Villages in Limi Valley are turning into ‘ghost settlements’

Lack of basic facilities means the residents have had to make a difficult choice—whether to stay back and endure the difficulties or to leave for good.

Until 15 years ago, the scenic Jang village in Limi Valley had 63 households. Now there are two all told. “It has turned into a ghost settlement,” says Paljor Tamang, ward chairman of Namkha Rural Municipality-6, where the village is located.