Kashmir is known for its charming beauty. It is surrounded by three mountain ranges of the Himalayas- Karakoram, Zanaskar and Pir Panjal.

SRINAGAR, KASHMIR- AUGUST 31: A night view of the river Jehlum in on August 31, 2009 in Srinagar in Indian Administered Kashmir.

KHARDUNG-LA, LADAKH- AUGUST 31: Vehicles pass next to the icicles hanging on the roadside on August 31, 2009 in Khardung-la, in Indian Administered Kashmir.

HUNDAR, LADAKH- AUGUST 31: A Ladakhi man walks with his double humped camels on the sand dunes on August 31, 2009 in Hundar, in Indian Administered Kashmir.

HUNDAR, LADAKH- AUGUST 31: A Ladakhi man walks with his herd of goats on August 31, 2009 in Hundar, in Indian Administered Kashmir.

SONAMARG, KASHMIR- AUGUST 31: General view of a mountainous valley on August 31, 2009 in Sonamarg about 96 Km (59 miles) northeast of Srinagar in Indian Administered Kashmir.

PANGONG, KASHMIR- AUGUST 31: A general view of snow mountain peak on August 31, 2009 in Pangong, in Indian Administered Kashmir.

SONAMARG, KASHMIR- AUGUST 31: A stream flows through snow on August 31, 2009 in Sonamarg about 96 Km (59 miles) northeast of Srinagar in Indian Administered Kashmir.

SONAMARG, KASHMIR- AUGUST 31: Kashmir nomads with their ponies wait for trekkers on a trekking route on August 31, 2009 in Sonamarg about 96 Km (59 miles) northeast of Srinagar in Indian Administered Kashmir.

SONAMARG, KASHMIR- AUGUST 31: A young Kashmiri nomad girl poses for a picture outside her tent on August 31, 2009 in Sonamarg about 96 Km (59 miles) northeast of Srinagar in Indian Administered Kashmir.

SONAMARG, KASHMIR- AUGUST 31: A herd of sheep and goats are seen on August 31, 2009 in Sonamarg about 96 Km (59 miles) northeast of Srinagar in Indian Administered Kashmir.

SONAMARG, KASHMIR- AUGUST 31: Kashmiri women carrying wood in their baskets walk on a road on August 31, 2009 in Sonamarg.

SONAMARG, KASHMIR- AUGUST 31: A stream flows through snow on August 31, 2009 in Sonamarg about 96 Km (59 miles) northeast of Srinagar in Indian Administered Kashmir. Kashmir is known for its charming beauty.

SONAMARG, KASHMIR- AUGUST 31: A young Kashmiri nomad girl plays outside her tent on August 31, 2009 in Sonamarg.

SONAMARG, KASHMIR- AUGUST 31: A Kashmir nomad rides his horse on August 31, 2009 in Sonamarg about 96 Km (59 miles) northeast of Srinagar in Indian Administered Kashmir. Kashmir is known for its charming beauty. It is surrounded by three mountain ranges of the Himalayas- Karakoram, Zanaskar and Pir Panjal, running from northwest to northeast.

SONAMARG, KASHMIR- AUGUST 31: A stream flows through snow on August 31, 2009 in Sonamarg about 96 Km (59 miles) northeast of Srinagar in Indian Administered Kashmir.

SONAMARG, KASHMIR- AUGUST 31: A young Indian beggar poses for a picture while begging on a street on August 31, 2009 in Sonamarg

SONAMARG, KASHMIR- AUGUST 31: An unknown grave of a Kashmir nomad on the way to the trekking route on August 31, 2009 in Sonamarg about 96 Km (59 miles) northeast of Srinagar in Indian Administered Kashmir. Kashmir is known for its charming beauty. It is surrounded by three mountain ranges of the Himalayas- Karakoram, Zanaskar and Pir Panjal, running from northwest to northeast.

ZOJILA, KASHMIR- AUGUST 31: Trucks carrying supplies drive towards Ladakh on August 31, 2009 in Zojila about 102 Km (63 miles) notheast of Srinagar in Indian Administered Kashmir. Kashmir is known for its charming beauty. It is surrounded by three mountain ranges of the Himalayas- Karakoram, Zanaskar and Pir Panjal, running from northwest to northeast.

SONAMARG, KASHMIR- AUGUST 31: A elderly kashmiri nomade poses for a picture outside his tent on August 31, 2009 in Sonamarg about 96 Km (59 miles) northeast of Srinagar in Indian Administered Kashmir. Kashmir is known for its charming beauty. It is surrounded by three mountain ranges of the Himalayas- Karakoram, Zanaskar and Pir Panjal, running from northwest to northeast.


SONAMARG, KASHMIR- AUGUST 31: A Kashmir nomads quench the thirst on a trekking route on August 31, 2009 in Sonamarg about 96 Km (59 miles) northeast of Srinagar in Indian Administered Kashmir. Kashmir is known for its charming beauty. It is surrounded by three mountain ranges of the Himalayas- Karakoram, Zanaskar and Pir Panjal, running from northwest to northeast.




SONAMARG, KASHMIR- AUGUST 31: Trekkers rest in their tents next to a lake on August 31, 2009 in Sonamarg about 96 Km (59 miles) northeast of Srinagar in Indian Administered Kashmir. Kashmir is known for its charming beauty. It is surrounded by three mountain ranges of the Himalayas- Karakoram, Zanaskar and Pir Panjal, running from northwest to northeast.

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