The Vale of Kashmir, 1,700 m (5,000 ft) above sea level, has historically offered much-needed respite for conquerors and travelers alike.
The Vale of Kashmir has never been a really good place to rest. 
mnli hypothesis: The Vale of Kashmir has never been a really good place to rest.  premise: The Vale of Kashmir, 1,700 m (5,000 ft) above sea level, has historically offered much-needed respite for conquerors and travelers alike.