I left the expensive haven of Bhandari's Guest House under the rain beating for Panthakot then Jammu where I stopped for the third time on the crammed carpark of the by-pass. The following day I rejoined Srinagar by the sumptuous mountain road with a covered and threatening weather. The road was much encumbered by military vehicles and coaches transporting soldiers. The progression was slowed down by these convoys which did not facilitate overtaking. In the late afternoon I found my place at the carpark of the J&K Tourism Development Corporation. I was accommodated there by many acquaintances. The city seemed to me very active with many people in streets. I felt a certain febrility of the soldiers carrying out of many identity check.

Parking of by-pass 
Jammu 
the 06/08/2007 

Parking of by-pass 
Jammu 
the 06/08/2007 

This third stay, from the 08 to August 10, in Srinagar was primarily devoted to work of intendancy and to plan of the continuation of the journey beyond India. Temperature during the day was pleasant; it fell to 20°C in the early morning. Moisture was rather important 65 to 70%.

J&K TDC parking 
Srinagar 
the 09/08/2007 

I thus left Srinagar the 11/08 to go to Leh in two days. The first bivouac was at a hundred meters off road to 14 kilometres before Drass. The following day while arriving in Kargil I decided to go to visit the monastery of Karsha in Zanskar. I took the road to Padum. The road is not in very good condition, certainly some portions are asphalted. As of 16:00 I looked for a bivouac, which is not obvious in mountain. I found it opposite the village of Tangol.

the road along the Suru river
en route towards Tangol 
le 12/08/2007 

The beginning of the followed week was dedicated to visit the monastery of Karsha.