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Kashmir is the
principal region in the stat e
of Jammu and Kashmir, The other tow supplementary units being
Jammu and Ladakh, The say a visit to Kashmir can divide
you life into two halves before and after Kashmir. For indeed
after a trip to this unforgettable land, you are never quite the
same again, Nestling in the top of dazzling, Snow capped
Himalayas, the Kashmir Valley is undoubtedly a jewel in India's
crown, An inspiration for so much art, Music and poetry,
Kashmir is also a honeymooner's paradise, a nature lover's
wonderland and a shopper's dream come true. Kashmir, is the
legendary valley touched with such benediction that poets have
showered hyperbolic adjectives on it. It has snow in winter and
bring, mild sunshine from April to November.
Kashmir is Paradise of Earth, It is a multi-faceted diamond,
changing its hues with the seasons - always extravagantly
beautiful. Two major Himalayan ranges, the Great Himalayan Range
and the Pir Panjal, surround the landscape from the north and
south respectively. Kashmir is a land where myriad holiday ideas
are realised. In winter, when snow carpets the mountains, there
is skiing, tobogganing, sledge-riding, etc. along the gentle
slopes. In spring and summer, the honey-dewed orchards, rippling
lakes and blue skies beckon every soul to sample the many
delights the mountains and valleys have to offer
Himachal Tourism a
pioneer in the development of tourism infrastructure in
Himachal, has Himachal,s largest complete package of tourism
services, including accommodation, catering, transport and
sports activities.
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Sightseeing in Kashmir
Srinagar
is
as much imagination as it is fa ct,
for every season offers new vistas to this city of great
antiquity. Spring breathes life again into a frozen world and
the air is heady with the fragrance of a million flowers that
blossom on trees, shrubs and creepers. Summer heightens the
effect and autumn is poignant in its colours of warm
introspection. Winter brings with it snow, sometimes the Dal
Lake freezes and beneath a leaden sky, roasted chestnuts turn
the atmosphere aromatic with the promise of warmth and comfort.
Srinagar district is situated in the centre of Kashmir Valley,
is surrounded by five districts. In the north it is flanked by
Kargil, in the South by Pulwama, in the north-west by Budgam.
The capital city of Srinagar, is located 1730 metres above sea
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Gulmarg
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Gulmarg's legendary beauty, prime location and proximity to
Srinagar naturally make it one of the premier hill resorts in
the country. Originally called ‘Gaurimarg’ by shepherds, its
present name was given in the 16th century by Sultan Yusuf Shah,
who was inspired by the sight of its grassy slopes emblazoned
with wild flowers. Gulmarg was a favourite haunt of Emperor
Jehangir who once collected 21 different varieties of flowers
from here
Today Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional
beauty- it also has the highest green golf course in the world,
at an altitude of 2,650 m, and is the country's premier ski
resort in the winter
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Sonamarg : at an
altitude of 3,0 00
metres above sea level, 87 km north-east of Srinagar. The drive
to Sonamargh is though yet another spectacular facet of country
side in Kashmir, this time in Sindh Valley. The
Sindh Valley is the largest tributary of the valley of Kashmir.
It is upwards of sixty miles long, and valley and deep rock-girt
gorge to open grassy meadow land and village-dotted slopes.
Sonamarg, which means ' meadow of gold ' has, as its backdrop,
snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. the Sindth meanders
along here and abounds with trout and mahseer, snow trout can be
caught in the main river
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Pahalgam
is probaly the most popular hill reso rt
in the Kashmir valley. Since it is rather lower than Gulmarg the
nighttime temperatures do not drop so low and it has the further
advantage of the beautiful Lidder River running right through
the town.
Pahalgam is situated at the junction of the Aru and Sheshnag
Rivers and surrounded by soaring, fir-covered mountains with
bare, snow-capped peaks rising behind them. The Aru flows down
from the Kolahoi glacier beyond Lidderwat while the Sheshnag
from glaciers along the great Himalayan.
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Amarnath
: pilgrimages is the oldest or ganized
travel system, evolved over time by Hindu sages and embodying
the spirit of wander, adventure and spirituality. One of the
holy trinity, Shiva is a living god. The most ancient and sacred
book of India, the Rig Veda evokes his presence in its hymns.
Vedic myths, ritual and even astronomy testify to his existence
from the dawn of time.
The trek to Amarnathji, in the month of Shravan (July - August)
has the devout flock to this incredible shrine, where the image
of Shiva, in the form of a lingam, is formed naturally of an ice
- stalagmite, and which waxes and wanes with the moon. By its
side are, fascinatingly, two more ice - lingams, that of Parvati
and of their son, Ganesha
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Shri
Mata Vaishno Devi Ji
A pilgrimage to the Holy
Shrine of
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji is considered to be one of the holiest
pilgrimages of our times. Popular the world over as Moonh Maangi
Muradein Poori Karne Wali Mata, which means, the Mother who
fulfills whatever Her children wish for, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi
Ji resides in a Holy Cave located in the folds of the three
peaked mountain named Trikuta (pronounced as Trikoot). The Holy
Cave attracts lakhs of devotees every year. In fact, the number
of Yatris visiting the Holy Shrine annually now exceeds 5
million. This is due to the unflinching faith of the devotees
who throng the Shrine from all parts of India and abroad
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