Zanskar: The river of two lives

The Zanskar River in Ladakh, India, undergoes a dramatic seasonal transformation, shifting from a summer rafting destination to a frozen ice highway known as the "Chadar" during winter. This frozen passage serves as a vital, albeit dangerous, lifeline for isolated local villages to reach the outside world. However, this unique tradition is increasingly threatened by the dual impacts of climate change and the construction of a new permanent road.