One of the famous saying that tries to
describe the picturesque beauty of Kashmir is like, ‘If there is Paradise on
Earth, it is here, it is here.’ The place is entirely bestowed with the natural
beauty of fascinating lakes, hill stations, and valleys etc. Jammu and Kashmir,
the exotic northern state of India is divided into three regions that are
Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. All these regions are different in their own ways
and have unique things to offer for the tourists from around the world. Kashmir Tour Packages are famous for providing the beauty of crystal clear lakes, green valleys, hill stations and many other scenic attractions. Srinagar city is one of the renowned tourist attractions of the valley. The place is considered as the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar features several tourist attractions like Mughal gardens, the world famous Dal Lake and many more.
The Mughal gardens in the city involve Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Garden etc. These stunning and colourful gardens are situated on the banks of Dal Lake and offer a stunning view of Zabarwan hills. The Mughal emperors established these gardens in this region during their reign, as they used to visit the valley to retreat from the scorching heat of the plains of India.
One should not miss the captivating Pahalgam Valley, while a trip to Kashmir. The valley is also known as ‘Valley of Shepherds’ and is also very popular among the tourists visiting Kashmir. This scenic valley is situated on the banks of river Lidder at a height of 7200 ft above sea level. Pahalgam, which is just at a distance of 35 km from Kolahoi Glacier, is very much cold even during the summer season.
Tourists come to this valley in great numbers to escape the blazing heat of summers in other parts of the country. People who go for Amarnath Yatra which is one of the sacred pilgrimages of Hindus have to pass through the scenic Pahalgam Valley. The valley has turned itself as one of the popular tourist destinations of the Kashmir Tours.
Another popular tourist attraction of the Kashmir valley is Gulmarg, ‘Meadow of Flowers’. This place is most popular among tourists across the world as a skiing destination and several other winter sports activities. The northern parts of Gulmarg share the border with Pakistan. During summers, when the snow melts you will find fascinating greenery all around the region. It poses itself as a popular hill station to enjoy your vacation with your family as well as friends.
In addition to all these spectacular destinations, Kashmir Tourism is also flourishing because of the region’s rich art and culture. The art of the Kashmir valley can be witnessed in various things, among them is the Houseboat which is a great example of fine art work of Kashmiri artists.
The Houseboat of this place is all made up of wood and it is among the most popular attractions among the visiting tourists. Kashmiri art can also be witnessed in the world renowned shawls like Pashmina and several handicraft products like paper-Mache etc.
