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	Kashmir
		This valley is bounded on the north by the Karakoram Range, on the northeast by Ladakh and on the south by Jammu.
		The Jhelum River or the "Vyath" as it is called in Kashmir, is the great waterway of this mystical land into which lakes, fountains, streams and rivers drop down in a manner forming an arterial system of the valley of Kashmir.
		The modern state of Jammu and Kashmir (pre 1947) included Jammu, Ladakh, Gilgit, Hunza, Nagar, Purial and Yasin.
	www.indyahills.com /jk/kashmir/pl_jk_kas.htm

	Exhibition - Malana - A Lost Utopia in the Himalayas
		Malana valley is connected to Kulu by three mountain passes - it can be reached from Parbati valley crossing over the 3180 metres Rashol Pass and via Nagar over the 3600 metres beautiful Chanderkhani pass.
		In order to avoid them he created mist in the valley and told his brothers that the place was not good and further said that if they want to stay they could.
		· The village God is considered by the inhabitants as superior in power as compared to those of the other Gods in the Kulu valley.
	www.ignca.nic.in /ex_0055.htm

	3planch9.html
		River valley projects formed a most important segment in the plans of several States and large investments have been made in multi-purpose projects like the Hirakud, Kosi, Chambal, Rihand, D.V.C., Bhakra Nangal, Koyna and Nagar-junasagar.
		Such possibilities of development exist in all large regions in which new resources will be developed during the Third Plan, such as, Dandakaranya, the Rajasthan canal area, and the regions served by the Tungabhadra, Nagarjunasagar, Koyna, Chambal and several other projects.
		Since these programmes are included in the plans of States, it is largely through the shape given to State plans and the changes through which they pass in the course of the Plan period that the benefits of development are carried to every part of the country.
	planningcommission.nic.in /plans/planrel/fiveyr/3rd/3planch9.html

	Nepal Spiritual Pursuits information about Meditation, Yoga, Massage, Astrology, Ayurveda, Buddhist Studies, Homoeopathy, Tibetan Medicine
		Osho Tapoban International Communeo, located in a forest to the west of the Kathmandu Valley,
		Buddha's teachings of peace are practiced as a way of life and are more relevant today than ever before.
		Nepal is the birth place of one of the greatest healers known, Shakyamuni Gautam Buddha.
	www.visitnepal.com /spiritual/nepalspiritual_pursuits.php

	CNN - Deadly blast rocks New Delhi market - May 21, 1996
		The blast occurred in the Lajpat Nagar Central Market shortly after midday when it was bustling with shoppers.
		A man claiming to be the spokesman of the Jammu and Kashmir Islamic Front said it and another group had taken "this serious step to thwart the government's efforts to hold elections in the (Kashmir) valley."
		The market is in an area that is home to many Muslims from the northern state of Jammu-Kashmir, where guerrillas are fighting for independence.
	www.cnn.com /WORLD/9605/21/india.explosion.12pm (351 words)

	Hunza - Northern Areas - Azad Kashmir - Pakistan
		Hunza is on the northern side of the central valley, Nagar is on the southern side.
		At an elevation of 2400 meters [8800 feet], the Hunza River drains this valley, connecting to the Gilgit Valley to the south.
		This valley is composed of terraced ridges running from the high pastures down to the river, with extensive irrigation channels bringing meltwater from the glaciers to the terraced fields and villages.
	www.mango.itgo.com /hunza.html (351 words)

	Hunza - Northern Areas - Azad Kashmir - Pakistan
		Hunza is on the northern side of the central valley, Nagar is on the southern side.
		At an elevation of 2400 meters [8800 feet], the Hunza River drains this valley, connecting to the Gilgit Valley to the south.
		While we labored into camp exhausted and dizzy, he had made arrangements, had tea, and headed back down to the lower valley.
	www.mango.itgo.com /hunza.html (937 words)

	Himachal cities Guide, Kullu tourism guide, Shimla tourism guide, Mandi Tourism guyide, Chamba festivals, Chamba District, Tourist Places Of Chamba, Chamba Himachal India
		Kullu, the gateway to more spectacular towns like Nagar and Manali, is tucked between two lush mountains at the southern end of the Kullu Valley.
		Situated on the banks of the river Beas, Kullu, the headquarters of the district, serves as a nerve centre of the valley and is the starting place for a number of treks.
		Dussehra, a massive, vibrant festival celebrating the gods of this glorious valley.
	www.himachalonline.net /citys.html (2249 words)

	Randy Johnson's Pakistan Photo Gallery -- Page 3 of 6
		Left: Up the Hunza Valley, the green "valleys" are really the "deltas" of the glacial flows that feed into the Hunza River.
		Right: Once into the Hunza River valley, rock-slides and washouts are regular delays along the highway.
		Right: From the roof of Baltit Fort down the Hunza Valley and the Rakaposhi.
	ease.com /~randyj/pakfoto3.htm (2249 words)

	Nagar Parbati Valley,Nagar Parbati Valley Trekking,Nagar Parbati Valley Trekking,Trekking Nagar Parbati Valley Himachal,Himachal Pradesh Treks,Treks in Himachal Pradesh,Adventure Treks in Himachal Pradesh
		Nagar Parbati Valley,Nagar Parbati Valley Trekking,Nagar Parbati Valley Trekking,Trekking Nagar Parbati Valley Himachal,Himachal Pradesh Treks,Treks in Himachal Pradesh,Adventure Treks in Himachal Pradesh
		Nagar - Parbati Valley via Chandrakhani Pass
		Bhuntar is nearby airport too-so one can fly back to Delhi.
	www.lawania-adventures.com /adventure-tourism/nagar-parbati-valley.html (2249 words)

	Peshawar Travelogue, Hunza valley- Karimabad
		Still under recent conservation process-- with some watch towers (Hunza used to fight with the neighbouring Nagar Valley people), swimming pool, underground refrigerator (cooled by runnning river water underneath it) and a old mosque.
		Hunza valley is surrounded by snow peaked range, namely the Ultar peak I and II, Golden peak, Rakaposhi range and Lady Finger, with rapid hunza river flourishing the valley with green lush and Apricot, Apples, Peach, Mulberry, Cherry are in abundance together with vegetables and birds with black and blue wings chirping away...
		Hunza valley- Karimabad Karimabad, north pakistan- 15-Aug-2004
	www.trekshare.com /index.cfm?p1=48&journalid=11415 (2249 words)

	Kullu: Just the facts...
		The ancient seat of the kings of Kullu was at Nagar Castle, about 12 km north of the present town, and thought to have been built in the early 16th century by Raja Sidh Sing.
		There is also a town called Kullu which sits on the banks of the Beas River (additional info and facts about Beas River) in the central part of the valley.
		The largest valley (A long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river) in the district is called the Kullu Valley, which is also known as the Valley of the Gods.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/k/ku/kullu.htm (393 words)

	OPF
		Burushaski is spoken in the central Hunza valley as well as in the valley of the Nagar River, one of the primary tributaries of the Hunza River.
		This left the original language, Burushaski, to be spoken in highey inaccessible vallies such as Yasin, Hunza and Nagar.
		Burushaski itself is isolated from all other languages, and as yet there is no conclusive evidence relating it to any language family.
	www.opf.org.pk /almanac/L/languages.htm (7298 words)

	GILGIT - LoveToKnow Article on GILGIT
		From its uttermost head to the foot of the Hispar, overhanging the valley above Nagar, the length of the glacial icebed known under the name of Biafo is said to measure about 90 m.
		Throughout the mountain region of Kanjtit (or Hunza) and Nagar the valleys are deeply sunk between mountain ranges, which are nowhere less than 15,000 ft. in altitude, and which must average above 20,000 ft. As a rule, these valleys are bare of vegetation.
		Much has been written of the magnificence of Hunza valley scenery, surrounded as it is by a stupendous ring of snow-capped peaks and brightened with all the radiant beauty that cultivation adds to these mountain valleys; but such scenery must be regarded as exceptional in these northern regions.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /G/GI/GILGIT.htm (7298 words)

	Kashmir: The Crown of India
		During his reign Raja Todar Mal, the great Finance and Revenue Minister, made revenue settlement of the valley, which in its broad features forms the basis of the present revenue settlement in the valley.
		It was during his reign that three adventurers, Shah Mir from Swat (Tribal) territory on the borders of Afganistan, Rinchin from Ladhak, and Lankar Chak from Dard territory near Gilgit came to Kashmir, and played a notable role in subsequentive political history of the valley.
		Akbar built a new town near Hariparbat and called it Nagar-Magar and built the massive wall around the hill.
	www.ikashmir.org /Crown/history.html (7298 words)

	[Eco-list] NWFP offers opportunities for tourism promotion
		Likewise, valleys like Qadir Nagar and Elum in Buner, Kumrat, Sharingal and Lowari in upper Dir, Jaban headworks in Malakand Agency, Shangla Top in Chitral, Kalash valley, Bamboriat, Bareer, Rambor in lower Dir, Benshahi, Timergara, Fishing Hut and Churchil Picket are famous for their natural beauty.
		The unexplored areas in Swat are Lalko valley, which is located in Matta sub-division, Gabena Jabba, Dral Lakh, Oghuz Kas, and in upper and lower Dir Sedgai valley.
		Moreover, there are hundreds of fascinating valleys, waterfalls, fishing spots and hilltops which are yet to be explored either by the tourists or the authorities of the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) and Sarhad Tourism Development Corporation (STDC).
	lists.isb.sdnpk.org /pipermail/eco-list/2001-April/001245.html (7298 words)

	Spantik 2003 Post expedition report
		Spantik lies in between Nagar Valley (also known as Golden Peak) near Hunza and Arandu Valley in Baltistan.
		The normal South East route to Spantik 7027 meters is from Chogolungma Glacier in Arandu Valley of Baltistan also known as Little Tibet.
		A long walk starts from Arandu village within half hours we were on the snout of Chogolungma Glacier, for about one hours we find our way on the glacier to the right side of the morain and walking mostly upward we reach the camp site of Manpikhoro in an about 8 hours.
	www.k2news.com /stories024/spantik2003.htm (7298 words)

	Expedition Trekking Mountain Climbing Adventure in Pakistan (Expedition ... Spantik)
		Spantik is situated between Nagar Valley near Hunza and Arandu Valley in Baltistan.
		The normal route to Spantik is from the Chogulungma Glacier in the Arandu Valley.
		The team took this route from the South-West and approached the peak after reaching Skardu via Arandu and Chogulungma Glacier in five days.
	www.htt.com.pk /spantik_7000m.html (7298 words)

	Ethnologue: Pakistan
		Gilgit District, Northern Areas, mainly in Hunza Valley, Mominabad village, a few households in Big Nagar, Shishkat (Gojal), Dumial in Gilgit, Oshkandas (east of Gilgit), and Bakor village in Punyal.
		Chitral; Shandur Pass to Fupis in Ghizr Valley, Yasin and Ishkhoman valleys in Gilgit Agency, Ushu in northern Swat Valley, and large communities in Peshawar and Rawalpindi.
		Shina is the primary language in Gilgit and Diamer districts.
	www.christusrex.org /www1/pater/ethno/Pakn.html (7298 words)

	Infra Housing Kerala, India - Your Partner in Housing Solutions. Infra Apartments, Infra Hlats, Infra Houses, Infra Villas, Infra Homes, Infra Builders
		Infra Harbour view, Spring valley homes, Infra Hillock phase I, and Infra White Hall; two projects just months away from completion.
		Infra Airport square at Nedumbassery, and Infra Hillock phase II at Changampuzha Nagar, Kalamassery; and three ongoing projects, Infra Hillock Phase III at Changampuzha Nagar, Kalamassery, Infra Hamlin at Panampilly Nagar and Infra Meadows, Luxury villas at Kakkanad.
		With Infra you get the best of both worlds.
	www.builderskerala.com /infra/index.htm (7298 words)

	Restoration and Adaptivereuse of the Baltit fort, Pakistan
		The Baltit Fort of Karimabad is situated in the Hunza valley, a remote region within the Northern Areas of Pakistan, close to the border with China.
		In 1891, the British waged a military campaign against the Hunza and Nagar kingdoms and after a short resistance the British took up residency in the Fort for a short period.
		This occupation, in addition to the frequent fights with the Nagars, necessitated fortification that could resist a long siege and protect all the village people and their animals.
	web.mit.edu /akpia/www/AKPsite/4.239/baltit/baltit.html (3730 words)

	HISTORY OF HUNZA
		The Hunza, Nagar, and Yasin Valleys all have a distinct dialect.
		It is set at the head of the Hunza Valley in the Northern Areas amongst some of the highest mountains of the world, overlooking the valley settlements which it was built to protect.
		Hunza was the likely model for the Shangri-La of James Hilton’s novel ‘Lost Horizon’ where he describes it as a country of peace and contentment where the people do not ago.
	www.hunza.20m.com /History.htm (3730 words)

	Gilgit & Hunza
		Across the Hunza River from Karimabad, lies the beautiful, unspoiled Nagar Valley.
		Snow-capped Rakaposhi (7788m), and Ultar (7388m) dominate the valley, and the village, and the villages of Karimabad and Gulmit are the prettiest in this former kingdom.
		Traditionally the bitterest of foes, Hunzakurts and Nagarites have made peace in a manner typical of royalty, by marrying the princess of one to the king of the other.
	www.south-asia.com /pakistan/hunza.htm (3730 words)

	Hunza - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Travelling up the valley from the south, Hunza is the land to the left, and the former state of Nagar to the right of the river.
		The Mirs of Hunza sent an annual tribute to the Kashmir Durbar until 1947, and along with the ruler of Nagar, was considered to be among the most loyal vassals of the Maharaja of Kashmir.
		Hunza (Urdu:ہنزہ) is a former princely state in the northernmost part of the Northern Areas of Pakistan, which existed until 1974.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hunza (577 words)

	OPF
		Burushaski is spoken in the central Hunza valley as well as in the valley of the Nagar River, one of the primary tributaries of the Hunza River.
		The Siraiki language is spoken in the central part of Pakistan, on either side of Indus, approximately from 280 N to 330 N longitude and including the reaches of Chenab and Sutlej, which correspond to the southwestern part of Punjab and adjacent areas.
		Burushaski itself is isolated from all other languages, and as yet there is no conclusive evidence relating it to any language family.
	www.opf.org.pk /almanac/L/languages.htm (7298 words)

	Solan
		Yashwant Nagar: An angling spot, this place is at a distance of 20 kilometres from Solan.
		Happy Valley: An ideal picnic spot this valley is also known for a cave.(5 km)
		Solan is well connected by road (NH-22).Some of the distances are: Delhi-315 km,Chandigarh-68 km,shimla-48 km and Kalka-42 km.
	www.nrcmushroom.org /solan.html (7298 words)

	LOCATION OF DISTRICT
		Raghuraj Nagar tehsil consists in the south of an alluvial plain watered by the Tons and its tributaries the Satna, and the Simrawal from the north-west and the Magardha and Nar from the south.
		The Panna hills cross the narrowest portion of the tehsil in a west-east direction slightly inclined to the north and separate the valley of the Paisuni, in part ravinous, from the plateau to the south.
		Nagod tehsil and part of Raghuraj Nagar tehsil.
	satna.nic.in /gaz-loc1.htm (1399 words)

	Virtual Field Trip: Lake Baikal
		Lake Baikal extends northeastward toward and into the Stanovoye Nagar'ye mountains, as you can see in the most general image.
		The river valley is wider southwest of the fault, suggesting that the valley is being widened a little by the same pull that has widened Lake Baikal a lot.
		Lake Baikal is the world's deepest lake, with a depth of more than 1,600 meters or 5250 feet.
	www.gly.uga.edu /railsback/VFT/VFTBaikal.html (1853 words)

	Wandhama carnage the last straw for Pandits
		Bhat, hailing from Badshah Nagar, is among the 30-odd Kashmiri Pandits who recently migrated from various parts of the Valley in the aftermath of the Wandhama carnage.
		Equally grateful was A K Bhat who served in the Education Department in the Valley and was posted at Kenhama for the last nine years.
		Reeling under fatigue and depression, their anger against those who perpetrated the gruesome killings is still writ large on their faces, but equally manifest is the fear.
	www.indianexpress.com /ie/daily/19980213/04450834.html (404 words)

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