High up in the mighty Himalayas, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and silence so deep you can hear the wind whistle, lies a small village called Komic. Perched at an incredible height of 15,027 feet above sea level, this stunning hamlet in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, is officially the highest motorable village in India, and possibly the world.

Despite its fame among travellers, Komic is home to fewer than 150 residents, who live simple yet strong lives in one of the toughest environments on Earth.

Life in Komic is not easy, but it is peaceful. Winters are extremely harsh, temperatures drop far below freezing, and the entire village is blanketed in snow. Roads close for months, cutting the villagers off from the rest of the world. Yet, the people of Komic carry on with resilience, depe

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