Most people are eternally confused about the location of the LoC in Kashmir. And Tourists are shown the LoC from almost everywhere. Even the Pahalgam side.
Anyways this is a simple Map which explains the LoC in Kashmir.
The Fort of Hari Parbat or the Koh-E-Miraan dominates the skyline of old Srinagar. The Fort was built by the Afghan Durranis who ruled the region at one point of time and has stood witness to the vagaries of time in Kashmir. Many places of historical / religious lay dotted around the Hill.
Read MoreA visual journey through the Dachigam National Park on the outskirts of Srinagar in Kashmir. The Park is the last stronghold of the highly endangered Kashmiri Hangul.
Read MoreA Collection of great pics from Kashmir showcasing why exactly this most exalted of all Himalayan Valleys is referred to as “The Paradise” on Earth.
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The Metropolitan Musuem in New York is one of the largest Art Museums in the World. The Museum has a great collection of Kashmir Art.
Read MoreA Close up of the Shalimar Bagh as woven on the Map Shawl with along with the Dal Lake. Note the intricate work on the border. And see the detailing of the surroundings. No wonder it took 30 years to complete. One of the finest examples of Kashmiri Shawl craftsmanship. No wonder they were such a prized possession for Ladies in Aristocratic Europe.
Read MoreThe Burzahom is one of the oldest Neolithic sites excavated in Kashmir and probably the first place which saw settled life in the Valley. One remarkable characteristic of the site is the ritual Dog burial sites discovered. In some cases the Dogs were buried along with their owners. A reminder of how old our relationship is with this family of canines.
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