Bangus valley is an untouched virgin valley that lies bang near the LOC between India & POK. Potential to be Asia's largest golf course, this valley is full of rare himalayan herbs, multicoloured flora , lush green alpine meadows & snow capped peaks. Camping here gives a raw rustic feel of nature. "Beautiful is dangerous ".. The valley has been hidden , inaccessible & one of the best kept secrets of Kashmir as it falls near the LOC between India & Pakistan Occupied Kashmir or POK. Very recently it has been opened for tourism, though only locals from Kashmir predominantly visist it. A short vlog on Bangus valley Kashmir
TIMELINE OF THIS VIDEO
00:00 Start of video with drone shots of Bangus valley Kashmir India which lies on the LOC between India & Pakistan Occupied Kashmir or POK
00:15 Introducing Bangus valley. How the word Bangus is dervied from Sanskrit. The exapnse and geology of this sub Himalayan valley Bangus which lies along the Mawri river. Division of the valley into Big Bangus or Bada Bangus or Boud Bangus and Chota Bangus or Lokut Bangus or Small Bangus.
00:50 The 3 routes to access Bungus valley. The shortest from Rajwar Handwara. Handwara route is inaccessible due to militant infilitration & being an hot zone. The 2nd route through Langait. Langet route is long though climb is short. The 3rd & easier route through Kupwara. The vehicular road leads to base of Bungus via Chowkibal , TeePee.
01:46 How I planned my trip to Bangus while researching route to Ma Bhadrakali temple at Bhadrakal Handwara Kashmir. How the army gave me special permission to access Bangus through Handwara and allowing Drone photography. How I finally reached Bangus through Kupwara
02:39 About tourist amenities , infrastructure at Bangus. All about permits to visit Bangus valley. All about camping at Bangus valley Kashmir. A bit about army checkposts on the way to Bangus and the necessary permits and travel information to reach Bangus
04:27 Tourism option in Bangus valley. What to see and experience in Bangus Valley. Kajinag mountain which is 15500 high, holds the divine mystical Kajinag and Satkhol Nag springs. Kajinag lies on the LOC between India & POK. Shamsabari mountain at 12000 feet gives panoramic view of valley. It has glaciers and many options for summer & winter trekking.
05:17 How Militancy has affected the Bangus valley in Kashmir , kept it hidden, inaccessible & virgin . How tourism can affect the valley positively and negatively. Ho can militancy in Kashmir remote parts or parts that lie near the LOC be finished by promoting sustainable summer & winter eco tourism at Bangus valley.
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