Video: ITBP jawans celebrate Holi with locals on frozen Pangong Lake at 14,300 feet

At an altitude of 14,300 feet, amid the icy expanse of Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh, troops of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police’s North West Frontier marked Holi with residents of nearby border villages. Against a stark, snowbound backdrop, soldiers and civilians came together in a rare high-altitude celebration of colour and camaraderie. Local children added warmth to the occasion, presenting a vibrant cultural programme that infused the freezing landscape with music, dance and festive cheer.