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The northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent currently administered by three countries: India, Pakistan, and the People's Republic of China.

It denotes a larger area that includes,

  • Indian-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir (which consists of Jammu, Kashmir Valley, and the Ladakh regions)
  • Pakistan-administered territories of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit–Baltistan
  • Chinese-administered regions of Aksai Chin and the Trans-Karakoram Tract.

Also see the state in India i.e. Jammu and Kashmir.

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Is it possible for Indian citizens to travel to Gilgit–Baltistan and Azad Kashmir?

The Kashmir region of the Indian subcontinent and has been under territorial dispute between India and Pakistan for decades. There are two regions in particular that are claimed by India but under autonomous Pakistani control: the provinces of…
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Is there an overland route to Kashmir from Europe?

I want to travel to Kashmir from Europe. I know that I can easily go to Russia, but what next? What will be the route from there? If I go to Pakistani-administered Kashmir, will I be able to cross the line of control to the Indian administered part,…
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The Leh Ladakh "ban of non-local vehicles" situation status?

This is an email I received from Zoom Car on July 28 Dear Zoomer, This is a follow-up on the Ladakh Travel Advisory (about ban of non-local vehicles including self-drive rented cars) we had issued earlier. It has come to our notice that the…
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Pakistani travelling to Indian Kashmir?

Is a Pakistani citizen allowed to visit Indian Jammu & Kashmir ? I asked my father about visiting it and he said Pakistanis are not allowed there. He also said they are scrutinized and are in danger too there ?
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Where are the Himalayan Buddhist stupas?

I'm trying to locate sacred Himalayan Buddhist stupas and ruins of old fort in Himalayas (Ladakh, Kashmir region) in India. Where exactly is that place and what's the name of it (name of the place, fort, ruins or whatever is's commonly used)? Image…
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How to obtain no objection certificate (NOC) for visiting Neelum valley as a foreign national?

I am a Bahranian national and would like to visit Neelum vallley in Pakistan administered Kashmir. How can I obtain a no objection certificate(NOC) for my visit there?
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Can a Kashmir citizen get a visa for america?

I am wondering how to find out about a tourism visa to America for a Kashmir born citizen? I am American and nosy?
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