ?
@mannusinghvb2 ай бұрын
Been there in 2013 passing machial to zanskar through umasila. Magical views after machail. Gentle and generous people generally offer to stay with them. Very much like to visit this hidden paradise again some day... Thanks for sharing the video..highly appreciated
@arupkumarpaul54823 ай бұрын
Feeling lucky to have a friend like you are. Please keep it up.
@indiainmotion3 ай бұрын
Thanks Arup
@chanderthakur69602 ай бұрын
Another gem of video, keep discovering and showcasing us the hidden paradise of Himalaya, that background song and music is so soothing❤…
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@dhritibhattacharya82822 ай бұрын
This video made me grateful for the internet :)
@AnilKumar-bh2me2 ай бұрын
Its great that u made great friends in mountain
@Balidan24122 ай бұрын
thank you for showing beauty of Jammu region... Everybody just obsessed with Kashmir.valley. we need to explore Pahadi cultures of Jammu region too...
@JimmyJhonny2 ай бұрын
@@Balidan2412 kishtwar is part of Kashmir, people speak Kashmiri in kishtwar, giving it to Jammu to divide kashmir won't change the reality. Jammu is just a city not a geographical area
@sayonara012 ай бұрын
@@JimmyJhonnyJammu is not just a city. Kishtwar comes under Jammu division. Read geography. So what if people speak Kashmiri there? People also speak other language like kishtwari, paddari too.
@JimmyJhonny2 ай бұрын
@@sayonara01 jammu has never been a territory in any part of history, it was only a city that became significant after maharaja time and maharaja brought territories of Kashmir under jammu division. Kashmir on the other hand was a nation since times immemorial mentioned in ancient Greek and Chinese literature and the areas such as Kishtwar,Doda, Baderwah all the way to Himachal border are areas which have always been part of Kashmir in the past. These areas of Chenab valley were given to Jammu so as to sort of create an equal division of areas between Kashmir and jammu while neglecting the ethnicity of the people there
@Ranjul_kumar2 ай бұрын
@@JimmyJhonny Areas chenab valley have been ruled by Rajputs, OG culture and language being Pahari.kashmiris only migrated there a few cencturies ago, 400 yrs at max. Their population have increased only recently. This gives the area an impression of saperitist Kashmir Valley. That might explain why most paharis in the areas associate themselves more with jammu, and vice-versa.
@Ayush1432 ай бұрын
thanks a lot to explore our paddar and paddar's culture ❤
@srividya98772 ай бұрын
Sir,your works are awesome.the way you explain in your soothing voice....oh wow.,....i feel like i am living in that place while watching the video.can u give a detailed video of the people living in kishtwar Himalayas (Paddar)..like how the people mingle with each other,their routine life..their education..etc
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
thank you for the suggestion.. i will try it next time i visit
@Stanbawangsch2 ай бұрын
Sir, Your vlog ...is so adventurous and very different from other utube. It is the valley untouched , beautiful and many more to unearth... I trek once from paddar to Zanskar 20years...got fascinated to hear the Sapphire story the way uncle was telling!
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much.. that trek must have been amazing. I want to try it sometime but afraid of the glaciers and I do not like going with big groups.
@Stanbawangsch2 ай бұрын
@@indiainmotion sir, I was student then...knew little about the landscape and appropriate know how's about the trek...we took the Akshow la pass.the very last village of the western side of the Zanskar Stod valley. It was in April- May Month...The best is to hire a good local guide or a porter from Sumtsam village...from Paddar valley. One Lama Dokpa in Karsha Monastery is very well known guide for this route.. Sep/Oct is also a good time to start for this trek/ post monsoon. Omasila is higher pass ,,,is also good option. Take very good precautionary measures beolfore you head on!! Wish you a good luck ! Finger crossed for another long awaited episode.
@ChillVibesLofimusic3 ай бұрын
Loved this My mind is at peace watching this video. Thanks
@Mixtuberhindi2 ай бұрын
Thnx for exploring padder valley of district kishtwar of chenab valley jammu division jammu kashmir
@km-fl2gb2 ай бұрын
Beautiful experience... yes unexplore destinations.... glad to note now its good to treck now... waiting for more such wonderful locations....
@HusainGhulam-n1t2 ай бұрын
I have been there from zanskar to kishtwar via oma sila. Amazing places during trekking , trekking, ❤❤❤
@The_himalayan_explorer2 ай бұрын
Thanku for exploring my village
@tenzennarboo77073 ай бұрын
Truly a genuine informative vlog of our paddar, a real shoutout to acho Tenzin and Acho Gyatso 😉
@indiainmotion3 ай бұрын
Absolutely.. both of them have been incredibly helpful for me.
@thewayfarer4683 ай бұрын
You are finally here. Thanks for such a beautiful coverage
@indiainmotion3 ай бұрын
You are welcome..
@AadiNayudu3 ай бұрын
Best Sensible KZbinr ever 🌟
@amirajmal2 ай бұрын
Stones are shining. Due to presence of minerals . Real treasure 🪙 that British looted away but not the ethencity and simplecity of people of culture ❤
@dataheartist2 ай бұрын
Really well narrated and beautifully shot video, great work Saravana! 👍🏼
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
Thanks Anoop
@Bhaveen-hl1og2 ай бұрын
Amazing as always and worth the wait❤❤❤❤
@diwyanshvats24602 ай бұрын
Thank you so much sir for sharing about Machail it is where my routes are from and haven been their since last 3 years and it’s so much fun to watch everything thank you so much .
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
@rafirozes69072 ай бұрын
Beautiful place 😻
@marcluohmy82432 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing videos of this wonderful place.
@arunnishad17732 ай бұрын
Excellent video as always and you have spoilt us with your high quality content. Now I do not find other guys videos as satisfying as yours.
@debabratasengupta34863 ай бұрын
Visited Kistwar when we made a trekking for Brahma Base Camp on 1987.
@theridgelinestories2 ай бұрын
Amazing video by you. Beautiful landscapes and it was great to also listen to him describing his experience of falling into the Crevasse.
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@arrunngopaal3 ай бұрын
Amazing Saravana Ji. Simply outstanding to see the Himalayas from your Camera Lens. Also happy that I bumped on to you last week. All the best for your future expedition.
@indiainmotion3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Arun, glad you enjoyed the video. It was great meeting you as well. All the very best on your fitness journey.
@AshishKumar-sl4ul2 ай бұрын
Thanks for in depth description and this is one of the most informative vedio. Thanks for exploring this region.
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
You are welcome
@yashh09092 ай бұрын
So peaceful
@shaillll2 ай бұрын
Sir, your videos are very simple which is why they feel very nice to watch. I also from Uttarakhand in the Himalayas, so I feel connected to the videos of these hills. Background music is very beautiful. Thanks once again for lovely videos.
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
@santoshbedwal72293 ай бұрын
Always waiting for video sir,
@mariaalphonso44342 ай бұрын
The local folk music takes the videos many notches up . Hope the innocence of these places remains intact. Thanks for documenting these places and their people.❤❤ 17:00 .❤❤❤❤
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
You are welcome Maria.. Roads are being built to these places as we speak. I give it a couple more years before these places are 'developed'
@MANPREETSINGH-gz4bz2 ай бұрын
Excellent content
@tanvirsingh57832 ай бұрын
great video sir. top notch quality and the background music complements the video. waiting for more videos from kishtwar region.
@pankajchangotra87113 ай бұрын
Just wow...... amazing sir....u r tremendous
@indiainmotion3 ай бұрын
thank you
@aj.sh6002 ай бұрын
Awesome video from the Himalayas
@rajatchauhan172 ай бұрын
Thanks Sharavan Sir for introducing us to PADDAR. 😊🙏 Enjoyed the Vlog and hope see much more in the future. Best Wishes. ❤
@mrholmes33672 ай бұрын
Beautifully depicted Hope you comeup with more videos from the region 🔥
@brijeshsharma60732 ай бұрын
Worth it to watch ❤ . Great job and story presentation 😉
@AyushRana-hv8tk2 ай бұрын
loved it and the traditional houses are so similar to Pangi as we are neighbouring valleys, it felt so homely to see this❤️
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
oh really? that is interesting to know
@kavindersingh59292 ай бұрын
Beautiful and beautiful.. Great Saravana bhai.
@Righgyal3 ай бұрын
Get job Suvarna bhai it's amazing you are such good man I ever meet. Carry on. Bst of luck from zanskar❤❤❤❤
@sonisharma12082 ай бұрын
Most beautiful village❤❤❤
@splashingbee2 ай бұрын
Really nice depiction of Paddar and superb storytelling.
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@isheetampancholi2 ай бұрын
💕 another Jem from you Sarvanji ! The Paddar Haveli _ WoW Humans n their animals Living together - that's how it should be ! n the Shoes w the Bug :) Laage Raho #IndiaInMotion ;)
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@sivarampalutla48922 ай бұрын
Saravanan, thanks for your video. Amazing, excellent and you nailed it. Great work Bro. Wonderful to experience this.
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that.. thank you.
@sukalyan_naskar3 ай бұрын
Good to see an upload. :)
@pranjivhazarika30683 ай бұрын
It's incredibly serene to watch your videos. I have been an avid admirer of your work from the very beginning, and I must say that your content never fails to impress me. Your dedication and passion shine through in each video, making them a true delight to watch. Keep up the fantastic work!❤❤
@indiainmotion3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@krishpy1002 ай бұрын
Beautiful. Made like Poetry in motion..
@amirajmal2 ай бұрын
This uncle is fabulous ❤
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
He was such a character.
@sanjuro00102 ай бұрын
Brilliant video really well made. lots of love for showing our butiful Paddar Valley. Im from Bhalessa, Doda J&K. pls visit bhalessa valley sometime as well ur welcome😁
@AmitKumarSharma-it7pz2 ай бұрын
Similar structure (internals) has been there in chenab valley some 5 to 6 decades ago.
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
they don't exist anymore?
@_solitude_art_66642 ай бұрын
Love from jammu, been there 2 times best experience! Jai machail mata! Kistwar jammu
@_solitude_art_66642 ай бұрын
@@stearic_acid hs kya rha? Geography ni padi? Jammu division ki dist ha kishtwar! Avg anpad, brainwashed!
@_solitude_art_66642 ай бұрын
@@stearic_acid ab yeh mat bolna chenab valley ha toh kaxmir hui 😭 asli mein chenab himachal se aati phr pura kishtwar himachal ka hua ur jammu mein sbse zada area ha chenab ka akhnoor mein 😂 becahara madarsachap
@davon00883 ай бұрын
Something about the landscape, the people and the music feels like deep contentment.
@shashiranjan78132 ай бұрын
Excellent videos
@gouravshrivastava16023 ай бұрын
Another masterpiece, I ccouldn't stop smiling whenever i see your documentaries
@indiainmotion3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Gourav
@atulyanama60922 ай бұрын
It is always a delight to watch your videos sir❤ the way you tell the stories of these beautiful places is just amazing ❤
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@Rigdoldrukpa8002 ай бұрын
Love it sir, drop some more .
@sham93403 ай бұрын
Best video as usual
@rohitandotra95623 ай бұрын
Wow, this video really blew me away! Your dedication to delivering top-notch content shines through every frame. I love how you constantly push the boundaries and explore unseen areas, taking us on adventures we never even knew existed. Keep up the amazing work, you're truly setting the bar high for quality content on KZbin...i am your suscriber form last 4 years..Please try to keep posting videos on Rebo on wheels..
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
Thanks Rohit
@sourabhkullu3 ай бұрын
Excellent vlog Saravana, great locations and great background music 🎶
@indiainmotion3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🙂
@sumitsteyn3 ай бұрын
beautiful video, absolutely loved it
@Prideofpaddar2 ай бұрын
Love from the sapphire valley #Padder ...
@muthua15183 ай бұрын
Another beautiful content and you are using drone from your last video, that's nice. 👌 love from chennai ❤❤❤❤❤ muthu
@indiainmotion3 ай бұрын
I've been using that drone for a very long time.
@VijayKBodh2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video in advance! I haven't seen the video yet but I am sure this will be informative like others from you! Wanted to learn about Paddar!
@withkaushikroy2 ай бұрын
Just incredible....! & also the background score....!
@indiainmotion2 ай бұрын
Thanks Kaushik
@withkaushikroy2 ай бұрын
@@indiainmotion You are just amazing 👏! You deserve a ton of praise!
@monikagautam84823 ай бұрын
After long time nice vlog
@MsGoonerette3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this vlog. I always had this doubt in my mind that how the Perak headdress and other ornaments had saffires and from where Ladakhi and Tibet people used to get those. I had asked locals in Ladakh but they had no clue. Now, i know 😌 Bless you, sir !
@indiainmotion3 ай бұрын
You are welcome.. glad you enjoyed the video and found it informative.
@rmsharma19572 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@rinzinnegi47383 ай бұрын
great video
@rohitkango20642 ай бұрын
great and honest work. Keep it up brother.
@imtiyazahmadi80073 ай бұрын
Love it MAN... For this type of content I pay my internet bill