Shepherds of Himalayas

Under this initiative, we will try to capture the lives of pastoralist communities in the Indian Himalayas with the help of our collaborators and contributors.

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

We believe, the voices and stories of #pastoralist communities in the #Himalayas deserved to reach everyone. Due to word limits here, we are sharing them on SoH #Instagram page so we request all of you to #JoinTheHerd of SoH at https://t.co/MTXhcxHEGP

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

From the Himalayas to Delhi,

SoH will be showcasing indigenous wool products crafted by #artists at #Delhi in Desi Oon Festival to be held from 11 th Dec to 15 th Dec 2025 at Triveni kala Sangam.

Be part and feel the warmth of Desi Oon

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

Journey of the Guardian #Dog: From being an adorable pup to Proud member of the Pack. They are an integral part of the herd, acting as an extended eyes and ears of the #shepherds of the #Himalayas.

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

On the trails with Palsi's of #KuariPass which is one of the busiest routes to migrate to alpine meadows of #Niti and #Malari in #Uttarakhand , #Himalaya

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

Explore the #stories behind the #heritage products of #wool at Desi Oon Festival

🗓 13-15th December 2024
⏰ 11 AM - 7 PM
@ Triveni Kala Sangam

We’ll see you there!

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

Living Fibre - Explore the Journey of fleece from meadows to your doorstep @desi_oon_hub

Join us at this year’s Desi Oon Festival in #Delhi for a 3-day celebration of India’s diverse and rich wool #Heritage. Much like desi oon itself, we promise it’ll
be a warm, cozy affair!

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

An ode to our Palsi brothers for their kindness and generosity during our journey together from last five years.

#himalaya #uttarakhand #bakarwal #culture #pahadi #SoH #chamoligarhwal #chamoli #rudranath #kedarnath

#Explore & #Share

https://t.co/xQBfNpLsB7

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

As #Winter is arriving in the alpine meadows, the herders are relocating to camps in the lower altitude, on their way to the Home villages, telling stories of their days spent in the Himalayas, being grateful and hoping for a return next season.
#migration #nomads #moutains #SOH

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

We anticipate having an excess of 400 Kg of washed wool available for sale. Moreover, we are also equipped to supply carded wool and yarn to those interested in these value-added forms.
If this sparks your interest, let's talk more. Reach out to us via DMs
#handmade

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

Calling all innovators and wool enthusiasts!
SOH is teaming up with the Palsi community in #Chamoli to rewrite the wool stories in #Himalayas. Our Palsi brothers are gearing up to harvest around 700 Kg of Kathi Sheep #wool from the #alpine meadows of Chamoli

#slowfashion
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[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

As the migration of the herds to alpine meadows in the #Himalaya has already begun for this summer season, it's time to keep the guard up for the #Guardians of the herd
#ShepherdsofHimalayas
#onthemove #Migration
#dogsoftwitter #superheroes

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

We discussed how the identity of bagh/ #leopards is fluid and gets transformed due to the spiritual #beliefs, #folksstories,#myths, ecological #observations and socio-political dynamics for Palsi shepherds in Rudranath of #uttarakhand, #Himalaya
Explore @ https://t.co/VqbFvue4Pt

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

In the land of #gujjars : Even with the scarce resources for themselves, #nomadic #tribes are generous to share it. All are part of an extended family, taking care of each other, for each other in the alpine meadows.
IC @petervangeit
#pastoralism #Gujjars #Himalaya #migration

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

The male members of the family are responsible for guiding the herd to the destination for the night. The families have already reached to their final destination, their home in the high altitude meadows, and will stay there till winter sets in the hills of J&K
IC @petervangeit

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

#Gujjar families migrates to high altitude #meadows in the #Jammu & #Kashmir region in summer. Women's of the #family sets the tone for migration, going ahead with their possession on the horses and mules

#pastoralism #Gujjars #Himalaya #migration #IYRP2026 #SOH #mountains

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

An ode to Bhairava: Mount of one of the fierce incarnation of the God #Shiva. The #Guardians #dogs are one the most efficient deterent to wild predator in the #Himalaya, reducing the negative interaction, promoting the #coexistence in the shared landscape. #mountains #IYRP

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

How to train your Dragon :)
An example of #intimacy between kids . The livestock are the part of agro pastoralist families in the #mountains, where bonds are developed and strengthen through #love and #care over the period of time.

#himalayas #Pastoralism #Uttrakhand

[Bhaskar Joshi @_Bhaskar_Joshi]

❤️❤️

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

It's official : 2026 is declared as International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists by @UN
Read more @ https://t.co/TrGlvXLxz0

#himalaya #pastoralism #moutains #iyrp2026 #iyrpforclimate #iyrpfornature #iyrpforsociety #Rangelands #ClimateAction #foodsecurity #EmpoweredWomen

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

One of the solutions to impact the lives of #women is empowering them with an #empathic intervention.
#Explore the article by Preety about the SHEN project @ https://t.co/LOpmDM86vI

#himalaya #mountains #wool #handmade #conservation #communities

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

#women from the various communities are suffering most. The respect and equal status they enjoyed in Communities due to their self-sufficiency and Financial Independence because of their #livestock, is slowly eroding.

On the #InternationalWomensDay, our respect to all

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

Women are the spine of the Pastoralist communities. From taking care of livestock, children, household chores to participating in decision making, they are indispensable to Pastoralist families and enjoyed equal status to men.

https://t.co/PgYZQryTLB

[Shepherds of Himalayas @shepherdsofhim]

With new challenges such as #climatechange, the influx of roads in #migration routes, availability of alternate #livlyhood,shrinking #pastures, lack of access to #forestrights and participation in decision making in development projects affecting their traditional livelihood.