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Some question why young women should climb mountains but hiking gives me freedom | Mohsina Gufran

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 against the cold wind, and leave for the mountains above our village in Kargil, in Ladakh – part of Indian-administered Kashmir.

The things we usually hear on the trail are birdsong, flowing water and our own laughter echoing through the mountains.

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Jul 1, 2026 Global development Kashmir Mountains
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Some question why young women should climb mountains but hiking gives me freedom | Mohsina Gufran Global development Jul 1, 2026 Some question why young women should climb mountains but hiking gives me freedom | Mohsina Gufran Although trekking is unusual for young women in Kashmir, I find strength and enjoy independence when I’m out in nature with my friendsBefore sunrise, my two closest friends and I pack water bottles, food and biscuits...
Some question why young women should climb mountains but hiking gives me freedom | Mohsina Gufran

Although trekking is unusual for young women in Kashmir, I find strength and enjoy independence when I’m out in nature with my friendsBefore sunrise, my two closest friends and I pack water bottles, food and biscuits...

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