Kashmir

Is there an overland route to Kashmir from Europe?

Is there an overland route to Kashmir from Europe?

Getting to either Kashmir from Europe is fairly straightforward and there are two obvious routes, the northern and the southern. Note that the 'middle' Caucasus route is not viable due to war, closed borders and general instability in the north Caucasus.

  1. Can you drive from Europe to India?
  2. Who owns most of Kashmir?
  3. Is Kashmir controlled by India?
  4. Can we travel Europe by car?
  5. Can we go India to England by road?
  6. Who owned Kashmir first?
  7. How many Kashmiris have been killed?
  8. Why does China support Pakistan?
  9. Why did Pakistan give part of Kashmir to China?
  10. When did India lose Pok?
  11. How did Islam come to Kashmir?
  12. Can we go to Pakistan by car?
  13. Is it cheaper to drive around Europe?
  14. How long is a road trip around Europe?

Can you drive from Europe to India?

You can actually drive from anywhere in mainland Europe to anywhere in mainland India.

Who owns most of Kashmir?

India controls approximately 55% of the land area of the region that includes Jammu, the Kashmir Valley, most of Ladakh, the Siachen Glacier, and 70% of its population; Pakistan controls approximately 35% of the land area that includes Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan; and China controls the remaining 20% of the land ...

Is Kashmir controlled by India?

India has control of about half the area of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, which comprises Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, while Pakistan controls a third of the region, divided into two provinces, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Can we travel Europe by car?

Believed to be the longest bus journey in the world, the initiative called 'Bus to London', will cover 18 countries, a distance of 20,000 km in 70 days from India to London via road. ... In fact, some time next year, you may be able to plan a road trip to London, too! Yes, you read that right.

Can we go India to England by road?

Yes, you can definitely travel to London from India by road just like these Indian mothers did. You will have to cross boundaries of 17 countries i.e. 23,7000 km approximately. You would need multiple permits to cross international boundaries. The road trip can be expensive and requires meticulous planning.

Who owned Kashmir first?

In 1339, Shah Mir became the first Muslim ruler of Kashmir, inaugurating the Shah Mir dynasty. For the next five centuries, Muslim monarchs ruled Kashmir, including the Mughal Empire, who ruled from 1586 until 1751, and the Afghan Durrani Empire, which ruled from 1747 until 1819.

How many Kashmiris have been killed?

In 2008, Indian authorities reported more than 47,000 conflict-related deaths in Kashmir, while the All Parties Hurriyat (Freedom) Conference reported 100,000 (Reuters). 2017 In 2017, 81 civilians and more than 207 militants were killed.

Why does China support Pakistan?

China also has a consistent record of supporting Pakistan in regional issues. Pakistan's military depends heavily on Chinese armaments, and joint projects of both economic and militaristic importance are ongoing. China has supplied blueprints to support Pakistan's nuclear program.

Why did Pakistan give part of Kashmir to China?

Under this Sino-Pakistan Agreement, Pakistani control to a part of northern Kashmir was recognized by China. ... For Pakistan, which had border disputes on its eastern and western borders, the agreement provided relief by securing its northern border from any future contest.

When did India lose Pok?

Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

DateAugust – 23 September 1965
ResultStalemate (Both nations declared victory) Ceasefire through UNSC Resolution 211 No permanent territorial changes (see Tashkent Declaration) Return to the status quo ante bellum
Territorial changesNo territorial changes

How did Islam come to Kashmir?

The religion - Islam, came to the region with the influx of Muslim Sufis preachers from Central Asia and Persia, beginning in the early 14th century. Kashmiri Muslims are natives to the Kashmir Valley. The majority of Kashmiri Muslims are Sunni. They refer to themselves as "Koshur" in their mother language.

Can we go to Pakistan by car?

Pakistan. There is no way to enter Pakistan in an Indian registered civilian vehicle. Many foreign citizens who undertake overland expeditions use Wagah Border to enter or exit India during their journey but this option is not open to Indians.

Is it cheaper to drive around Europe?

You'll see that travelling by road in Europe is an expensive business. ... We drove through Romania, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, France and finally the UK, to London, we took 12 days and it is most certainly cheaper to fly than to drive across Europe.

How long is a road trip around Europe?

If you were to drive this amazing road trip across Europe in one go, without stopping and without sleeping, it would take about 364 hours or 16 days to cover the route, and you would drive almost 27,000 kilometers.

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