Kashmir, the Heaven on Earth!
Beautiful valleys, lush green expansive meadows, snow clad mountains and cold river streams; you can get all this at a single destination. Yes, such a place exists and it is Kashmir, situated in the north of India. Mughal Emperor Jahangir once said, “If there is a heaven, then it is here in Kashmir”. Such is the beauty of Kashmir that it cannot be expressed in words and thousands of people visit the place every year to witness it with their own eyes. Kashmir Tour Packages take you to the best hill stations in the region, which have some of the most breath taking views.
The Kashmir valley, bounded by Pir Panjal and Himalayan mountain ranges, sees the best snowfall in all of the country and thus is an ideal place for adventure sports like ice skating and skiing. With Kashmir Travel Guide, you can visit the most prominent hill stations like Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg along with the majestic cold deserts of Leh and Ladakh. The hill stations are ideal for all kinds of travellers to visit, be it a family vacation, for trekking and other adventure sports, a romantic trip or simply backpacking through some of the most beautiful and pristine areas. In the article below, we discuss the four most popular tourist destinations in a majority of Kashmir Travel Packages.
Srinagar
Srinagar, the largest city in the state lies on the banks of river Jhelum and is surrounded by different lakes and mountains, adding to the natural beauty of the region. Srinagar is popular for its numerous waterfronts, boat rides and beautiful gardens. A Shikara ride in the Dal Lake is an experience you will never forget. The bustling markets surrounding the lake offer various authentic handicrafts and other local artefacts. Shalimar and Nishat Bagh, Jamia Masjid Mosque, Shankaracharya Mandir and Pari Mahal are a few top tourist attractions in the area. Paragliding and Trekking are some other activities you can indulge in while in Srinagar.
Gulmarg
Gulmarg is a popular hill station in the Baramulla district of Kashmir and is the best skiing spot in the country. The hill station has expansive meadows with river streams and lakes, making it an ideal picnic spot for many. At 2650m, it is the highest green golf course in the world and tourists from across the world come here to visit this golf course. Using Gulmarg Gandolas to commute from a hill to the other hill is another activity that is unique to this place. The Khilanmarg Mountain is a popular trekking option for many where you can walk across large meadows before reaching the base of mountain. The beautiful Alpather Lake, St. Mary’s Church and Maharani Temple are a few other options you can visit.
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Pahalgam
Pahalgam is one of the most popular hill stations in the country because of its natural beauty, dominant forest cover, lofty hills, deep valleys and cold climate. It is famous among the local tourists since it is the gateway to the Amarnath Yatra, one of the most important pilgrimages in the Hindu faith. Kolohi Glacier, a hanging glacier, Lidder valley and Betaab valley are the most popular tourist destinations in the place. Sheikpora, a small town in the area is a popular picnic spot because of the amazing view it provides. Pahalgam has great variety of flora and fauna at that altitude with many endangered and rare species as well.
Sonmarg
Sonmarg, also known as ‘Meadow of Gold’ is a popular hill station in the Kashmir Valley, lying just 80 kms away from Srinagar. The valley is famous for the heavy snowfall it receives, which you can see almost everywhere you go like a white carpet. Thajiwas Glacier is one of the top tourist attractions in the summers where you can reach by hiring ponies. Sonmarg offers numerous trekking options with visits to Vishansar Lake, Krishansar Lake, Gangabal Lake and Gadsar Lake. In the trek to Satsar Lake, you can see glacier fed alpine flowers making it one of the most beautiful treks in Kashmir.
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