Kashmir is the most beautiful place in the world
and as termed by the Mughals, it is the “Paradise on Earth”. Kashmir is the
perfect retreat, which offers snow clad mountains and an enchanting beauty of
the nature. Situated in the northern most part of our country, it is like the
crown of our country, which is adorned with jewels like beautiful valleys,
orchards, wildlife, mountains, lakes and religious places.
As it was ruled by Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and
Mughals, one can found a vast cultural and religious heritage in Kashmir.
Though it was the Mughals who were enthralled by its beauty and took care of
Kashmir with great love by creating various gardens including waterfronts and
fountains and all these together are called as “Mughal Gardens”.
There are various places to visit in Kashmir as follows:
- Gardens:
Shalimar Gardens, Pari Mahal, Chashma Shahi, Verinag
- Lakes:
Dal Lake, Nigeen Lake, Tulian Lake, Sheshnag Lake, Tarsar Lake, Gangabal
Lake, Krishnasar Lake, Gadsar Lake, Vishansar Lake, Houseboats
- Wildlife:
Dachigam National Park, Lidderwat, Zoji La Park
- Sports
& Adventures (Boating, Skiing, Rafting, Golf etc): Royal Springs Golf
Course, Gulmarg Gondola, Tangmarg, Khilanmarg, Apparwath Peak, Ferozepore
Nallah, Gulmarg Golf Club, Baisaran,
Mt Kolahoi, Baltal (Trekking)
- Temples
& Shrines: Jama Masjid, Baba Reshi, Chandanwari, Baltal (Amarnath
Caves), Mata Vaishno Devi, Amarnath Cave, Buddha Amarnath, Gompas in
Ladhak, Martand Sun Temple, Khir Bhawani Temple, Pandrethan, Raghunath
Temple, Charar e Sarif, Khanqah Mosque, Hasratbal Shrine and
Shankaracharya Temple.
- Shopping:
Floating Vegetable Market
- Valleys:
Aru Valley, Nagin Valley, Betaab Valley
- Glacier & Rivers: Nilagrad River, Thajiwas Glacier
It’s better to know about the places to visit in Kashmir before visiting so that you do not miss out on any of them. Tourism is also encouraged by the state government of Kashmir by extending its full support to the private sector tour operators. Mughals also patronised the artisans, which resulted in rich arts and crafts that are loved by the people all over the world.
Hiring the right tour and trip advisor that helps you in trouble free travel to Kashmir, the Jewelled Crown of India, so that you rejoice peacefully in the nature’s crest.
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