There is something about the mountains that draws people in. From the American poet Jack Kerouac down to every Indian teenager who dreams of a road trip to Ladakh, there is a common path that goes up the hills. Yet, for the many communities that live there, life can be charming but harsh. As a photographer, Mayank Soni has travelled up and down the valleys of the Himalayas for the last decade capturing these people, their lives and emotions through his camera. This exhibition, titled Soul Keepers of the Himalayas, will be on display at the unlikely space of The Bagel Shop in Bandra till the end of this month.

A moment at a Changpa village. Pics Courtesy/Mayank Soni