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First shop and restaurant at Taktsimakhang becomes lifeline for travellers to Laya

Oct 25, 2025 2 mins read
First shop and restaurant at Taktsimakhang becomes lifeline for travellers to Laya

Until a few years ago, Taktsimakhang in Gasa was little more than a windswept stopover, a cold, empty stretch where the road ended and the long three-hour walk to Laya began. There were no shops, no restaurants, and no place to rest or buy even basic supplies.

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