Ladakh, a region isolated for centuries, has unique, exclusive and rich cultural base. This book provides a comprehensive account of the architectural heritage of this unparalleled landscape. It is meant not only for architects or conservation professionals but also for the local people and visitors in the region who should also be aware of the living heritage of the region. It is part of INTACH’S objective to identity heritage buildings throughout the country under its National Register programme. The book highlights the fact that the entire region is reeling under tremendous pressure of development thus eroding its vast reservoir of cultural heritage. Ladakh is now vulnerable to external influences which have wrought havoc on its sequestered culture therefore Ladakhi people should work more towards the safe upkeep of their cultural resources.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Janhwij Sharma
Janhwij Sharma is a conservation architect, working as Director (Programme) for its Architectural Heritage Division. He has been involved with various projects that range from the preservation of historical buildings to their potential reuse. He has also done several research and documentation projects with INTACH and the Ministry of Culture, the Government of India, for indentifying and documenting Buddhist sites entire Western Himalayas for their conservation. His latest projects include “Conservation Plan for Mangyu Gompa, Ladakh†and “Documentation of Buddhist Monasteries in Ladakh.†Janhwij is also a keen architectural photographer. So far, he has held four solo photo-exhibitions on the theme “Buddhist Heritage of the Western Himalaya – An Architectural Overview†at various prestigious cultural centers. Besides he has contributed several articles related to architecture and conservation in both national and international journals.
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