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Chorbat Valley : Where Ladakh Gives Way to Baltistan

The Chorbat Valley at Turtuk

The Chorbat Valley at Turtuk

So where exactly does Baltistan begin and Ladakh end ? Well to be honest there is no such defined physical feature but most consider the Chorbat Valley as a part of Baltistan rather than Ladakh. In the pre-partition days Chorbat was an “Ilakka” in the Baltistan Wazarat. Geographically the Chorbat Valley starts at the point where the Shyok Valley narrows and becomes a Gorge before the Village of Bogdang. Bogdang is considered the first Village of the Chorbat Valley and hence the first Village of Baltistan. Technically it lies sandwiched between the Ladakh Range and the Karakorams.

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tags: chorbat valley, ladakh, shyok, thang, franu, tyakhashi, turtuk, baltistan, khaplu
Saturday 09.25.21
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
 

Gold Prospecting in the Riyasat e Jammu and Kashmir 1890

A Man Sand Washing for Gold somewhere in Baltistan

The Gazetteer of Kashmir and Ladakh of 1890 is a treasure trove of information regarding various aspects in the state. This is the small little Chapter in the Gazetteer which talks of Gold prospecting in the Riyasat. And of course it talks of some Gold mining in Baltistan.

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tags: gold washing, gold prospecting, baltistan, kashmir gazzetteer, indus, shingo drass, von hugel
categories: Himalayan History, Himalayan Geography
Saturday 05.16.20
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
 

Historical Map of the Dogra Kingdom of Jammu and Kashmir

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The State of Jammu and Kashmir as it was at its largest extent under the rule of the Dogras. This Map helps people understand the complicated Geography and Diversity of the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir.

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tags: kashmir, jammu and kashmir, ladakh, baltistan, gilgit, chilas, chitral
categories: Himalayan History
Tuesday 10.15.19
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
Comments: 3
 

The Indigenous People of Jammu and Kashmir

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The erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir was one of the most diverse State in the country in Ethnic, Religious and Lingual dimensions. The main "People" of Jammu and Kashmir and its different regions are briefly described in this Article.

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tags: kashmir, jammu and kashmir, Gilgit, baltistan, jammu, Hunza, potohari, dogra, bakarwal, kashmiri, ladakhi, ladakh
categories: Himalayan Geography, Himalayan History, Himalayan People
Wednesday 09.11.19
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
Comments: 2
 

The Illustrated Mountain Geography of Ladakh

The mighty Nun Peak of the Great Himalayan Range at 7135 m its the highest Himalayan Peak in Jammu ans Kashmir (not including the areas under occupation). On the side is the Saddle Peak.

The mighty Nun Peak of the Great Himalayan Range at 7135 m its the highest Himalayan Peak in Jammu ans Kashmir (not including the areas under occupation). On the side is the Saddle Peak.

The Mountain Geography of Ladakh makes for interesting reading situated as it is between the Great Himalayan Range and the Karakoram Range. Also running within Ladakh are the Ladakh Range and the Zanskar Range but most people do not have a clear idea as to which Pass co-relates to which Pass.

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tags: ladakh map, ladakh travel, karakorams ladakh, great himalayan range, nun kun, suru valley, kargil, karakoram pass, baltistan, zanskar range, ladakh range
categories: Himalayan Geography
Wednesday 04.24.19
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
Comments: 1
 

Thang : India's most Northernly Village

Right at the Line of Control. At the River bend lies the fence.

Right at the Line of Control. At the River bend lies the fence.

Thang is the last Village before the LOC in the Turtuk Sector. Entry to Thang is restricted and presenting some rare pics from inside the Village.

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tags: thang, baltistan, LOC, ladakh, turtuk
categories: Himalayan Geography
Thursday 09.27.18
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
Comments: 4
 

Ladakh / Baltistan / Gilgit Story

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We try an together the story of Ladakh, Gilgit and Baltistan and how they became a part of the erst-while Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir.

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tags: ladakh, gilgit, baltistan
Sunday 04.01.18
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
Comments: 4
 

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