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21/02/2025

The Road which would eventually connect Machail Village in Padar Valley in Kishtwar with Gulabgarh which is the main Village in the Padar Tehsil. This is a rare Video of that side as we never hear much of this area.

15/02/2025

A Video of us driving through the Ice Field on the top of the Margan Pass and the gradually descending into the Kashmir Valley.

Unlike other Passes the Margan Pass has a small Valley on top which runs for a few kms and resembles an Ice field during the Winters and well into May when the Pass usually opens for Traffic.

Though the neighbouring Sinthan Pass which connects Kashmir with Kishtwar Main sees a lot of Tourists now during the Summers there are hardly any Tourists who make their way up the Margan Pass.

There are a couple of Alpine Lakes within Hiking distance from the Pass and thats probably the closest you can get to these Lakes by Car.

The Margan Pass is an important part of our High Pass Challenge JK Edition coming up in May. In case you are interested please connect over Whats App on 98712 92288

14/02/2025

So here's a GoPro Video of us going upto the Kaobal Gali and this Video has Narration as well explaining the importance of this Pass and why its off limits.
Many people Inbox me aslking about this Pass. So here are some FAQs asked which ill answer briefly.

How to get Permission - The Permission can only be granted by the IA. So either from the Chinar Corp HQ or from the Commander on Ground. However there are Reports that there is a proposal to open for Tourists.

Road Condition - The Road condition varies from kinda OK to bad and if it Rains then its hell. Do not even think of attempting this Pass in anything less than a 4x4.
Driver Ability - Please attempt only if you have Experience of Driving in the Mountains otherwise forget it.

Weather - The Road is pretty prone to Lanslides which are triggered mostly by Rains / Bad Weather. Pray for good Weather.

And just in case you dont get Permission ill suggest an alternative. Go back to Kashmir and then go over the Zoji La and get to Drass.

From Drass there is a Road which goes directly to Sankoo in the Suru Valley over the Umba La.

At almost 4500 m its a good 1000 ft higher than Umba La and the drive isnt for the faiint hearted.

You can thanks me later

05/01/2025

An exciting opportunity for people interested in Real Adventures in the Snows.

A 6 Night 7 Day Snow Adventure where you can learn Skiing / Snowboarding under instructions from the best Instructors on the Snowy Sloped of the Pir Panjals in Gulmarg.

For more Details What's App on 9871292288.

11/08/2024

First Video of driving from Lokut Bangus to Bod Bangus in the beautiful Bangus Valley in North Kashmir

Driving from the Drangyari side to the Reshwari side of Bangus. First time ever Video of driving through the beautiful Meadow of Bangus in Kashmir as we driv...

09/07/2024

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06/07/2024

Our Highlight Drive of the Year

Presenting the LOC Unravel 2024.

A one of its kind Driving Expedition that takes you to areas right on the LoC in Kashmir. The Map below shows the Routes we will be covering as well the LOC in Red and you can see we pretty much go all the way to the LOC at vrious locations.

We have limited Slots available. You can bring your own Vehicle (4x4 is Mandatory) or we can Arrange a Vehicle for you or if you want to come along just as a Passenger we have that option as well.

For more Details you can Whats App Message me on 98712 92288.

19/06/2024

Glimpses from our Epic LOC Unravel 2023 last year which culminated with a bang on top of the Kaobal Gali.

An Epic adventure around Kashmir touching all the main areas along the LoC, the first time such an Adventure carried out with most of the Participants coming from outside Kashmir.

As we prepare the Routes for the upcoming LOC Unravel 2024 we will add new Routes and try getting Permissions for areas so far Off Limits.

Get in touch in case you want more Details.

18/06/2024

The beautiful Bangus Valley as we travel along the New Road which connects Lokut Bangus with Bod Bangus

14/04/2024

Of all the Tourism Guest Houses in Kashmir the one at Reshawari is surely one of the best.

How about spending a few Nights at this fabulous location ?

Be a part of our Gurez Bangus Keran Tour and discover hidden Gems like this this one.

For details please Message on Whats App no 98712 92288

10/04/2024

Just a Month to go for our High Pass Challenge JK Edition 2024.

The THPC JK editions takes you across almost the whole length and breadth of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. We start off from Basohli in the Kathua District and make our way into the heart of the Pir Panjals and come to Bhaderwah in the Doda District after crossing the remote Chattargala Pass.

From Bhaderwah we move along the Chenab River to the Kishtwar district and from the town of Kishtwar we move towards the Sinthan Pass in the Pir Panjals which gets us into Kashmir.

We then explore the Passes around Kashmir like the Margan Pass and Razdan Pass in the Great Himalayan Range and the Sadhna Pass, the Z Gali and the Pharkiyan Gali in the Shamsbari Range.

And end after crossing over Pir Panjals via the Pir Ki Gali on the old Mughal Road and ending in Jammu.

This Drive is not just an Overlanding Expedition but a lesson the Geography of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Which takes you along lesser know Routes in the UT with beauty than cannot be justified in words.

The Itinerary

May 10 : Arrival in Basohli. Basohli is located around in Jammu and Kashmir around 60 kms from Pathankot in the Kathua District. Located on the banks of the Ranjit Sagar Dam. Night stay at the Lake View Resort

May 11 : We have an early Morning start and take the Road to Bani. And then to the beautiful meadows of Sarthal. From Sarthal we climb up to the beautiful Chattargala Pass and descend into scenic Bhaderwah in the Doda District. Night Stay at Bhderwah Resort

May 12 : We do a trip to Padri Pass which connects Bhaderwah with Chamba and then we head towards Kistwar along the Chenab. From Kishtwar we climb up the Sinthan Pass and descend into the Kashmir Valley. Stay at Daksum Hotel.

May 13 : We start the drive up the thrilling Margan Pass which connects Kashmir with the magical Warwan Valley. Return to Srinagar later in the day. Stay at the Khanda Kothi / Saffron Hotel

May 14 : From Srinagar we drive upto the Wular Lake and then we climb up the Razdan Pass which was once a part of the Route which connected Kashmir with Gurez and beyond to Gilgit. From Razdan Pass we head to Chandigam in the Lolab Valley in Kupwara. Night Stay at Chandigam TRC Guest House

May 15 : Today we will do the Shamsbari Passes of Zamindar/ Z Gali which connects to Machil and the the Pharkiyan Gali which connects to Kerna. Return to Chandigam in the Afternoon. Night Stay at Chandigam TRC Guest House

May 16 : We head to the Sadhna Pass today again in the Shamsbari Range and which further connects to the Karnah Valley and Tithwal. Return to Srinagar in the Afternoon. Night Stay at the Khanda Kothi

May 17 : The last day we head to the old Mughal Road and cross the historic Peer Ki Gali and then the adjoining the Dera Ki Gali and head through the Rajouri District and finally arrive at Jammu. Night Stay at the Hari Niwas Palace.

May 18 : Everyone heads back Home.

We have Two Slots left for anyone who is interested. Please get in touch with me on Whats App no 98712 92288 in case you are. Thanks

21/03/2024

My Article in the Scroll about one of my favourite Forgotten Ancient Monuments of the Pir Panjals.

Its now been a few years I visited the site and published the Story and Photos on the Internet quite widely.

But in all this longwhile I have had only One Person call me and get details on how to get to Site and options to Stay as she was conducting some research for the University of Los Angeles.

It seems rather strange to me such a significant Monument to the Past invokes no interest by the General citizens or anyone else for that matter.

Largely unknown to the outside world, these sentinels have been around since ancient times.