Kashmir
“If there is a paradise on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here.”- Jehangir (The Mughal Emperor). It is also mentioned that when Jahangir was asked on his death bed about his cherished desire he is credited to have said: “Kashmir, the rest is worthless.”
You might have heard of Kashmir being the heaven on Earth. Folks, rest assured you have heard it right! No technology can ever do justice to the sight that the bare eyes (or spectacled 😉) behold. The beauty of the landscape and the hospitality of the people, is second to none.
The lush hills that surround Srinagar change colours with every season, the Mughal gardens with colourful seasonal flowers and waterfalls, the exquisite Dal Lake that mesmerize your sense of sight, the green or snow-covered meadows amid the tranquility of Gulmarg, the snow-capped peaks around Thajiwas glacier in Sonmarg and the beautiful town of Pahalgam situated on the banks of the winding Lidder, together, form for an extraordinary experience to be had at least once in your lifetime. It is a place to be experienced in every season for with different seasons comes a different view and experience unique in its own special way.
There are several places to visit in Kashmir but the most common itinerary includes Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonmarg and Pahalgam. Marg means meadow in Kashmiri. If someone includes these 04 places in their itinerary, they would have covered major attractions of the exquisite Kashmir. You may also include Jammu and Patnitop in your itinerary. Come, let us help you in chalking out a plan if you plan to visit Kashmir.
How to Reach (Kashmir)
You may choose either of the three available ways of how to reach Kashmir. You may arrive at Srinagar by road, rail or air. Flight: You have several options of flying into the land of meadows from Delhi to Sheikh ul Alam Airport aka Srinagar Airport. As is always in case of plane bookings, try… Read More
Weather (Kashmir)
The weather of Kashmir is pleasant throughout the year. Due to its location in the north it is bound by the Himalayas. The summers are very pleasant making Kashmir an ideal summer vacation destination for the rest of India. Following is an analysis of the different seasons in Kashmir and the best time to visit…. Read More
Suggestions (Kashmir)
Kashmir is a any season destination. It actually depends on individual preferences. We had a mixed experience in Kashmir. As a result, we felt like providing some important suggestions for you if you are planning to visit Kashmir. We have divided these suggestions categorically to make it convenient. Best Time to visit The best time… Read More
Accommodation (Kashmir)
Kashmir is for everyone. For this reason, you have plenty of stay options. Accommodation in Kashmir ranges from cheap to luxury. Given your budget and requirements, you may choose your stay. You may also decide if you wish to book a stay in the busy areas or more recluse places. But, make sure the place… Read More
Transportation (Kashmir)
Once you land in Srinagar, you might want to make arrangements for sightseeing. Transportation in Kashmir may be tricky! Since, tourism dominates the livelihood, there is a stronghold of taxi union operators in Kashmir. Meanwhile, taxi is the best option to explore Kashmir. Sometimes, the arrangement of transportation in Kashmir feels like a scam. We… Read More
Places of Interest (Kashmir)
Kashmir is undoubtedly the Heaven on Earth. There are so many places of tourist interest in Kashmir that you will have to spend one day per place to actually take in everything. Apart from the popular places, there is so much of unexplored Kashmir. Srinagar itself requires at least 2 days to cover the beautiful… Read More
Gulmarg
Gulmarg is a hill station of Kashmir situated at a distance of about 60 km from Srinagar and takes approximately 2 hours to reach. There are two ways to sightseeing in Gulmarg: Caution Drung Waterfall This is the same waterfall that you have seen in pictures which is all frozen and makes for a stunning… Read More
Sonamarg
Sonamarg means “Gold Meadow“. And gold it is. It is located in the Ganderbal district of Kashmir about 80km from Srinagar. The moment you enter Ganderbal district towards Sonamarg you will start to see the snow clad mountain peaks in the horizon. It takes about 2.5 hours to reach Sonamarg from Srinagar. Although there are… Read More
Pahalgam
Pahalgam is a stunner. You would have seen it without exactly recognizing it in a number of Hindi Film Industry movies. It is a town in the Anantnag district situated on the banks of the river Lidder which flows musically all through Pahalgam. It is named as the health resort of Jammu & Kashmir. No… Read More
Food (Kashmir)
The food of Kashmir is as vibrant and delightful as the its landscapes. You can have a variety of food here. Although it may seem that Kashmir is a non vegetarian’s paradise, but, it is not just for the non vegetarians. As a matter of fact, some of the authentic Kashmiri dishes are vegetarian. From… Read More