“The place is more beautiful than the heaven and is the benefactor of supreme bliss and happiness. It seems to me that I am taking a bath in the lake of nectar here”, wrote the greatest Sanskrit poet Kalidasa defining the unparalleled beauty of Kashmir. Indeed, Kashmir is equivalent to paradise, how else would one define a life waking up to chirping of birds, picturesque view of glistening snow capped mountains, scent of cool breeze swaying the elegant Chinar trees… in short, a place truly blessed by the nature.
Places of Attraction
Drass: You don’t have to go to the countries abroad to beat the heat, close home in Kashmir is the second coldest inhabited place of the world, Draas. It is also famous for unique trekking options.
Drass
Gulmarg: Apart from being a stunning natural beauty, Gulmarg also has the world’s largest golf course. Also, Gulmarg is a fun skiing destination.
Beautiful sights start from the very time one begins to head for Gulmarg. The driveway to Gulmarg is a refuse to peace seekers. A must halt is the ‘View Point’, from where one could see the exotic view of snow draped mountains. ‘Meadows of Flowers’ is acclaimed to one of the most beautiful tourist spots on earth. The shrine of Baba Reshi, the Sufi saint is situated in Gulmarg.
Gulmarg
Patnitop: Pony ride, trekking, skiing, snow games, dense pine forests, mountains, serene walk, fun picnics, freshwater springs, Patnitop offers it all. In winters, Patnitop wear a serene look with thick white snow, adding to its natural landscape beauty.
Patnitop
Pahalgam: This hill station dates back to medieval period. Few attractive sites in pahalgam are the meadows, Hajan, a picnic spot also frequented by the Indian film industry for shooting purposes, the only saffron growing area in Asia, and the ancient Shiva temple dating back to 5th century. Horse riding, white water rafting, Alpine skiing, and fishing are few activities tourists love Pahalgam for.
Pahalgam
Sonamarg: The snow capped mountains with the river Sindh gurgling through it and dense forests of Sycamore, Alpine, fir, pine and silver birch are of amazing beauty. Besides this are sledging, Angling, Alpine skiing, trekking that provide a great source of entertainment. .
Sonamarg
Srinagar: Situated on either side of Jhelum, Srinagar is an awe-striking resort hill. The Dal Lake and Nagin Lake in Srinagar are the charm of Srinagar. And Mughal gardens-Nishat Bagh, Chashme Bagh and Shalimar Bagh- dotted around the place add to Srinagar’s natural splendor; needless to mention the famous shikaras (houseboats) that render a new lifestyle altogether.
Srinagar
Jammu: The Amar Mahal Palace Meusuem, built out of red sand stone is a sure visit for it splendid golden throne. Also, the museum houses a huge library and pahari paintings of that area, along with other antic items. The Raghunath Mandir, which is 130 years old, holds special respect among the hearts of Kashmiris.
Jammu
Ladakh: Ladakh is surrounded by two gigantic mountain ranges – the Great Himalaya and Korakoram, which give a spellbinding scenic view. Few attractions of Ladakh are the cold desert land of Leh city, Leh palace which is supposed to have some mystical value, and the Monasteries of Ladakh.
Ladakh
Adventure In Kashmir
An adventure lover cannot miss going to Kashmir for it offers a multitude of sports activites – Aero sports, Fishing, Golf, Kayaking, Mountaineering, Skiing, River Rafting, Paragliding, Backpacking, Canoe trips, Camping, Trekking etc.
Shopping
The pashmina and Shahtoosh shawls of Kashmir are world renowned for their quality. Also, handmade carpets, Papier-mâché, silk, tweeds and wood carved items are must buys if visiting Kashmir.
Bon Appetit
Kashmir is famous for its lavish non-vegetarian dishes, with mutton, chicken and fish as their staple food. The mishani dinner in Kashmir is relished which includes seven different dishes all made of lamb. Among vegetarian cuisine, chaman – fried panner in thick sauce – is a specialty. Also, Kashmir’s kahwah tea (green tea) is one of its kinds. No, that doesn’t make it difficult for a tourist to adhere to kashmiri food; there are restaurants with cuisines varying from Indian to continental to almost everything you would want to order for.
Pilgrimage In Kashmir
In Kashmir, the peaceful co-existence of different religions is clearly visible. To testify this are the various temples and mosques which are visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. Amarnath, Jama Masjid, Kheer BHavani, Sharika Devi temple, Charar-e-sharif, Hazrathbal Mosque, Khangah-e-Moula, Martand Sun temple, Shankaracharya temple, Shiv Khori, Vaishno Devi, Awantipura, Chatti Padshahi are a few to name.
Climate
The unique weather of Kashmir can be divided into six different seasons - Summer, Rainy, Autumn, Winter, Ice Cold and the pleasant Spring. This gives tourists a wide time limit to travel across Kashmir. However, the most suitable time to visit the place is between March and October (summer, spring, autumn and rainy seasons) as the weather is at its best.
Transport
Mini bus and taxi are the most common means of transport. Tourists can engage special luxury coaches which are operated by the tourism department. Apart from these, autorickshaws are another easily spotted means of travel for local sightseeing.
An adventure lover cannot miss going to Kashmir for it offers a multitude of sports activites – Aero sports, Fishing, Golf, Kayaking, Mountaineering, Skiing, River Rafting, Paragliding, Backpacking, Canoe trips, Camping, Trekking etc.
The pashmina and Shahtoosh shawls of Kashmir are world renowned for their quality. Also, handmade carpets, Papier-mâché, silk, tweeds and wood carved items are must buys if visiting Kashmir.
Kashmir is famous for its lavish non-vegetarian dishes, with mutton, chicken and fish as their staple food. The mishani dinner in Kashmir is relished which includes seven different dishes all made of lamb. Among vegetarian cuisine, chaman – fried panner in thick sauce – is a specialty. Also, Kashmir’s kahwah tea (green tea) is one of its kinds. No, that doesn’t make it difficult for a tourist to adhere to kashmiri food; there are restaurants with cuisines varying from Indian to continental to almost everything you would want to order for.
In Kashmir, the peaceful co-existence of different religions is clearly visible. To testify this are the various temples and mosques which are visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. Amarnath, Jama Masjid, Kheer BHavani, Sharika Devi temple, Charar-e-sharif, Hazrathbal Mosque, Khangah-e-Moula, Martand Sun temple, Shankaracharya temple, Shiv Khori, Vaishno Devi, Awantipura, Chatti Padshahi are a few to name.
The unique weather of Kashmir can be divided into six different seasons - Summer, Rainy, Autumn, Winter, Ice Cold and the pleasant Spring. This gives tourists a wide time limit to travel across Kashmir. However, the most suitable time to visit the place is between March and October (summer, spring, autumn and rainy seasons) as the weather is at its best.
