High up in the stark landscapes of Kargil, photographer Karamjeet Singh’s camera rolled on a scene both serene and powerful: a Himalayan brown bear mother padding across a rocky slope, tiny cub trailing close behind. The wind, the mountains, and the stillness held this rare moment in their embrace — a glimpse of life that feels almost timeless.

For the western Himalayas, such encounters were once almost unheard of. Just a decade ago, spotting these bears in this part of their range was close to impossible. Today, every sighting feels like a fragile promise that hope is still alive in these mountains.

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