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Corporate Lawyer Quits Job, Settles in Ladakh Village: 'Now I Understand Water's True Value!'
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News18•29-09-2026, 11:48
Corporate Lawyer Quits Job, Settles in Ladakh Village: 'Now I Understand Water's True Value!'
- •Nayantara Chauhan, a former corporate lawyer, quit her job and spent two months in a Ladakh village, realizing the true value of water.
- •She shared her experience with dry toilets in the village, where paper and soil are used instead of water, highlighting the water wastage in cities.
- •The village's water supply depends on a nearby river, whose level fluctuates with glacier melt; villagers collectively manage water flow during low periods.
- •Nayantara experienced the simplicity and peace of village life in Ladakh, enjoying evening tea, fresh vegetables, and the strong community connection.
- •She has shared 28 videos on Instagram documenting her Ladakh experience, showcasing daily life and challenges in the village.
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Nayantara Chauhan left her corporate lawyer job to become an outdoor chef in Manali and later decided to live in a Ladakh village for about two months to experience and document local village life through her videos.
The village water supply relies on a nearby river, where the flow changes based on glacier melting rates. When flow is low, villagers work together to clear a path, using rubber pipes and motors to deliver water to homes.
She had to adjust to using a dry toilet where paper and soil are used instead of water, which took her about a week and helped her realize the true value and consumption of water.
