Pregnancy tourism in Ladakh is one of the strangest and most controversial travel-related topics linked to the Himalayan region. While Ladakh is usually known for its monasteries, mountains, and culture, whispers about “pregnancy tourism” have surfaced around the Brokpa tribe, also known as the “Last Aryans of India.”

The Brokpas, living in Dah, Hanu, and nearby villages, are recognized for their distinct features - fair skin, tall frames, and light eyes. These traits have fueled myths about them being descendants of a “pure Aryan bloodline.” Based on this perception, reports claim that some foreign women, especially from Germany, allegedly traveled to these villages with the idea of conceiving children with Brokpa men, hoping to pass on their features.

Media outlets and documentaries, such as The Aryan Saga (2006), have sensationalized the idea, sparking international curiosity. However, there is no concrete evidence to prove such practices exist on any scale. Locals largely dismiss these stories, calling them exaggerated myths that misrepresent their culture.

Critics argue that such narratives reduce the Brokpa identity to mere appearance, overshadowing their traditions and beliefs. Today, the so-called “pregnancy tourism” remains more of a rumor and cultural controversy than a proven reality - raising questions about ethics, stereotypes, and sensationalism in tourism.