. Karakoram and western Himalaya 1909, an account of the expedition of H. R. H. Prince Luigi Amadeo of Savoy, duke of the Abruzzi. 6thto April 23rd, partly to wait for the heavy luggage which was slowlytoihng up the road we had travelled so quickly, and partly to completeour equipment at all points. The chief job which we had to do inSrinagar was to get a certain number of Jciltas made. These are stronglight panniers made of wickerwork, either rectangular or barrel-shaped, James Fergussok, History of Indian and Eastern Architecture. 2nd ed. I>ondon 19102 vols. (9221) c 4 40 Chai)tcT III. an
. Karakoram and western Himalaya 1909, an account of the expedition of H. R. H. Prince Luigi Amadeo of Savoy, duke of the Abruzzi. 6thto April 23rd, partly to wait for the heavy luggage which was slowlytoihng up the road we had travelled so quickly, and partly to completeour equipment at all points. The chief job which we had to do inSrinagar was to get a certain number of Jciltas made. These are stronglight panniers made of wickerwork, either rectangular or barrel-shaped, James Fergussok, History of Indian and Eastern Architecture. 2nd ed. I>ondon 19102 vols. (9221) c 4 40 Chai)tcT III. and are covered with rough slieepfskiii. the hd being fastened witli chainsand a padlock. The more fragile portions of the equipment, when nototherwise protected, were to be put into these kiltas. Arrangements for our journey had already been made by the courtesyof the Resident, upon suggestions communicated by the Duke fromEurope. Sir Francis Younghusband had entrusted Mr. A. C. Baineswith the organization of the caravan, the recruiting of horses and coolies,and the making of deposits of stores at certain points on our rjJDER THE CHENAR TREES. Mr. Baines had left Srinagar a couple of weeks before oui arrival, andwas waiting for us in the Dras Valley. In this way we had leisure toenjoy the kind hospitality of Sir Francis and Lady Younghusband andthe other courteous English officials, and to do a httle inthe city and neighbourhood. Little by little the strong local colourof the place took possession of our minds, and dispelled the first fleetingim2:»ression of vague disappointment. Every stroke of the oar on theriver or in the canals revealed fresh details of native life, wonderfulgroups and charming scenes of Oriental manners and castoms. By far the most fascinating point in the surroundings of Srinagar isthe Dal lake, a beautiful sheet of water lying at the feet of the encircling Kashmir. 41 hills which form the spur terminating in Takt-i-Suliman. This lak
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