ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The research paper presented here would not have been possible without the guidance and support of Prof. Aruna Ramani Grover, coordinator for her relentless pursuit of high academic standards, the can-do attitude and imbibing professional ethics have helped this project to meet its completion.

Thanks to Mr. Sandip Kumar & Dr. Mandeep Singh, guides for their continuous support and help in the framing of this report.

My parents who supported me for going to Leh, Ladakh and encourage me in every new learning step I take.

Thanks to Mr. Nisaar Kakpori from Public Works Department, Leh, Ladakh for helping me gather much required information about the Thesis site, context and the city.

Special thanks to Ar. Rishav Paul, my mentor in Leh who shared with me his knowledge of Ladakhi architecture and supported me throughout the project whenever I had troubles.

Thanks to Jigmet, Tashi, and Sonam for helping me during my visit to the Thesis site and case studies.

Syed Khwaja Abid A/2880/2015 School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi

Date: 22.06.20