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	<title>Pahalgam - Travel and local guide to Pahalgam, Kashmir</title>
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		<title>Mountaineering institute to aid in Cave Climb</title>
		<link>http://www.pahalgam.com/mountaineering-institute-to-aid-in-cave-climb/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/mountaineering-institute-to-aid-in-cave-climb/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:09:23 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Amarnath Yatra]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[JIMWS]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Srinagar: In the wake of several accidents on a slippery stretch en route the Amarnath cave shrine, the Jammu and Kashmir governor today deputed an eight-member team of mountaineering experts to assist the movement of pilgrims.
The team from the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering, Pahalgam was deputed in addition to the 20 state police personnel comprising [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Helicopter Service for Amarnath Yatra</title>
		<link>http://www.pahalgam.com/helicopter-service-for-amarnath-yatra/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/helicopter-service-for-amarnath-yatra/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:11:35 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Amarnath Yatra]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A yatra &#8211; the pilgrimage &#8211;  via a copter is no Yatra. Sure.
Having said that, people still want to do darshan at Shri Amarnath Ji &#8211; and some are too frail, while some have no time, while some just have that extra capacity to afford. So doing the yatra using a Copter for a big [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Its cold in Pahalgam &#8211; with power shortage</title>
		<link>http://www.pahalgam.com/its-cold-in-pahalgam-with-power-shortage/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/its-cold-in-pahalgam-with-power-shortage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:39:26 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Tourist Information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Weather]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[May 28th kind of broke the records -when the plains were hot hot at 45 Degrees, it was actually snowing in Pahalgam! Prior to this, the last know day in May when it actually snowed in Pahalgam was May 12th.
Before you visit Pahalgam, plan your trip by checking the weather forecast here.
However, with tourists thronging [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pony and labourer rates for Amarnath Yatra</title>
		<link>http://www.pahalgam.com/pony-and-labourer-rates-for-amarnath-yatra/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/pony-and-labourer-rates-for-amarnath-yatra/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:10:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Amarnath Yatra]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pony Rides]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Following are the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board approved rates:
(All Rates in Rupees for 2010):
 I Riding/Pack Pony
- Chandanwari to Holy Cave and back 2782.5
- Baltal to Holy Cave and back 1800
II Dandy
- Chandanwari to Holy Cave and back 10500
- Baltal to Holy Cave and back 6000
III Labourer
Chandanwari to Holy Cave and back 1365
Baltal to Holy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2010 Amarnath Yatra Registration</title>
		<link>http://www.pahalgam.com/2010-amarnath-yatra-registration/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/2010-amarnath-yatra-registration/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 07:37:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Amarnath Yatra]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tourist Information]]></category>

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Registration to Start June 8
e-registration is unlikely this time
Registration slips in seven colors, separate colors for all seven days of the week
registration will last about 76 days
pilgrims taking aerial route will have to trek seven kms
First batch of the yatris is scheduled to have darshan on July 1 from both the tracks
Last darshan will be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>River Rafting in Pahalgam &#8211; 2010 Status Update</title>
		<link>http://www.pahalgam.com/river-rafting-in-pahalgam-2010-status-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/river-rafting-in-pahalgam-2010-status-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 05:28:19 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[River Rafting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tourist Information]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For the story on this topic from previous years and the issues involved, see here.
Rafting started in Pahalgam from April 1 onwards. There are 12 companies or agencies providing the service &#8211; so the visits should see some healthy competition working in their favor.
For the ride in the meandering waters, the starting point is Yaner, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Amusement park to be shifted from Pahalgam?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/amusement-park-to-be-shifted-from-pahalgam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 05:14:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Amusement Park]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hot issues]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[From a news item appearing in Greater Kashmir, it looks like the amusement park may be shifted from Pahalgam. While there could be a long list of reasons that why the park needs to there, to why it was put in the first place, most &#8220;amusing&#8221; are the reasons being cited for moving the park. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Travelogue &#8211; Starting for Amarnath Yatra from Pahalgam</title>
		<link>http://www.pahalgam.com/travelogue-starting-for-amarnath-yatra/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/travelogue-starting-for-amarnath-yatra/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:55:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Amarnath Yatra]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Amarnath Yatra
Date: June 21, 2006 -> Tata Sumo is the vehicle of choice for going from Pahalgam to Chandanwari. The cost is Rs600 for the entire vehicle one way, or one could take a seat on a per seat basis (negotiable). For Amarnath Yatra, the vehicles line up at the security checkpoint at Laripora village [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fun in winter of 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.pahalgam.com/fun-in-winter-of-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/fun-in-winter-of-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:42:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Activities]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[[See post to watch Flash video]
Tourists enjoy snowfall at Pahalgam 07 Jan 2010 (From ANI News)
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		<title>Construction of high-rise buildings in Pahalgam</title>
		<link>http://www.pahalgam.com/construction-of-high-rise-buildings-in-pahalgam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/construction-of-high-rise-buildings-in-pahalgam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:38:45 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Bureaucracy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hot issues]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[News organization ANI has recently reported a new controversy around construction of high rise buildings in Pahalgam. Classic case of pitting development against preservation of natural environments. A question which becomes out of ordinary in case of a hill resort like Pahalgam where natural environment is what all the play is about.
Here&#8217;s the news item:
Pahalgam [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Movie &#8216;Sikandar&#8217; shot in Pahalgam</title>
		<link>http://www.pahalgam.com/movie-sikandar-shot-in-pahalgam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/movie-sikandar-shot-in-pahalgam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:36:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bollywood shootings]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.pahalgam.com/?p=51</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Filmmakers have once again started rolling their cameras and the valley is filled with the voices of &#8216;cut&#8217; and &#8216;action&#8217; now that the film industry has resumed its romance with Kashmir.
The land of breathtaking beauty with its snowcapped mountains, majestic Chinar trees and the beautiful Dal Lake, Kashmir was Bollywood&#8217;s favourite setting for romances like [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Efforts on to promote winter sports, adventure tourism in Pahalgam</title>
		<link>http://www.pahalgam.com/efforts-on-to-promote-winter-sports-adventure-tourism-in-pahalgam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/efforts-on-to-promote-winter-sports-adventure-tourism-in-pahalgam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:31:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[JIMWS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kolahoi - trek to Glacier]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[River Rafting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tourist Information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trekking & Camping]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[News Agency of Kashmir 8/27/2009 5:33:41 PM
Srinagar, Aug 27(NAK): Minister of State for Tourism and Culture, Nasir Aslam Wani replying to question of Altaf Ahmed Wani in Legislative Council said that the Department is putting its best efforts for promotion of winter sports and adventure tourism in Pahalgam. Various activities and festivals are being organized [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pre-Everest Expedition to conquer Kolahai peak near Pahalgam</title>
		<link>http://www.pahalgam.com/pre-everest-expedition-to-conquer-kolahai-peak-near-pahalgam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/pre-everest-expedition-to-conquer-kolahai-peak-near-pahalgam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[JIMWS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kolahoi - trek to Glacier]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trekking & Camping]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The first of the three pre-Everest expeditions will be undertaken ahead of  the first Everest expedition from the northeast in 2011. It will be undertaken  by the North East Adventure Foundation.
Nesim Akhtar, an experienced mountaineer and member of the Governing Council  of the Indian Mountaineering Federation for the past 10 years, will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Local issue &#8211; Golf or Grazing? Or just Politics?</title>
		<link>http://www.pahalgam.com/local-issue-golf-or-grazing-or-just-politics/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/local-issue-golf-or-grazing-or-just-politics/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:20:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Golf]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hot issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pahalgam News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Political Leadership]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Prepare Pahalgam to lure tourist by way of a good Golf Course, or provide the same land so that cattle and horses can use it for grazing? This dilemma is rocking Pahalgam. Is it a really a valid local issue, or really just part of local politics? See the news coverage below, and contribute your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Amarnath Yatra 2009 Update</title>
		<link>http://www.pahalgam.com/amarnath-yatra-2009-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/amarnath-yatra-2009-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:22:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Amarnath Yatra]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.pahalgam.com/?p=47</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The annual Amarnath yatra commenced from the traditional Pahalgam route from  today (06/26), while the pilgrimage has already been in progress via Baltal route on the  Srinagar-Leh axis from June 16. The yatra via Pahalgam route earlier scheduled  to begin from June 7 could not be started due to bad weather conditions [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to register for Amarnath Yatra 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.pahalgam.com/how-to-register-for-amarnath-yatra-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/how-to-register-for-amarnath-yatra-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:29:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Amarnath Yatra]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As every year, the Jammu and Kashmir Bank has been authorised by the government to register the intending pilgrims. You can click here to register.
Around 110 branches of the bank spread over the country will facilitate the registration of the pilgrims.
Bookings up to 3,00,000 are being done at counters;  and up to 1,20,000 through Internet   &#8211; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2009 National Rafting Championship at Pahalgam</title>
		<link>http://www.pahalgam.com/2009-national-rafting-championship-at-pahalgam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/2009-national-rafting-championship-at-pahalgam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[River Rafting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tourist Information]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Srinagar (PTI): The hill resort of Pahalgam in South Kashmir will host National Rafting Championship next month, state Tourism and Cultural Minister Nawang Rigzin Jora said on Sunday.
The championship will be held in the third week of June at Pahalgam, 100 kms from here.
He said the state government was exploring the possibility of tapping Pahalgam&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Betaab Valley?</title>
		<link>http://www.pahalgam.com/what-is-betaab-valley/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/what-is-betaab-valley/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:31:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bollywood shootings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chandanwari]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.pahalgam.com/?p=44</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Betaab Valley&#8221; is the place where they shot the famous scenes from movie Betaab. Hajan, on the way to Chandanwari from Pahalgam is an idyllic spot for a picnic. Filmgoers will recognize it instantly as it has been the location of several movie scenes.
Betaab was shot over long outdoor schedules. Starting off with over 50 days [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Update on polls in Pahalgam constituency</title>
		<link>http://www.pahalgam.com/update-on-polls-in-pahalgam-constituency/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/update-on-polls-in-pahalgam-constituency/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hot issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Political Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a comprehensive piece on current political situation in Pahalgam, vis-a-vis the upcoming Assembly Polls. Its by Mr. Khalid Gul and published in Greater Kashmir.
Pahalgam, Nov 19: In Pahalgam an interesting contest is in the offing. Two prominent former National Conference leaders, Muhammad Rafi Mir and Irfan Ahmad Bhat are in the fray against [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Army Goodwill School at Liddar, Pahalgam</title>
		<link>http://www.pahalgam.com/army-goodwill-school-at-liddar-pahalgam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.pahalgam.com/army-goodwill-school-at-liddar-pahalgam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:34:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In a major step towards ensuring a brigher future for the (Lidder) valley&#8217;s youngsters, Army Goodwill School was announced open in Lidder, Pahalgam.
Chief of the Army Staff, Major General Deepak Kapoor, accompanied by his wife Kirti Kapoor, inaugurated the school in presence of Secretary Education, G A Peer and Director School Education, Shagufta Parveen. Senior Army officials including GOC Northern [...]]]></description>
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