Kashmir: A Quick Travel Guide
Poet Amir Khusrau said, "Gar firdaus baru e zameen ast, hamin asto, hamin asto, hamin ast" (this is paradise on Earth, if there is one). The beautiful valleys, snow-capped mountains, and floating markets on DalLake in Kashmir capture this feeling. Everyone may find what they're looking for in this region, whether it's the Tulip Festival in Srinagar for ecotourists or white-water rafting in Sonmarg or skiing in Gulmarg. Visit Srinagar: With its vibrant shikaras and intricately carved wooden houseboats, Dal Lake is the pulsating heart of Srinagar. Get up early and check out the floating market or get a houseboat for the night. Located serenely near Dal Lake, Hazratbal Mosque is a sacred site because it houses a sacred relic—the hair of the prophet Muhammad. Pahalgam Even though it is in ruins, the Avantipur Temple near Pahalgam is still a holy place for Hindus. King Avantivarman built the temple. Kolohoi Glacier is 18,000-foot glacier, which is the headwate...