Ranthan Karak: finding stories in the silence of the Himalayas
June 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm UTC+5.5
YPS Saturday Meet | Travel Presentation | Sat, 13 Jun | 7:00 PM | Google Meet
Ranthan Karak, in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, is a remote Himalayan landscape where silence, scale, and stillness shape the travel. Through a collection of photographs and personal narratives, Raksha Nagaraj shares her journey across this lesser-known region, from snow-covered ridges and changing mountain light to isolated temples, forests, and fleeting moments encountered along the trail.
Rather than focusing on technical photography, the session explores how landscapes can be observed, felt, and interpreted through images. It reflects on the emotions of being in vast mountain spaces, the challenge of capturing atmosphere and scale, and the small details that often become the strongest stories. Through these visual narratives, the talk invites the audience to slow down, look closely, and experience the Himalayas beyond just scenery.
About: Raksha Nagaraj
Raksha Nagaraj is a traveller, storyteller, and photographer based in Bengaluru and the creator behind ‘Solopassport’, a travel platform that documents journeys through landscapes, cultures, adventure, and human stories from around the world. Through Solopassport, she shares experiences that go beyond itineraries, focusing on observation, atmosphere, and the emotions tied to travel. Her work reflects a deep curiosity for places that are remote, culturally layered, or shaped by nature and history.
Having travelled to over 55 countries across all seven continents, Raksha approaches photography as a medium of storytelling rather than perfection. Whether it is the silence of Antarctica, the wilderness of the Himalayas, or everyday moments in unfamiliar streets, her photographs aim to capture the feeling of being present in a place. Her storytelling often combines personal reflections with visual narratives that encourage people to travel more consciously and meaningfully.
Apart from Solopassport, Raksha is also the founder of Bengaluru Prayana, a community-led initiative that explores Bangalore’s history, heritage, and lesser-known stories through immersive walks and experiences. She is a PADI Rescue Diver with close to 90 dives across 15+ countries and an avid trekker, who recently completed the Mt Kilimanjaro Summit. Through her journeys, she continues to document the intersection of travel, nature, adventure, and storytelling.
Facebook/Instagram/Twitter handles:
https://instagram.com/solopassport
https://facebook.com/solopassport
Language: English
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