There are many such hidden places in India whose beauty and specialties are known to very few people. When it comes to natural beauty, people remember only rivers, mountains, waterfalls and lakes. The summer season in the plains is quite troublesome. In such a situation, if they want to spend time in a cool and peaceful environment, then people go straight towards the mountains. For this reason, a huge crowd of tourists is seen in places like Shimla, Mussoorie, Kashmir. At present all these are popular places, so today we will talk about a beautiful village, visiting which will be one of the best experiences of your life. Here you will also find less crowd of tourists. The name of this village is ‘Turtuk’. It falls very close to the India-Pakistan border and hence it is also considered the last village of the country.
Turtuk, a village situated at the end of Leh, is known for its natural beauty. Knowing about the culture here will also be a completely new experience for you. This village is also special from the historical point of view. Along with natural beauty, the peaceful environment makes this village an even more attractive destination. This village is very special for nature lovers and those who know the culture and history of the country. So let us know how to reach here and what is the specialty.
History of Turtuk
The history of Turtuk, which is called the last village of India situated on the edge of Ladakh, is also very special. This village came out of Pakistan and became a part of India after the 1971 war. The distance of this village from the border is approximately 8 kilometers. The people living here follow Balti culture. The second thing is that you will see a lot of difference in the language and way of living here. So let us know about it in details.
How to reach Turtuk village?
If you want to reach Turtuk then first you will have to reach Leh in Ladakh. The most important thing is that you do not get direct entry here, rather you have to take inner line permit from the local administration. In fact, it is very important from security point of view. Due to its proximity to the border, tourists entering this village are also checked.
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Your heart will be happy after seeing the natural sights.
Turtuk village is considered special because of its border area. Apart from this, your heart will be happy after seeing the natural beauty here. So seeing the unique confluence of cultures will also be a completely new experience. If you are tired of the work and crowd of the city and want a relaxing break, then you must come here. You will not be able to describe the beauty of this place in words. There is a beautiful waterfall here which is also known as Turtuk Waterfall.
visit the museum
If you go to Turtuk, you should also visit the Balti Heritage House and Museum built here. These are houses made of stones and wood in which you get to see things related to Balti culture like costumes, old utensils etc. Apart from this, a glimpse of the history of the 1971 war will also be seen.
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Explore these places also
Talking about natural beauty, you must see Apricot Farms. Seeing apricot blossom in the month of April will be like reaching a beautiful dream for you. Apart from this you can go to Polo Ground. You can get information about the natural cold storage system and see the royal house which is a heritage of the history here.