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Warwan Marwah Dacchan : The Last Inner Himalayan Wilderness

Kishtwar itself is remote and always under the shadow of Kashmir but this part of Kishtwar which lies next to Kashmir on one side and the Suru Valley of Ladakh on the other side is probably one of the last great wildernesses in the Inner Himalayas. This is the Warwan- Marwah - Dachchan belt lies along the Maru Wadwan River or as its also known Warwan / Marwah (Marev) / Marsu Dhar River along different parts of its course, which is a major tributary of the Chenab.

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tags: kishtwar, warwan, wadwan, marwah, maru warwan, dacchan, dacchin, chenab, Marev, Inshin, suru valley, bhotkol pass, margan pass
Saturday 07.23.22
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
 

The Original Mountain Men and Women of the Western Himalayas

Ive had a childhood fascination for the Gujjars and especially the Bakarwals while growing up in Kashmir. Well they are almost the same thing except that nowadays the ones who live in fixed locations are called Gujjars while the ones which move up and down with their herds are referred to as the Bakarwals. Also as the name suggests it comes from the word Bakri, so a Bakarwal is also a keeper of the Sheep. Especially in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. There isnt a single Region in this vast State which is not familiar with the congenial Bakarwals who flocked to the highlands with their Goat/ Sheep / Buffaloes / Horses/ Mules which they term as “Maal” as in “Goods”. That is the commodity that they deal in and a Bakarwal is judged by the size of his Herd. And then there were my favourite part of a Bakarwal entourage, the Shepherd Dogs also called by the same name Bakarwal or Bakarwali.


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tags: bakarwals, gujjars, kishtwar, poonch rajouri, himalayas, Pir Panjals
categories: Himalayan History, Himalayan Geography
Monday 07.01.19
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
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The Dichotomy of the Moon River

Bandarkoot near Kishtwar where the Marsudar meets the Chenab / Chandrabhaga

The Moon River or the Chandrabhaga or the Chenab is a River that flows through some of the most rugged parts of the Himalayas starting its journey in the Lahaul Valley and making its way through Pangi Valley and into Padar Valley and Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a River of many legends and we try and Map its jurney from the Chandrabhaga to the Chenab.

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tags: chandrabhaga, chenab, lahaul, baralacha la, kishtwar, killar kishtwar, sansari nallah
categories: Himalayan History, Himalayan Geography
Wednesday 06.26.19
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
 

The Sheep of Sinthan

The gentle Sheep of the Sinthan Pass which connects Kashmir with Kishtwar. An absolutely beautiful Pass with mind blowing scenery on either side.

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tags: sinthan, great himalayan ride, #htgc2c, kashmir, kishtwar, sinthan top
categories: Himalayan Travel
Saturday 06.15.19
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
 

The Enchanting Padri Gali

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The enchanting Padri Pass or Padri Galli or Padri Top which connects Chamba in Himachal Pradesh with Bhaderwah in the Jammu Division of Jammu and Kashmir at around 10,400 feet amsl. It is located around 110 kms from Chamba Town and around 40 kms from Bhaderwah and is the highest point of the Chamba Bhaderwah Highway. This is one of the important Passes which connects J and K with Himachal. In older times Bhaderwah was a part of the powerful Chamba Kingdom which held Kishtwar as well and even Zanskar. 

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tags: padri, chamba, bhaderwah, doda, kishtwar, pir panjals, jammu, jammu and kashmir, zanskar
categories: Himalayan Geography
Monday 04.08.19
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
 

The Elusive Kashmir Sapphires

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The Story of the Kashmir Sapphire, the finest Sapphire that exists. Very few true Kashmir Sapphires exist today and are mostly held in Museums and Private Collections. We delve into the fascinating history of when and where did these Kashmir Sapphires came from and why they are so rare.

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tags: kashmir, kishtwar, padar, sapphire, himalayas, ronny totah
categories: Himalayan History, Himalayan Geography
Saturday 01.05.19
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
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Kishtwar : At the Himalayan Crossroads

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Kishtwar is a region in the Jammu division of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Due to its unique location just under the shadow of the Great Himalayas and at the place where the religions and cultures of the Himalayas meet. They give Kishtwar a unique flavor which remains largely unexplored.

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tags: kishtwar, kashmir, chamba, zanskar, spiti, buddhism
categories: Himalayan Geography
Friday 05.25.18
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
Comments: 1
 

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