It’s summertime in Kashmir Valley, and tourists are returning to savor a rare season of peace after years of insurgency and domestic unrest. Gulmarg in the Valley is emerging as one of India’s favorite ski spots, attracting overseas tourists too with its rock-bottom prices and the creation of much-needed jobs. Let’s hope this summer’s peace will last…

View from Khilanmarg, Gulmarg (copyright: Abhijit Kamerkar)

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