Although trekking is unusual for young women in Kashmir, I find strength and enjoy independence when I’m out in nature with my friends Before sunrise, my two closest friends and I pack water bottles, food and biscuits into our backpacks. We put on whatever shoes we have, pull our hijabs tightly ...

Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jul/01/young-women-kashmir-mountains-hiking-hijab-girls-kargil)

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