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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Satish Sharma

Villagers return to abandoned Himalayan homes after 60 years

The once-bustling border village of Martoli, nestled within Uttarakhand's Johar Valley, now stands largely in ruins, its stone buildings a stark reminder of a bygone era.

Surrounded by the majestic Himalayan peaks, including Nanda Devi, once considered the world's tallest, this northern Indian settlement thrived on cross-border trade.

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