Having been associated with Sarhad for long, I convey my good wishes to Sarhad for coming out with this praiseworthy book, and also their annual Kargil International Marathon, both of which will go a long way in kindling curiosity about Kargil, not only in a common India traveler but also their friends and families abroad.

Ever since Kargil war, I have been associated with Sarhad, the NGO working from Pune, in Kargil, and many other parts of Jammu & Kashmir. Their efforts to rebuild and rejuvenate the local populace of Kargil which had suffered heavily during the war have been praiseworthy. Their latest initiative to hold the Kargil Marathon with the support of local population and Indian Army is commendable.

I have utmost respect for Mr. Nahar and I am indebted to him for paying special attention to Kargil district of Ladakh region by sponsoring various educational initiatives for the children of this far flung area and by organising grand events like the Kargil International Marathon.

Sarhad has already established itself as a friend of Kargil with its valuable service in adoption of children from Kargil as well as by initiating innovative events like the Kargil International Marathon. The people of Kargil appreciate the initiative of Sarhad and wish them success.