High in the Yambong mountains of Sikkim, reside the Himal Rakshaks, a group of volunteers who are united by a shared mission: they work with the Sikkim Forest Department to protect the region's precious forests and mountains. What fuels their passion is not only the immediate concern for the environment but a profound commitment to securing a sustainable future. ‘Himal Rakshaks - The Mountain Protectors’ tells their story.

 

This film is part of ‘Stories from the Ground: Northeast India,’ a film series by The Habitats Trust and Dusty Foot Production, featuring 50 shorts by local filmmakers that celebrate the culture, traditions, and biodiversity of the region.