Kashmir – The Amazing natural Beauty
from“Gar firdaus bar-rue zamin ast, hami asto, hamin asto, hamin ast’ meaning “If there is a heaven on earth, it’s here, it’s here’ the world-famous couplet by Mughul emperor Jahangir effectively summarize the essence of a trip to Kashmir Valley
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“Gar firdaus bar-rue zamin ast, hami asto, hamin asto, hamin ast’ meaning “If there is a heaven on earth, it’s here, it’s here’ by Mughul emperor Jahangir is enough to summarize the gist of a trip to Kashmir Valley. Are you planning to visit ‘Paradise ion Earth’ Kashmir valley for atleast for a week-long tour with your newly weded wife? Do you wish to savor the exotic beauty of nature first hand on your honeymoon trip? Do you feel you are a mountain lover who loves to snow capped hills, lush green valleys and forest? Do you think you have it in you to go on an adventure trip of lifetime with your group of friends or office colleagues, in Kashmir valley? Do you feel you can work around your trip of life to make it memorable? Then we have just the right kind of tour spread over 8 nights / 9 days just for you and your new wife.
Travelxploria brings to you, one of its longest tours and one solely in the Kashmir valley; the exciting Srinagar-Sonmarg-Pahalgam-Gulmarg tour that will take you through some of the most beautiful places, a person can imagine to watch. If you are visiting Kashmir valley just after summer season, then the highlight of tour to Pahalgam hill station can be a trip to Amarnath caves, is one of the holiest shrines’ in Hinduism. But one must get himself/herself registered for the Amarnath Yatra for visiting the cave 48 kms away. Besides Pahalgam; Gulmarg is another hill station frequented by tourist in Kashmir valley, apart from Srinagar. A prime ski and winter sports destination during winter season. In other times Srinagar, the central hub of tourism in Kashmir Valley has numerous tourist attractions that can be visited almost through out the year except when heavy snow and landslide block road access to the valley. Trip of Mughal gardens and Dal Lake is a must when visiting Srinagar.
Travelxploria assures to help you cover all the major tourist destinations across the Kashmir Valley within the timeframe as specified. We will make sure that everything mentioned in the itinerary as proposed by us to you is covered, barring matters beyond our control. Our representatives will be with you every step of the way, from start to finish.
It’s safe to visit Kashmir valley nowadays. However, nowadays both in domestic and international tourist in past few years. However, one needs to work around the frequent shutdowns calls given by secessionist, to visit various areas in and around Srinagar, the hub of all tourism activities in Kashmir valley.
The Dal Lake houses houseboats that are 2 kms away from city center. People visiting houseboat and wanting to travel on Shikara that are always available at the houseboats, have to make prior arrangements to avoid last minute rush. Both houseboat and Shikara travel are costly and better to get the tourist agency arrange for one, or fork out on your own.
There are several luxurious hotels throughout Srinagar, but a 24 hour stay in a houseboat in the beautiful Dal Lake gives a unique and unforgettable experience while visiting Kashmir. So while visiting Kashmir on a honeymoon trip make sure to spend a day on the houseboat. Though a bit expensive, its worth the money.
The best time of visiting Kashmir is in summer season from April until August and once again in winter season from October to February, if you want to experience the snowfall and can handle cold temperature.
The most popular tourist attractions to visit n Srinagar are Dal Lake, 3 Mughal Gardens, Hari Parbat Fort, Pari Mahal, Manasbal lake, Shankaracharya Temple, and Tulip Gardens and much more.
There are many dishes that are synonymous for Kashmir, however non-vegetarian dishes are most popular. The most popular are Kashmiri Wazwan, a meat-based multi-course meal; Rogan Josh a non-vegetarian dish; Yakhni is another non-veg dish. Do not to miss Kahwah traditional Kashmiri green tea.
On visit to Kashmir it is must to carry heavy woollens, sweaters and scarves especially if travelling during winter. Durable shoes are a must if you want to indulge in adventure activities. Better carry Umbrella, if travelling during summer or rainy season. Also must are basic medicine for emergency.
For visiting various cities and tourist locations numerous travel agencies as well as state government provide coach and tourist taxis. If visiting different cities on longer trips better to use mini bus. For travelling inside the cities auto rickshaws are best for commuting.
The trip itineraries guided trips are liable to change to provide some flexibility in the tour itinerary. However, while travelling in Kashmir it is better to keep yourself informed of the prevailing law and order situation as that allows make needed changes if needed. Also unforeseen circumstances like curfew, landslides, heavy snowfall can necessitate significant change in the itinerary, which may require change in accommodation and/or unplanned travel. In such cases tourist may have to contribute financially in portions.
Kashmir Government Arts Emporium in Srinagar near Dal Lake, Srinagar is the best place to buy Kashmiri arts and handicrafts including carpets, papier machie, namda, shawls, wood carvings, phool kari, kaliko paintings and much more. For Pashmina wool products like shawls, scarves, wraps and mufflers best option is to look for these things on the online store called Kashmir Shawls.