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Save the Marwah Valley for all to see

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Denis BuchananJuly 13, 2018

By an occasional correspondent: Denis Buchan BSc. MEngSc, past member Institional Engineers Australia Some of the guys forming a protest committee located in Marwah Valley The fabulous Marwah Valley- entrance way to Kishtwar National Park Many of you may … Continue reading →

Umassi La- we make it to the Pass.

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Denis BuchananJuly 13, 2019

19th July 2014 Today we expect to go over Umassi la. It has been a great trip and I hope I am up to it. This is to be a momentous day for me. From our rock shelter you can … Continue reading →

Umassi La – the Ascent

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Denis BuchananNovember 6, 2014

In Machail I was determined to find some nice accommodation. The lack of sleep was getting to me and I needed to get things shipshape before the climb. I actually wasn’t too sure how to go about this so just … Continue reading →

Umassi La- the climb begins

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Denis BuchananOctober 7, 2014

I am now almost at Atholi. Atholi is one of my favourite villages which I have been wanting to return to for some time. I am hungry, hot and thirsty as I approach Atholi on the Kishtwar road. The men … Continue reading →

Floods in Kashmir

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Denis BuchananSeptember 24, 2014

from my friend Chris Zandee ‘It is madness but it looks you are nice and busy. We have distributed food and will help with pumping water. business has been paused as the whole valley has been paused and stopped for … Continue reading →

Getting to Umassi La

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Denis BuchananOctober 2, 2014

Introduction Last year I went to Padum, in the Zanskar valley with the intention of traversing Umassi La into Jammu. This is a relatively high walk described as demanding with the top of the pass being 5340m. As it happened … Continue reading →

tit for tat

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Denis BuchananJuly 29, 2013

Tit for Tat-or can freedom ever exist?- this is a copy of the letter I am submitting to the Kashmiri newspapers. Padam, Ladakh 21st July, 2013- a ghost town Why is the world so cruel? I cannot believe what happened … Continue reading →

The Dental Camp

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Denis BuchananJuly 11, 2013

Yesterday Dr. Masood Shah invited me to join him on a Dental Camp. The purpose of this session was to assess the dental problems associated with the orphans at the Raahat Manzil. These assessments was ostensibly run by the Dental … Continue reading →

Yordu and Bilal’s family

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Denis BuchananJanuary 27, 2013

Bilal’s family live in Yordu. In order for one to get to Yordu it is necessary to cross the Mawau River either via the old bridge or via the newer suspension bridge which takes a larger load. Then a short … Continue reading →

The Marwah Valley – FINALLY

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Denis BuchananNovember 2, 2012

Last year I was fortunate enough to visit the Marwah Valley as part of my trek from Sonder to Baital . This was a great adventure but the need to return even if only to see parts of it again … Continue reading →