Mohammad Asim

An inquisitive ethnographer with knowledge of cultural anthropology, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, and Sustainable Development Goals, with a passion for research in (Im)material cultural heritage, ethnoarchaeology, climate change and resilience. My research strives to bridge diverse disciplines and contribute to sustainable development through the lens of Indigenous Knowledge system, cultural preservation, and socio-environmental harmony.

Based at IIT Gandhinagar
Khardung La, en route to Nubra

The way in. Khardung La, 17,582 feet.

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Snowmelt in Ramdan Valley, above Turtuk
landscape · 2024Snowmelt in Ramdan Valley, above Turtuk
First snow on the ridge above the village
landscape · 2024First snow on the ridge above the village
Footbridge over the Chumikchan, Tabey valley
landscape · 2024Footbridge over the Chumikchan, Tabey valley
Walking the upper lanes of Turtuk village
fieldwork · 2025Walking the upper lanes of Turtuk village
Cooking on the Shyok bank during a field halt
fieldwork · 2025Cooking on the Shyok bank during a field halt
Ramdan Valley pasture under early snow
landscape · 2024Ramdan Valley pasture under early snow