Kashmir Connect: Meet a pigeon whisperer from the valley
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Sep 02, 2020, 04:05 IST | Updated: Sep 02, 2020, 04:05 IST
Do you know pigeon racing is a very popular sport in certain parts of the world, including in India's Kashmir valley? It requires rigorous training as it takes many weeks for pigeons to recognize their trainer and his or her voice and come back to the same rooftop. Our correspondent Johan castell met a pigeon fancier in Srinagar to understand how these birds are trained and learn more about the fascinating sport.
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