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How did galwan Valley get its name?
Etymology. The river is named after Ghulam Rasool Galwan, a Ladakhi explorer of Kashmiri descent, who accompanied numerous expeditions of European explorers. In 1899, he was part of a British expedition team that was exploring the areas to the north of the Chang Chenmo valley.
Who discovered galwan Valley?
Rasool Galwan
Official records claim that Rasool Galwan discovered the Galwan Valley and that it was named after him. Talking to THE WEEK, Ghulam Nabi Galwan says that his grandfather discovered the Galwan Valley at the age of 14 in 1892, when he was leading a team of British mountaineers.
Which river flows to Ladakh?
Indus River
Indus River is the backbone of Ladakh; all the major places historically and currently such as Shey, Leh, Basgo, and Tingmosgang are situated close to the river.
Where is Gogra Hot Springs?
Hot Springs (traditional name: Kyam) is a campsite and the location of an Indian border checkpost in the Chang Chenmo River valley in Ladakh near the disputed border with China….Hot Springs, Chang Chenmo Valley.
| Hot Springs Kyam | |
|---|---|
| District | Leh |
| Elevation | 4,700 m (15,400 ft) |
Does India control Karakoram Pass?
The entire Siachen Glacier, with all major passes and heights of the Saltoro Ridge (including Sia La, Bilafond La, Gyong La, Yarma La (6,100m), and Chulung La (5,800m).), has been under the administration of India (currently as part of the union territory of Ladakh) since 1984.
What is Gogra post?
New Delhi: India and China could soon reach a final agreement on disengagement from another friction point — Gogra Post in Ladakh. Gogra Post will be the third friction point after the Galwan Valley and Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh, where disengagement between the two armies will be reached.
Who owns Karakoram Pass?
Why is the Godavari river called the Dakshin Ganga?
The Godavari is joined by a number of tributaries such as the Purna, the Manjra and the Penganga. It is the second longest river in India after Ganga. Due to its length (1500 km) and the large area which it drains, the river Godavari is also known as the ‘Dakshin Ganga’ or Ganga of South.
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