SIMRAN RAJPAL
Ha, the smallest named place in India, is a tribal village nestled 4,780 feet above sea level. Situated in Longding Koling (Pipsorang) of the Kurung Kumey district, it exudes tranquility.
Shansha, comprising 72 houses, lies approximately 27 kilometers from Keylong. Positioned near the Tandi-Kishtwar road, it serves as a brief stopover for adventurous travelers navigating the perilous route.
The most viable (and likely sole) means of reaching this minuscule village of 52 houses involves a four-day trek from Sasposte. Accessible by jeep from Leh, Sasposte serves as the starting point for the journey.
Situated at an elevation of 12,600 feet above sea level, Kanji is a petite village nestled in the Leh district. A journey involving a drive (followed by a trek) from Kargil brings travelers to Kanji, a destination frequented by trekkers crossing gorges from Rangdum Gompa to access the village.
Nitoi, nestled in the picturesque Kiphire district of Nagaland, is a charming yet underappreciated village boasting an impressive 80% literacy rate among its modest population.
Warisfistan, nestled along the banks of the magnificent Nubra river, remains a hidden treasure in the Nubra Valley, despite its easy accessibility.
Perched at a breathtaking altitude of 14,200 feet, Kibber holds the distinction of being the world's highest inhabited village, with its 80 distinctive houses constructed from locally sourced rock and mud.