Kashmir
My time in Kashmir
18-19 July, Kashmir to Delhi, 24 hour trip by road
My friend advised me not to fly and suggested that I take a bus to Jammu (7.30-4pm) in a 4 wheel drive they call Sumo’s. She said from there catch a air conditioned/sleeping bus to Delhi.
Her brother took… Continue reading
14 July, Kashmir, Driving in chaos
My friend and her cousin asked if I could drive the car and they would take me to some beautiful sights in Kashmir. Before I detail the experience I wish to discuss the 13th July (yesterday) which was… Continue reading
14 July, Kashmir, another day out of confinement
Yesterday afternoon (Monday) we go out again. I feel excitement and a sense of gratitude as my introduction to Kashmir has been slow but intriguing. My friend and her cousin organize a motor scooter and he rides, taking… Continue reading
10 July, Kashmir, Curfew and 2 Free Days
It is now Saturday (10th July) and I arrived on Tuesday last week. I had one day out when the curfew was lifted. Today is another day when it has been lifted and I can’t wait to get… Continue reading
5 July, Kashmir, Life in Kashmir
I flew into Srinigar into a small airport. I waited around for a prepaid counter attendant (taxi) only to find out 40 minutes later that the office was outside. I went out and they charged me 700 rupees,… Continue reading