Archive for the ‘Kashmir Travel Guide’ Category

Srinagar

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About Srinagar The valley of Kashmir, in which Srinagar is located, is also referred to as being a heaven on earth. The Mughal emperor Jahangir was so captivated by the beauty of this valley that he exclaimed “Gar firdaus, ruhe zamin ast, hamin asto, hamin asto, hamin asto” (If there is a heaven on earth, [...]

Pahalgam

PAHALGAM

About Pahalgam Ninety five km east of Srinagar at an altitude of 2,130 metres, Pahalgam is unspoiled by the ravages of progress. Away from the grind of daily life, Pahalgam is situated among the soaring mountains, glistening glaciers, gushing silvery streams of ice water and dense pine and cedar forests with soft whistling winds and [...]

Other Attractions

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Raghunath Temple: located in the heart of the city is the largest temple complex in northern India. Dedicated to Lord Rama, it has a unique structure. The inner walls of temple are covered with gold sheet on three sides. The galleries of the temple are covered with lakhs of ‘Saligrams’ (sacred stones). The surrounding temples [...]

Sonamarg

sonamarg

About Sonamarg Jammu and Kashmir is one of the few Indian states that can boast of modern cities blessed with raw and untouched natural beauty.Some of the highest mountain ranges of the world rub shoulders with Sonamarg. When the mellow rays of the sun caress the snowcapped mountains, they turn golden, which gives Sonamarg (golden [...]

Ladakh

ladakh

About Ladkh There are few places left in the world like Ladakh. It lies in the Great Himalayan rain shadow, so receives no monsoon during the summer, but hefty snowfall throughout its long (November – Late May) winter. In summer it is a high, arid fortress surrounded by vast peaks and trisected by the swift, snow [...]