ever thought of trekking in Kashmir?
14/05/08 09:05
Reported in the Greater
Kashmir, the trekking options
west of Zanskar are about to expand. J&K
Tourism has been given the go ahead to once again
market the trekking and climbing opportunities
available in neighbouring Kashmir. Getting
insurance for such an area (Kashmir is frequently
listed as 'no go' by most Foreign Office travel
advisory services) may be tricky, but it may well
be worth the effort as old trekking accounts and
photos illustrate the wealth of country that has
in recent years been largely off limits. Just
think of the possibilities for longer treks
linking Spiti or Lahaul with the green alpine
meadows of Kashmir - I for one will be keeping a
close eye on these developments.
Jimmy makes the news!
05/05/08 16:17
Although not
an earth shattering story, Sonam Stobgais (better
known by many as Jimmy) a good friend from Zanskar,
has made the Greater Kashmir online edition.
The story provides just a tiny
illustration that Zanskar's 8000+ inhabitants
manage to generate more internal politics than
most governments!
finally, the road is open.
05/05/08 10:19
Reported in the Greater Kashmir
online the road linking Padum
to Kargil has finally reopened after early snow
clearing attempts were thwarted by snow fall on
the 16th April. A convoy bound for Padum - loaded
no doubt with fresh veg, kerosene and other
consumables - has been flagged off by the Chief
Executive Councillor LAHDC Kargil, Asgar
Karbalayee.