Turtuk: A land of the Balti, apricots and breathtaking landscapes

Turtuk is a sanctuary of greenery, tradition, and generosity, to the point of amazement given its backdrop and history. Turtuk in Balti literally translates to “a desire to stay,” and its residents perhaps took this meaning to heart and never left Turtuk, even in war. A visit to Turtuk can only be fulfilled with “a desire to go back.” The innocence, hospitality, and beauty of Turtuk will give you memories for a lifetime.

travel photographyAyash BasuOctober 20, 2018India, Travel, Ladakh

7 reasons to include Kolkata in your photography bucket list

Kolkata may not be for everyone but it has a place for everybody. I was born there at the peak of the Communist rule, and unlike the besotted Bengali’s unflinching loyalty to anything Kolkata, my love affair with this city found its early roots as a teenager through Desmond Doig’s sketches. These roots have now firmed up as I’ve seen Kolkata through a photographer’s lens. And here are seven reasons, why you should too.

street photographyAyash BasuAugust 1, 2017Kolkata, India, Street Photography, Travel Photography