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PHOTO ESSAY: Phatxingu – Kargil’s apricot “miracle drink”

Phatxingu, a drink in Ladakh’s Kargil region made from dried apricots, is unbelievably popular among all age groups. In the photo essay, I delve into some of the reasons for its raging popularity.

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Kargil’s apricot “miracle drink” – phatxingu

People in Ladakh’s Kargil region believe phatxingu, a beverage made from apricots, is not just a drink that gives them a healthy, long life but is a “cure-all” for health problems too.