National Highway 1 (NH 1) in India runs between the union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. It comprises parts of old NH1A and NH1D. The number 1 indicates, under the new numbering system, that it is the northernmost East-West highway in India. NH 1 through the Himalayan mountains Contents 1Route description 2Major intersections 3Transport 4See also 5References 6External links Route description National Highway
The Simla Agreement, also spelled Shimla Agreement, was a peace treaty signed between India and Pakistan on 2 July 1972 in Shimla, the capital city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It followed the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, which began after India intervened in East Pakistan as an ally of Bengali rebels who were fighting against Pakistani state forces in the Bangladesh Liberation War. The Indian intervention proved decisive in the war and led
The Skardu–Kargil Road (Urdu: سکردو – کرگل سڑک) is a 126-kilometre (78 mi) provincial highway in the Pakistani-administered territory of Gilgit–Baltistan, running from the city of Skardu to the Line of Control with the Indian-administered territory of Ladakh, via the Kharmang Valley. The original road continued to run until the town of Kargil, but has been closed since 1948. History The road from Skardu to Kargil was part of the ancient Silk Road. Prior to the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948, the
The Suru River (Hindi: सुरु, Urdu: سرو دریا) is a tributary of the Indus River that flows through the Kargil district of Indian-administered Ladakh. The Suru Valley is coextensive with the Kargil tehsil, with the town of Kargil being situated on its banks. The northern half of the river flows into the Skardu District of Pakistani-administered Gilgit−Baltistan, where it joins the Indus at Nurla. Geography Nun Kun Mountain massif at the distance The Suru River is a 185
The Suru Valley is a valley in Kargil District in the Union Territory of Ladakh in India. It is drained by the Suru River, a powerful tributary of the Indus River. The valley’s most significant town is Sankoo. Suru Valley is famous for its natural environment. There are many picnic spots in Suru Valley such as Damsna, Parkachik, Sangra, Taisuru, Karpokhar, Khous, Thulus, Stakpa, Umba Namsuru etc. Karpokhar Holy Shrine (Syed Mir Hashim), Khous Holy Shrine & Sanku Holy Shrine (Syed
Kodarma (also spelled as Koderma) is a city and a notified area in the Koderma subdivision of the Koderma district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. Contents 1Demographics 2Education 3Hospitals 4Economy 5See also 6References Demographics As per 2011 Census of India, Kodarma Nagar Parishad had a total population of 24,633 of which 12,941 were males and 11,692 females. Scheduled Castes numbered 1,691 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 153. As of 2001 India census, Kodarma had a population
Kyelang (or Keylong) is the administrative centre of the Lahaul and Spiti district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, 71 km (44 mi) north of Manali via Atal Tunnel and 120 km (75 mi) from the Indo-Tibetan border. It is located along the Manali-Leh Highway, about 7 km (4.3 mi) north-east of intersection of the Chandra Valley, the Bhaga Valley, and the Chenab Valley; on the banks of Bhaga River. Contents 1Sights and festivals
The Tamda Ghumar Waterfalls (Hindi: तामड़ा घूमड़) is a seasonal and natural waterfall located at around 45 kilometres (28 mi) to the west of Jagdalpur, in Bastar district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. It is very close to Chitrakote and Mendri Ghumar Waterfalls. Topography Tamda Ghumar Waterfalls is located at around 45 km from Jagdalpur. It is very close to Chitrakote and Mendri Ghumar Waterfalls. The height of the fall is
The Teerathgarh Falls is all season tourism’s site and a good photography place waterfall near Jagdalpur at Kanger Ghati in Bastar district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Contents 1The falls 2Location 3See also 4References 5External links The falls The Teerathgarh Falls is a block type waterfall on the Kanger River. The water plunges 91 metres (299 ft) in a single drop. Location It is located at a
Rayagada is a municipality in Rayagada district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is the administrative headquarters of Rayagada district. Contents 1History 2Demographics 3Notable people 4Politics 5References 6External links History The city of Rayagada was founded by King Vishwanath Dev Gajapati (1527-1531 CE) of the Suryavansh dynasty of Nandapur Kingdom. It served as the capital of an extensive dominion that stretched from the confines of Bengal to