Residential Buildings
The old town of Leh is perhaps the best-preserved historic Tibetan urban area. But the old town is in decay, and the lack of infrastructure drives people away. The buildings themselves are no longer adequate to the modern life-style of the Ladakhis. For successful conservation of the old town, it is necessary to rehabilitate the historic residential buildings in the old town, so that these reflect the aspirations of the current inhabitants. THF is offering owners 50% co-financing for upgrading of historic buildings if traditional materials and technologies are used where suitable, and if the exterior appearance does not change more than necessary. Many house owners have taken on our offer. One of the completed projects is the Hor Yarkandi House.