The Beauty Of Nature In Kashmir
Kashmir, the wonderland of nature, can be considered as a real paradise on earth with Jammu as the winter capital and Srinagar as the summer capital
. Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg are most popular tourist places in the valley.
Gulmarg, one of the best known hill stations in Baramula district is an important tourist centre included in the top list of Kashmir tours. The name Gulmarg, literally means the meadow of flowers. This charming place located in Kashmir was once the resort for the kings like Yousuf Shah Chak and Jahangir. Pahalgam, well known for trekking is another attractive spot coming in the list of Kashmir holiday packages. Pahalgam in Kashmir is best known for rafting, golf, skiing, trekking and hiking.
Srinagar, the summer capital of state of Jammu and Kashmir, is famous for its lovely and serene lakes such as Dal Lake, Nagin Lake, Manasbal Lake and Wular Lake. Dal Lake is the most popular among the visitors coming for a tour of the place because of Shikara (boat rides) and houseboat stays. The structure of a one or two-storied wooden house is placed on a boat which is ideal for both small and large families. You can stay on one of the many boats in sheer comfort with your entire family. A house-boat has the usual rooms you find in a house: bedrooms with attached baths, drawing and living rooms, dining rooms and even a balcony to enjoy the scenic beauty surrounding the lake. Depending on your budget, these houses on water offer different levels of luxury. You can make your Kashmir holidays romantic by hiring a 'shikara' or a smaller boat easily available from your house-boat and setting sail with your special someone. To add special effects, you can buy her a red rose from the many boats that come right up to your 'shikara' selling flowers, fruits and vegetables. You feel as if it is a floating market.
Srinagar is also famous for gorgeous gardens, exquisite handicrafts and religious places. Shalimar Gardens, Nishat Gardens, Cheshma Shahi Garden, Pari Mahal, Hazratbal Shrine, Jama Masjid, Kheer Bhawani, Hari Parbat Hill, Shankaracharya Temple, etc are attractions to see in Srinagar. This town is also base to visit other beautiful places such as Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg in the valley.
The pilgrimage sites present here are the most visited in the country, like Vaishnodevi Temple, Amarnath yatra, Hazratbal Shrine. It is a confluence of different religions that have come under one roof. Hazratbal Shrine, located on the left bank of the Dal Lake is considered as the holiest Muslim Shrine in Kashmir. This sacred tourist place is also known as Assar-e-Sharief, Madinat-us-Sani and Dargah Sharif. Adventure activities / sports are in abundance here, Rafting is a fast growing sports in the fast streams and also an enjoyable one. Mountain Trekking, Jeep safari, Mountain biking, Cycling, Climbing are also immensely popular.
Kashmir, enclosed in the blanket of snow is one of the best known tourist spots in Asia. This legendary place dazzling with alluring sight scene options attracts thousands of visitors from all over the globe. Beautiful landscape with spectacular view of snow clad mountains dedicates an exotic view for visitors. Ranging from rides in the lakes to experiencing the rich bio-diversity in the valleys, Kashmir is truly a Paradise on Earth and Kashmir tours take you through the most enchanting spots of the Indian Himalayan region.
by: Sanyukta Jain
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