30/11/2017
"Gar firdaus, ruhe zamin ast, hamin asto, hamin asto, hamin ast", which translates to "if there is ever a heaven on earth, its here, its here, its here".
Must you all have listen this line many times. And today I’m going to tell you all about that place for which this line has been spoken.
Kashmir is known as one the most beautiful places in India where time stands still. Water, in all or any forms, is one of Kashmir's charms like rivers, lakes, springs, make music all over the valley. The alluring and majestic sweeps of forested mountains are tempered with miles of flowering meadows. Where beauty knows no bounds. The smell of pure air enticing the spirit, gives you a panacian effect. The snow filled mountains, the splendid dal lake, the apple orchids, the sweet smell of saffron, the hospitality of the civilians, every experience is a moment to cherish.
Where Srinagar puts Kashmir on top with its extravagant beauty, and the popular Dal Lake adds peace to its extraordinary look. Tourists should not miss a shikara ride on the Dal Lake. They can also choose to stay on a houseboat to get the true flavour of life in Kashmir.
Mount up a few steps to view the magnificent Shankaracharya Temple, built on a hilltop that offers a divine view of Srinagar. When you walk around, you will not miss the flowers that smile at you and appears in plenty at the extremely popular Mughal Gardens – the one and only Chashme Shahi, the beautiful Nishat Bagh and the great Shalimar Bagh, built by the Mughals as their summer refreshment. These gardens have several spray pool with Persian carvings, giving them a royal look. It is very difficult to find that much of blessings and elegance at a single place. The Tulip garden here is a must see. Every year tulip flower blossom here for just a month from March to April.
If you fall in love with Srinagar, then take a deep breath and hold your heart for Pahalgam, which is also known as the ‘Valley of Shepherds’. Pahalgam a great tourist puller and favourite place for shooting of Bollywood films is perhaps the best health resort in the country. Pahalgam also serves as base camp for the famous Amarnath Ji Yatra. The Pahalgam Valley presents glamorous look due to its pine forests, snow clad mountains, healthy climate and vast meadows and pastures. Pahalgam skirts Lidder river and torrential flow of water in Lidder river enriches the awesome beauty of the Valley.
To enjoy few more of these free objects, you have to visit Gulmarg, that is almost 2 hours away from Srinagar, that is famous as the ‘Meadow of Flowers’. In this wonderful place, lovely wild flowers get decorated in your ways as you walk further to pick a Gondola to pass on to the Kongdoori Mountain peak. Which I sthe second highest of Asian continent.
Starting from the lovely strawberry fruits to the bunch of cherry fruits, nature has been granting a lot to the Kashmir. While Gulmarg creates a good smile in you with its extraordinary sights, and Sonmarg, which is also well-known as 'Meadow of Gold', will bring you sudden rains and sunshine, that is just 3 hours away from Srinagar, and it is a very good destination for all day long digression. The natural grandeur, gentle faces, fresh air, wonderful mountains, a juicy cuisine and huge tons of memories, what else one needs from this amazing place!
You will surely fall in love with Kashmir once you reach there.
