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Across the Border

September 16, 2015 by Aninda Sardar Leave a Comment

Anam Hashim and the TVS Scooty Zest 110 in Ladakh (11)

From thereon, Kargil is just about 55 kilometres away. Situated on the banks of the fast flowing Zanskar river, Kargil town is actually the second largest town in Ladakh after Leh. It’s a fascinating place with a heritage that goes way back to the ninth century AD. At the time, it was also an important trade route that sat at the crossroads that connected eight cities.

Anam Hashim and the TVS Scooty Zest 110 in Ladakh (1)

In fact it was important enough (at least strategically so) for the British to have constructed an all-weather road from Kargil to Skardu, which sadly remains closed since 1948. Modern Kargil continues to be important but sadly, less for civil aspects like trade and more for its military strategic importance.

Anam Hashim and the TVS Scooty Zest 110 in Ladakh (2)

The bazaar however continues to be vibrant and a degree of isolation and remoteness means that a lot of the local culture is still very well preserved. So much for the past and the present, in the future lay Leh, Khardung La and more.

Anam Hashim and the TVS Scooty Zest 110 in Ladakh (10)

Stay tuned for more on Anam’s epic ride on a TVS Scooty Zest 110 through Ladakh…

Aninda Sardar – who has written 312 posts on Bike India.


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