PRANG, KANGAN, KASHMIR...
During our school days, we visited Prang two or three times for annual excursions . I have also visited Kangan, Manigaam ,and Naranag in this area during my college days and thereafter . I was always fascinated by the gorgeous Sindh stream passing through this valley apart from the greenery,forests and scenic beauty of the area.This is the same Sindh stream that joins Jhelum near Shadipur creating one of the most sacred confluences in the Kashmir valley. The Chinar tree at the confluence is still there . Kashmiri Pandits consider this confluence as sacred as Prayag Sangam near Allahabad .
During my latest visit, I found Prang is facing neglect insofar as developing it as tourist destination is concerned. Unfortunately ,the beautiful banks of the Sindh stream are being used for washing vehicles.Can't we develop them as long stretch of gardens or parks. Can't we build approach roads , restrooms, rain shelters, boarding and lodging facilities at these scenic banks that are full of pretty willow trees . This is a totally under-exposed place although tourists pass through this valley for their onward journey to Sonamarg . Right from Srinagar,I couldn't find any board or milestone with "Prang" written on it . Prang has all the requisite potential for developing it as tourist destination. For tourists, Prang, Manasbal and Naranag could be an ideal circuit . Prang is hardly 40 km from Srinagar city. Falling on the Srinagar- Leh highway , it is the nearest scenic spot from Srinagar city..
.( Avtar Mota )
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