copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2016-03-07): Situated in the Uttarkashi district, the mesmerizing Nelong valley lies within the Gangotri National Park. Just 23km from Bhaironghati, this nature’s delight is just a stone’s throw away from the revered Gangotri shrine. As opposed to the lush green background of the Uttarakhand Himalayas, Nelong valley is a cold desert with scarce vegetation and wildlife, imitating the Tibetan plateau. Still, home to the rare and elusive Snow Leopard, the valley offers some of the spectacular Himalayan landscapes to leave you awestruck. [...] Nelong valley is open to the Indian public from May to November. However, entry to the foreigners is not allowed, yet. [...] I think, the reason Nelong Valley was not open for tourism is that to protect the natural habitat of the wild animals like snow leopards, as it is inevitable how human invasion in such territories can affect its beauty, that we talk about so fondly.
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-06): Northeast India, officially the North Eastern Region (NER), is the easternmost region of India representing both a geographic and political administrative division of the country.[18] It comprises eight states—Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura (commonly known as the "Seven Sisters"), and the "brother" state of Sikkim.[19] [...] After Indian Independence from British Rule in 1947, the Northeastern region of British India consisted of Assam and the princely states of Tripura Kingdom and Manipur Kingdom. Subsequently, Manipur and Tripura were made Union Territories of India in 1956 and in 1972 attained fully-fledged statehood. Later, Nagaland attained statehood in 1963, Meghalaya in 1972. Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram became full-fledged states on 20 February 1987, being carved out of the large territory of Assam.[34] Sikkim was integrated as the eighth North Eastern Council state in 2002.[21] [...] Northeast India is also the home of many living root bridges. In Meghalaya, these can be found in the southern Khasi and Jaintia Hills.[116][117][118] They are still widespread in the region, though as a practice they are fading out, with many examples having been destroyed in floods or replaced by more standard structures in recent years.[119] Living root bridges have also been observed in the state of Nagaland, near the Indo-Myanmar border.[120]
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-07-18): Nelang or Nilang is a river valley of Himalayas, with a small eponymous village, in Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand state of India. It is close to disputed Sino-India Line of Actual Control (LAC), hence also claimed by China as part of Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture of Tibet. [...] Jadh Ganga, an important tributary of the Bhagirathi River, flows through a narrow gorge flanked by steep cliffs. The gorge is called Jadh Ganga valley, and part of this valley near Nelang is called Nelang Valley. [...] Nelang and Jadhang villages are inhabited by the Char Bhutia tribe who practice Buddhism. During the 1962 Sino-Indian War, India evacuated these villages.
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-06-11): The places are Nilang (also written as Nelang), a village located in the Jadh Ganga valley, Jadhang (or Jadhung) and Pulam Sumda, the latter two lying on the upper reaches, towards the India-Tibet frontier. The Line of Actual Control (LAC) with the Chinese army occupying Tibet is located on top of the ridge. [...] At one point, the British, great adepts of compromise, suggested that Nelang could remain with Tehri State while Jadhang would go to Tibet. But a complication soon cropped up: Jadhang (and even Nelang) was claimed by the Bashahr state. [...] On 2 May1956, the Ministry of External Affairs complained about a Chinese intrusion. The ministry said: 'Nilang at the area right up to Tsang Chok‐la pass is clearly within Indian territory and has always been in our possession.'
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-11-13): Nelong Valley (aka Nelang Valley) is a cold desert mountain area in Uttarakhand, very close to the Indo-Tibet border. Truly the Ladakh of the Uttarakhand state, the region opened up to domestic tourists in 2015, after being shut from the outer world since the 1962 India-China war. [...] Long before Tibet was occupied by China, Nelong Valley was an essential trade route between Tibet and India. In fact, you will be taken aback by the sheer similarities between the valley and Tibet – if you’ve ever been there. This parallel is also common between the cold mountain deserts of Lahaul-Spiti and Ladakh. [...] Situated at an elevation of 11,400 ft., the Nelong Valley is only 45 KM before the Indo-Tibet border. Very close to Harsil, the valley is an integral part of the Gangotri National Park and is well connected by road from Dehradun, Rishikesh, and Haridwar.
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-03-24): In the higher reaches of Uttarakhand lies Nelang Valley that was once an essential trade route between India and Tibet. Travel + Leisure India & South Asia’s contributor travels to this obscure land and encounters tales as old as time. [...] That could’ve been us, I thought silently, as Pawar ji alighted from the car, and looked at the mountain and then the river. We solemnly resumed our journey towards Nelang, a forgotten valley on the south-western edge of the Trans-Himalayan Tibetan Plateau, in the higher reaches of Uttarakhand. I suppose I first unwittingly stumbled upon Nelang many years ago, while reading Seven Years in Tibet. In his memoir, Heinrich Harrer, the Austrian mountaineer, wrote about his escape from a British internment camp in Dehradun in the 1940s. He walked all the way to Lhasa in Tibet, crossing a precarious wooden walkway above the Jadh Ganga, the turquoise river at the base of the deep gorge we drove along. [...] Only Indian passport holders are allowed to enter Nelang. An application for a permit at the District Magistrate’s office in Uttarkashi, followed by verification at the Forest Department is required.
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2021-04-10): The Nelang Valley is a hidden valley or a lesser known place located in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Access to this valley was halted in 1962, after the Indian-Chinese war. It opened for tourists in 2015 and still entrance is limited to 6 vehicles per day. Tourists have only the day time to explore it, they have to come back before the night. Night stay is not allowed in the valley due to security reasons. So there are is no commercial activities in the valley, not even a tea shop. Road is not in good shape and there are a lot of water streams on the way, so only 4×4 vehicles are allowed on this route. Still tourists can only go up to 25 km. [...] A forest department checkout post has been established here and they asked us to show the permit. Finally checking our permit and vehicle they allowed us to go with strict instructions to come back timely by the evening. Now we were driving along with the Jadh Ganga River which is also known as Jahanavi River. This road goes up to the India china border. The interesting thing is that there are no residents in any village in whole Nelang valley. All people of the valley were relocated to the other places during 1962 Indo-china war. [...] Though we missed the core area of the Nelang which resembles Ladakh like terrain. But still it was a fantastic day. Check out the video of our fantastic drive of the Nelang Valley.
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2017-10-02): Nelang Valley: Mountain Desert and a Blue River [...] At an altitude of 11,600 feet, located 45 kilometres from the Indo-China border in Gangotri National Park is a cold mountain desert called Nelang. The etymology of the word Nelang suggests that it means the ‘place of blue stones’. It was once an important centre for trade with Tibet. [...] The women of this tribe were good weavers of carpets, blankets and woollen clothes. Jadh Bhotia tribesmen would travel to the Tibetan plateau for trade through the Nelang and Jadung Valleys. Traded goods included livestock such as yak, sheep and goats and products made out of their wool and skin.
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2015-05-18): Located in the Gangotri National Park 45km from the India-China border, Nelong Valley lies at an altitude of nearly 11,000ft. It has an arid landscape, just like Lahaul-Spiti, and affords brilliant views of the Tibetan plateau. Nelong also boasts a rich wildlife, which includes the snow leopard, Himalayan blue sheep and musk deer, along with rare bird and plant species. Before the war, it was an important trade route; some of the pre-war landmarks are still intact, including a wooden bridge called Gartang Galion and the Lal Devta temple, where Bhutiya tradesmen made their offerings before heading to Tibet. Nelong is reachable with a 25km drive from Bhaironghati, also in Uttarkashi. Security and ecological concerns mean tourism will be regulated: only six forest vehicles will be permitted daily, and overnight stay is not allowed. Foreign tourists will not be permitted in the region. Even Indians will need a permit from the sub-divisional magistrate and a fitness certificate.
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-06-13): The valley lies to the north-east of the rushing waters of the Jadh Ganga. Located about 5 km from Dhumku, Nelang is one of the two deserted villages in the valley. Nelang (or Nilang) traditionally means the ‘place of blue stones’. It housed the Jadh people that gave the valley its name. They were known for their trade in cotton goods, metals, and sugar and oil seeds with Tibet up until 1962. The Sino-Indian border conflict of 1962 resulted in civilians having no access to this paradise. [...] The 1962 conflict made sure that no more exploration of the area is possible. But when something is forbidden, what follows next are adventure, exploration and discovery. Since then, there have been numerous attempts by civilians to explore the valley. Most recently, in the summer of 2011, JP Gupta from Bangalore led a team to complete the daunting task of crossing the Arwa Col from the Alaknanda Valley into the Nelang Valley. [...] The valley is open during the day for a few restricted hours. Only six vehicles are allowed to enter the area with just six tourists each. You can take a safari jeep from Bhairavghati which is about 25 km away, but make sure the jeep is registered with the forest department. So, pack your bags and get to this unknown land and explore the adventurist’s delight that is the Nelang Valley.
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-05-23): The places are Nilang (also written as Nelang), a village located in the Jadh Ganga valley, Jadhang (or Jadhung) and Pulam Sumda, the latter two lying on the upper reaches, towards the India-Tibet frontier. The Line of Actual Control (LAC) with the Chinese army occupying Tibet is located on top of the ridge. [...] At one point, the British, great adepts of compromise, suggested that Nelang could remain with Tehri State while Jadhang would go to Tibet. But a complication soon cropped up, Jadhang (and even Nelang) was claimed by the Bashahr state. [...] On May 2, 1956, the ministry of external affairs complained about a Chinese intrusion. The ministry said: 'Nilang at the area right up to Tsang Chok‐la pass is clearly within Indian territory and has always been in our possession.'
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-10-10): It is situated between China's Xinjiang Province and the Union Territory of Ladakh, once the state of Jammu and Kashmir. [...] Nelang, Pulam Sumda,Sang, Jadhang and Lapthal( Uttarkashi district of Uttrakhand). [...] They are claimed by both Pakistan and India as being a part of Gilgit-Baltistan and the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, respectively.
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2018-07-25): Giving a gift to the tourists, Uttarakhand government has settled on opening the Nelang Valley in Uttarakhand for Indian tourists. Located on the Indo-China border at a height of over 11,000 feet above the sea level, the valley was closed for civilians after the 1962 Sino-Indian border conflict. [...] An important point for cross-border traders pre-war, Nelang valley still has structures which are related to the old trade route. Gartang Galion, a wooden bridge and the Lal Devta temple are such points in the area which fall on the route for Tibet. Tourists can board safari jeeps for travelling to Nelong Valley from Bhairavghati which is 25 Km ride. Only the jeeps which are registered with forest department can be used for carrying the tourists. As the valley re-opens now, tourists can also get a chance to see Tibetan plateau.
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-11-11): Nelang Valley is a small valley in Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand. Jadh Ganga, an important tributary of the Bhagirathi River, which flows through this place. Due to its resemblance with Tibet in its geography and climate, it is also called â€˜Ladakh of Uttarakhandâ€™. Nelang Valley was the old trade route between India and Tibet. The valley is home to cold barren deserts and snow-clad high peaks. Being cut off and isolated, wildlife has thrived in Nelang. Himalayan blue sheep, snow leopards and musk deer are found in abundance. [...] Nelang valley of Uttarakhand falls in the Harshil Sub-division. The picturesque valley of Nelang stands at a height of 11,400 feet and is located 45 kms before the Indo-Tibetan border. It is part of the Gangotri National Park.
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-08-10): A defence ministry document noting Chinese ‘transgressions’ in eastern Ladakh that was hurriedly disowned last week has reignited the debate on the extent of territory that India may have lost to China. Chinese incursions in the region have revived memories of the bloody 1962 war, and brought the world’s two largest armies face-to-face in a tense stand-off along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) separating the two countries. The current bone of contention may be in Ladakh, but India’s border dispute with China extends all along the Himalayan range. China still claims large parts of Arunachal Pradesh on its official maps. Although the eastern Himalayan border has been largely peaceful this time, it faced the brunt of the Chinese attack in 1962. Chinese troops had then advanced up to Tezpur in Assam, handing India a humiliating defeat, before moving back. The 1962 war allowed China to consolidate its position in Aksai Chin. India claims Aksai Chin as part of Ladakh but China claims it as its own territory, and had been making incursions since the 1950s, before cementing its hold in 1962. [...] There were also several additions to India’s territory till the 1970s. The Indian Army was deployed to annex Goa in 1961. The French enclaves of Pondicherry and Chandernagore joined India through referendums. Sikkim joined India the same way in 1975, and remains the last territory to merge with India.
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-06-11): The news agency reported that India and China have been engaged in one of the biggest disputes over territory in several years after the Chinese military started building up along the Line of Actual Control in May first week along the Ladakh sector and Sikkim where they came to the Naku La area and had a face-off with the Indian troops there. [...] In Uttarakhand also, additional troops have been deployed in the Harsil-Barahoti-Nelang Valley and other sectors as Chinese choppers had come there also before the build-up started and have been seen carrying out foot patrols. [...] When the Chinese build-up started, their choppers had started unusual activity at multiple locations including the Ladakh sector where they came right above the new bridge being built by the Indian Army to connect the all-important Durbuk-Shyok-DaulatBegOldie road with the Patrolling Point 14 in the Galwan area. The chopper had flown close to the Indian territory in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district and Barahoti in Uttarakhand in an apparent bid to confuse the Indian side about their intentions all along the LAC.
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-09-06): Nelong Valley, located within Gangotri National Park in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, is a high-altitude river valley resembling the landscapes of Lahul, Ladakh, and Tibet. Due to this resemblance, the valley is known as the "Ladakh of Uttarakhand." The valley shares its border with the Kinnaur district of Himachal and Tibet. [...] Nelong Valley is located within Gangotri National Park, so the opening and closing times of the National Park also apply to the valley. The National Park opens in April, and tourist visits are allowed only after forest officials complete their reconnaissance. In April, the National Park is still covered with snow, as is Nelong Valley. The best time to visit the nelong valley is from May to June and mid-September to mid-October. [...] Before the Sino-Indian War of 1962, Nelong and other villages were residences of the Jadh Bhotiya tribe. The Jadh of Kinnaur and Nelong had trade ties with Tibet, and people from here used to go to Tibet regularly for trade. However, due to the war, all the villages were evacuated by 1965, and the Jad community was settled in Bagori and Dunda.
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-09-30): Arunachal Pradesh is a state of India created on 20 January 1972, located in the far northeast. It borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Burma in the east, Bhutan in the west, and China in the north. The majority of the territory is claimed by China, by whom it is called South Tibet. The northern border of Arunachal Pradesh reflects the McMahon Line, a line demarcated by the 1914 Simla Convention between the United Kingdom and the Tibetan government. The Simla Convention was never accepted by the Chinese government, and it was also considered invalid by Tibetans due to unmet conditions specified in the treaty.[7] The boundary was not broadly enforced by the Indian government until 1950. Currently, this territory is administered by India.[8][9]
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-02): China's claim on areas south of the McMahon Line, encompassed in the NEFA, were based on the traditional boundaries. India believes that the boundaries China proposed in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh have no written basis and no documentation of acceptance by anyone apart from China. The Indian government has argued that China claims the territory on the basis that it was under Chinese imperial control in the past,[26] while the Chinese government argues that India claims the territory on the basis that it was under British imperial control in the past.[29] The last Qing emperor's 1912 edict of abdication authorised its succeeding republican government to form a union of "five peoples, namely, Manchus, Han Chinese, Mongols, Muslims, and Tibetans together with their territory in its integrity."[30] However, the practice that India does not place a claim to the regions which previously had the presence of the Mauryan Empire and Chola Dynasty, but which were heavily influenced by Indian culture, further complicates the issue.[26]
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2008-12-15): This file requires updating because: Demchok is fourth type of territory that is administered by India and claimed by China (and potentially Pakistan?). Also, China's claim on Nelang , controlled by India, is ignored.File:China_India_western_border_88.jpg Also, in the small inset map in the bottom right corner, Aksai Chin is included in India without showing the Line of Actual Control . Seems like the lines for both the Indian claim and the Line of Actual control should be shown in that map. In doing so, you could add a timestamp to the file. Please notify the uploader with {{subst :update-note |1=File:Tarimrivermap.png|2=Demchok is fourth type of territory that is administered by India and claimed by China (and potentially Pakistan?). Also, China's claim on Nelang , controlled by India, is ignored.File:China_India_western_border_88.jpg Also, in the small inset map in the bottom right corner, Aksai Chin is included in India without showing the Line of Actual Control . Seems like the lines for both the Indian claim and the Line of Actual control should be shown in that map.}}
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2017-06-10): Boundary dispute in the West is about Akasai Chin and Demochek regions of Ladakh in J& K state of India. China had occupied some 35241 sq Kms in Akasai Chin and 350 Sq Kms in Demochek region during 1962 war. China also claims some 150 sq Kms are of Demochek region under Indian Control. Besides, Pakistan ceded to China some 5180 Square Kms of Shakasgam valley of J&K, which it had annexed in 1947. In the Middle Sector, opposite Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, there is a great chunk of territory claimed by China, which is hardly known to a common man in India. These areas are , Chumar, Kaurik, Shipki La, Nelang and Laptha. It is a 507 Km long belt but thinly held by India. Therefore, this region presents itself as an easy and a soft objective for China to capture in a limited border conflict, which would have larger impact in the current world geo-politics. These areas are Kaurik & Shipki La in Himachal Pradesh; Nelang Valley with areas Leptha, Pulam Sumda and Sang etc in Uttarakhand. These are claimed by China as a part of the Ngari Prefecture of the Zanda County of Tibet.
Claim: Nelang is a territory of India (Nelang, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-02-26): During a visit to the central sector of the Indo-Tibet boundary in Uttarakhand, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan directed Army formations to work for the rehabilitation of the border villages of Nelang and Jadung, near the Line of Actual Control in Chamoli district. [...] After discussing at great length the advisability of pushing forward a post to Tawang, it was decided to go ahead. It was also decided to send troops to Nelang (then written Nilang) and Jadung (then Jadhang), two tiny villages south of the Tsangchok-la, the pass marking the watershed in the area, in the Chamoli district. [...] Till date, the details of the occupation of Nelang remain shrouded in secrecy, though we know that it is also an outcome of the Himmatsinghji Committee, which sent a report in two parts to the Government of India.