Kashmir Vacation, India

Shalimar Garden
Colorful fountains we-up the canals and variety of flowers bedight the Shalimar garden, that once served to be leisure park for the royal women. There are four terraces in the garden and was built Emperor Shah-Jehan for his beloved wife Nur-Jehan.

Chashmashahi & Parimahal
Set up by Shah Jehan in 1632 AD Chashmashahi or the Royal Spring is quiet famous for its spring of refreshing digestive mineral water. Fountains, fruits, flowers and different shrubs actually enhance the beauty of the garden when. Besides these there are chinars and pillars too. You can hop next to Pari Mahal kms uphills from Chasmashahi, where there is a school of astrology and philosophy based on various religions.

Dal Lake
Sir Walter Lawrence remarked Dal Lake to be a 'lake par excellence'. Dal has indescribable beauty and a jewel studded in the crown of Kashmir. The lake is 6x3 Kms and is divided in four parts by causeways known as Gagribal, Lokut Dal, Bod Dal and Nagin. Moreover the beauty of Dal lake is heightened by beautiful 'Shikaras'.

Harwan Garden
Hewn with purple light and rugged with bed of green gardens and massive Chinar trees, Harwan appears to be a resting place of Gods. A favourite tourist picnic spot Harwan is soothed out with a beautiful canal and green lawns.

Wullar
Wullar is a scenic reflection of untamed nature spreading across 125 kms and features to be one of the freshwater lakes in Kashmir. The turbulent wind ruffled water with exciting numbers of Avian life Wullar is most visited Lake in Kashmir. It is also one of the natural flood reservoir.

Kashmir Handicrafts
The various handicrafts of Kashmir are in tune with its age old splendid civilization, which has been perfected over centuries. The diverse articles ranging from woolen textiles, Pashmina shawls, embroidered suits, Kashmir silk saris, pappier machie, wood carving, hand knotted carpets etc. are crafted by highly skilled craftsmen, creating distinct products.

Kashmiri Food
The history of rich Kashmiri cuisine can be traced back to the fifteenth century migration of cooks from Samarkand to the valley of Kashmir. The descendants of these cooks, the Wazas, are the master chefs of Kashmir. The cuisines of Kashmir are made rich and delicious with the flavor of the spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, saffron, etc.

Sonmarg
Situated at 9,000 kms. above sea level, Sonmarg is one of the smallest resorts in Kashmir, lying in the heart of a gorgeous valley carved by the river Sindh. Also known as "Golden meadow", this place gets its name 'Son' meaning golden, from the bloom of yellow crocuses that fill this valley in the spring.

Gulmarg
The best ski resort in the Himalayas, Gulmarg's legendary beauty, prime location and proximity to Srinagar naturally make it one of the premier hill spot in the country.

Srinagar
Srinagar, the summer capital is situated in the center of Kashmir valley and is surrounded by five districts. It possess deep green rice fields and river bridges, gardens in bloom, lakes rimmed by houseboats, a business center and holiday resort.

Pahalgam
Situated ninety five km east of Srinagar at an altitude of 2,130 metres Pahalgam is a quaint little village nestled on the banks of river Lidder. Pahalgam has a golf course at 2400 meters above the sea level. Camping equipment, ponies and skiing equipment is readily available.

Essential Facts

• Srinagar is connected through regular flights to Delhi, Jammu and Leh. Jammu is the nearest railhead if one wants to reach Kashmir through railways.
• Just not a cool and breathtaking summer spot, explore Kashmir during winter under the white sheen of snowcapped peaks.